I'm recently returned from an extended hiatus. WdC was the first huge, scary step I took in committing to my writing journey. I worked hard in this welcoming space and gained confidence by participating in WdC’s contests, activities, challenges, reviewing, and simply socializing on the Community Newsfeed. Here's to 2026 and my (fingers crossed) return to WdC. ––Preferred Author: July 21, 2022.