
Life was interrupted by the death of a dear friend of my Snookums. It was an especially difficult funeral thanks to the protestors (a gay, Muslim, restaurant critic — the trifecta for hate). In the wake of this, we’ve been taking a few more day trips and mini vacations to focus on living. Thus, I fell behind on my reading goal. HOWEVER, I finally nailed down that pesky theme update. (That was on the list since last year!)
The MAIN LIFE GOALS:
- Publish two decent-selling book series (speculative fiction)
- Survive at least another 39 years
- There’s also the Bucket List.
2016 Goals:
- Have 6500 Twitter followers ~ currently at 6175 — UP 59 from last month
Download the update for my blog theme- Keep Supporting Diverse Books
Be part of 4 blog hops/fests.- Participate in at least 2 #OABookClub reads 1 down!
- Rewrite and edit my urban fantasy novel, then
get the new query letter out therePUBLISHGetting closer! - Enter 3 writing contests 1- Entered #WRiTECLUB2016, got in. 2- Entered and won OA Flash Fiction
Publish or be published somewherex3!
- Participate in Reading Challenges
Goals for August:
- Leave a comment on 30 blogs
- Read and review five books
- Find more Debut Authors to feature at OA
- Take part in Bout of Books
The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 22nd and runs through Sunday, August 28th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 17 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team
Review of Goals for July:
- Leave a comment on 30 blogs
- Read and review four books
60% of 1
- Find more Debut Authors to feature at OA
- Take part in the “Just couldn’t put it down” bloghop
Would you please take a moment to share the debut author image? It would mean a great deal not only to me, but to any debut author who is interviewed as a result. Thanks so much!

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I love your checklist for goal setting. I can see how that has helped you.
Way to go with acheiving your goals!
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Nice going! Sometimes, focusing on living is the best thing to do, but you got so much done regardless. 🙂
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Great job as usual. Here’s to finding those debut authors!
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How am I just learning about this Debut Author thing? That’s epic. I’ll definitely be aiming people this direction. Those are some pretty hefty goals. I wishing you super success with it.
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