Thinking of 2012

Thanksgiving brings many opportunities to reflect on our blessings. Of course I’m thankful for family and friends. I’m also thankful for my fellow writers who have encouraged me along the way as I’ve progressed in my writing career over the last ten years or so. I’m thankful to have found the right home for my first novel, and I’m looking forward to the year ahead when my book will finally be released.

Thanksgiving also brings thoughts of the Christmas season ahead. Like many people, I’m making a list (and checking it twice) of all the things I need to do in the next few weeks to make the season bright for family and friends.

Beyond that, I’m thinking of January and the release of A Voice for Kanzas. Kira Lynn, my editor, emailed one last question last week about the manuscript as they were preparing to send it to the printer. In just a few weeks the book will be printed and ready to send out into the world. A few of my fellow Apocalypsies are beginning to post reviews of their books. The very thought is both exhilarating and terrifying. Tonight I finally addressed postcards to local libraries and historical sites to let them know I’ll be available for Kansas Day talks.

2012. A new chapter of my life and my writing career. I hope you are looking forward to the possibilities of the new year as well.