Resolving Not to Resolve…

I’m almost a week late, but some things can’t be rushed, especially for a master procrastinator.

That said, I’m not one for making New Year’s resolutions, but I decided it wouldn’t be a bad idea to lay out some goals for this year. So here goes.

Make progress on, if not finish, Book 7 of the Kyrie Carter: Supernatural Sleuth series. I really hadn’t intended to even begin writing this one for a few months, but thanks to an article by my favorite Clinton County historian, inspiration struck, so here we are. Finish my first cozy mystery, tentatively titled “It’s a Wonderful Death.” I’ve been working on this one off and on for a few years. I recently realized that there are actually two separate stories in what I have, so I’m reworking the premise. Finish the children’s book based on my dog Raven and her canine companion William. This was just a fun story I wanted to write as a gift for William’s humans, who actually watch Raven when we go on vacation. It’s just not as easy as I expected. Unearth the YA fantasy I started years ago, “The Knight and the Not-Quite Lady” and at least outline it. Since the BBC series “Merlin” ended, I’ve lost my inspiration for this story. But there are a few folks who would like to see Wynifrog’s story be completed, so… Continue developing my drawing skills. Since I’ve been sitting in art classes with the English Language Learners I’m assigned to, I’ve begun drawing again. I’d like to keep up with it this time and learn some new skills. Sign up for more in-person author events. I never really got back in the swing of things after Covid screwed everything up, and with the end of my series in sight, I’d like to get back to doing readings, author talks, and vendor events.

Like a lot of other people, I suppose, every year, I vow to do this, that, or the other thing, but usually I keep those vows to myself. I’m hoping that by putting my intentions out there, I’ll be at least a little more inclined to actually meet those goals. Lord willing, I’ll see you back here in a year with good news.