The end of the year is always a time of reflection for me. When I was a kid, I was a big list maker–one time I rated every boy in my sixth grade class in order of preference, LOL. So it is for me as an adult–I’ve got lists everywhere, although only my husband makes the grade in the boy department now.
I like to look back and pick some high spots…and low spots too, to keep me humble. The following are in order of importance, and I cut myself off at five because I could have gone on forever. 2011 was a pretty busy year personally and professionally.
1. Husband’s successful surgery
2. Nominated for an RT Reviewers Choice Award
3. Published 2 novels and a novella for Brava, plus another novel and short story as my alter ego
4. “Research” trip to England and Wales with best friends. We researched cider and Welsh rarebit. 
5. Gained 10 pounds (See above. NOT a high spot)
I usually don’t make New Year’s resolutions, but something must be done about #5. What’s on your list to remember for 2011?
Hi Maggie
Quite a year for you – congrats on the writing front, very productive. And I’m very envious of the trip to Wales (Bronwen Evans – you can see where my family comes from).
I’m happy to be healthy. A bad year this year with my heath an op so in 2012 health comes first.
I guess I shouldn’t tell you that the off-page villainess in the book I set in Wales is named Bronwen, LOL. I LOVE the name!
Health is priceless. Hope you’re feeling 100% better & have a happy, healthy new year!
One of the highlights of my year was taking the train to NYC with my DH to see one of our dear friend’s daughter sing Christine in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway. It was a wonderful getaway and we were so proud of that gorgeous little ingenue.
Oh, that sounds sublime!My husband and I have decided to make more NYC visits in the future, if only to go to Juniors for the blintzes.