Dear reader,
2024 sure had its ups and downs. Among the highlights, I finally published my fifth book, Clashing with the CEO. I believe it’s my best book. It’s certainly my longest! I learned so much about my writing process, and I levelled up my craft big time. A huge accomplishment.
I also bought my first home. What a whirlwind that was. Two or three years ago, I couldn’t have even dreamed I’d be able to afford a house. But for the first time in a long time, house prices came down, making it possible. Moving in has been such a big life upgrade.
This was also a year with far fewer mental and physical health problems in my family, after a turbulent few years where every day was filled with dread about what might happen. What a relief.
On to the low points. Less income and higher expenses. Clashing with the CEO has failed to take off and is now languishing. My day job/career feels shaky. I feel anxious about what the future will bring.
It is coming up to six years since I published my first novel (Ink and Ivy). I felt for sure I would have “made it” by now. But the reality is that it’s only just the beginning of my journey. A bitter pill to swallow. I know I’ll never give up, no matter how long it takes, but how can I continue to stay afloat in the meantime? A question I’ve been grappling with.
Goals for 2025:
Finish and publish my next book
Improve my career prospects
Get in better shape
Implement a weekly brainstorming session for story ideas
Relaunching my trilogy is also on the agenda, but there’s something I’m waiting for before I make this happen.
What are your goals for 2025?
-Sara
