I’m so lucky to be part of an awesome RWA chapter, the Rose City Romance Writers. Not only are these gals (and guys!) some of the most supportive, creative, talented group of writers, they also know how to have fun. 🙂

As the Christmas season comes to a close, here are a few pics from our holiday get-together.

Our buffet table – NOM!

Love that smile, Susan Lute!

Delilah Marvelle proudly displays her tummy tuck!

Jessa Slade autographs her book as a gift to one of my day job peeps.

Collette Cameron, Jessa, and Delilah – one of several poses that day.

The lovely Anna Brentwood with her debut book, The Songbird with Sapphire Eyes.

The wonderfully talented Betty Booher and me. We finally did some catching up!

Sometimes, things get so intense that we forget that writing, like life, should be fun, and the creative process a discovery of self as much as storytelling. On this particular day, taking the time to talk shop, family, challenges, and just being together did wonders for re-filling the creative well. Love when that happens!

So this year, one of my personal challenges will be to take some time out to hang with my fellow roses!

Enjoy life,
Melia