Did you miss me?
Or were to busy to notice I was gone?
Omigosh! What a month December was.
I was fulfilled, tired, happy, exhausted, exhilarated, frantic, excited, busy, relaxed, famished, overstuffed, maybe a little tipsy at times, and more. Just like most Decembers. I hope your holiday was as wonderful as ours.
Now we're back to January. 2015 - a new beginning. We're Back to the Future - a long way from that film's release in 1985. Thirty years sounded like a really long time back then. Wow.
January means resolutions for some. I no longer make them because I was lousy at following through. I'm much more successful with making and keeping goals.
The last two years, my goal list was long. Both years, I met all goals except one. This year my list is shorter, but there is one big item on it: complete the drafting of my new project - a trilogy. Not just one book, but three.
One of the things I learned last year is that, although I would love to, I can't do it all. Some of you are capable of blogging, reading more than one book a week, writing 10,000 words in that same week, all while having a full-time job, keeping up an exercise program, caring for your family, promoting your books online and at conferences, and still having room for more. Or some impressive combination of those things.
I tried. I'm sad to say that I am not one of you. I so wish I were.
Instead, I've finally come to accept that I am me. I have no minions, alter egos, ghost writers, or assistants. And I write like a turtle. What I need to do is move ahead at my own pace and do my own thing.
My top writing priority for 2015 is getting the trilogy out of my head and onto paper. Plain and simple, it will require me to dedicate more focus to actual writing.
Ergo, changes will be coming to the Tiki Hut beginning in March - until then, we're gonna be party city, baby! Afterward, we'll still be open, but our hours will be reduced. I'll share more about the changes closer to March.
This catches you up on me. What about you? I want to hear about your holiday and your goals and resolutions for 2015.
Returning to familiar things...this month on my website contest page, Bish Denham is giving away a signed copy of the winner's choice of her books to two winners.
Just click the big WIN button at the top of my right sidebar, fill out the short form, and you're entered. U.S. addresses only please.
Anyone know where I can find a used DeLorean?
Omigosh! What a month December was.
I was fulfilled, tired, happy, exhausted, exhilarated, frantic, excited, busy, relaxed, famished, overstuffed, maybe a little tipsy at times, and more. Just like most Decembers. I hope your holiday was as wonderful as ours.
Now we're back to January. 2015 - a new beginning. We're Back to the Future - a long way from that film's release in 1985. Thirty years sounded like a really long time back then. Wow.
January means resolutions for some. I no longer make them because I was lousy at following through. I'm much more successful with making and keeping goals.
The last two years, my goal list was long. Both years, I met all goals except one. This year my list is shorter, but there is one big item on it: complete the drafting of my new project - a trilogy. Not just one book, but three.
One of the things I learned last year is that, although I would love to, I can't do it all. Some of you are capable of blogging, reading more than one book a week, writing 10,000 words in that same week, all while having a full-time job, keeping up an exercise program, caring for your family, promoting your books online and at conferences, and still having room for more. Or some impressive combination of those things.
I tried. I'm sad to say that I am not one of you. I so wish I were.
Instead, I've finally come to accept that I am me. I have no minions, alter egos, ghost writers, or assistants. And I write like a turtle. What I need to do is move ahead at my own pace and do my own thing.
My top writing priority for 2015 is getting the trilogy out of my head and onto paper. Plain and simple, it will require me to dedicate more focus to actual writing.
Ergo, changes will be coming to the Tiki Hut beginning in March - until then, we're gonna be party city, baby! Afterward, we'll still be open, but our hours will be reduced. I'll share more about the changes closer to March.
This catches you up on me. What about you? I want to hear about your holiday and your goals and resolutions for 2015.
Returning to familiar things...this month on my website contest page, Bish Denham is giving away a signed copy of the winner's choice of her books to two winners.
Just click the big WIN button at the top of my right sidebar, fill out the short form, and you're entered. U.S. addresses only please.
Anyone know where I can find a used DeLorean?
Comments
I don't think any of us does all of it. We lack somewhere. I usually slack on the writing and reading part, even with the help of clones.
And excellent author to feature this month!
Nick - Good luck with your trilogy!
Hart - Rotation sounds like a great idea.
Diane - Smart decision :)
Delores - It's great to be back and see everyone!
If I had a DeLorean I definitely loan it to you!
Here's to Bish's books! They're fun for young readers, so the winners will be lucky.
I had a super Christmas with family.
Karen - I was off all of December. You are SO right about finding our own way.
David - Fiesta of fun...I love it! Only a few months until Fiesta San Antonio :)
L.G. - That's exactly what's happening with me. I've been too scattered. 2015 will be the year of focus. I hope :)
Bish - Friends loaning friends DeLoreans. There should be a story in that somewhere :)
Can't do it all? Some days I can't do any of it - so I can't tell you how much I admire anyone who manages to live and write (and feed my greedy bookaholic self).
Chrys - Good luck wishes much appreciated!
Elizabeth - We need to remember 'slow and steady wins the race.'
Stephen - Wishing you a healthy and prosperous year, too!
Lee - Yes, we were. So difficult to live without visits from the pool boy :)
I'll check the local Craigs List for DeLorean.
Julie
Glad to see you. Happy New Year. May all your goals come true.
Doing it all is an impossibility for me too - day job and family fill up a whole lot of hours - and that's a good thing :)
Congratulations on your new novel, Carol. I haven't read Secrets of Honor but going to put it on my list right now. All the best for 2015!
Teresa - Glad your Christmas was super!
Jan - Thanks for such great wishes! I'll post updates here about my progress.
Clarissa - I'm learning how important priorities are.
EC - I missed you, too! I, for one, love bookaholics :)
And I've already cut back because quite simply, it's a must.
Holly - Turtle Writers Unite!
Helena - When I first started, I blogged every day for a month or so, then went to three days a week. Then two. I've been at once a week for a year or more. I'll be cutting back more in March.
Julie - Maybe I need dramamine :) I do want this to be a productive year. I need one.
Anne - Yeah, the guilt thing is tough. I would LOVE to reach 4000 words a day!
Jemi - Family first. It's a Must Be here, too.
LR - I think there must be a story behind your tipsy comment. I'm heading over to your blog to find out. Great to see you again!
Happy New Year! Can't wait to see that trilogy!
Way to be, and here's to a truly epic 2015!
You were most definitely missed! As a fellow-turtle, I salute you. I am a dedicated goal setter but find as long I stay flexible, they keep me on track.
Best of luck with the trilogy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
VR Barkowski
We should not compare ourselves to others. I've looked at people and wonder how they do so much, and then people will say the same about me to my shock...we all work at a different pace. It makes us who we are.
Beth Ellyn - It's liberating and scary, right?
Lynda - I see you figured it out a little before I did. Good for you!
Susan - It's good to see I'm not the only one with limits! Happy 2015!
Crystal - I know you're going to have a fantastic 2015! You're a wise woman.
VR - Working hard on flexibility this year :)
Medeia - Ooh, I know that, but it's so hard not to. At least for me. But I'm taking the first step...and it feels right.
Good idea. I'm going to keep that in my ideas file. Thanks!
I'm with you... how dow THEY DO IT! I had commented earlier about this on another blogger's site.
It blows one's mind how they can get it all done. I'm lucky I can keep up with my minimal schedule.....
I Hope 2015 is an amazing year for you! ALL the best in wring your trilogy!
Emily - Now if I can actually pull it off, LOL!
Welcome back, Carol... fulfilled, tired, happy, exhausted, exhilarated, frantic, excited, busy, relaxed, famished, overstuffed, maybe a little tipsy? He!he! Glad you're in one piece after all that!
I'm trying to set my goals this year with better balance between the things I should do and the things I want to do. Hopefully, that will keep me from fighting with myself on priorities and choices.
Happy 2015!
LD - Setting those priorities is always the most difficult part, at least for me.
Caryn - I certainly hope to do better at the things I do this year. I don't enjoy being as scattered as I was last year.