I read, but mostly I write. Though I'm a line editor for a major publisher, I find that mercy is at the heart of all I do. I peruse the Fanfiction forums looking for those rare gems that bring my favorites to life - though if something is recommended to me, I will give it fair trial.

If you get a critique from me, know it is for your edification, not for your discouragement. I have worked with enough professional writers to know that the most successful and secure are the ones who take critique both humbly and with a grain of salt.