Once a month I get together with my friend and
sister writer Sharla Fritz. We talk about life and faith and writing. When
we have chapters of a book-to-be, we read and comment.

A few months ago we also served together as the “snack queens” at the Redbud Writer’s Retreat. (Yes, that task did involve some quality control.)

Lately, our times together have focused on a book about public speaking. We read two chapters a month and discuss them. Sharla does a lot of public speaking, and I want to learn from her.

A funny thing happens  when you meet regularly with someone for a couple of years—you become friends.