I think most of us have the inner demons you describe - those nasty little voices telling us we're worthless. But few of us are gifted with the eloquence to express them as well as you do. (If I make the attempt I just sound like a whiny baby :( ) and I'm envious of your power over words. You're blessed to have that gift and shame on any voices (be they in your head or on the febrile babyweb) who urge you to waste your fabulous creative talent on silence. Keep calm and carry on writing your excellent books - I loved both your books so far (esp 'Living with Ghosts') and can't wait for 'A Fire of Bones' to emerge. Be strong girl. Xx