Ok, having survived New Years Eve without blowing myself up, I can safely look back at 2011 and say, What a year. Aside from not blogging much, it has been a remarkable period, perhaps my best ever as a writer.
For those of you who've heard that nobody is buying new projects, let me refute: I sold more this year than I ever did before. I sold a new novel, my first ever picture book, and two short stories.
I had my latest novel, Ghetto Cowboy, come out.
My previous book, Yummy, did crazy business, getting all kinds of national awards and notices that you probably only get once in your lifetime.
I also lived in Berlin for a year, a remarkable time that I think back on fondly.
Count me as grateful for my family and friends and the fact that one can live the way you want to live: being creative and being surrounded by all kinds of lovely people, both in person and online. Thank you all.
And may 2012 bring great things to all of you!