2011 Lessons learned brings Inspiration for 2012

^^ This is what I learnt from 2011^^

I took a leap of faith and a step of courage by quitting my day job to pursue my dream of full-time writing.

I made an incredible bevy of writing friends who I feel like I have known for years and I have counted on, leaned on, laughed with, cried with and celebrated the joys of being a full-time writer with in 2011. You each know who you are.

But specific mention must be made to these angels in my writing life: Tee G Ayer, Leigh K Hunt, Melissa Pearl, Patti Larsen, Rachna Chhabria, Drew Cross, Al Boudreau – you 7 people are the stars that lit my dim way this year. Thank you for your support, your friendship, your encouragement and so much more than I could ever express. From my heart to your’s: Thank you for 2011! Looking forward to sharing more laughs with you in 2012…

As much as it is important to fly in success and achievement, it is not possible without a strong and sure foundation of loving hands that catch you when you stumble…and this foundation came from: Dad, Mom, Boy, Clauds, Ally and Vaso – thanks you for being my family of both blood and heart. I thank you for trusting me enough to let me step out and fly Dad and Mom – I always knew you would catch me if I fell. I love you all with every cell and atom in my being. I know that 2012 will be amazing because I have the benefit of having an anchor and foundation in my family and most of all in my Lord.

My plan in September 2010 was to be published by 2012…I achieved this in May2011 by having my first short story and first attempt at YA dystopian be accepted and published in a amazing anthology called Tales for Canterbury…Even more amazing is that one of Neil Gaiman‘s stories was republished in the same anthology. Wow not only published but my story alongside one of Neil Gaiman’s…Incredible…If that were not good enough, 100% of all proceeds was and is still being given to RED CROSS for the CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE APPEAL…a city that is very dear to my heart as it was once home to me and is still home to many dear friends…a city that like Manhattan, New York is a symbol of courage, endurance and compassion. What better way to celebrate your first published story by giving back and by being part of a inspiration of hope for a city of people in need of hope.

Kia Kaha Christchurch – Stand Strong ChristChurch!

Farewell 2011! Thank you for the lessons learned. Thank you for the grey clouds so we could appreciate the rainbows of hope. 

“I will not die an unlived life. I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, more accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance; to live so that which comes to me as seed goes to the next as blossom and that which comes to me as blossom, goes on as fruit.”~ D. Markova”             ^^ This is what I choose for my 2012 ^^ Have a 2012 rich in the Green Hope that Life is a Blessing and Every single day is a GIFT! “Don’t be afraid to expand yourself, to step out of your comfort zone. That’s where the joy and the adventure lie.” Herbie Hancock              Wishing you each and everyone     a Blessed, Inspirational and JOYFUL 2012!!                                See you all in 2012! Living in New Zealand means we are one of the first to wish in the New Year…What a blessing to see the New Year first! 1 Hour to go..

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