I want to start this post by saying, thank you. For a bit over two years now I have really enjoyed meeting everyone and being inspired by this community. I have learned so much and grown more than I could have imagined.
This last year 2014, I had the joy of seeing my son born. As anyone who has children knows, there is nothing like it. So I will hold that year as special for that reason. Unfortunately it was also one of the harder years I have had in a very long time.
Many personal reasons, some I have shared some not, have made this the case. I am the kind of person to be optimistic and try to push through no matter what. This means I made plans and constantly saw them fall away from me. It was very discouraging to say the least.
My writing and my blogging took a major hit and I felt, if I am honest, a bit lost.
The good news is, writing is a part of me and no matter what happens I don't think I could stop even if I wanted to. Rest assured I don't want to.
So I took January and really looked at everything. I got my beta readers, my CP and my editor and told them of my plans. Which I guess is another way of saying, I have a plan.
2015 will be a good year for me. I will be finishing my third book in the Light Bringer Saga. I also have plans for a new series coming out this year and I can't wait for everyone to hear about it. In the next few months I will be showing that cover for Light Bringer I talked about a bit back.
For me I didn't want to do New Year's resolutions. I wanted to instead make permanent changes in my life that will last and take me where I want to go. I feel like I have started to accomplish that and so I am very optimistic and very hyped for this year.
Anyway, I hope to see you all around more often and I can't wait to be inspired by your words. As always, have fun and keep writing.
Permanent changes are always better. Hope this is your year, Brandon.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Thanks Alex.
DeleteI think it's a good idea to make changes rather than resolutions. Hope everything goes well for you this year.
ReplyDeleteI think so too. I hope you have a good year as well.
DeleteChanges and goals are much better than resolutions. I think resolutions lead to disappointment in oneself. My son will be here any minute now. He's 34. I'll never forget the first sight of his face.
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I forgot to say that your blog looks great.
DeleteHope you have a good visit.
DeleteAnd thank you. I like how it looks not too. Kind of soothing or something lol.
DeleteYes--soothing. I want to wander down that path.
DeleteI hope this year will be better for you Brandon and that the changes all work out for you. Wishing you all the best. Love the picture at the top of this blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think I have the right plan for this year so that will help.
Deletethings happen, bad stuff... good stuff. may you find your place, we will be watching and enjoying what you might share!
ReplyDeleteThis is true and I am glad to have people with me along the journey.
DeleteThat's awesome that writing is a part of you and not just a hobby. And of course changes always last longer than resolutions. Good luck with everything in 2015!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes I am really looking forward to being creative.
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ReplyDeleteI have to say I saw the thumbnail of that forest path image and it drew me here. Great picture.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear your positivity, even with set backs. I've been dealing with some things myself. And when they occur back to back to back to back, you begin to wonder if there's a greater plan that is bent on your defeat. Here's to getting back up and continuing onward, despite it all.
Thanks I thought it was a good representation of that journey we are all taking. It really can feel like something outside of our control is out to get us. I think the only reaction we have is to lower our heads and push forward.
DeleteGlad to see you here, and happy you have a plan and are optimistic about 2015. Hope you have a great year!
ReplyDeleteI am and thank you.
DeleteGlad to see you here, and happy you have a plan and are optimistic about 2015. Hope you have a great year!
ReplyDeleteOh, congrats on your new baby son, Brandon! I hear you - 2014 was a great year and also a rough one. I hope 2015 will be a much better year for you. I think that as long as writing is a part of you, you'll find comfort and joy in it no matter what happens. That's what I'm telling myself, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat plan. Permanent changes is what its all about. Resolutions are too easy to drop. Best of luck! You can do it! ;)
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