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.
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Mary Says:
I saw Her Warrior King at Borders on Wednesday! WOOT!
Kim A. Says:
The best thing for this year is adopting another fur baby, a 6-month old cat, whom I’ve named Derry. That was December 21st, so the holidays have been wonderful. He and my 14-month male, Nicki, have taken to each other and have been tearing around my house together like a herd of stampeding elephants. Nicki is the happiest he’s been since I adopted him back in April, now that he has a playmate. My 7-year old sourpuss, Annie, just doesn’t cut it.
I admit, I’m not sorry to see 2007 go, though. Overall, it was tied for the worst year for me in a decade or more. Bleh. Glad it’s almost over!
-Kim
Tori Lennox Says:
The best thing that happened to me this year? Getting out of that stupid cast and boot/brace!
Heidi Dahlquist Says:
I was at Walmart today at Red Mill Common’s and counted of your new release!
Jill Myles Says:
Best thing this year? Book contract!!!!!!!
kacey Says:
Best thing? Well, finally learning to make time for myself and not trying to be all things to all people. (not as exciting as a new baby, I’ll give you that
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ReneeLynnScott Says:
I bought Her Warrior King at B&N there were only two left when I got mine.
Best thing that happened this year? Hmmmm we’ve had a hectic year with three mother’s in the hospital two life threatening, my dh had a run in with a semi totaling our van, no injuries, thank goodness. There were other medical issues too. I’m thankful that we still have dh and all our mom’s. So that’s the best thing that happened.
Melissa Blue Says:
If my luck holds I’ll end it with all my relatives still breathing. My first book will still be on it’s way through production. (I’m still scared they are going to say never mind we don’t want to publish it.) And that my car hasn’t gave up on me yet. Needless to say it’s been a good year.