Writing is a solitary profession. You sit alone in front of the computer for hours on end with only the tapping of your fingers on the keys to break the silence. Occasionally you take a breather to edit your work or critique a partner's chapters. At least that's the way it is for me. I need complete quiet and lots of coffee to be productive. (Most of the writers I know would add chocolate to that list of requirements!)

So when writers get a chance to attend meetings, conferences and book signings they take full advantage of the camaraderie, the networking and the photo ops. I'm no different. I'm inspired by spending time with my author friends and having close encounters with New York Times best selling authors who give up their precious free time to teach, motivate and encourage those of us who aspire to their accomplishments.

Here are some snapshots that I plucked off my bulletin board. I hope you enjoy them.

Christian author Jill Nutter and Mae at the Georgia Aquarium	Mae with Joanne Cantrell, creator of the Rosary Angel

Michael and the ladies of the Cooper reunion in Field’s, Louisiana

Joel Osteen greeting Michael at a recent book signing

Mae and Mike Hutcheson during her guest appearance on ‘Dishing with Mike

Georgia authors celebrate the Romance Genre at the Fayette Country Library on Valentine's Day

Mae and special friend New York Times best selling author Stella Cameron

Steeple Hill Editor, Melissa Endlich and Mae

The crazy ladies of Steeple Hill

Love Inspired authors in Atlanta

Renne, Gail, Pam, Mae, and their Daddy

Mae and Maegan	Omega Books owner Karen Duncan

Holiday family reunion signing in Lovelady, Texas

Dianna Love Snell, Sherrilyn Kenyon and Mae

The SCREAM MACHINE! GIDEUP!

This is the '67 Cobra featured in Hearts in Bloom.
Go to www.MetroMusclecars.com for more info on this classic Mustang.