Goodbye 2021 and Hello 2022! A year ago we started with some optimism regarding COVID-19 and despite the current surge of cases, we are decidedly better off than a year ago. Just not where we hoped to be. Still as I look back over the year, I can identify some goals reached and events of note. On the family side, the most notable event wass the birth of my first great niece! (I only had nephews and great nephews before).
Looking back, my goals haven't changed very much:
- Be kind. Do something nice for someone, pay it forward, make someone else smile.
- Think positive. Find the silver lining no matter how hard it is to find one.
- Stay in touch with people I care about even if it is easier not to make the effort. It is too easy to become isolated.
- Finish the "hanger-on tasks" from work and truly retire!
- Be productive with my writing, starting with the new series to debut later this month! You can get a free copy of the prequel to the Izzie Di Sante mysteries, Reawakening the Itch, HERE. It will release on January 23rd. The first full book, An Itch for Justice, is scheduled to release on January 26th.
- Do better at completing reviews and posting on my blog, keeping in communication with my readers and other authors.
- Audiobooks was a new (unplanned) endeavor this past year. Hopefully, all of my backlist will be available in audiobook format by the end of 2022.
- Continue to work on weight, fitness, better eating habits, and all that I can do to stay healthy
- Work on the "Travel Bucket List." A lot of travel was postponed, though we did take a short trip to Lexington, KY. Why Lexington, KY of all places? My husband wanted to check out the bourbon trail and I wanted to visit the general location where a favorite series of mine (Bluegrass series by Kathleen Brooks) is set. It sure sounded beautiful and it was. We'll be taking some time this month for travel, or at least that is the plan...
For all of you, my husband and I wish you all the best for the coming year. As you plan your reading for the next year, here are some ideas for you (keep scrolling for the rafflecopter!):
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Peaceful 2022! I hope you can fully retire and take some of those trips that had to be put off because of COVID. Congratulations on the birth of your grand niece! Thank you for the links to other cozy mysteries; it is greatly appreciated. Take care!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, Shannon! Hope it is healthy and happy.
DeleteHappy new year, off to a good start. It's been snowing a lot here.
ReplyDeleteAnd you to, Calvin. Enjoy the snow.
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