A year ago--April 11--I visited a friend during the Easter weekend. She and I had known each other for a little while, and had begun sharing our creative dreams. After publishing a co-authored book in 2007, I had chosen not to write with someone else again. This she knew. So imagine my great surprise when my friend asked if I'd write with her--consider her a "writing accountability partner"--and her even greater surprise when I said yes! (Yes, please.)
We haven't looked back, and are well on our way to finishing our first book together. She also encourages me to write on my own--something I'm not all that disciplined at doing, so having accountability is a gift!--and I am deeply blessed by this new chapter in my life as a writer.
Yesterday Evelyn and I drove out to Bragg Creek to celebrate our first year of many words, and spent a few quiet hours after lunch writing at the little Mountain Bistro. {Thanks for the delicious soup and good service, Katie.} At last I have made the decision to spend one day a week writing: no phone, no friends, no excuses. Watch this space.
Northern Lights Southern Cross is a Canadian immigrant’s journal. My spouse and I have been living in Alberta for twelve years now, and this rugged landscape has become our home. These entries describe our journey through the days...our random thoughts, our lofty dreams, our faltering steps, our bright hopes. Please join us for a brief sojourn or an entire season.
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