Re: "Bless You," etc.
Hi Laura,
Thanks for your encouraging words and advice.  I started writing a little over two years ago.  I have 9 or 10 stories that have been thought the editing and re-editing process with the help of Edit/Write and TextPro.  Both have been very helpful and encouraging; each has their own style and perspective.  Both have challenged me and I have them in mind when I write.  However, I felt I needed a third perspective on my work.  Like theirs, your credentials and background were way above my head and I am looking for professional opinions on my work.  I was particularly interested in your listing math and science as an area where you feel you can be of help.  My first piece which remains in the works will require some scientific fineness to make the premise   behind the story plausible. I believe it has commercial value, but I am so new to this that I need help in moving the story forward. The title is The Sound Catcher. (up to about 8,000 words so far-rough draft).
I have yet to have anything published, although I have submitted pieces to a dozen or so journals. Your suggestion about finding an agent to reach a traditional publisher is appreciated.  Wish I could find an agent to find an agent.  I have no desire to self-publish.  
Aside form the 10 stories I have had edited, I have about five more ready to edit.  Ill be sending you two stories that are related.  The first is titled The Front Door and Me (390 words); the 2nd is titled So Not San Diego, (2,160 words).  Theres a 3rd, titled Bagels at Bernies, which I hope to finish in a couple weeks.
I hope I havent gone overboard in my response.
Thanks again,
Dan