Dorothy Parker had the Algonquin Roundtable. The fictional character
Richard Castle has his famous poker buddies. Just like those two iconic
literary figures I have a close circle of writer friends that I consider my
pals and confidants. Occasionally if our schedules allow we even get to hang
out together in person. A few of them have been with me since the infancy of my
career. They’ve known me since long before I became a published author. They’ve
been with me through my thin and thick waistline, have weathered countless
rejections and celebrated my first and subsequent sales. They know my family
and I consider them my extended family. We are roommates at conferences and
co-presenters at workshops. These same women also give me the kick in the pants
I need when a writing slump hits or when I received that one particularly painful
rejection and dramatically sob how I can’t go on. They are my cheerleaders.
And don’t we all need a cheerleader every now and again?
Writing is one of the most solitary careers out there. Days
can go by when I swear I don’t speak to anyone other than my characters. It’s
wonderful to know that when I turn on my laptop and head out to the internet
that through any social media outlet I can connect with another writer. But
nothing beats seeing them in person. Some of my friends I only get to see once
or twice a year while attending conferences and writing retreats. A handful of others I’m lucky enough to enjoy
a cup of tea or a three hour lunch with.
Though I don’t have a name as auspicious as the Algonquin Roundtable
for my circle of writing friends, I still depend on them to keep me sane. But
more importantly I appreciate and love them for sticking with me all these
years and I look forward to many more years of friendship and support. I want each
and every one of them to know how much I cherish them. Oh and maybe I’ll start
calling them Tracey’s Team! Just kidding…
An Amazon Top Ten bestselling historical romance author,
Tracey sold her first book on 9/9/99! Tracey’s books have been translated into
several languages. She has appeared on the award winning Cox Cable Television
show, Page One and at the famous Lady Jane’s Salon in NYC. She holds membership
in Romance Writers of America, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Novelists
Inc. Tracey also writes women’s fiction contemporary romance. You can learn more about Tracey and her books
by visiting her websites at www.traceylyons.com
or www.traceysorel.com.
