Hi, friends!
What a severe winter season it’s been. We’ve had snow in Florida this year, and now early next week, we will be chilly again. I hope this weekend finds you in a cozy space with lots to read.
I am not a resolution woman, but I love a good recap of the previous year during January so that I can reassess.
What worked?
What didn’t?
What are my goals for 2026, based on that information?
Well, learning about social media and being consistent did NOT work in a tangible way, such as reaching 1500 people on my Instagram. It made me tired, honestly. I will continue posting and interacting, but probably three times a week instead of six or seven.
What worked in a positive way was going to conferences and meeting readers who have become friends. I’ve grown my review team, but I don’t see a lot of traction independent of my posts and giveaways. I consider this a partial win, as I will figure out how to have fun with it without posting every day.
A big win for me was learning how to add books to my website and updating it so it matches my current style.
I love being part of my writing community as well, so I’ve become the VP for Florida Mystery Writers of America, which is also in the plus column.
What worked for you in 2025, and what are you switching up for 2026? Send me an email and tell me about it! We can commiserate or celebrate together.
If you’re in the Winterhaven area, come say hi January 31st—you’ll notice my favorite thing about 2025 was meeting readers??
