Being part of a writing group means exposing your work to the scalpels of your peers - at least it should be. If it isn't, look for a proper writing group, not a mutual admiration society. Your ego's already so inflated that you believe other people want to read your stuff, so it doesn't need further pumping.
It was my turn t'other day to add my views to the Renegade Writers blog. I was late of course, as everyone expected...