maybe you just got a bad case of "writer's block"...don't try so hard...the other one was so good but don't wrack your brain trying to outdo it...take your time..the words will start to flow again...heck, I got a few good years left in me to wait around on the sequel - that is if someone can remind where I am and what I'm supposed to be doing there - see what you have to look forward to in your "old age"...enjoy the summer with the girls..you'll know when it's time to write again...everyone needs/deserves a rest, so enjoy..I was just thinking too, that you have an 11 year old..2 more years until those "terrible teens"..enjoy 'em while you can - they grown up so fast these days (too fast really)...