The importance of writer friendships

(In good times and bad)

Last week I spent a few days at a writing retreat in northern New Hampshire. The weather was mild, the mountain views were serene, and the creative energy was palpable.

I was between projects, so I didn’t write a ton on this trip. Instead, I spent most of my time thinking about a new book idea. Brainstorming. Daydreaming. Scribbling in my notebook. (This…