2008 is a year I’m totally glad to see the back of, I can tell you. It’s been a tumultuous year for me personally, and that has fallen over into my writing–and is a major reason why I’m so far behind on this current book.I’ve discovered it’s very hard to concentrate on writing when the world around you is falling apart. But fate doesn’t always take you where you expect to go, and given that has been something of a theme in the Riley books, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised when my own life does a sudden u-turn. All I can say is, thank God for the strong shoulders of friends and family.
But enough of that.
2009 has rolled around, and the time for new years resolutions has come and gone. Did you make any resolutions this year? I didn’t. Oh, I have in years past, and pretty much failed at all of them, so this year I refused to set myself up for failure (had enough of that last year!). Pretty much the only things I want to achieve this year–finish books, lose more weight, get on with my life–are things that I’m already on the way to achieving (the books are contracted and have to be done regardless, the weight loss is a life style change that is ongoing, and I’ve already booked myself two holidays, so the plan to get on with my life is underway!). What about you? Whatever you resolutions might be, here’s hoping you all achieve them, and that 2009 is a great one for you 
January 1st, 2009 at 11:10 pm
My goal is to complete a certain amount of books this year, and I’m contracted for them, too, so that definitely helps to stay on track ( – :
I had a sucky 2008, too, with the exception of finally getting published. I hope 2009 is far better for all of us.
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
2008 has be exciting. I think I finally really get my job and now I am going to be able to retire in 2009. hah! The year end has been sad with the retirement of my manager but I will solider on with the next few months.
However, I have the opportunity for a special retirement present to myself – a trip to Australia! I previously visited the west but this trip will be to the east and will include Melborne! So I can’t wait to see the home territory of Riley. This calls for a rereading of every book!
So I am starting the year with nervous excitement. Good luck to you with the new life you have started and the exciting writing you will be doing.
Teresa
January 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Well I loved 2008 so many changes for me and my family all for good.
But so glad that the new year is come round to bring with it new moments in time of happiness, exciting memories that haven’t been experienced, and hopefully promising career paths.
No resolutions for me, like you never seem to get to do them.
Maria
January 4th, 2009 at 2:55 am
Have a great 2009 Keri!!!!