I was here a ways back, to the beginning, I think, as schipperke. Life interfered, I disappeared, then reappeared as
. My list is a combo of folks I miss dearly and current folks who have been an inspiration and who have really helped me grow as a writer.
zwisis My friend Sarah! We have kept in touch all these years, not as much as I wish we could, but she is an awesome person and a fellow dog lover.
Mavis Moog ![Author Icon](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-regular-10.gif)
One Christmas, Miss Mavis sent me a surprise gift all the way from Merry Old England! She is a brilliant writer and I learned much from her.
scarlett_o_h Her blog posts always made me smile! Another friend from England, I miss our old blogging group quite a bit.
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Opal Twins: YES, I remember them! They gave me my first review here. So helpful, funny, and I still don't know if they were really two people or one
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Roo: Roo was young, about 13 I think. She invited me to her online birthday party here. A sweet girl, and a great writer. Where ever she is, I wish her the best.
Kåre เลียม Enga ![Author Icon](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-cat-40.gif)
A wonderful poet and blogger.
willwilcox A horrific inspiration in a good way!
Winnie Kay ![Author Icon](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-thought_surprise-60.gif)
I feel smarter after taking her comma course. A great teacher and highly recommended.
Vaun-Away-Busy-MissingEveryone ![Author Icon](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-regular-10.gif)
When I returned here in 2012, I discovered her. I read her entire rough draft of her novel. It is better than most published novels I read now. I hope and pray she puts her book out for publishing. I already told her I would be first in line to buy it!
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Laurencia: when I first became a mod, Laurencia was a great help to me.
♥HOOves♥ ![Author Icon](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-cow-60.gif)
I think some members don't realize how a word of encouragement goes a long way. Way back, Thing was a great help to me. I never forgot.
eyestar~* ![Author Icon](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-regular-10.gif)
Thank you thank you, for all your help and kindness!
Joy ![Author Icon](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-book-70.gif)
Always an inspiration
David McClain ![Author Icon](https://images.Writing.Com/imgs/writing.com/writers/costumicons/ps-icon-regular-10.gif)
A champion blogger and the founder of the defunct Blogging newsletter.
I remember you all and appreciate every review, every note, every bit of encouragement. I think I got more support when my schipperke dog, Baron, died (which is why I switched my name when I rejoined) then I did from my own family.