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In many ways, 2016 has been a successful writing year for me.
*I released four (out of the five) novellas in my Holidays at The Corral series. And although none flew off the shelves, it was nice having a release every few months or so.
*In the spring, I participated in the BadRedHead Media 30-Day Book Marketing Challenge which had me create a Twitter account (Which I need to be better at using.) and to rethink how I use my Facebook page (I still need to work on that.) among other things.
*Valentine's Day at The Corral took third place in the IDA short contemporary category.
*This Feels Like Home was part of Amazon's July romance sale, which increased sales on that title greatly. (Still not enough by any stretch of the imagine to consider it to be 'making a living' with my writing, but it was nice to see bigger numbers in sales, at least for that title.)
*A Christmas to Remember was offered for free this past weekend as part of The Wild Rose Press's tenth anniversary celebration. (Always good for publicity.)
*And just this week I launched my crazy #sellathousand challenge for New Year's Eve at The Corral.
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*As always, I've enjoyed blogging here at HWH to share tidbits, insights, posts, encouragement, and excitement with my fellow bloggers. I am most grateful to have you all in my life.
When I look at that list, I feel pretty good. :)
However, the latter part of the year, as I've mentioned before, has been a bit frustrating in the 'getting something written' area of life, but I have high hopes that will turn around soon. It's been really nice this week delving back into 'writing life' as I've worked on getting my challenge ready. And while it hasn't (yet) nudged me enough to sit down and work on a WIP, like I said, in this season of hope and miracles, anything is possible!
As we head into the last week of the year (WHERE did the time go?!) I look forward to ushering out the old and welcoming the new with a bright new outlook.
Until next time,
Happy Reading!
Debra
www.debrastjohnromance.com
Look at all you have accomplished, Debra! Wow.
ReplyDeleteI, too, look forward to 2017. It will be a positive and productive year for all of us.
There is always something exciting and positive about a 'blank stretch' of a brand new year ahead...ready to be filled with possibilities.
DeleteBeing an author has its ebbs and flows. And even if you don't write now for a while, you're still doing "author things." Wishing you all the best with the newest challenge!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely has felt good to be doing author things again...even if it's not actual writing.
DeleteA very successful year for you, Deb - well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paula.
DeleteA great year, I hope 2017 is even better.
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