Writing Round-up for 2013

It’s that time again, when many writers like to look back at what's been achieved through the year and I’m no exception. I’m not very good at setting specific goals but it’s useful to get an idea of the highs and lows – hopefully they’re all recorded!

HighsShort story, Whirlwind Catch, published in Ireland’s Own
Article, The Cliff Divers of Acapulco, published in Scottish Home & Country Magazine
Tween Book, The Jigsaw Puzzle, published by MuseItUp Publishing
Novella, The Aphrodite Touch, published by Tirgearr Publishing
Historical Novel, Midwinter Masquerade, published by Tirgearr Publishing
Children’s Story, 'Princess Poppy and Little Dragon,' published by Knowonder in Spread Your Wings Anthology
Short article on Saint Teresa published in She’s the One Collection by My World Publishing
Crime novel – 2nd prize at the SAW Conference
Short story, Gloria, special commendation in Ifanca Helene James Competition
Article, Novella length Fiction, accepted by FMN Magazine
Novella, The Adonis Touch, accepted by Tirgearr Publishing (2nd in series) Short Story, Highland Hogmanay, published in Exquisite Quills Anthology

Speaker at Inverness Writing Day
Speaker at Dumfriesshire Writing/Publishing Day    Lows
Children’s Picture Book still looking for publisher
Eight short stories returned unpublished
Two poems unsuccessful in competitions

I’m very happy to find the positives outweigh the negatives. Some of my short stories definitely need a rewrite, or rethink, and I’m still waiting to hear about a few submissions, so they may be included in next year’s overview.It’s good to take stock now and then as it certainly spurs me on to finish or send out some of my other work. Now it’s a question of deciding the order of writing projects and rewrites!See you in 2014Rosemary