January 2021: Wrap Up

And . . . the first month of 2021 is already over! Can you believe it? 😮

Already this year, some big things have happened in my life!

• I got my first job!
• I decided on a timeline for publishing Like a Warrior.
• I read one of the rare books that actually blows my mind.
• I made a drastic change in career plans that I'm really excited about!
• I found yet another scheduling/to-do list method for my days that helps me! (I have to switch between different kinds of schedules and lists so I don't burn out.)
• I managed to stay consistent at blogging!
• I started a new blog series (Indie Author Spotlights).
• I participated in my first cover reveal!
• I joined Rebekah Morris's 2021 Reading Challenge!
• I had a lot of fun at The King's Daughters' Writing Camp!
• I wrote a short story in 21 words, as part of a challenge at Camp. That's the shortest story I ever remember writing!

Writing progress in January:

• Worked on revising Like a Warrior, including majorly polishing the first chapter. 
• Planned about half of a novella and drafted the first 1,000 words.
• Started Pinterest boards for a ton of characters. (Yes, I totally count this as writing progress. 😂 It's actually super helpful for character development!)
• Journalled (in some form) several days.

Books read (and reviewed - click the title to see my review) in January:

• Called to Protect by Lynette Eason (5 stars)
• Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter (4 stars)
• Love Needs No Words by Faith Potts
• Hidden Agenda by Lisa Harris (4 stars)
• Thr3e by Ted Dekker (5 stars)
• Two short psychology audiobooks (3 stars & 4 stars)
• Baby Mine by Kellyn Roth (4.5 stars)
• Vow of Justice by Lynette Eason (4.5 stars)
• Missing by Dee Henderson (4 stars)
• Fatal Exchange by Lisa Harris (4 stars)
• The Austen Escape by Katherine Reay (5 stars)

Life lesson learned: Do things that scare you. Big things, little things. Just do something that scares you. (from Sadie Robertson's Live and Live Fearless books)

Love,

How was your January? Did you read any books that stand out?