So, after a one-on-one critique with Dr. Dennis Hensley of Taylor University, I spent a few weeks debating whether to keep working on self-publishing Woman of Flames or to send out queries again in hopes of gaining an agent and/or traditional publishing. Dr. Hensley encouraged me to get the manuscript professionally copy-edited (commas are my nemesis) and try traditional publishing. I was greatly encouraged by his faith in my writing ability, but, after much prayer and consideration, still think I will self-publish this work. I am waiting to hear from an agency I queried about my YA trilogy before I go ahead and press the button, just in case they might be interested in representing me.