I’m taking it from scottynola, who took it from docbrite…
Five things I did for the first time this year:
got a two-book contract on my own
evacuated for a hurricane
sold a short story
talked to Greg Herren on the phone
met five new (to me) authors in person
Five things I’m looking forward to in ’06
the release of Someone Like You
the release of my first solo novel
Saints and Sinners
two new great-nieces and/or -nephews
more rest, less stress
Best household additions in ’05
River
digital camera
wireless
little couch in office
wooden blinds
Five things within my grasp that delight me
Margot and Guinness
coffee
mouse & keyboard
Another Janet Evanovich mystery
photo of Timmy, Jim, and Tim
Five things I lost in ’05
sleep
five more pounds
hope for a certain manuscript
the setting for Three Fortunes in One Cookie
red reflector on my car bumper
Six people who really had my back this year
Tom, as always, but there is no way I can limit this to six. My support system is phenomenal.
Six things I should be doing rather than writing this list
Writing
Reconciling my bank statement
Paying bills
Calling my mother
Answering e-mail
Putting decorations away