I’d love to say my days are as exciting as hanging out on the beach with author buddies and fleeing from a hurricane with my favorite writing friends, but honestly they usually look more like me and the cat staring at each other, Tiki refusing to help title my next book.

Anyhoo, if you’ve been around these parts, you know I am a people person. That having <a href=”https://ceceliamecca.com/border-series/thiefs-countess/”>my first medieval romance novel</a> published in 2017 was a dream come true. It’s been amazing, thanks to you…my favorite of all favorite readers. But going from the girl who planned happy hours to penning novels at home all by my lonesome was an adjustment. Then COVID hit and a few of my author buddies decided to start a writing craft group because we love making our stories better.

The group became a WhatApp chat. The “Tiki Pals” chat become a cherished part of my life, and it was with these crazy kids (minus one…missed you <a href=”https://www.boowalker.com/”>Boo Walker</a>) our extended retreat was interrupted by Ian in September. We fled to Georgia, stayed safe, and so I wanted to share some of my favorite pics from that week. Below you’ll see <a href=”https://www.lucyscore.net/”>Lucy Score</a>, (or as we call her, Lucy freaking Score), <a href=”https://www.jamesblatch.com/”>James Blatch</a> (my favorite Brit) and <a href=”https://www.nathanvancoops.com/”>Nathan Van Coops</a> (who literally could not be any cooler) as well as my NEPA bestie <a href=”https://tinagallagherbooks.com/”>Tina Gallagher</a> and new friend <a href=”https://www.averymaxwellbooks.com/”>Avery Maxwell</a> along with one of the chillest gals, <a href=”https://www.authorkathrynnolan.com/”>Katherine Nolan</a>.

<em>How beautiful it is to find someone who asks for nothing but your company. -Brigitte Nicole</em>

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