2018 was quite the year. It was hard in some ways, and wonderful in others. On the personal front, we started the year dog sledding, and ended it gathered with friends and family and animals over the holidays. We went on the best trip ever, my dream trip to Italy. There was some rough stuff, of course, but at the end of the day, it was a good year.
This was also quite the year in my writing and reading world. Not only did I get the new cover art for the new book, and announce the title, but I even finished the drafting and self-editing steps!
That's right: To Air the Laundry will be available this spring!
And in terms of reading, I ended up way below my goal for this year. I tried for 50, and ended up at 36. :(
Still, I read some amazing books.
So, without further adieu, here is my look-back for 2018.
TOP READS
Top 6 "New Reads"
(This does not include re-reads, and they are listed in no particular order. It started as a "top 5" list, but I could hardly narrow it down to this!)
- The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
- It
Top 3 Classic Reads
(Again, not including rereads)
- Rebecca
Top 3 Rereads
- Fahrenheit 451
TOP BLOG POSTS
I had a lot of trouble staying caught up with my blog posts this year. I can blame a lot of things, but basically, it's just life, and it's just the way it is.
But here, in no particular order, are my favourite 13 non-review blog posts of 2018.
- A look-back to my book launch on The Girl with the Empty Suitcase's (sort of) birthday
- A recap of an author event in my hometown
- A list of recommended reads based on our trip to Italy
-Very Irish recommended reads for St. Patrick's Day
- Some recommended romantic reads and related quotations
- A review of my second experience with Calgary Comic Expo in Attack of the Nerds: The Sequel
- A character interview with the protagonist of my new book
- A critical look at writing critique groups
- Addressing my critics
- A look back through the first year of my blog
- The announcement of the new title for the new book
What have been your highlights of 2018? Wishing you all the best as you close out the year. Stay safe, and have fun!
And see you tomorrow, in the new year!