A Look Back at 2012

Yesterday, I sat around with my family–both new and old editions–drinking cider, eating tortilla soup and picking at left over Hummingbird cake. We probably spent an hour just trying to decide what to do in the early evening (as we celebrate Christmas dinner on the 24th), debating between watching The Dark Night Rises and playing monopoly, each of which can be seemingly endless. As they continued to debate, I stepped aside and decided to right this blog.

I couldn’t help but think “Wow” when I actually thought about the fact that 2012 was coming to an end. So much has happened in this year. My little boy was born. My first novella, Irish Dreams, was published. My second work but first novel, currently titled Blood Eternal, was contracted. The summer Olympics, a presidential election and the fiscal cliff played out or are still playing out as I write. And, most importantly, we survived the end of the world as many believe the Mayans predicted—although according to my research it seems to be merely the end of one cycle and the start of another.

2012 was a great, fast, sad and happy year for me. For many others, it was all these and/or more. As we come to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of you and yours a very Happy New Year and may this current year end on a good note.  For those writers out there, aim to discover more in 2013, both about yourself and your abilities. Set realistic goals and next steps as you grow in your craft. Take care and Happy Writing this next year!

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