I think it's about time to share what I am thankful for this holiday season. Above all, I am extremely thankful for my family and our good health. This is one thing I will never take for granted.
I am also thankful for the two books I was allowed to publish. I think many of us know 2009 has been an incredibly hard year with the recession and the effects on everything as well as publishing.
I am thankful for all the readers who have taken the time to read my books and who have posted a review or dropped me an email.
I am thankful for the unique writers and publishing people I have met in person and on-line.
Writing what I'm thankful for makes me think of the past and the future.
Next year I will be starting fresh with my career in many more ways than I ever expected. I have learned many things these past three years. And one thing that is for certain is that building my writing career has been one of the hardest things I've had to fight for. There have been times I have thought maybe this is not the path I am supposed to take. Maybe there are signs telling me: Writing is not for you, Kelly!! (haha)
I believe once I sold my Romantic Suspense and YA, things changed. I had to look at marketing as a job along with writing. I had to look at pleasing more people than just myself with my stories.
With the business part of publishing, the love for storytelling was shoved aside. And that is something a writer cannot lose.
When I started blogging in 2005, I was a lot more positive. I had dreams in my eyes and during the last two years I've become more grounded. I've learned. I've experienced what works and what doesn't. I've realized what's important and what isn't. I've changed. It's sort of like looking back at a younger version of myself and smiling at my silly innocence. Sounds a little dramatic, yet spot on.
In 2010 I will start my year as a realistic writer, knowing each writer has his/her own path. Some easier than others, and some extremely rough. And that I will have to work even harder to reach my new personal and professional goals. That I will finish my next book and write the best story I can.
So I will close with good writing to you and Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends. :) Thanks for reading.
"Never regret. If it's good, it's wonderful. If it's bad, it's experience." — Victoria Holt
~Kelly
hopeful
contemplative
bouncy
surprised
satisfied
grateful
okay
cheerful
productive

creative
thoughtful
So I'm writing this summer. I'm also freelancing and trying to keep the kiddos entertained.
energetic
amused



relaxed
excited
pensive
