And a Happy New Year!!
I don't usually do a looking back at the year post, but this was a change year for me, at least in the realm of writing and it's sort of nice to mark that in some way.
With, say, a post.
Non-writing stuff first: The dogs and I were generally healthy this year. Work was generally okay (particularly in the 'I have a job' sense). I made no major purchases, though in spite of that I managed to spend quite a lot of money. Hmm.
Writing: This is the year I signed with an agent and sold three novels. WHEE! In the way of the publishing world, the first novel will probably not be out until winter 2012. But, yeah, plenty to do between now and then. I have a great agent and a terrific editor. I like what I'm writing and am actually happy to work in this world with these characters across three books.
I wish I were a faster writer and a better plotter. Selling the novels and being home the last week and a half has made me long to write full-time which is something I haven't really thought about for a long time. I don't think it's altogether a bad thing, wanting something more. As long as I also remember to enjoy things as they are. And I am. Because I sold THREE NOVELS THIS YEAR. And that rocks :)
For next year;
With, say, a post.
Non-writing stuff first: The dogs and I were generally healthy this year. Work was generally okay (particularly in the 'I have a job' sense). I made no major purchases, though in spite of that I managed to spend quite a lot of money. Hmm.
Writing: This is the year I signed with an agent and sold three novels. WHEE! In the way of the publishing world, the first novel will probably not be out until winter 2012. But, yeah, plenty to do between now and then. I have a great agent and a terrific editor. I like what I'm writing and am actually happy to work in this world with these characters across three books.
I wish I were a faster writer and a better plotter. Selling the novels and being home the last week and a half has made me long to write full-time which is something I haven't really thought about for a long time. I don't think it's altogether a bad thing, wanting something more. As long as I also remember to enjoy things as they are. And I am. Because I sold THREE NOVELS THIS YEAR. And that rocks :)
For next year;
- Write more
- Walk and exercise more
- Have fun with dogs
- Eat more pastries