But, sometimes, it feels as if there aren't enough hours in the day to accomplish all that I want to do. I work hard on prioritizing, focusing on what's most important and/or what needs to be done first. My writing is so important to me but so is my mother, other family members and my friends. I need to constantly remind myself not to get so caught up in my fictional world that I neglect my real world and the people in it. And vice versa. Because my writing needs to be a priority, I have to be careful that I don't let "life" get in the way of it. For a writer, it's a constant juggling act.
There’s so much to look forward to in the New Year. On the top of my list is the publication of my fifth Malone mystery, Marnie Malone, early this year. (I’ll keep you posted.)
I’ll update “January
News” throughout the month. In the meantime, if you’re a writer with a book
coming out this month or a reader with a writing-related question, please leave
a comment. I’d love to hear from you!
Happy
New Year!
Update 1/26: "Phantom Baby" by Sharon Love Cook, although not technically a mystery, kept me turning the pages - in suspense - long past my bedtime.
Update 1/19: "Dead, Bath and Beyond" by Lorraine
Bartlett is a fantastic edition to a fantastic series! If you haven't read the
Victoria Square mysteries, I urge you to do so.
Update 1/12: "Hutchins Creek Cache" is the second
book I've read and reviewed this month. I love the Paige Mackenzie mystery
series by Deborah Garner and this book was another great one.
Update 1/7: I just finished reading (and reviewing) "The
Tarkington Treasure" by Evelyn Cullet. If you enjoy spooky old houses,
hidden treasure and murder, you'll love this book as much as I did.
