One of my dreams—which I now realize (thanks to Joanna Penn) is a goal—is to establish a writer’s
retreat on beautiful Mayne Island. I plan to offer your writer’s dream—an isolate
cottage in which to work, a comfortable bed in which to sleep and a supportive
community in which to promote your work.
Yes, its true Mayne Islanders enjoy and want more author
readings. This I learned after reading the 2012 Mayne Island Library survey. Of
the 25% islanders who responded 61.3% reported that they wanted the library to
offer author readings.
My writer’s retreat is a beautiful goal I’m working towards. But until it becomes reality I will continue to practice.
Each summer, it’s my habit to take a hiatus from my
volunteer, social and physical pursuits to devote my days to my true passion—my
hus…um, er…my writing.
After breakfast, with notebook in tow, I head out to the
backyard. There, content, I write.
It’s an exciting journey of discovery that I’m looking
forward to embarking on once again. And I’d like you to come along. In fact, I
need you to join me.
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