The year is almost over, and I suppose it's time to set resolutions again. It's been a pretty good year for my writing. I've gotten a ton of great feedback on my blog, and even if it's only read by a couple dozen people who click on my Facebook links to it, they're still people whose opinions I value a great deal, so it's been extremely encouraging. I've probably done more writing this year than I have in any other one, and I'm hoping to break that record soon.
Looking ahead to resolutions, I want to resolve right here and now that I'm going to finally finish revising a novel for publication this year. Granted, I've made that resolution before, but I'm doing it now on a (somewhat) public forum, which will give me more incentive not to look like an idiot by failing at it. I've already gotten a few chapters under my belt, and there's no reason I can't go all the way through with it if I keep myself to a schedule. Granted, there's always the doubt in my mind that the world doesn't need another book about vampires or vampire-like creatures, and that may well be true, but I really feel that I brought a unique voice to this one, and the feedback I've gotten from some not-easily-impressed friends has kept me determined to see this through.
I'm also going to resolve to run a 3:30 marathon in L.A. this year, although I'm only going to get one chance in that case, so I can't be to hard on myself if lousy weather, or an illness, or injury, or any number of other unexpected variables gets in my way. There'll be other marathons eventually. I'm at least going to stick to my training, even if it means doing a lot of long runs in the cold of winter (or boring myself half to death on the treadmill with them if the weather just becomes completely unworkable).
This has been a remarkable year for me, and I'm truly grateful for all the people in my life who made it that way. I hope you all are heading into the new year ready to meet the challenges it brings, and that you find the determination and support you need to reach whatever goals matter to you the most!
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