Last day of the retreat! We gathered in the lounge for a group photo and some wrap-up activities, including a word count tally (DeeAnn came in 6th overall) and door prize drawing. There was a giant gummy bear involved. DeeAnn’s…
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Rainforest Writers Village, Day Four
Today’s sightseeing highlight: Roosevelt elk! We had to drive a couple of miles down the road to find them, but there they were. One of them had antlers. Also in that field: cats! Two of ’em. I know what you’re…
Rainforest Writers Village, Day Three
“Fiction? I hate fiction!” That’s my new rallying cry. Sorry, you kinda had to be there. It snowed a little last night. We could still see some of it in the trees up on the mountain this afternoon: Today was…
Rainforest Writers Village, Day Two
First, the good news: – enjoyed a lovely pancake breakfast, courtesy of Patrick.– enjoyed a lovely talk on setting by Kat.– delicious sandwiches for lunch!– enjoyed a lovely talk on reading aloud by Mary.– nice salmon dinner and conversation with…
Rainforest Writers Village, Day One
Highlights from our first day at the Rainforest Writers Village: We arrived last night so we could spend today sightseeing, and we did. Recommended by both the AAA guy who gave us our Olympic Peninsula map and Shawn(sp?), the front…