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Annual Accomplishments
2024 Accomplishments
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2024 Accomplishments
2025 Projected (and Completed) Accomplishments
Karen Wiesner's Annual Accomplishments
Below, you'll find my yearly total of accomplishments since 2000. Thanks for your interest!
2025: (so far)
-editor revisions for 1 novel, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissue, 0 writing reference reissues
-releases: 0 novel, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference reissues
2024: (so far)
-outlined 1 novel, 0 novella, 0 writing reference
-wrote 1 novel, 0 novella, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 2 novels, 0 novella, and 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissue, 0 writing reference reissues
-releases: 3 novels, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference reissues
2023:
-outlined 2 novels, 0 novella, 0 writing reference
-wrote 2 novels, 0 novella, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 3 novels, 0 novella, and 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissue, 0 writing reference reissues
-releases: 3 novels, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference reissues
2022:
-outlined 2 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 2 novels, and 1 writing reference
-editor revisions for 2 novels, 4 writing reference reissues
-releases: 2 novels, 4 writing reference reissues
2021:
-outlined 2 novels
-wrote 2 novels
-revised and polished 7 novels
-editor revisions for 5 novels, 1 novel reissue
-releases: 5 novels, 1 novel reissue
2020:
-outlined 4 novels
-wrote 6 novels
-revised and polished 6 novels
-editor revisions for 4 novels and 1 writing reference
-releases: 4 novels and 1 writing reference
2019:
-outlined 6 novels
-wrote 4 novels and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 3 novels and 1 writing reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels and 2 novel reissues
-releases: 3 novels and 1 novel reissue
-prepared 3 novel proposals
-designed/revised 13 book covers
2018:
-outlined 1 short story and 4 novels
-wrote 5 novels, 0 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 6 novels, 0 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 2 novels, 6 novellas, 0 novel reissues and 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference, 0 children’s books
-releases: 2 novels, 6 novellas, 0 novel reissues and 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference, 0 children’s book
-prepared 1 novel, 3 novella, 0 series, 0 writing reference, 0 article proposals
-designed/revised 33 book covers
2017:
-outlined 0 novellas and 3 novels
-wrote 4 novels, 6 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 3 novels, 6 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference
-editor revisions for 4 novels, 0 novellas, 4 novel reissues and 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference, 0 children’s books
-releases: 4 novels, 0 novellas, 4 novel reissues and 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference, 0 children’s book
-prepared 4 novels, 2 novella, 1 series, 1 writing reference, 1 article proposal
-designed/revised 8 book covers
2016:
-outlined 6 novellas and 4 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 0 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 3 novels, 0 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 4 novels, 0 novellas, 4 novel reissues and 4 novella reissues, 1 writing reference reissue, 0 children’s books
-releases: 0 novellas, 4 novels, 4 novel reissues and 4 novella reissues, 0 writing reference, 0 children’s book
-prepared 4 novel, 0 novella, 0 writing reference, 0 novel and 0 novella reissues, 0 article proposals
-designed/revised 15 book covers
2015:
-outlined 0 novellas and 4 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 0 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 5 novels, 0 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference
-editor revisions for 5 novels, 0 novellas, 3 novel reissues and 9 novella reissues, 0 writing reference reissue, 0 children’s books
-releases: 0 novellas, 5 novels, 3 novel reissue and 9 novella reissues, 0 writing reference, 1 children’s book
-prepared 5 novel, 0 novella, 1 writing reference, 0 novel and 0 novella reissues, 1 article proposal
-designed/revised 42 book covers
2014:
-outlined 0 novellas and 5 novels
-wrote 5 novels, 0 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 5 novels, 0 writing reference, 0 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels, 0 novellas, 10 novel reissues and 7 novella reissues, 1 writing reference reissue, 0 children’s books
-releases: 0 novellas, 3 novels, 10 novel reissue and 7 novella reissues, 1 writing reference reissue, 1 children’s book
-prepared 4 novel, 0 novella, 0 writing reference, 0 novel and 0 novella reissues proposals
-designed/revise 65 book covers
2013:
-outlined 0 novellas and 2 novels
-wrote 4 novels, 0 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 5 novels, 0 writing reference, 0 novellas, 12 novel reissues, 19 novella reissues, 1 writing reference reissue
-editor revisions for 4 novels, 0 novellas, 19 novel reissues and 26 novella reissues, 0 writing reference, 2 children’s books
-releases: 3 novellas, 6 novels, 18 novel reissues and 27 novella reissues, 1 writing reference
-prepared 4 novel, 12 novella, 0 writing reference, 12 novel and 21 novella reissues proposals
-designed/revised 90 book covers
2012:
-outlined 0 novellas and 5 novels
-wrote 4 novels, 0 novellas, and 1 reference
-revised and polished 2 novels, 0 novellas, 10 reissue novels, 11 reissue novellas, and 1 reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels, 4 novellas, and 8 novel reissues, 5 novella reissues, and 1 writing reference
-releases: 3 novels, 5 novellas, 8 novel reissues and 5 novella reissues, and 1 reference
-prepared 8 novel, 0 novella, 11 novel and 11 novella reissue proposals
-designed/revised 21 book covers
2011:
-outlined 4 novellas and 5 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 7 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 12 novels, 7 novellas, 0 writing reference, and 2 Jewels of the Quill anthologies
-editor revisions for 9 novels and 4 novellas
-releases: 5 novels, 2 novellas and 7 reissues
-prepared 13 novel and 4 novella proposals
-designed/revised 19 book covers
2010:
-outlined 3 novellas and 2 novels
-wrote 5 novels, 2 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 5 novels, 2 novellas, 1 writing reference, and 2 Jewels of the Quill anthologies
-editor revisions for 5 novels and 2 novellas
-releases: 4 novels, 4 novellas and 2 reissues
-prepared 1 writing reference proposal
-designed/revised 23 book covers
2009:
-outlined 2 novellas and 5 novels
-wrote 3 novels and 4 novellas
-revised and polished 5 novels, 4 novellas, and 3 Jewels of the Quill anthologies
-editor revisions for 9 novels and 6 novellas
-releases: 5 novels, 8 novellas and 9 reissues
-prepared proposals for 2 Jewels of the Quill anthologies
-designed 13 book covers
2008:
-outlined 6 novellas and 4 novels
-wrote 4 novels and 8 novellas
-revised and polished 10 novels, 8 novellas, 1 writing reference, and 4 JOTQ anthologies
-prepared proposals for 2 JOTQ anthologies
-designed 22 book covers
2007:
-outlined 4 novels and 8 novellas
-wrote 5 novels, 3 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 4 novels, 3 novellas, 3 JOTQ anthologies, and 2 writing references
-wrote proposals for 1 writing reference and 2 JOTQ anthologies
-designed 21 book covers
2006:
-outlined 2 novels and 4 novellas
-wrote 5 novels, 6 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 8 novellas, 8 novels, 1 writing reference, and 4 JOTQ anthologies
-wrote proposals for 2 novels, 1 writing reference and 2 JOTQ anthologies
-designed 21 book covers
2005:
-outlined 4 novels and 3 novellas
-wrote 3 novels and 6 novellas
-revised and polished 10 novellas, 5 novels, and 3 JOTQ anthologies
-wrote proposals for 2 novels, 11 novellas, 1 series, and 5 JOTQ anthologies
-designed 25 book covers
2004:
-outlined 3 novels and 2 novellas
-wrote 1 novel and 6 novellas
-revised and polished 5 novellas, 5 novels, and 1 writing reference
-wrote proposals for 2 novels, 2 novellas, and 1 partial of a proposal for anthology
-designed 15 covers and 1 logo
2003:
-outlined 3 novels
-wrote 3 novels
-revised and polished 8 novels, 3 writing reference, and 1 children's book
2002:
-outlined 4 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 2 writing reference, and 1 children's book
-revised and polished 5 novels, 3 writing reference, and 2 children's books
-designed 1 cover
2001:
-outlined 3 novels
-wrote 2 novels, 2 writing reference, 7 children's books, 1 poetry collection
-revised and polished 6 novels, 1 writing reference, 6 children's books, and 1 poetry collection
-designed 1 cover and 1 logo
2000:
-outlined 3 novels
-wrote 2 novels, 1 writing reference, and 1 children's book
-revised and polished 6 novels and 2 writing reference
Below, you'll find my yearly total of accomplishments since 2000. Thanks for your interest!
2025: (so far)
-editor revisions for 1 novel, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissue, 0 writing reference reissues
-releases: 0 novel, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference reissues
2024: (so far)
-outlined 1 novel, 0 novella, 0 writing reference
-wrote 1 novel, 0 novella, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 2 novels, 0 novella, and 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissue, 0 writing reference reissues
-releases: 3 novels, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference reissues
2023:
-outlined 2 novels, 0 novella, 0 writing reference
-wrote 2 novels, 0 novella, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 3 novels, 0 novella, and 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissue, 0 writing reference reissues
-releases: 3 novels, 0 novella, 0 novel reissue, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference reissues
2022:
-outlined 2 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 2 novels, and 1 writing reference
-editor revisions for 2 novels, 4 writing reference reissues
-releases: 2 novels, 4 writing reference reissues
2021:
-outlined 2 novels
-wrote 2 novels
-revised and polished 7 novels
-editor revisions for 5 novels, 1 novel reissue
-releases: 5 novels, 1 novel reissue
2020:
-outlined 4 novels
-wrote 6 novels
-revised and polished 6 novels
-editor revisions for 4 novels and 1 writing reference
-releases: 4 novels and 1 writing reference
2019:
-outlined 6 novels
-wrote 4 novels and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 3 novels and 1 writing reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels and 2 novel reissues
-releases: 3 novels and 1 novel reissue
-prepared 3 novel proposals
-designed/revised 13 book covers
2018:
-outlined 1 short story and 4 novels
-wrote 5 novels, 0 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 6 novels, 0 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 2 novels, 6 novellas, 0 novel reissues and 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference, 0 children’s books
-releases: 2 novels, 6 novellas, 0 novel reissues and 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference, 0 children’s book
-prepared 1 novel, 3 novella, 0 series, 0 writing reference, 0 article proposals
-designed/revised 33 book covers
2017:
-outlined 0 novellas and 3 novels
-wrote 4 novels, 6 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 3 novels, 6 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference
-editor revisions for 4 novels, 0 novellas, 4 novel reissues and 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference, 0 children’s books
-releases: 4 novels, 0 novellas, 4 novel reissues and 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference, 0 children’s book
-prepared 4 novels, 2 novella, 1 series, 1 writing reference, 1 article proposal
-designed/revised 8 book covers
2016:
-outlined 6 novellas and 4 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 0 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 3 novels, 0 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 4 novels, 0 novellas, 4 novel reissues and 4 novella reissues, 1 writing reference reissue, 0 children’s books
-releases: 0 novellas, 4 novels, 4 novel reissues and 4 novella reissues, 0 writing reference, 0 children’s book
-prepared 4 novel, 0 novella, 0 writing reference, 0 novel and 0 novella reissues, 0 article proposals
-designed/revised 15 book covers
2015:
-outlined 0 novellas and 4 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 0 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 5 novels, 0 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 1 writing reference
-editor revisions for 5 novels, 0 novellas, 3 novel reissues and 9 novella reissues, 0 writing reference reissue, 0 children’s books
-releases: 0 novellas, 5 novels, 3 novel reissue and 9 novella reissues, 0 writing reference, 1 children’s book
-prepared 5 novel, 0 novella, 1 writing reference, 0 novel and 0 novella reissues, 1 article proposal
-designed/revised 42 book covers
2014:
-outlined 0 novellas and 5 novels
-wrote 5 novels, 0 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 5 novels, 0 writing reference, 0 novellas, 0 novel reissues, 0 novella reissues, 0 writing reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels, 0 novellas, 10 novel reissues and 7 novella reissues, 1 writing reference reissue, 0 children’s books
-releases: 0 novellas, 3 novels, 10 novel reissue and 7 novella reissues, 1 writing reference reissue, 1 children’s book
-prepared 4 novel, 0 novella, 0 writing reference, 0 novel and 0 novella reissues proposals
-designed/revise 65 book covers
2013:
-outlined 0 novellas and 2 novels
-wrote 4 novels, 0 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 5 novels, 0 writing reference, 0 novellas, 12 novel reissues, 19 novella reissues, 1 writing reference reissue
-editor revisions for 4 novels, 0 novellas, 19 novel reissues and 26 novella reissues, 0 writing reference, 2 children’s books
-releases: 3 novellas, 6 novels, 18 novel reissues and 27 novella reissues, 1 writing reference
-prepared 4 novel, 12 novella, 0 writing reference, 12 novel and 21 novella reissues proposals
-designed/revised 90 book covers
2012:
-outlined 0 novellas and 5 novels
-wrote 4 novels, 0 novellas, and 1 reference
-revised and polished 2 novels, 0 novellas, 10 reissue novels, 11 reissue novellas, and 1 reference
-editor revisions for 3 novels, 4 novellas, and 8 novel reissues, 5 novella reissues, and 1 writing reference
-releases: 3 novels, 5 novellas, 8 novel reissues and 5 novella reissues, and 1 reference
-prepared 8 novel, 0 novella, 11 novel and 11 novella reissue proposals
-designed/revised 21 book covers
2011:
-outlined 4 novellas and 5 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 7 novellas, and 0 writing reference
-revised and polished 12 novels, 7 novellas, 0 writing reference, and 2 Jewels of the Quill anthologies
-editor revisions for 9 novels and 4 novellas
-releases: 5 novels, 2 novellas and 7 reissues
-prepared 13 novel and 4 novella proposals
-designed/revised 19 book covers
2010:
-outlined 3 novellas and 2 novels
-wrote 5 novels, 2 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 5 novels, 2 novellas, 1 writing reference, and 2 Jewels of the Quill anthologies
-editor revisions for 5 novels and 2 novellas
-releases: 4 novels, 4 novellas and 2 reissues
-prepared 1 writing reference proposal
-designed/revised 23 book covers
2009:
-outlined 2 novellas and 5 novels
-wrote 3 novels and 4 novellas
-revised and polished 5 novels, 4 novellas, and 3 Jewels of the Quill anthologies
-editor revisions for 9 novels and 6 novellas
-releases: 5 novels, 8 novellas and 9 reissues
-prepared proposals for 2 Jewels of the Quill anthologies
-designed 13 book covers
2008:
-outlined 6 novellas and 4 novels
-wrote 4 novels and 8 novellas
-revised and polished 10 novels, 8 novellas, 1 writing reference, and 4 JOTQ anthologies
-prepared proposals for 2 JOTQ anthologies
-designed 22 book covers
2007:
-outlined 4 novels and 8 novellas
-wrote 5 novels, 3 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 4 novels, 3 novellas, 3 JOTQ anthologies, and 2 writing references
-wrote proposals for 1 writing reference and 2 JOTQ anthologies
-designed 21 book covers
2006:
-outlined 2 novels and 4 novellas
-wrote 5 novels, 6 novellas, and 1 writing reference
-revised and polished 8 novellas, 8 novels, 1 writing reference, and 4 JOTQ anthologies
-wrote proposals for 2 novels, 1 writing reference and 2 JOTQ anthologies
-designed 21 book covers
2005:
-outlined 4 novels and 3 novellas
-wrote 3 novels and 6 novellas
-revised and polished 10 novellas, 5 novels, and 3 JOTQ anthologies
-wrote proposals for 2 novels, 11 novellas, 1 series, and 5 JOTQ anthologies
-designed 25 book covers
2004:
-outlined 3 novels and 2 novellas
-wrote 1 novel and 6 novellas
-revised and polished 5 novellas, 5 novels, and 1 writing reference
-wrote proposals for 2 novels, 2 novellas, and 1 partial of a proposal for anthology
-designed 15 covers and 1 logo
2003:
-outlined 3 novels
-wrote 3 novels
-revised and polished 8 novels, 3 writing reference, and 1 children's book
2002:
-outlined 4 novels
-wrote 3 novels, 2 writing reference, and 1 children's book
-revised and polished 5 novels, 3 writing reference, and 2 children's books
-designed 1 cover
2001:
-outlined 3 novels
-wrote 2 novels, 2 writing reference, 7 children's books, 1 poetry collection
-revised and polished 6 novels, 1 writing reference, 6 children's books, and 1 poetry collection
-designed 1 cover and 1 logo
2000:
-outlined 3 novels
-wrote 2 novels, 1 writing reference, and 1 children's book
-revised and polished 6 novels and 2 writing reference
2024 Accomplishments
Below, you'll find my 2024 accomplishments. Thanks for your interest!
Look for my WIP Moments on my Facebook author page, where I'll be posting about what I'm working on and the progress I'm making with each stage of my projects!
January
Revise HELL HATH NO FURY; send for critique [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
February
Final read-through and polish for EXILED HEARTS; corrections; submit [completed]
Art practice [completed]
Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
Incorporate first critique for HELL HATH NO FURY [completed]
Publisher revisions for LOST AND FOUND [completed]
March
Incorporate second critique for HELL HATH NO FURY [completed]
Research/outline BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series [completed]
Art practice [completed]
April
Final revision HELL HATH NO FURY [completed]
Art practice [completed]
May
Write BAD BLOOD [completed]
June
Final read-through/polish HELL HATH NO FURY; submit [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
July
Art practice [completed]
Revise BAD BLOOD; get cover art designed; send for critiques [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
August
Incorporate critiques into BAD BLOOD [completed]
Art practice [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
September-December
Revise and polish BAD BLOOD [completed]
Art practice [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
Final read-through/polish BAD BLOOD; submit [completed]
Editor revisions for HELL HATH NO FURY [completed]
Below, you'll find my 2024 accomplishments. Thanks for your interest!
Look for my WIP Moments on my Facebook author page, where I'll be posting about what I'm working on and the progress I'm making with each stage of my projects!
January
Revise HELL HATH NO FURY; send for critique [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
February
Final read-through and polish for EXILED HEARTS; corrections; submit [completed]
Art practice [completed]
Wrote articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
Incorporate first critique for HELL HATH NO FURY [completed]
Publisher revisions for LOST AND FOUND [completed]
March
Incorporate second critique for HELL HATH NO FURY [completed]
Research/outline BAD BLOOD, Book 11: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series [completed]
Art practice [completed]
April
Final revision HELL HATH NO FURY [completed]
Art practice [completed]
May
Write BAD BLOOD [completed]
June
Final read-through/polish HELL HATH NO FURY; submit [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
July
Art practice [completed]
Revise BAD BLOOD; get cover art designed; send for critiques [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
August
Incorporate critiques into BAD BLOOD [completed]
Art practice [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
September-December
Revise and polish BAD BLOOD [completed]
Art practice [completed]
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload [completed]
Final read-through/polish BAD BLOOD; submit [completed]
Editor revisions for HELL HATH NO FURY [completed]
2025 Projected (and Completed) Projects
Below, you'll find my 2025 projected (and completed) goals. Thanks for your interest!
In 2025, I intend to work as if I'm already retired, except in the case of whenever my publisher is ready to work on editing my last books for publication. In that case alone, I will work on a schedule. Otherwise, I'll just follow whatever makes sense to work on at any given time. I also intend to spend almost all of 2025 practicing art in preparation for illustration children's books in the future. I don't know when I'll feel ready to start on designing artwork for a book. Most of the children's books I intend to illustrate were written by my sister, fellow children's author Linda Derkez, with some of them having been co-written together (as Cody Knows and The Elves Aren't Coming were).
Work on my "Retire from Writing" list of things to do
Complete several art courses/art practice
Editing of my final books for publication
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload
Compile my devotionals into a manuscript (titled Coffee with God) and design interior and exterior artwork
Learn how to professionally assemble children's books text and illustrations
Reissues of my children's books Cody Knows and Making Good Choices Series, Book 2 and Linda Derkez's One Large Peanut Butter Sandwich to Go and Chip's Sharing Day
Illustrate (do a gestural sketch of every page needed in preparation for beginning the illustrations)
-Willaby Goes
-The Elves Aren't Coming
-Prairie Fairies
Below, you'll find my 2025 projected (and completed) goals. Thanks for your interest!
In 2025, I intend to work as if I'm already retired, except in the case of whenever my publisher is ready to work on editing my last books for publication. In that case alone, I will work on a schedule. Otherwise, I'll just follow whatever makes sense to work on at any given time. I also intend to spend almost all of 2025 practicing art in preparation for illustration children's books in the future. I don't know when I'll feel ready to start on designing artwork for a book. Most of the children's books I intend to illustrate were written by my sister, fellow children's author Linda Derkez, with some of them having been co-written together (as Cody Knows and The Elves Aren't Coming were).
Work on my "Retire from Writing" list of things to do
Complete several art courses/art practice
Editing of my final books for publication
Write articles/reviews for Alien Romances Blog; upload
Compile my devotionals into a manuscript (titled Coffee with God) and design interior and exterior artwork
Learn how to professionally assemble children's books text and illustrations
Reissues of my children's books Cody Knows and Making Good Choices Series, Book 2 and Linda Derkez's One Large Peanut Butter Sandwich to Go and Chip's Sharing Day
Illustrate (do a gestural sketch of every page needed in preparation for beginning the illustrations)
-Willaby Goes
-The Elves Aren't Coming
-Prairie Fairies
