10 Best Things That Happened to You This Year
1.) Shanna likes kindergarten.
2.) Jack still likes school. (I really want my kids to look forward to the school day, not dread it. Thankfully, that’s been the case this year.)
3.) Hubby was able to go deep-sea fishing as much as he wanted. 
4.) I sold the book of my heart — Sapphire’s Worth — in mass market and was asked to stay in that world for two sequels.
5.) I sold to Avon. It was a dream of mine, back in the day. Now I’m sure that Kate Duffy is the best editor for my historicals and I’m very happy with her. Still, it was nice to have a long-held goal come to fruition, even if my goals had changed.
6.) I was able to sit down with Kate Duffy in Daytona and talk with her. I’d been writing for her for over a year when that happened, and it was super nice to see the woman who’s behind the other end of the telephone.
7.) My mom retired. She’s much happier now, and that makes me happy.
8.) Because of my writing, we paid off everything but the house. That’s an awesome feeling.
9.) My readers. They’re wonderful and enthusiastic. I’m grateful for them. They make the continuation of my career possible.
10.) Deeping the friendships I have with others I’ve met online. Over the years, my close friends have moved to different parts of the country, or just farther away in CA so that I can’t see them as often. It’s been a great relief to me to have the Allure Authors, Renee Luke, Jordan Summers, Annette McCleave, Alison Kent, and others who have been there for me through email or the IM.
I feel like I’m missing something obvious. But then I’ve only had one cup of coffee, in a small mug. *g* I may be back with more to add to my list.
I’ve been offline for a while, and I didn’t know you’d sold Sapphire’s Worth!!! Yay! When will it be released?
by Ellen Fisher December 19th, 2006 at 11:40 amI *think* (hope) the first two will release in 2008 sometime. Sapphire’s Worth has been finished for years, but the second and third books aren’t. In order for them to be released together, Sapphire has to wait until the other two catch up! *g*
by SylviaThis is an awesome list… and personally I love how you start off with family.
Have a great Holiday Season!
by Nicole Reising December 19th, 2006 at 12:47 pmCole
>:D
by Jordan December 19th, 2006 at 2:01 pm(((Hugs)))
by Jordan December 19th, 2006 at 2:01 pmHey, these are some great things! Happy holidays to you and your family. Congrats on Sapphire’s Worth. Love hearing that.
by Stacy ~ December 20th, 2006 at 4:46 amThank you!!
Happy holidays to you all as well!!
by Sylvia