Greeting from your conference organizing team, who are gamely struggling with a very gratifying heap of conference proposals -- far too much programme material to fit into the number of hours and days we have. Please note that we are NOT complaining, and in fact, have some good ideas for making sure that all the good stuff is available for conference participants. However, it does mean that we are slower in responding formally to proposers, and I beg your patience, if you are a proposer. If you are thinking about attending INKSHED XV, stand by for conference information and registration which we hope to have out in one form or another in the New Year. We are very excited by the response we have had and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in May. Meanwhile, best for a happy holiday, from the frigid Maritimes. El Nino, indeed!! Cheers Susan * * * * * * * * * * * Susan Drain, Ph.D. 902 457 6220 Chair, English Department [log in to unmask] Mount Saint Vincent University Halifax, NS Canada B3M 2J6