It's normal though, for me, to be insanely busy this time of year. It's also normal for me to starting thinking about my accomplishments and my goals for next year. That's likely true of most people, I'm sure.
Accomplishments for 2013:
- This year I haven't put out my third Toch Island book as I thought I would, but I did publish two ebook novelettes (Protection's Prison and Ordinary Folk).
- I also taught at a writers retreat and worked panels at two conventions (Realm Makers and Necronomicon).
- I participated in several craft fairs and author events at libraries.
- And just a couple of weeks ago I did my first school visit.
Goals for 2014:
- Complete my novel, tentatively titled Relent. You can read about the premise here. It's in the editing stage, although this has been the hardest editing job I've had to do yet.
- Complete two shorter works, both of which at this point look like they'll be novelette length, or possibly novella. One is Toch Island-related and the other is not.
- When the above two goals are cleared, then I can dive in full-force with Toch Island 3.
- Work even more conferences/conventions and get more school visits.
- Push for more reviews of what I've already got out.
- Sketch more.
Yep, those sound like pretty normal goals for an author, eh?
But there are two that have been niggling at the back of my mind...
However neither of them are things I can control, so I suppose these are "wishes" for 2014 instead:
- Fan art for Toch Island Chronicles. I know, how completely narcissistic! But I keep seeing these authors posting art that readers have done of their characters (and trailers for their books) and I can't help thinking, "That would be so cool!"
- Some time back, there was a discussion on Facebook that involved me mentioning that I'd love to be written as a villain in someone else's fiction. That thought has stayed with me. Some may think that's an awful wish, because we all know what happens to villains at the ends of stories (especially those of a speculative nature), but I would find it a total honor. I've always thought the actors who play villains in movies get to have the most fun, but I can't act :P.
There you have it. And if I don't blog again before Christmas, have a merry one!
11 comments:
You really want to be a villain? As in, your name and everything? *shifty eyes*
I mean you'd have to be okay with getting offed ...
As the villain, getting offed pretty much comes with the territory ;).
Yes, that wish intrigues me, too. Are you talking about writing the Bad Guy POV for someone else's book or doing a sort of "authorized fanfic" kind of thing of someone else's villain?
Actually, Cindy, I want someone to make me the villain in their story.
Although, it would be fun to write myself into a story as the villain, too...
Okay, challenge accepted. I LOVE female villains. What kind of evil traits do you have besides OCD? Because I already know you will mercilessly TORTURE your minions for not waxing the floor properly.
I seee.... That could be fun(ny).
Torturing minions is an evil trait?? Hehe...
Oh, my. I'm so vlad I stopped by! This is going to be good!
Er...glad. :)
I kinda liked "vlad", Janalyn. I was thinking along the lines of Kat Vladstone, vampire and owner of "We Bloody Well Clean It" maid service.
LOL--me, too. I was going to ask you, Janalyn, if you'd gone vampire on us :).
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