 Looking up from the Hirshhorn Museum courtyard. It’s been a pretty chill year so far and I’m not complaining! Not only have I taken a break from writing, but I took a few Fridays off and away from the day job, too. (Side note: I think we should all work four-day weeks, but that’s a topic for another type of blog, I think…)
I was able to get down to the National Mall twice and popped in to some of my favorite museums. It was like visiting old friends wearing new clothes – the buildings themselves never change, but exhibits that aren’t part of permanent collections do. I spent a particularly icy day wandering around the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden, where I relished in quiet contemplation. Art! It’s good for the mind, body, and soul! In terms of writing, I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things. I’m planning to put the finishing touches on Second Glance in February. (Fun news! I’ve got a release date for Second Glance, which I’ll be announcing in my monthly newsletter! Subscribe, subscribe!) I’ve also started outlining my first horror novella. Later this spring, I’ll begin revising work on my third, yet-to-be-named romance. Lots to come, but I also made a promise to myself to take it easy and take breaks if I need to. I do not want to burn out again… Fingers crossed February will be productive but not overwhelming! Exclusive Newsletter Content - Favorite Indie Book of the Month Just a reminder about this new feature that you can only get if you’re subscribed to my monthly newsletter. Sign up if you haven’t already and make sure to whitelist me! Bennett’s Books – January Wrap-Up A list of books I read this past month with links to my Goodread reviews: Sagittarius Moon: a poetry collection – K.B. Davenport The Alpha's Warlock (Mismatched Mates #1) – Eliot Grayson The Errant Earl: An Ingenious Mechanical Devices Short Story (The Ingenious Mechanical Devices #0.5) – Kara Jorgensen The Reanimator's Heart (The Reanimator Mysteries #1) – Kara Jorgensen Imperfect Illusions – Vanora Lawless Trapped – Ruby Moone Sweet Sorrow – T.L. Morgan The Pantomime Prince – Samantha SoRelle Are you signed up for my newsletter? Make sure you whitelist me!
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 Well, hello Serrulata Squad and happy 2023!
I hope everyone had a great holiday. Mine was hectic and not at all restful, which is why I’m taking time away from writing this month. I’m using January to reset and rest up. I have a lot of work ahead of me this year with regard to writing and publishing. One of the mistakes I made in 2022 was pushing myself to the brink. I was completely burned out by the time December rolled around and I’m determined to not make that mistake again. So, onward and upward – but more slowly. Since we’re on the subject, here are my goals:
Social Media Snafu If you follow me on social, you know I’m fairly active. You might have also noticed that my Twitter account has been quiet for almost a month now. That’s because I’ve been locked out. It was nothing nefarious – I went to reset my password and didn’t realize that the phone number I had listed was an old one I no longer have access to – but since Twitter Support doesn’t exist anymore, I don’t think I’m going to be able to login anytime soon. The good news is, I’ve noticed an overall improvement in my mental health since being banned from the bird app. So, you know, silver linings and all. More Insta Content Coming I’ve been putting more energy into Instagram this month, which has been fun. I’m improving my skills in Canva and am going to attempt to make more reels. (Please don’t laugh – haha!) So look for more book reviews, book tour stops, and Serrulata Saga news at @aebennettwrites! New! Favorite Indie Book of the Month This is a new feature I’ll be rolling out this year. While I am working to read and review more books of all sorts, I still want to make sure I’m propping up my fellow indies. Each month I’ll select my favorite indie book that I’ve read and feature it in my newsletter. This is exclusive content, so you’ll want to make sure you’re subscribed. (Don’t forget to whitelist me!) Alrighty, that’s all I’ve got for now. Thanks, as always, to each and every one of you for following, liking, and sharing. 2023 is gonna be great! |
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