Writers What We’re Really Thankful For by Vicki Doudera Please welcome guest blogger - Vicki Doudera :) The holiday when we feast on turkey and count our blessings is right around the corner. What do writers think about when we give thanks? Along with the intangibles like patience, talent, and persistence, here are ten things for which many of us are very grateful indeed. ???? Vicki and Terri at Crime Bake ?? 1. Editors ?? They go to bat for our books, help us be better writers, and ask questions of our characters such as: Do you think Darby will marry Miles? (The very question Terri asked me this past weekend at Crime Bake, a writers and readers conference in Boston.) 2. Tea Authors are the world�s number one consumers of tea. Okay, I made that up, but I know that for me, this flavored beverage is an important part of my writing process. It�s my �treat� when I�ve reached a little milestone (like my quota of pages) or my incentive if I�m somewhat stuck. I can�t tell you how m...