Ayup everyone! I'm new to the world of the xanthians, so thought i'd take time to say hi and apologise in advance for my probable ignorance (and poor spelling) of much on xanth! I recently started reading the books from the start and to date have just finished Crewel Lye (my second favourite so far after night mare)... which brings me to my subject. Does anyone know if Piers Anthony ever published the 'first' chapter of Crewel Lye anywhere? And if not, anyone out there feel up to trying to write their own? nothing like a little writing competition to give forums a boost... I say competition, I am in no means offering any prize except my possible awe and eternal love, but i think thats a good prize personally! Oh and my third apology... i tend to ramble.. sorry!        
what do you mean missing the first chapter, its right there and it starts off with irene eating and stuffing her face, and it also talks about ivy dreading dolph