Story Cafe

Greetings from a real newbie - here and everywhere. I've had my first query response and they've asked for an introduction and an outline. I've no clue what that means or what the editor is looking for, but this is what I've put together. I would sincerely appreciate some brutal critiquing. - I'll review away in return, (and shine shoes, do your dishes......) just want this to be an excellent submission. Thanks for being here - it's a bit daunting, but I'm charting a course through it. Oh, ..... how do I post it? It's in my portfolio and I put it one other place - in uncharted WDC territory - I'll have to remember where I put it. Thanks so much. Amanda