Hamiathes' Gift Exchange - Round 2 Planning

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Hey, Sounis! I've been ridiculously busy IRL lately and have missed a lot of the discussion, but I'm as excited as anyone about the new book coming out in May!

I realize that's six whole months away, but I'd like to start thinking about whether to hold a 2017 edition of the Hamiathes' Gift Exchange. I was thrilled so many of you participated in 2016 and created so many new fanworks--thank you so much for all your hard work and creativity!--and I hope a second round would be just as successful.

Here's what I'm wondering--would it be best to kick off the exchange in March and finish it up in early May, a little before the fifth book comes out, as part of the lead-in to Thick as Thieves and all the discussion that's sure to follow? Or would everyone prefer that we wait until the dust has settled, kick off the exchange in June, and finish it up in August?

I could see it either way, so I'm attaching a poll to see what all of you think. If you don't have an LJ account, you can always leave a comment.

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