Writing a book in 30 days...

and other silly ideas I've been having recently

It’s NaNoWriMo! For those that don’t know, this means National Novel Writing Month. It’s a wonderfully ambitious period of time were people try to write at least 50,000 words before the month is over. Personally, I’ve never fully participated in this event, mainly because I never actually think I can do it) but I am gearing UP this year. The event officially starts today and I cannot wait to prove myself wrong.

Some other writing/reading/life updates:

• I have officially sent my novel Expecting Stars out to literary agents! I decided to try the hybrid route for the time being: keep writing on new stuff while waiting to hear back from agents. I sent queries out to about 10 agents and decided that once I get rejected from all (so far, only 3), then I’ll just publish it myself. Either way, expect a new novel from me at some point in the future!

• I’ve surpassed my reading goal of 50 books in 2022! Doesn’t mean I’ll stop but it does mean next year the goal will have to be higher!

• I got engaged! That’s exciting!

All to say, I hope hope HOPE to have some more fantastic news to share with you all in the coming months (re: new novel) but I’ll be sure to keep you updated on my NaNoWriMo progress, as well!