an atheist writer's prayer for 2011

[adelaidesean]

Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone. I hope 2010 ends with a bang that echoes through 2011 and well into 2012. May your sales be at pro rates, your royalties high, and your work/play ratio in perfect balance. May all your words be magical, and reviewed accordingly. May we catch up at numerous cons and drink pink drinks into the wee hours. May we all offend someone at least once, apologise sincerely, and be forgiven in good grace. May we  grow wiser and--in my case in particular--more patient with those who hold with crazy ideas opinions that differ to mine. May I preach less, reason more, and meet all my deadlines. Amen.