Sneeze! Sneeze! Sneeze! The price my body paid for a fabulous weekend at Lake Lanier in Georgia. Between sneezes, I want to tell you about the weekend.
The retreat, “New Year, Renewed Writing”, was put together by Lola Schaefer. She is a powerhouse! She organized a fabulous three days of workshops and critiques with picture book authors, illustrators, agents, and editors. Imagine an immersion into what you love and feel passionate about. Everybody there felt the same way. The atmosphere was one of togetherness and networking and kindness. Also there were many serious side conversations about real life stuff and the difficult world of publishing.
I feel a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to this journey of writing.
Not to mention the retreat took place in a beautiful setting. My friend Mary Beth and I took a walk each day except Sunday when it was frankly just too cold.
One of the serendipitous things was getting to meet Robyn Hood Black in real time. She and I have blogged on Poetry Friday for years. I’ve ordered jewelry from her Etsy shop. We had dinner Saturday night and talked for hours. Such a delight to be with her!
I am home sneezing and tired, but rejuvenated and feeling hopeful that this writing journey I’m on will continue to move forward.
Reflections on the Teche 
Oh, a writing retreat sounds wonderful! I am glad it was beneficial for you, minus the sneezing!
Nice a writing retreat and a place to walk and enjoy! Sorry about the cold but it sounds like it was worth it.
Sounds like a wonderfully, invigorating weekend! Take care of yourself with the sneezes!
Thanks for taking us along on your writing retreat, walks and balcony view. Those trees are absolutely beautiful. I’m going to imagine myself there, thinking about writing. Feel better soon, Margaret!
Margaret, thank you for taking me along on your weekend retreat filled with motivating sights, smells and ideas. I have never done anything like that, but oh boy would I love to do so……