As a writer, one of the greatest joys and privileges is the opportunity to connect with people from all corners of the globe. Through the power of the written word and the reach of online communities, geographic boundaries melt away and kindred spirits find each other.
I've been incredibly fortunate to forge friendships with fellow writers not just here in my home state of Texas, but across oceans and time zones. Some of my dearest friends live "across the pond" in the United Kingdom, where despite the distance, we bond over our shared passions, struggles and triumphs in the writing life. With the click of a button, we can pour a cup of our favorite drink and dive into meandering conversations that feed the soul.
Even farther afield, I have a cherished friend in Guam, that tiny emerald isle in the vast Pacific. Over 7,000 miles may separate us, but in the realms of the heart and the imagination, we are as close as can be. United by our love of storytelling, we transcend the distance and cultural differences to uplift and inspire one another.
In this way, writing is more than just a solitary pursuit confined to one's own desk. It is a bridge that connects lives, a current that carries us into the hearts and minds of friends we may never have met otherwise. It is both humbling and exhilarating to know that the passion for weaving words has brought fascinating people into my world that I now cannot imagine living without.
The writing community is a special one, marked by generosity of spirit and openness of heart. So much more than just a network, it is a family. A quirky, far-flung, mismatched family united by the desire to create, to share, to leave the world a little brighter than we found it.
I am immensely grateful to be a part of it, and forever in awe of the way simple stories can build bridges and make the world feel a little smaller, and a lot less lonely. Here's to the friends, near and far, who make the writing journey so worth taking.
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