"But the rest of you, hang in there!", she said insincerely, since of course she wanted them to fail just as miserably as she had.

I am saddened to announce my shameful failure at this endeavour.

I'm out.

Sorry, all. If we ever do this again, I'll try once more, but I made the mistake of not having an idea. I failed to tailor my novel to my strengths, and the result is horrible.

If anyone else who failed wants to join me in a bonfire in my backyard...no, wait, the burning books thing might not fly what with my nationality and all.