On Writing, this Year

Setting goals and making schedules is a new thing I'm working on this year, these are just a few off the top of my head.

Finishing GRAVES, a Christian Crime Novel I've about a third way done writing.

Beginning a new novel, and finishing that this year.

Editing GRAVES.

Blogging once a month, at least.

Reading two to three books per month.

Expanding the variety of what I read.

Getting to know more bloggers !

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