She was right. Some literary fiction I've read had phrases so soulful they melted in my mouth like chocolate. But my heart remained untouched and I put the book down. I write for the same reasons. I left the group.
Good writing is good writing, but good writing is also about emotion.
I'm thinking of starting my own group. No rules, no mandatory page counts, just good emotions and good friends. If you're interested, you provide the air fare, and I'll provide the Belgian chocolate.