This is not a joke. And yet, I thought you may find it funny. Some day I will. These are e-mails back and forth between myself and a member of one of my writing groups.





A-

Please let me know if I can send you a revamped version of my story. If you would rather not I understand. but I found your critique very helpful.
Bethany







Bethany

I will be glad to critique anything you have, as I am trying to emulate your style. You are the absolute best wordsmith I have encountered.

A-





I laughed, and laughed. I was so pleased and embarassed. I was in the middle of another email so I did not send him this response:





A-

Hahahahah, Flattery will get you nowhere, or is it everywhere. Thank you

B-



I was going to attach the story I wanted him to critique, but before I could, I got this email.







Bethany
Yes I will be glad to critique your story. Yesterday, I critiqued for a Bethany in Germany and I thought it was her I was answering a few moments ago. I didn't see the "Rogers" until after I sent the E-mail.
A



Oh, It is truly wonderful to be me!