Taking Stock

There were several months this year that just sort of … vanished for me, in terms of productive writing. Call it anxiety over world events, or low-grade depression, or simply being blocked, but whatever the reason, there were periods when writing wasn’t happening. I’m finding it useful, though, to look back and take stock of what I *did* accomplish, because in spite of everything, it’s honestly been a remarkable year for me:

MY DEBUT NOVEL WAS PUBLISHED!!!

I finished the final draft and edits for a sequel that will be published next year.

I completed a 40,000 word rough draft of a novella, which may or may not ever be revised into something workable. But at the very least, it was worth it for taking my writing in some new directions, which lead directly to the next one …

I’ve just today reached the 30,000 word mark for a new novel I’m very excited about.

So, I have a lot to be happy about. I really do.