Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving is the first for the Rogues Gallery Writers. Even though we've been together for going on three years, we were originally known as the Legare Gang. Everyone has something to be thankful for in this life. Sometimes we are blinded by the challenges we face, but we all have some morsel to truly cherish.

With respect to the Rogues, I am thankful for being associated with talented writers who are dedicated to furthering their knowledge of craft AND furthering their writing careers. This gig (writing) is not for the faint-of-heart. Writing requires, yes I mean requires, dedication, perseverance, discipline and constant maintenance.

This load can be more than heavy. It can crush your spirit. There are times when you feel you will never move forward. Times when you feel you can't write a simple sentence much more a brilliant one. Therefore, reveling in the company of fellow strugglers is something to be more than thankful for, even more than grateful for.

We walk through the writing battlefield together. We have each others backs. We're there when one of us needs an encouraging word. We're there with honest critiques.

Thank you fellow Rogues. I hope I can give back all that I get from you.