! was born after a passionate encounter between Modesty Blaise and Illya Kuryakin in a Berlin bar. I get mistaken for an ostrich when it's foggy. We all need heroes. Everybody needs stories that tell her she is worthy, with heroic potential and admirable character. If we have that, we're at less risk for self-harm. There's too much of that. I write stories in the hope someone who needs that reassurance can find it, even if they're alone and scared and different. We are only really well when we go out in the world, both proud and grateful for being who we are, but so fascinated by everything, we rarely even notice ourselves. I was under no geas to "come out" as trans until the chief executive attacked me and mine, who have maintained America's COMINT svcs, from his position of cowardice and corruption, and made it personal. We'll see who endures, we'll protect our young, and we'll act to honor the country he's shamed And if the little spirits enter his dreams, won't that be sad