Bread Loaf

It's day 6 here on Bread Loaf mountain and I haven't determined if it feels like forever or if I just got here. It's the halfway point and I'm enjoying every bit of it.
The awkwardness of the first day at school is long gone and I've slipped into a comfortable routine, sometimes demanding, sometimes laid-back. My instructor, Kevin McIlvoy, is a sharp, kind, supportive teacher and my understanding of certain aspects of the craft have increased dramatically thanks to his insights in each workshop and craft class he teaches, and also due to the quality of lectures here. I feel inspired to work on my novel and to write more stories when I leave, and there's no greater feeling for me than that. (Okay, so maybe an acceptance is good too) :)

I've met some fabulous people, both those I've known online for some time and new. It was great seeing Laila Lalami again (I'm looking forward to her craft class and to her reading), meeting Cliff Garstang and Mary Akers for the first time, and many many others.

Miss you all and hope you're writing and reading is going well.

xo