Hello,

As I work on your MS, I'm wondering about the narration being in the present tense. This is a tough choice to pull off, and the past tense sometimes works better and is easier for folks to read. Please don't take offense; I just wanted to touch base with you to see how you felt about putting the narrative in the past tense, or if you have strong ties to using the present.

Loving the story so far--engaging and your characters are crystal clear!

Thanks, 
Laura