We don’t get out much…

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Conversations with good friends - it may be months between meetings, but it's as if we last met only a few days ago.
Conversations with good friends – it may be months between meetings, but it’s as if we last met only a few days ago.

 

Writing can be a lonely job.

We spend most of our time chained to a computer, or a notebook, talking to people who exist only in our own heads.

It has been said that the only person who really understands a writer is another writer.

That may or may not be true, but there’s no doubt that friendships between writers are very important – and rather special.

Yesterday the London Chapter of the Romantic Novelists association held its Christmas lunch… and I was reminded so forcefully why my writer friends are so important to me.

 

 

 

Always happy to see each other - and to share the highs and lows of this crazy job we all love.
Always happy to see each other – and to share the highs and lows of this crazy job we all love.

 

No-one is too embarrassed to wear a party hat or play a party game
No-one is too embarrassed to wear a party hat or play a party game

 

We laugh with each other - never at each other.
We laugh with each other – never at each other.

 

And we all get the same Jane Austen inspired jokes.
We all get the same Jane Austen inspired jokes.

 

And all the gaily wrapped presents waiting to be delivered are book-shaped.
And all the gaily wrapped presents waiting to be delivered are book-shaped.

It may be a tad early, but I’m sending seasons greetings to writers everywhere – to my friends, acquaintances and all those I have never met. Love books. Love writing. Love writers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12 responses to “We don’t get out much…”

  1. Lesley Cookman avatar

    I must make the effort again…

    1. Janet avatar

      Yes do, Lesley. It’s always fun and it would be great to have you there.

  2. Henriette Gyland avatar
    Henriette Gyland

    Great photos, Janet, and you’re so right about the writing support network. I think I’d go mad without it (well, madder…)
    Hx

    1. Janet avatar

      You and me both, Henri. X

  3. Jean Fullerton avatar

    Such a brilliant day and I can’t help but feel blessed by having so many good friends amongst you all.

    1. Janet avatar

      Hear Hear!! (Or should it be here here???)

  4. Chanpreet avatar
    Chanpreet

    I’m jealous but so glad you had a great time! 🙂

    1. Janet avatar

      Thanks Chanpreet. I always love getting together with other writers – and readers too. People who love books are always interesting.

  5. Jude avatar

    Looks like a brilliant day. Green with envy not to have been there x 🙂

    1. Janet avatar

      You would have enjoyed it Jude – next time.

  6. Margaret Kaine avatar

    Lovely to see so many familiar faces, Janet. We have a great RNA Chapter here in Leicester and as you say, it’s wonderful to meet up with other writers. to be able to share time with people who really understand us is a rare and valuable experience.

    Brilliant website by the way. xx

    1. Janet avatar

      The RNA is such a fabulous organisation Margaret. Joining was one of the best things I could have done.
      Glad you like the website. Thanks.