Welcome to the Village Writer

Welcome to my new blog, Village Writer. I am starting this new blog endeavor at the urging of FaceBook friends. I dedicate this blog to you, my friends who know me as your author, some as your editor, and some as your writing teacher. For those who once followed my writer-ly musings at Words to Go, I am returning to blogdom again and hope you will forgive my sabbatical away.

I’m launching this new blog at the urging of my Facebook friends, and I dedicate it to you—my longtime supporters, readers, and fellow writers.

If you once followed my musings at Words to Go, thank you for walking with me then—and welcome back. I’ve returned from my blogging sabbatical, eager to share reflections on writing, books, and the creative life.

Please linger, explore, and if something resonates, leave a note for other writing souls to find and feast upon.

Peace,
Patricia Hickman
The Village Writer

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  1. Ms. KathleenDecember 5, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    This is absolutely wonderful and thank you for sharing from your heart. We live 15 miles from the nearest tiny town... So secluded here in the mountains. It's been a pleasure getting to know you and reading your works.

    http://theemptynestexpress.com

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  2. Patty HickmanDecember 6, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    We're about 45 minutes from the city. I had to get used to it, but now I'm committed and loving it. There are not many real villages left, so it's amazing I ended up here in a place that I write about in my novels. Thank you, Kathleen. Your website says it all for me too.

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