I entered 2024 a bit fed up—with myself, with my publishing progress, and my management of all the things that need managing on a daily/weekly basis—and there’s a lot on that list (trust me!)
I love that. All I know is that you & TK Sheffield have lit an inspirational fire and I'm working to get my Wellness non-profit up and running. When I had the coffee shop, I always had monthly themes and a Yearly theme. Going back to that is good.
Great recap of an important year in your writing life. Thank you for sharing so much along the way. I, among many, value your lessons and opinions like gold!
Val, in 2024, you earned the right to turn "moxie" into a verb. You go, Girl! What amazing accomplishments. If I had done all you did in 2024, my 2025 word would be "collapse." This year, I hope to get Book 7 in my Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series out on track for Fall. Keep up the great work! I look forward to your next Circle of Nine book. Isn't it great to be back in your characters' sphere?
Valerie, the Queen of All Things Moxie! I look forward to 2025 with you and your productive process. I have a nonfiction picture book releasing on March 4. Never mind the first and second pub dates of Nov. 5 (GAH... what a date) and January 7, I'm crossing my fingers for STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits to be unearthed on March 4. YAY!
You amaze me, Val! You are one of the writers i continually look up to for all your support of other writers, for your books, for your independence from the toxic industry. Have you chosen a word for 2025? I was thinking about doing this this year and haven't landed on anything yet. hmm...
I haven't picked a word either--I should probably choose the phrase 'butt in chair' for this year. Cuz that's what I need to be doing!! (And not butt in chair and aimlessly scrolling through home remodeling videos.) I need to give this some thought!
Okay - maybe I'm getting closer to picking a word of the year for 2025. I'm leaning toward 'tangible.' I need to let that marinate a little bit before I commit. :)
Aww -- thanks for that. It's kind of funny how those signs came about--mainly wrangling with the traditional publishing industry which can be so slow that it is ridiculous.
Wow, Val! You moxied it up - that's for sure. Congratulations and thank you for all the wonderful work.
Thanks, Nan.
You get more done in one year than most people get done in a lifetime!
I'll bet if you made a list of what you do in a year, it'd be pretty darn impressive! You are a busy woman, accomplishing a ton of things!
Monthly theme and yearly themes - love it! I also like the Word OF The Year. So inspired by all that you accomplished! Carry On!
Thanks, Katie. I'm leaning toward 'tangible' as my 2025 word of the year.
I love that. All I know is that you & TK Sheffield have lit an inspirational fire and I'm working to get my Wellness non-profit up and running. When I had the coffee shop, I always had monthly themes and a Yearly theme. Going back to that is good.
Great recap of an important year in your writing life. Thank you for sharing so much along the way. I, among many, value your lessons and opinions like gold!
And I rely on you and our great group of Blackbird Writers for the team we need to keep us sane in this crazy writing / publishing world!!
Val, in 2024, you earned the right to turn "moxie" into a verb. You go, Girl! What amazing accomplishments. If I had done all you did in 2024, my 2025 word would be "collapse." This year, I hope to get Book 7 in my Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series out on track for Fall. Keep up the great work! I look forward to your next Circle of Nine book. Isn't it great to be back in your characters' sphere?
It really is fun to hang out with these characters again--I rather forgot how much I like them. :) And I am looking forward to your Book 7 too!
Valerie, the Queen of All Things Moxie! I look forward to 2025 with you and your productive process. I have a nonfiction picture book releasing on March 4. Never mind the first and second pub dates of Nov. 5 (GAH... what a date) and January 7, I'm crossing my fingers for STUCK! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits to be unearthed on March 4. YAY!
I love that title! It's perfect. Can't wait to read that--let me know how I can be helpful!
You amaze me, Val! You are one of the writers i continually look up to for all your support of other writers, for your books, for your independence from the toxic industry. Have you chosen a word for 2025? I was thinking about doing this this year and haven't landed on anything yet. hmm...
I haven't picked a word either--I should probably choose the phrase 'butt in chair' for this year. Cuz that's what I need to be doing!! (And not butt in chair and aimlessly scrolling through home remodeling videos.) I need to give this some thought!
Okay - maybe I'm getting closer to picking a word of the year for 2025. I'm leaning toward 'tangible.' I need to let that marinate a little bit before I commit. :)
Way to kick butt and take names!
ha ha -- yes -- I may or may not have taken names this year. Too funny!!
What a year! Congrats on moxying your way to a fun, fruitful run in publishing and beyond. 👏
Thanks, Ryan! Now I've got to keep it up and get that next book written!
One word at a time, as always. 💪
I think you need to add a 4th sign to your office “I am better than I think I am,” because you are, my friend.
Aww -- thanks for that. It's kind of funny how those signs came about--mainly wrangling with the traditional publishing industry which can be so slow that it is ridiculous.