I think I love the idea of urban fantasy more than how it's often executed.

This, precisely! I still sort of get excited at some of the broad descriptions but then I start reading and I think, "This is way less cool than it sounded."

I hope one day that you do get to read my fiction! And I hope it lives up to your expectations (or exceeds them, because that would be nice!). BTW, your userinfo and journal tell me that you're working on some urban fantasy yourself. Care to share what it's about?

Sorry if I'm prying, I just love to talk shop with other people who are writers and similarly frustrated with the state of the genre. And I also love to hear what they're working on. :)