It was a year ago that our little band of restless writers was born. We met like most people do these days – online. I posted a ‘group wanted’ notice on Brian Henry’s most excellent blog and the rest is history.
Beckie is our social media maven – a commenting crusader who tweets ‘til it hurts. Without her, our following would likely be limited to immediate relatives and each other.
Maria is the queen of the quill – an enormously talented and technical writer with a limitless supply of resources for writers in all stages of their vocation.
And me? I just write about how I never have the time or space to write.
Since coming together last year, we have collectively:
· Revised a 300-page women’s fiction manuscript
· Consumed over 20 bottles of wine while scarfing 8 rounds of brie
· Revised a young adult fiction manuscript and children’s non-fiction proposal
· Guzzled Sangria as we nibbled on truckloads of baguettes (with associated dips)
· Uttered, “Holy crap!” countless times when reading Maria’s charmingly disturbing short stories
· Convinced Maria that at least 3 of her short stories must become full novels
· Drank enough Strongbow Cider to fill a hot tub
Our second year looks to be even more promising, with writing conferences and retreats in the works (and, of course, lots of wine). I hope you all keep dropping by our blog…we’ve loved having you…
As for you, Beckie and Maria: happy anniversary…I love you, bitches!
Lori
Andrea
bjas
Sharon
Maria
Restless Writers 
Lori and Beckie, right back at ya. It’s been a great year, and I look forward to the coming year’s writing, meetings, and wine/brie consumption.
Now, where do I order this hot tub full of Strongbow?
Maria
Wow! We did all that? Things can only get better from here. Hmmm. we certainly consumed a lot of wine, brie, & baguettes…
It has been a real pleasure. Here’s to: great writing & good times as we begin year 2!