That crossover segment sounds really good, because it gives the writer more freedom with themes and how far they take them. And you are right, YA has definitely grown darker with the crossovers.

What do you think of The Hunger Games? I was intrigued by the premise, but quite disappointed by the books. I didn't like Katniss and found her character too artificial. The whole love story was annoying, too. I have to stop, or I'll start ranting - lol.

I still have to check out that Revision book you've been talking about. I think have the tab open somewhere in my Firefox - you made a post about that book at the GYWO community, didn't you?

Billing - yikes! I hate billing and all the accounting stuff, even though it's the part where I actually earn the money. :-D But it's such a drag.