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Romance Writer

Romance Wrtier's of America opens their membership to published and unpublished writers. Although the organization's emphasis is on romance, there is a broad range of sub-genres that shelter beneath the romance umbrella. The national organization branches out into local chapters where fellowship and learning go hand-in-hand. There is an on-line chapter and speciality on-line chapters. My membership has provided me an opportunity to learn, and continue learning, the intricacies of fiction writing and the business of publishing. The support of my local chaptermates has been a blessing.

Chocolate Chip Pie

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt one stick butter. Combine the butter with 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup self-rising flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt in mixer bowl and beat on high speed until well blended.

Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 6-oz package chocolate chips. Pour into an unbaked pie crust. Bake 35 to 45 minutes.

What Really Matters

"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about." British wrtier Charles Kingsley (1819-1875)

Friendship Tea

If you are looking for an inexpensvie and welcome gift to give, try this. You will need: 2 and 1/2 cups powdered orange-flavored breakfast drink (think early astronauts); 1 3/4 cups powdered instant unsweetened tea; 2 to 2 1/2 cups sugar; 1 small package unsweetened lemonade; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Mix well and store in an airtight container with lid. To make a glass of cold tea, use 1 to 2 rounded teaspoons to 6 to 8 ounces of water. Stir. Add ice.