I hope everyone has a wonderful year.
One of the hardest parts of pursuing traditional publication is not being able to talk about everything you’re going through (until you can), and I hope this year, I finally get to share some news with everyone. Most of all, I wish for good health and more smiles, great sunsets and better sunrises, the perfect batch of chocolate chip cookies, and the biggest hugs.
My #1 goal in 2024? Lean into the good, harness gratitude and grace, and live.
What are your goals this year?
What are your dreams?
Tell me in the comments below.
I know I’m dreaming big! I hope you are, too. ❤
~SAT
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I wish for good health ,financial security and to have more family time. Happy New Year,Shannon!
Beautiful wishes! I hope you get all of that and more.
Happy New Year!
~SAT
Happy new year Shannon – I hope 2024 is a great one for you and your family 🙂
Happy New Year! Same to you!
~SAT
I have an array of goals around my writing. Projects to finish, projected timelines. Personally, there have been big changes in the classroom where I work. The teacher I report to abruptly left and we’re not supposed to talk about it. So my goal there is just to keep the program going and hope the district finds us a great new teacher.
Oh no! I’m sorry to hear about your work troubles. I hope you get an excellent new teacher, and I’m cheering on your writing goals.
~SAT
Happy New Year Shannon! The only goal that I have this year is to complete a novel. I have 3 books partially completed, but I am focusing on one right now. I am about 40K words into it. I wanted to have a draft completed by the end of the year, but life intervened and I am running a bit behind 🙂 Hopefully 2024 will be a good year. Wishing you and your family all the best! Thanks for all of the inspiring posts.
40k is amazing! I’m cheering you on! Definitely let me know when you finish. I’d love to celebrate 🥳 Happy New Year!
~SAT