Ghostwriters Anonymous is growing exponentially, but I can't reveal names - that would negate the whole idea of GA. However, yesterday I had lunch with one wonderful writer who is getting into the field, and was asked by another for tips. Yet a third, who is writing a book on us spirited writers, also contacted me, so pretty soon we'll have a host of ghosts floating around. My article on the subject is in the August issue of the American Society of Journalists and Authors Journal, so maybe that's the reason for the friendly vibes. Nice work. Interestingly, my contcts this week are all ladies. Surely there are male ghostwriters out there. Or are they all in James Patterson's stable?

I've created a new group called Ghostwriters Anonymous. As of today, it's a one-man band, me as president, but a few writer friends might join after their careers at magazines and as public relations execs have dried up and they need work. GA, not to be confused with GA-GA, is dedicated to keeping their clients in the dark, or rather, keeping their clients' ghostwriters out of the public eye. Most celebs employ ghostwriters, as do some famous fiction writers, for help in producing books. Many former journalists are eschewing bylines in favor of finding clients who need their skills. A caveat: Slinking back into the shadows is only for ego-less writers who value a working wage over public acclaim.