At the end of each year, I like to reflect on what I've accomplished. I do set goals at the start of each year, but unexpected things happen. So here's my year in review:
- I had two young adult books published. The Darkness Within released in June and Our Little Secret released in September.
- I had three picture books published: A Lion's Song, Pepe Maurice Pierre Poodle Extraordinaire, and Fish Detectives.
- I wrote and published Looking For Love, the final novella in the Campus Crush series written as Ashelyn Drake.
- I published Falling For You, a FREE prequel novella to Perfect For You, which I rereleased this year after separating from my former publisher.
- I wrote three novellas and three novels.
- I was promoted to acquisitions editor at Leap Books Seek.
- I separated from one of my publishers.
- I resold my Into the Fire series to Limitless Publishing. (This was a series I took back from the previous publisher.)
The really funny part is that I didn't think I did a lot this year, but when I write it all out I feel a little exhausted. ;) Seven books published? Really? I guess the year was better than I thought.
What did 2015 look like for you?
If you have a question you'd like me to answer from the other side of the editor's desk, feel free to leave it in the comments and I'll schedule it for a future post.
Wow. You've had a busy year!!! I have two 40-page books out next year and the revision process is exhausting me!
ReplyDeleteRevisions can be tough. Good luck!
DeleteAlways amazed at how much you accomplish! Glad they were so many great things for you in 2015. Here's to an even better 2016!
ReplyDeleteSame to you, Leandra!
DeleteWow! That's amazing Kelly. Don't know how you do it ;)
ReplyDeleteThe best part is I had no idea I had so many releases this year until I wrote it all down. I was too caught up in it all for it to register, I guess.
DeleteIt looks to me like you've had a very productive year. Congratulations. I know it was a lot of work, but the end results are worth every moment. Here's to a successful 2016. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI hope 2016 is good to you too. Merry Christmas!
DeleteHard to believe you are one person... Amazing.
ReplyDeleteLol Sometimes I wish I could split myself in two. ;)
DeleteI'm always amazed by your commitment and stamina! Very nice work, Kelly.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane. Happy holidays!
DeleteI feel like such and under achiever.
ReplyDeleteStop!
DeleteDid your previous publisher shut down (if it's a personal thing you don't have to answer)? Wow you had a really good year Kelly, congrats. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteNo, they didn't do what they said the would in my contracts, so I had the right to take my books back. I have to do what's best for my books.
DeleteDon't know how you do it all. You are Super Writer! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a huge daily word count, but I did get a book deal this year. Thanks acquisitions editor for Leap Books! :) This is a huge accomplishment for me. I'm Happy!
I'm so happy I was able to acquire your book. :)
DeleteYou were very busy! Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWow! You've been busy and productive! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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