What a difference a year makes

Last December 31 I sat down and did a Top Ten list of things I'd enjoyed/learned about writing in 2008. I went back and re-read it. I also found the goals I'd set early Jan 09. So in the spirit of season, a little reflection and introspection.

2009 has been an amazing year. Seeing my first story get published was a thrill and a a half, and the excitement continued. I started up International Heat with fellow authors. We established a yahoo group. Through it all I wrote. Revised. Edited and...