Comments on: Why Every Cait Needs a Kristen and Every Kristen Needs a Cait

By: Suzanne Lucero

Suzanne Lucero — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:23:13 +0000

OK, this was posted on Wednesday and I’m just getting to it Friday morning. That kinda shows what my week has been like. Anyway, I totally agree with what you say, Cait. We need each other as writers. We need somewhere, aside from the echo chambers of our own minds, to give our ideas a trial run in the real world before we put our names on an inferior collection of words we promote as a story and send it out. Too often said story is used as target practice by the critics–or worse, totally ignored.

Thanks to everyone at WANA who gathers each morning to laugh, report progress, ask questions, and sprint on their WIPs. We are definitely not alone.

By: Echo

Echo — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:03:27 +0000

This does sound similar to some people I know.

By: Maria D'Marco

Maria D'Marco — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 18:18:33 +0000

Thank goodness for your tale of the opposite twins! One of my best writer friends and I have a similar relationship — I especially laughed at the Invoking the Goat tactic. Our halt-n-discuss is usually shouting (by then it’s gotten loud) “timeouttimeouttimeout!”. Heavy breathing follows with some under-the-breath muttering. Whoever says ‘okay’ first gets to backtrack to the point that triggered the maelstrom. I will admit that my pal has throw water in my face, once. But it was good, we laughed, went outside, and stared at the lake.

She’s my ‘you’ and I’m her ‘Kristen’. So, the water-in-face, after several minutes of me ranting and her being silent, was predictable…

Isn’t is great to have someone you trust so implicitly and respect so deeply? In my world, this is a relationship that always makes me a better writer, a more thoughtful writer.

Thanks for the warm post — and for reminding us that there’s a place to go.

By: Lisa Orchard

Lisa Orchard — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:30:54 +0000

I’m planning on getting involved in the morning sprints as soon as my schedule gets finalized.

By: Jean Lamb

Jean Lamb — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:23:37 +0000

Zombie western? You had me at hello. I know exactly how Gryffindor vs. Slytherin goes. But let’s not forget the other two houses–Hufflepuff will make sure the trenches are dug on time and that the food service people can still make it from the supply depot. Ravenclaw does the research on the enemy and discovers their peanut allergy. (Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for everyone! Mwa ha ha ha!).

See, in a battle there’s room for everyone.

By: Mary Van Everbroeck

Mary Van Everbroeck — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:11:52 +0000

Such an interesting and delightful post. Substantive message embedded in great storytelling! Twas Fun!

By: Kolin Mofield

Kolin Mofield — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:02:02 +0000

My CP and I just recommitted to each other.It is like a marriage of sorts, isn’t it? I felt like I was taking everything and not giving back as she is in-between books at the moment.Should we separate or should I continue to push her? I am forwarding this article to her to let her know we are not alone. Although we are as different as the sun and moon, yet from time to time, we eclipse and everything is brighter, better and exciting. After worrying about having to find that special CP again, we have recommitted to our writing, to each other and our husbands think it is a great thing. I was just at WANA yesterday and need to try and get there more, I love it when I am there. Keep up my com-padres!

By: Nan Sampson

Nan Sampson — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:10:15 +0000

Yes. YES YES YES!!!! Bloody brilliant! Thank you! I need to share this on every writing outlet I am a part of! You guys are awesome and I cannot wait (even more) to read this zombie western you’re working on!

By: Elizabeth Drake

Elizabeth Drake — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:28:49 +0000

WANA is a great place. I work during the day, but someday, I’ll get there when people are sprinting.

It’s pretty quiet in the evening. I stopped coming by, but this will be my kick in the pants to stop in and say hi before I start my own sprints.

By: Ekta Garg

Ekta Garg — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:09:58 +0000

Cait, I’m starting to love your posts as much as I love Kristen’s. I would say you’re definitely accomplishing your goal!