Welcome… I’m New Here! Hello from France

[Jeanette]

I actually came here for the food and wine. Many years later I know I was right to come; yet while bringing up a family and commuting into Paris something got lost along the way: writing. I know some people fire up their computers at 5 am, others toil until midnight. I salute you, but I needed my sleep.

It is only now that I’ve started what chronologically has to be my first novel. I did a lot of reading on my three-hour commute: historical novels, family sagas, entire collections of Ken Follett, all of Joanna Trollope’s observant and compassionate stories. Then, if the day had been particularly obnoxious, there was always a Georgette Heyer to skim through and savour like a sweet melting in the mouth.

I would of course like to publish my novel, but I’ve learned that often the journey has unique charm so I’m delighted to travel as part of your warm and welcoming group.

 

[Serra K]

Welcome Jeanette! Litopia is a great community of talented folk, I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here

 

[RK Wallis]

Welcome aboard @Jeanette If you're looking for a warm and welcoming group, you've found it!

 

[Mel L]

Welcome Jeannette! I know what you mean -- I spent 25 years in France raising a family and then began commuting from Lyon to Geneva for work; now they're all grown and we've moved to Switzerland. Love Joanna Trollope! You're in the right place: this is a great group for honing your craft and getting that draft into marketable shape.

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Welcome. How lovely to have you with us. Looking forward to reading your work.xxxx

 

[Jonny]

A very warm welcome, Jeanette.

Nice to have you here. Hope you enjoy Litopia and do get involved as soon as you’re ready.

This is a good place to check out (How-to guide) to see a lot of what goes on in the colony.

If anything is unclear do please contact me and I’ll be happy to assist if I can.

 

[izi 出久]

You're in the right place

Read this in the voice from pop-ups when you try to access the live feed early.

Hiya Jeanette! Welcome to Litopia. It's like a writing family one of my favorite internet places to be.

 

[Peyton Stafford]

Welcome. There are many of us who saw the years roll by while the writing stood frozen. You are in the right place.

 

[CarolMS]

Hi Jeanette!

I just joined, too, and noticed you are in France. You've stirred up fond memories in me of Paris, where I lived for three years in the mid-70s, so long ago, but I remember it so well. It was such a wonderful experience. Sometimes I can hardly believe I actually called Paris home!

And I'm with you; I'd go anywhere for good food and wine!

--Carol

 

[LJ Beck]

Hi Jeanette, I'm new as well and am finding this to be a fabulously friendly, safe place to hang out with other writers and share your goals, words, and struggles. Welcome!

 

[gbhunt]

Hello @Jeanette , welcome to the colony! I'm sure you'll find many like-minded people, and lots of advice and assistance

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

I actually came here for the food and wine. Many years later I know I was right to come; yet while bringing up a family and commuting into Paris something got lost along the way: writing. I know some people fire up their computers at 5 am, others toil until midnight. I salute you, but I needed my sleep.

It is only now that I’ve started what chronologically has to be my first novel. I did a lot of reading on my three-hour commute: historical novels, family sagas, entire collections of Ken Follett, all of Joanna Trollope’s observant and compassionate stories. Then, if the day had been particularly obnoxious, there was always a Georgette Heyer to skim through and savour like a sweet melting in the mouth.

I would of course like to publish my novel, but I’ve learned that often the journey has unique charm so I’m delighted to travel as part of your warm and welcoming group.

Now, what I want to know is, are you the Jeanette that I actually know?? Welcome!

 

[Jeanette]

Now, what I want to know is, are you the Jeanette that I actually know?? Welcome!

Yes, it is the same person you've often chatted to in Lodève. Thank you for telling me about Litopia!

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Yay, I'm glad you are here! Litopia is awesome. The people are delightful, kind, knowledgeable and FUN! Agent Pete is god-like, gorgeous, delightful, kind, knowledgeable and fun. The various sections offer great resources.
Have fun, explore and learn. And as I said on the market in Lodeve, here in Litopia there is none of the sense of competition between writers that you get in other groups; just a lovely sense of solidarity and support.

 

[PCFrontier]

I actually came here for the food and wine. Many years later I know I was right to come; yet while bringing up a family and commuting into Paris something got lost along the way: writing. I know some people fire up their computers at 5 am, others toil until midnight. I salute you, but I needed my sleep.

It is only now that I’ve started what chronologically has to be my first novel. I did a lot of reading on my three-hour commute: historical novels, family sagas, entire collections of Ken Follett, all of Joanna Trollope’s observant and compassionate stories. Then, if the day had been particularly obnoxious, there was always a Georgette Heyer to skim through and savour like a sweet melting in the mouth.

I would of course like to publish my novel, but I’ve learned that often the journey has unique charm so I’m delighted to travel as part of your warm and welcoming group.

Hi Jeanette,
I have just discovered Litopia and joined. Looks like a very useful group. I hope it helps your writing.