If you read my last post, you know I’ve been looking forward to the end of 2006, so all I can say is YIPPEE!! now that 2007 is officially here. Actually, it’s on more of a personal note that 2006 and I didn’t get along. As a writer, I published two of my best books in 2006–AN INNOCENT MAN in August from Harlequin/Kimani and BODY OF LIES from Kensington/Dafina. I am extremely proud of both of these books.
If you’ve visited my website, you know I’m a firm believer in goal setting, particularly at the beginning of the year. I also believe in stating those goals publicly in as specific terms as possible. Stating something aloud makes it real and something to be reckoned with. So, in no particular order, here are mine:
1. finish proposal for fantasy novel and find a publisher. This is a book I’ve wanted to publish since I was a little girl, so it’s about time I got started.
2. finally hire a publicist. I really used to enjoy promotion activities as much as writing, but don’t anymore.
3. increase my writing speed. After a recent bout of writer’s block (and a looming deadline) I discovered I could work much faster than I am pushing myself.
4. attend five writer’s conferences. I’m already scheduled for one–the Romance Slam Jam in Florida, where I will be the keynote speaker. I’d like two of the other conferences to be mystery-related, one more romance related and one more from either column. Gotta get cracking on this one.
and finally–to post on my blog more often. I am trying for three times a week, but we’ll see. Life–and writing–have a way of interfering.
Most of all, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
If you’ve got any goals you’d like to post, have at it in the comments section.
All the best,
Dee
