Hey! I was getting ready to congratulate you on this milestone and then saw your very kind words. Thank you. And yes, Congratulations! Writing for a year is a big deal, especially in the midst of change. I love that this has sparked your creativity in ways you couldn't have imagined 12 months ago! That's exciting! And, I suspect that your relocation is nurturing all this creativity as well - even if it doesn't completely feel like home yet. On a different note - check out BuyMeACoffee.com - it's a great way for your readers to give a one-time gift (say, $5 or they can buy several coffees) and not feel locked into a subscription. I've received seven gifts this way and am bowled over each time it happens.
Wishing you a wonderful 2023, Ashleigh! Looking forward to seeing and reading more great things from you!
Thank you for the suggestion, Jan, and your kind words, as well! Probably one of the most fun things about this process is discovering those unexpected sparks--similar to looking back at your annual collages! I wasn't able to write at all during the first half of the pandemic--full time working from home and taking care of a young child took up all my time and energy--so I'm grateful to be able to make up for lost time. It certainly speaks to the idea that our lives are like seasons: some are frenetic and filled with action, some are slower and (sometimes necessarily) unproductive, but all are a normal part of life.
Happy 2023 to you as well, and best of luck with all the big changes and new adventures you get to experience this year!
Hey! I was getting ready to congratulate you on this milestone and then saw your very kind words. Thank you. And yes, Congratulations! Writing for a year is a big deal, especially in the midst of change. I love that this has sparked your creativity in ways you couldn't have imagined 12 months ago! That's exciting! And, I suspect that your relocation is nurturing all this creativity as well - even if it doesn't completely feel like home yet. On a different note - check out BuyMeACoffee.com - it's a great way for your readers to give a one-time gift (say, $5 or they can buy several coffees) and not feel locked into a subscription. I've received seven gifts this way and am bowled over each time it happens.
Wishing you a wonderful 2023, Ashleigh! Looking forward to seeing and reading more great things from you!
Thank you for the suggestion, Jan, and your kind words, as well! Probably one of the most fun things about this process is discovering those unexpected sparks--similar to looking back at your annual collages! I wasn't able to write at all during the first half of the pandemic--full time working from home and taking care of a young child took up all my time and energy--so I'm grateful to be able to make up for lost time. It certainly speaks to the idea that our lives are like seasons: some are frenetic and filled with action, some are slower and (sometimes necessarily) unproductive, but all are a normal part of life.
Happy 2023 to you as well, and best of luck with all the big changes and new adventures you get to experience this year!
Life is like seasons, indeed!