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Julienne

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Hi all,

I've been a writer for most of my life. I have boxes (yes, boxes, I'm that old - started writing long before it was common to have a computer at home) of spiral notebooks, stapled pages of short stories and want-to-be novels, and journals. I have just never taken the time to write with the actual intent to publish. But, I'm retired (YAY!!), and now have the time for writing daily for pretty much as long and much as I want. Okay, that may be an exaggeration, but I have lots of time to read, learn and write.

My most read genres are mystery/crime and romance.

I am looking forward to meeting you all and learning from those of you that have been successful in this craft.
 

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:welcome:, Julienne. Nice introduction.

I grew up in the mountains states before settling farther west and am s-l-o-w-l-y writing a sequel to a mystery with elements of romance.

I'm sure you'll find lots of members here with similar interests. :greenie
 

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Nice to meet you, Julienne. I read mystery, crime, and thrillers, too, although that's not what I write these days. (All that plotting, eek!) My wish list at Amazon and my Want to Read list at Goodreads has little else.

Maryn, glad you found us
 

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Hi Julienne,

Mystery/crime and romance are my most read genres as well, and also what I write. Isn't it lovely to have your own time and use it the way you like? Congratulations on your retirement :)
 

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Hi Julienne, congrats on your retirement! I've just started my first job and I'm already looking forward to retiring, haha. Hope you're enjoying all the newfound freedom!