2014 also taught me a huge lesson; I love to edit, but it isn't my heart's desire. And in the heat of truly running Hadley Rille Books, I discovered I don't want to be a publisher either. I'd been weighing my loves against one another for the past few years, and almost thought editing would win the contest. Figuring out and running the press, while alternately heartbreaking and frustrating, was exciting. I saw through Eric's eyes just how truly amazing it is. But 2014 showed me the truth.
I am a writer. First. Last. Always.
2014 was one of learning, truly searching, and finding the core of my writerly heart. 2015 is going to see more writing, less editing, and while I will always be Eric's right hand, my beloved Hadley Rille Books is his--thank goodness!
Happy New Year!
~Terri-Lynne DeFino
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It's been a rough year personally and for many others I know, but we made
it through! My wish for the new year: peace and prosperity, good health and
happiness, and success for everyone, however they may define the term. Hold
friends and family tight, and remember that, at the end of the day, none of the
little annoyances and injustices matter. May the coming year be the best
yet!
Happy New Year!~Kim Vandervort
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As a writer, 2014 has been a steep learning curve for me. Now I've had my first novel published, I've had to start a whole new process of discovery as I've learned how to publicise my work, and how to engage with readers and reviewers. It's not been easy - it involves an awful lot of legwork and there isn't much visible reward to sustain you. But that's all part of the experience - eventually, you realise that you're not working for an immediate return, that your efforts are long-term and cumulative. Gradually you find yourself gaining ground, and it's a really fabulous feeling. I've now reached the stage where a steady stream of people are reading my book and reviewing my book; most of the time, they're giving me really good feedback and asking for more. So I suppose that while this first year hasn't exactly pandered to my dreams of hitting the bestseller lists, I've achieved exactly what I expected and have now built myself a nice solid foundation which will support me in the future.
Progress is the keyword, I think. And I sincerely hope that when we reconvene here in December 2015, we can also see some progress towards world peace, tolerance for our fellow human beings and increased responsibility for our ecology. Yes, I think that'd sum up my wishes for 2015.
Happy New Year!
~Louise Turner
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My wishes for 2015 are: A finished and polished Path
of the Poet King, a finished draft of Pevanese Mosaic, less pounds, more
reading, continued productivity for all my brother and sister authors in the HRB
family and beyond. More civility, less antagonism. More communication, less
seclusion. More joy, always.Happy New Year!
~Mark Nelson
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Blessings and peace in the New Year. May joy and magic illuminate your
path.
Happy New Year!
~Karin Gastreich
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If I ever appear to favor women-authored stories,
don't suggest that I shouldn't. I choose the
best stories that come my way. Given all the
exceptional manuscripts HRB recieves, we’re assured of many, many
good ones, regardless of gender. We’ve published a mix of male and female
authors over the past ten years, including your Heroines of Fantasy
bloggers. The quality of our books
is unsurpassed.Happy New Year!
~Eric T. Reynolds
Please share your wishes for 2015! We'd love to see them.
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1 comment:
As always, I want 2015 to be a year of health and happiness for my family and friends. For myself, I'll take health and happiness, too, along with seeing the first two books in my suspense series polished and published. That's a short list, but I've long since learned that making a long list of resolutions is pointless. So I'll start with that and add on as necessary.
Best wishes for a Happy New Year to all!
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