I smell like anxiety and sweat, Nice to meet you!

What a great subject line--I had to click just so I could give you the spare bottle of black raspberry body wash our daughter left behind at Christmas.

I'm delighted to meet another writer. I'm published, but you will be unsurprised to learn that was not always the case. (I hear your shocked gasp, right?)

Take the time to look around and get the feel of the place. There are lots of threads and board that are extremely helpful to you as a writer, and there are many where people you're likely to enjoy just hang out talking.

Maryn, who's got way more online friends than "real" ones

Take some time and read the Newbie Guide and the Stickies found
at the top of Forum pages. They are your best guide to learning about
Absolute Write.


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