A fellow Love Inspired Historical author shared her thoughts on this topic and it got me to thinking what I would say were the 5 best moments in my life as a writer. (Check her blog here:
http://prairiechickswriteromance.blogspot.com/2009/04/victoria-bylins-five-best-moments-as.html
It was fun thinking of these. I had no trouble thinking of 10. In no particular order…
1. A workshop where I learn something new, or am challenged to be better at what I know. Case in point, a recent workshop at the RWA chapter in Calgary with speaker, Mary Balogh, where I was was inspired by her talk about putting passion into our writing. Thank you, Mary.

 2. Another favorite writing moment is when I discover the heart of my story. Ah ha, I say. So that’s what it’s all about. After days, weeks, months of agony, I get it. I have something more than this.
 3. I finish a first draft. I am wrung out, ready for a break but rejoicing it is done. Or at least ready for further work.
4. I’ve sent something away to my editor. It’s at the courier. The first stop after that is to the florist where I buy myself a bouquet like this.
 5. Signing a contract. What can I say? It’s great to know that a few more stories have been approved and I have work for a few more months.
6. Finding characters who come alive and tell me what they want and why that makes it impossible to fall in love with the hero or heroine I’ve found for them. Of course I am going to prove they are wrong in thinking that. They will end up together after all.
7. One of the best things about writing is my writer friends. I have two special CPs (critique partners) that I can reach out to via email or telephone. There are lots more friends all over that I appreciate so much.
8. A good writing day. I try to have a Super Tuesday when I concentrate on writing all day.  It’s great to see the pages add up.
 9. Seeing my book cover. Especially if it is a good one.
10. Getting my my first hot-off-the press copies via courier. A boxful arrives on my doorstep. I love it.
That’s it. I could go on but this is enough for you to see how much I like my job. (Except for the days I don’t because none of the above are happening.)
I hope you all enjoy your job too. You do, right?