Hello my friends! We have just concluded the first week of 2026. I'm feeling really good about how this year is shaping up already! My trip home was incredibly successful and really helped me as I journaled through some things this morning. It's nice to have evidence that my books can and will sell. I've been getting so many sweet text messages, dm's on socials, and general reviews that are just wonderful.
I'm now home and unpacking and cleaning things out as I bring in new books for research. I should be looking for a new part time job, but I just can't seem to make myself do it. I'm HOPING that means that the awesome sales streak I just had will continue; not just continue, but increase and I won't need one.
I am convinced that 2026 is the year I get to step into being a full time author. Which means that I will need to get another book or two out this year. I have other options, like my Reader's Escape and various merch I have created to help supplement my income, but it is actually completely doable. I'm also at a point where I think that the Paris Escape might need to be actually scheduled and and spaces sold. I'm thinking 2027 for Paris.
This has been an unusual beginning of the new year for me. I feel like I have been mostly resting, relaxing, plotting, and planning. It might actually be my favorite new year yet. The rest has been needed and the timing for everything just seems to be working together so well. I am so excited to see the results and to see where I am at as I ring in 2027.
I know that every time I journal, I get a bit of a thrill writing "2026" in the date and the momentum I feel continues to build. I finished the year with 250 copies of Madamn sold and am currently sitting at 266. With four other books already available and more to come, this is really just the start of something big. I'm so glad you are along for the ride!
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