Closing in on the New Year

First, I wanted to send out a huge congratulations to my buddy Anna Campbell, whose first book was chosen as book of the year by Lifetime TV. Way to go, Anna! See the details here: http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/entertainment/romance-b-u-y-book/hottest-romance-books-2007 I met Anna in Atlanta, before I sold my first book, and her book had not yet been released. We shared stories about playing the Waiting Game on editors and publishers, and she has the best story. After waiting for many years (I think it was eighteen??), she sold her first book at auction. Every writer dreams of this, and I’m so proud of her that she’s accomplished so much. If you like alpha heroes and emotionally-charged historical romances, go check her out!

I’m visiting relatives in Raleigh, NC this week and will be stalking the local Brier Creek Wal-Mart to sign Her Warrior King. Such fun. Thanks so much to those of you who have bought it!

In these next few days before the New Year hits, I’m starting to pull together my own list of goals. Obviously at the top of the list are completing two new books and losing my pregnancy weight, but beyond that, I like to set personal goals as well. Writing them down truly does help, as well as breaking your goals down by month and checking to see how you did. But most of all, you have to believe in yourself and celebrate the accomplishments along the way. I like to buy a bottle of champagne during the New Year, one that I don’t open until I’ve met a particular goal. It’s fun to toast success. I replace the bottle afterwards, in case I meet another big goal. You know, gratuitous alcohol never hurts…:)

Before we get into true goals, think back to this past year. What was the best thing that happened to you? For me, it was the birth of my new little boy.