You didn't sound hoity-toity (I love you for using that phrase!) in the slightest. An author should absolutely write for themselves when the inspiration strikes! As long as there's pie, of course.

I love the idea of getting psychic echoes, so to speak. And if you ever need a beta... ::flutters eyelashes hopefully:: Not that anyone could be better as a beta for OCs than Redbyrd. ;)