Writing-minded People

There is something about spending time with your "people" that makes you feel like yourself again. At least, there is for me.
Last week, I was blessed to be able to attend ScrivCon again--even be a speaker in one of the sessions. My dear friend Jennifer Burrows (pictured above) was my driving buddy and roomie. We soaked up lessons from other authors. We enjoyed playing tourist around Hot Springs, and we absolutely loved being around so many other authors.
What other kind of conference could you go to where you're likely to hear someone say, "I'm bettter at killing them than making them fall in love." Patricia Bradley does write great suspense, if you like those books. ;)

Being able to say something about the voices in your head and have others completely understand--it's amazing. Talking plots and struggles and even marketing and hearing that others are going through similar issues, it validates you in a way nothing else can. We may be more left-brained (isn't that the creative side? I can't remember.), but we're definitely write-minded. See what I did there? 
So, spending a weekend with other authors was exactly what this author needed. All the hugs, laughter, and book jokes was right up my alley. It made it hard to come back to reality, even though I love so much about my life. And missed my husband.
I will say, I have been part of an amazing group of writers here in middle TN for the last few years, and they're like another family to me too. 
So many people say writing is a lonely occupation, but I don't think so. The trick is to find your people.
I had my besties, Jennifer. My besties I don't live near Erin Howard and Heather Greer. And some of my friends I've grown closer to while editing for them, Jenny Carlisle, Tonya Ashley, and Ellen Withers. And I got to meet an author I've grown to love the last few years, Betsy St. Amant. She was so sweet and fun. And that means my circle of people is growing. :)
Have you found your people? Those who understand you like no other? Those who speak your language? If not, I hope you do soon. And that you get to see them more often I see some of mine. Thank goodness we live in such a wonderful age where we can keep in touch through social media and texting/phone calls.