Marilyn's Musings

I've belonged to the same critique group since 1982. Oh, the members have changed over the years, but the value continues on. Even though I'd been writing long before I joined this group, and had even been published, I truly learned how to write from the critiques and suggestions I received. And now, my writing is refined by my fellow critique members. At this time, the active members consist of the following people: Shirley Hickman, who started the group many, many years ago. She opens her home to us every Wednesday evening where we read our chapters, hear what the others have to say, and enjoy one another's company. She mulit-published poetry, articles, contemporary fiction, romance, and three wonderful memoirs about her growing up years. She was an honors English teacher too, so we can be sure any grammar mistakes will be pointed out. (She's a great editor.) Brent Gill writes great articles about living on a ranch, sometimes humorous, sometimes heart-...