The writing community as I see it

One of the best parts of being involved with the writing community is meeting the engaging and dedicated people who participate in and contribute to it – both online and off. Experienced or novice, young or not so young, every genre imaginable from steampunk to romance to whatever, everyone is in the mix. Honestly, the amount and variety of information-sharing is impossible to categorize or quantify. It is simply amazing. The same might be said for the people themselves. One thing I have found is that the great majority are good-humoured (downright zany, in some wonderful cases), bright, energetic, and interested in sharing experiences and knowledge. Information overload is a chronic condition of the writer while sorting, storing, and retrieving take time away from the precious moments we actually find to write. The learning curve is steep for those of us just beginning to test the waters. It’s a journey I wouldn’t want to have missed!

One example of the type of person to which I refer is Kathy Scott, creator of an impressive website. Click here to read the Q&A about The Bridge Club on Me and My 1000 Girlfriends, That’s Who!

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Patricia Sands lives in Toronto, Canada when she isn't somewhere else, particularly the south of France. With a happily blended family of seven adult children and, at last count, six grandchildren, life is full and time is short. Beginning with her first Kodak Brownie camera at the age of six, she has told stories all of her life through photography. Much to her surprise a few years ago, she began to write and has now published three novels, including two that are part of a six-book series set in the south of France. Love France? Love her work! Check out her website www.patriciasandsauthor.com She is particularly drawn to the rewarding friendships of women and the challenges many embrace once their families are grown. "It's never too late to begin something new," she enthuses. "As the saying goes, just do it!" View more posts

6 thoughts on “The writing community as I see it”

Pat, your site looks (and reads!) fabulous ….. I’m so proud of what you’ve accomplished and you’re an inspiration! And I’m sure you’ve heard but you’ve picked a wonderful time to be away – still cool and grey here. Keep the pictures coming it allows me to escape for a few seconds!!!!

patriciasands says:

June 13, 2011 at 3:55 pm

Thanks Liz! Good to hear from you. We almost feel guilty waking up to each beautiful day here when we check the Toronto weather. Come!

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Hi Pat, how wonderful all the way around, I am so happy to know that your are enjoying this time of your life and Congratulations. All good things come to those that wait, they say. We miss you but hope you will be back this fall/winter. Will look forward to your regaling us with wonderful stories, and Maher as well. Have the most fun you have ever had. JL

patriciasands says:

June 13, 2011 at 3:53 pm

Thanks Judy! What a lovely message! We are looking forward to seeing you and Carroll in the fall but in the meantime are enjoying every day here.

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