Quizzical Sphinx is an author whose work has been described as possessing no redeeming social or literary value whatsoever--which is why you should read it. Enjoys pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. Current obsessions include revealing the Jungian archetypes embodied in Warner Brothers' cartoon characters, and trying to figure out a way around Emmanuel Kant's narrow view of human morality. Rabid literary critic with English and psychology background. Does line-by-line or overview beta-reading upon request.

NEWS! (as of 23 June 2003):

After finally finally (finally!) getting my sticky hands on the fifth Harry Potter book, I was suddenly inspired to complete this tired old fanfiction of mine. It's now completely out-of-date, thanks to new information, but at least it will not be an incomplete completely out-of-date story anymore. I shall work on finishing it up in the weeks to come. Hope you enjoy!

For those of you who read SONG OF NIGHT and have figured out why Vane's friend in Durmstrang is forbidden to visit Hogwarts (I thought it was almost too obvious, but it's all obvious to me), for the love of God, don't voice your suspicions on the review board! Write to me and I will confirm whether you are right or wrong.

Oh yeah: and I was Lizzie Borden. I'm strong enough to admit that now.