Last week I got back from a very special retreat. Every year, for a dozen years, a group of writers have gotten together to Plot, Pray, and Play.
Here is our group photo:
Pray, Plot, and Play ladies
When we get together, we spend our time talking, laughing, praying, and plotting each others’ books. Since we’ve been meeting together for so long, we know each other well. We also keep up with each other during the year through a private loop.
We are writer-sisters, and I’m so thankful for these women!
And here are a few fun shots!
Relaxing in the front room
Robin’s beautiful smile
Tammy’s serene glow
Karen and Frani always cracking up
Ice cream tacos
Dinner!
We can’t forget the view!
After the retreat we go home uplifted and refreshed. We also go home with PLOTS!
Here are some books that we’ve plotted together. Which ones have you read?
Kaleidoscope Eyes by Karen Ball
Kaleidoscope Eyes
Shattered Justice by Karen Ball
Shattered Justice
Night Prey Sharon Dunn
Night Prey
Wilderness Target Sharon Dunn
Wilderness Target
Betrayal Robin Lee Hatcher
Betrayal
Love Without End Robin Lee Hatcher
Love Without End
To Whisper Her Name Tamera Alexander
Lasting Impression Tamera Alexander
Lasting Impression
All Sewn Up Sunni Jeffers
All Sewn Up
Sidetracked Brandilyn Collins
Sidetracked
Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers
Bridge to Haven
Beside Still Waters Tricia Goyer
Beside Still Waters
Arms of Deliverance Tricia Goyer
Arms of Deliverance
And that’s just the tip of the ice berg!
Isn’t that fun? What a blessing that authors are able to brainstorm together! 11 heads are better than one!
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What a fabulous group! I think it’s key to form a core circle of writer friends. It makes the journey so much more rewarding.
I agree, Becky!
Well I did dismal on the reading test — Have only read Beside Still Waters and Wilderness Target is on order. But thanks for adding title to my TBR list!!!! Somebody needs to pay me so I can read full time!
And while I’m ruminating over the concept of so many powerhouse authors all brainstorming together, I’m drooling over ice cream tacos. Seriously?!
Kav, the ice cream tacos were delicious! And I’m glad we could add to your reading list!
I agree with Kav, those ice cream tacos looked great. I really want one and I had never heard or thought of them, before.
Like Kav, I have added many new titles and some new authors to my TBR pile.
I can’t wait to see which new books this retreat will birth.
From the pictures, I can tell you had a great time.
Dora, there are some GREAT books coming!
A lot of love for Jesus and talent in that group picture; and I’m thankful to get to share in it through your books. Blessings to all of you. Praying for Tamera’s dad too.
Thank you for your prayers, Mary!
What a wonderful and talented group of ladies! Enjoyed seeing your photos, Tricia–thanks for sharing. 🙂
I’ve read several of the books you listed—plan to read the others!
Thank you, Patti Jo!
I’ve known about this wonderful retreat for many years, via Karen. Now I’ve seen the ice cream tacos I am super jealous! 😉 That’s a precious thing you all have going. What a blessing! And I recognized many of those books. Lots of blessings have flowed out from those retreats.
Lori, yes they have! It’s a joy to be a part of it.
What a wonderful group of ladies! Would have loved to be there close by with my autograph book. Keep up the great work! I’m in awe….
Gail, thank you!
Loved sharing your gathering via pics – thanks, Tricia!! A wonderful group of authors and books!! Think you will have to give everyone the recipe for those taco shells (LOL)!! Do you gather in the same spot every year??
Shared post!!
Bonnie, we had a sweet lady cater for us. I’d like the recipe, too. They were waffle cone like. I think she said she wrapped hot waffles in foil and wrapped them around a broom handle to curve them … maybe?!
That looks like such a blast! Wow, I can’t even imagine how inspired you are after a retreat like that. And I’d also love to try those ice cream tacos! YUM!!!!! What a blessing to have a writer’s group like that. God is good! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I think it was great but I have only read Tricia Goyer ‘s books I love all her books but will look into to the others. Such a lovely group of women thank you for sharing.
Looks like such a wonderful time. So much good material flowing from the sessions! I’ve read Tamera’s books and I just finished Bridge to Haven. I would really like to real Beside Still Waters. So many look very good.
Loved that list of books we’ve brainstormed over the years, Tricia! Thanks for doing that.