Comments on: All the Support You Need By R. F. Long

By: Jennifer McKenzie

Jennifer McKenzie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:16:04 +0000

I get most of my support from my Divas. My closest writer friends keep me going.

By: Crystal Jordan

Crystal Jordan — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:02:18 +0000

I followed along until the healthy breakfast…um, no.

And my support comes from my writers friend and my bestest friend in the whole world, M. We made it through college together. There was one class I don’t think we’d have survived without each other.

By: Nell Dixon

Nell Dixon — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:58:35 +0000

My cps, and the RNA have been a fabulous support and then I have Diva’s, The Bat Cave at eHarl, the lovely ladies of SRN and my long suffering husband who has discovered over the years that I’m a nicer person if I get to write.

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:49:29 +0000

My constant anchor is my little sister. Like Ember’s sis, she’s also a writer and can understand my woes.

My original critique group is also a constant source of support. Though we’ve disbanded since I moved, we still meet up to chat whenever we can and stay in touch online. Then there’s my chapter mates. It really helps to have writers to turn to.

I definitely get a lot of support from friends I’ve met through Romance Divas too, but I’m an old fashioned gal. Sometimes I just have to meet someone and chit-chat over coffee about books.

By: Elaina

Elaina — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:48:08 +0000

I have little people too who insist I “watch this” constantly. They have this ability to sense when I sit down in front of my laptop and will magically appear next to me. (I’ve even tried sitting as quietly as possible, or sneaking my computer into another room. They.Just.Know.)

Thankfully I too have a dh who “get’s it” and is so supportive and will distract the boys so I can attempt to get some word count. And Diva’s is invaluable for encouragement or griping or hand holding. There is always someone there fighting the same battles as you, and they get it and can sympathize while giving you a kick in the butt to get back at it.

By: Ember

Ember — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:24:57 +0000

My little sister is really my rock. She’s always got an ear (or keyboard) for me to spew when I need to talk, and she encourages me non-stop. And gives me the kick in the butt to go with it when it’s needed. She’s a writer too, so she really gets me on all levels.

My hubby is awesome, but he’s not a writer, and there’s some times he just can’t understand what I need to hear. But I’m incredibly lucky he’s so supportive.

And there’s all the online support too – the Divas, my chapter mates, and the other writers I’ve only met online. Writing would be a much harder thing without them.

By: Louisa Edwards

Louisa Edwards — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:18:54 +0000

My online friends were met through my agent, through RWAOL, and through Romance Divas. I couldn’t get through a day without them! My family is super supportive, too, especially my husband, but there’s no substitute for the support of like-minded individuals struggling with the same issues I’m dealing with.