A few months ago I dismantled my old blog. Bleh…gone. And what better time to start anew? New year. New blog.
2011 was as good to me as a bowl of high fiber. Crosswire won two big awards, finaled in the Spurs and was named an honor book by a prestigious group of South Carolina librarians. And my two Gingerbread Man PBs were in a race to the lowest Amazon rankings.
I also saw two milestone graduations. In May, Dori received her Master’s in International Affairs and will soon be working for the State Department. And a couple of weeks ago, Adrienne got her BA in Media & Communications. After a whirlwind summer, interning at The Daily Show, she’s ready to conquer the world.
And me? I just got a new book contract. (We’ll ignore the weight gain!!!)
2011 brought one sad, but major change. I recently ended my twelve-year relationship with my agent. Within that twelve year period, she saw me grow from a whiny wannabe to a published author. And I saw her grow from a newbie agent to a publishing powerhouse. But within twelve years people change. Goals change. Life changes.
But enough somberness and reflection. Hey…2012! I’m ready.
So? What do you predict for the coming year?
Happy New Year and good luck with the new blog! I invite you to take a look at mine!
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Overall, sounds like you had a great year.
ReplyDeleteAfter 12 years with your agent, I imagine it was bittersweet to make a change, but life is all about change and growth. Wishing you the very best in 2012!
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Thanks, Vicky! Bittersweet is the perfect word.
ReplyDeleteI predict you will continue to be awesome. :-) happy 2012, Dottie.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandi! You now have a new follower. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, it's going to be hard to top such an eventful year! But I'm thinking even more good things are coming your way in 2012.
ReplyDeleteGood things for both of us. And I'm still bucking for that break-out novel.
ReplyDeleteI love to hear about embracing change and all the positivity that can come with it. Hope you'll come over to my blog too. Started it exactly a year ago and am still learning so much about the writing process. Best to you in the New Year.
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Dotti, I am delighted for you for all the acclaim CROSSWIRE has received. Well deserved! And your daughters--Wow! Congratulations to both of them. Wishing you a great 2012.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your girls graduations...that makes a mom feel proud.
ReplyDeleteAlso, another book contract. And blogging to boot. Way to go! Sorry to hear about your breakup with your agent (if you are)but sounds like you've landed on your feet with a new book contract!
Best wishes in the new year!
Best of luck on on your writing goals in 2012! I'm excited for the goals I've set. Feel free to stop by anytime. www.jenniferrumberger.com
ReplyDeleteYou guys are great. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteSo good to see you blogging, Dotti! Here's to many good things coming your way in 2012.
ReplyDelete2012 is going to be a good year, my friend! Look what you've done to get it started! Yay for you!
ReplyDeleteAnd I just woke up this morning wondering if I should resurrect my blog, Dotti. I guess if you've done it, it must be a good idea.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful 2012 full of inspiration and perfect sentences.
Hi Dotti! Love the new blog---congrats for getting it up there, and on all your good news. What do I predict? Hmmm, that we all might be challenged in our work in all sorts of ways, but hopefully they'll be good challenges that will lead us (push us?) to do better work. In my case, I plan to do MORE work, and get some of those stories and plays that are clamoring in my head OUT there.
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You go, Bobbi! Looking forward to seeing how it goes.
ReplyDeleteYou inspired me to start a blog. This will be my first one. Congratulations to you with your accomplishments in your career and home life. I wish you the best with the new year.
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Yeah Dottie!
ReplyDeleteHere's to 2012! And next posting will you tell us about your new book contract? Looking forward to celebrating with you!
Kelly, I'll be blogging tomorrow, but it's about something bigger...I hope.
ReplyDeletecheers to 2012! Bigger adventures all around. You rock Dotti!
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