Nope, not a jerk at all. You sound hopefull, that's a good thing. I may just take a look at that myself.
Author to author, if you feel like critiquing something, go here:
http://www.vodstok.net/scare/lit/bearwood.asp
I'm not a professional fiction writer quite yet, but i appreciate feedback.
Wow, great reviews. Nice cover-art too. Good luck, it sounds like you deserve success.