Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Today it's officially five years since I joined RWU. Let's review, shall we? Since becoming a member here I've:

1. Made a lot of new friends.

2. Improved my writing tremendously.

3. Found the guts to fire a bad agent.

4. Established a web presence.

5. Published my first romantic comedy.

6. Sold my second romantic comedy.

There's more: I've reveled in others' celebrations, passed the cyber chocolate to ease the disappointments. I've shared secrets, photos, and amusing anecdotes. One hot July night I even raced through the streets of Dallas in a red Mustang with a few RWU pals!


There've been sad times, bad times, mad times. But through it all RWU has been a place for me to bring my troubles, bring my successes, bring my talents, bring my words. It is a place like no other and I'm so very lucky to have landed there.

The beauty of RWU is in the family we've become: each of us stronger together than we could ever be alone.

Thank you, Leslie and Bran, for allowing us into your home. And to all the lovely ladies who make me race to the computer a dozen times a day, my neverending affection and gratitude goes out to you all!



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posted by Gina Ardito aka Katherine Brandon at 2:48 AM |

7 Comments:

At June 4, 2008 at 10:23 AM, Blogger Shakespeares Sister said........
same sentiments, PLUS I LUVS YA, GAL!!!!!!

Where have the five years gone? It absolutely stunned me when I realized how long we've all been here. Indeed, our group is an extraordinary one, and I'm praying a record number of us will be able to meet within the next year.

Happy anniverary, babe, and a big ol' MWAH just because you're my pal!
 


At June 4, 2008 at 10:34 AM, Blogger Shari Boullion said........
And RWU would be a sadder, dimmer place without your light.

--we won't even talk about that whip you drag behind you--

love you, girl!
 


At June 4, 2008 at 12:20 PM, Blogger Unknown said........
Wow! Five years? Happy Anniversary. Means a lot in this crazy writing world to have found a safe haven to hang your hat at the end of the day. Congrats!
 


At June 4, 2008 at 3:02 PM, Blogger Leslie Ann Dennis said........
Happy Anniversary to one of my favorite people! RWU wouldn't be the same without you!!
*HUGS n Lotsa Luv!*
 


At June 5, 2008 at 11:11 PM, Blogger Ellie Heller said........
We wouldn't be the same without you! And not just because of your to-the-point crits and funny stories.

Here's to another five years!
Cheers!
 


At June 8, 2008 at 2:19 PM, Blogger Amber Green said........
I'm glad to know you.
 


At June 25, 2008 at 10:52 PM, Blogger Zara Penney said........
Vix have a lively sixth year. I know what you mean because the RWU has been the J-curve of my life in the transition to being Zara Penney -

We seem to have the right (write) mix of stimulation to make the magic it takes between the getting of and non-getting of ambitions - mutually to be published, professional, and proud.