Shipwrecked with Romance Writers.

When Being Marooned is a Good Thing.

Romance writers have odd problems. You know you’re in trouble when you haven’t been able to write in a couple days and you are lonely for your characters. How is that even possible?

I’ve only known Jock Durrell for two days in any depth, not exactly a meaningful relationship. Two days is barely even shaking hands.

But Jock is turning into just the sort of slightly irascible person I enjoy spending writing time with, primarily because he is kind to the bone. He just has a hard time owning that.

So I miss him. But it’s worth it, because I’ve been having sooo much fun.

Instead of hanging with Jock and delving into what makes him tick, I’ve been at the NECRWA conference this weekend which, for those of you uninitiated, is an annual convening of New England authors who write romances. Coolest thing ever.

First, because I can learn and relearn how to write better, how to think better and how to reach readers more effectively.

Second, because I get to spend time with fascinating conversationalists. Nobody tells a story like an actual storyteller.

But the best part is the “There’s room for all of us on this boat. Come on in and join us in the chorus of this sea chanty!” atmosphere.

This is why, if you are ever lost at sea, your best bet is a wandering barge full of romance writers. It might take you a little longer to get home, but you won’t mind. You’ll be having too much fun singing sea chanties.

Rose Grey has written three romance novels and is hard at work on a fourth. If you liked this post, come visit the rest of the blog at www.rosegreybooks.com. Hot Pursuit and Not As Advertised are available as ebooks and as paperbacks online.