Happy new year, Write Edge readers!

Happy new year, Write Edge readers! I’m back from my travels — we went to India for a family wedding! — and also back at my desk. While I was on vacation, I spent a lot of time thinking about writing and my future. And I’m so glad I’m here to share with you plans for this year! They include a new book release (!!), more podcast episodes, new books to explore in R.E.A.D.s, and more.

First, though, is today’s short work. I thought about writing a piece of fiction, but the prompt that came my way today encouraged me to offer some creative nonfiction instead. Check out what I wrote on The Write Edge Writing Workshop now!

In the middle of the week, I’ll give you my first book review of 2025: The Perfect Home by Daniel Kenitz. Think “HGTV with hosts that cross a big line,” and you’ll have a sense of what this thriller is about. If you want to know what I thought of it, you’ll have to come back to The Write Edge Bookshelf on Wednesday.

Finally, on Friday, we go back to Instagram and all sorts of fun bits from my writing life and non-writing hours. Check out previous posts with my handle, @EktaRGarg.

I hope you had a wonderful holiday with your loved ones, readers. I’m thrilled to be blogging again. Let’s hope 2025 is a great one for all of us!

E.R.G.