happen every time, in fact it maybe only happens 5 or 6 times a book, but when i am there, i am there and i adore that. i totally agree with you on the joy of other writer friends, too. i always thought i was just different from other people, but no... there are people like me... it just took this getting out there into it to find them.
creative writing makes me happy. it gives me an outlet for my thoughts and feelings, even when i don't think there's anyone in my life who wants to hear them. 