Sunday, December 27, 2009

HOLIDAY WRAP-UP


Posted by: Genene Valleau

Project: Nine-book series; planning promo for February release

Status: Going well!


Well, December 25 is past, and Christmas is supposed to be over. However, I still have presents to wrap and deliver. 


I also have excuses, including: I took on more work than I usually do during the holidays. I was waiting for checks that still haven't arrived. I couldn't believe it was time for Christmas again--didn't we just celebrate that holiday?  


However, the fact remains that I simply did not get my holiday act together this year. 


I wasn't in a "bah, humbug" mood. My focus was just elsewhere--like finishing up rough outlines for a series of nine books that I'm working on, and launching promotion for a February anthology that includes a romantic comedy novella I wrote. 


I don't even plan to set goals for the new year like I do many times in the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Perhaps because I'm finishing up projects and already have a direction set for the first part of 2010. 


How about the rest of you? Did you celebrate the holidays with enthusiasm? Are you in the throes of goal setting? Or are you on a more mellow track like I am?

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Holiday Gifts for the Writer

Heather Hiestand/Anh Leod
Currently working on: middle grade girl-focused multi-cultural paranormal, second book in the series. Anyone know a good agent?
Mood: enthusiastic

Note: Anh Leod's most popular story is now available in a print anthology from Ellora's Cave! Even Naughtier Nuptials







These are some of the things it would be great for any writer to receive this holiday season:

1. Chocolate - of course
2. Homemade baked goods - why not?
3. An eating and exercise strategy for this season - see above
4. Inspiration
5. Healthy necks, arms, shoulders, wrists, hands and back
6. The ability to analyze books without losing enjoyment of them
7. Creativity
8. A good babysitter, whether for child, spouse, parent or pet
9. Good critique partners and/or beta readers
10. Fans
11. Reading time
12. Characters that fascinate, a plot that wows
13. Good editing skills
14. Writing time

I wish you all of these things and a happy, productive 2010!