At the end of 2010, I did a retrospective of my writing goals. In 2011, my goals changed significantly thanks to my final in the Golden Heart®. I did query A TALE OF TWO SISTERS beginning March 25 and sold it. Two big checks off goals I don’t really have that much control over.

Of course, this meant putting other writing projects aside to concentrate on my Regencies. I need to write a second book, following on SISTERS. I began RUINED last summer, and then let the pressure get to me. I’m maybe halfway through?

So that’s goal number one for 2012. I need to finish RUINED. I’ve got this pesky deadline that’s all scary in black and white in a contract, and I need to get to it.

Goal number two will be revisions on SISTERS, which depends on when I receive them from my editor.

I still can’t believe I’m typing that, BTW. Yes, I have an editor. In New York.

Gulp.

Two huge goals achieved last year, two huge hurdles for me to leap this year. I can do it.

The really scary part is going to be all the promo stuff anyway. Thank goodness my first book isn’t coming out until next year.

Happy 2012. May you surpass your goals.

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