Here are some reasons I love my new critique group.

1. It’s small, and we can get through everything in 90 minutes.
2. Nobody gets defensive (which helps with #1).
3. I agree with 90% of their comments**
4. We all live within a relatively short ride of each other***

I hope they also bring good snacks, but that might be too much happiness.

*With apologies to my old ones, because they were also quite wonderful.

**So they are clearly brilliant and insightful.

***Unless it’s rush hour, because, you know, Northern Virginia.

Writers, do you believe the woman sitting next you making business calls on her cell for over an hour in your favorite coffee/writing spot should get a life sentence without hope of parole?*

*Rhetorical question