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Happy New Year!!!!

Hi everyone :)

I hope the holidays are treating everyone well! I just wanted to stop by really quick to wish everyone a Happy New Year. 2014 is closing in and I for one am happy to see 2013 go. I know Talynn and I both have great goals for 2014, but instead of listing ours, I wanted to hear yours! So tell me, what are your goals for 2014? Have a draft to finish? Are you ready to start querying? Tell us :)


Happy New Year everyone!

Jess

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  1. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 29, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Hey Jess!
    My goal is to finish the manuscript I began last week and have it polished and ready for my publisher by this summer.

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    1. Jessica HarveyDecember 31, 2013 at 11:19 AM

      Hi :)

      What a great (and crazy in my book) goal! I hope all the fresh start/motivational stuff at the beginning of the New Year propel you to meet your goal-- maybe even sooner than you think! Good luck :)

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  2. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Finish Blackbird, start my next book, have a whole bunch of people fall in-love with my books. :)

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    1. Jessica HarveyDecember 31, 2013 at 11:20 AM

      Oooh. I like that title (Blackbird). Here's to a year full of writing new books and falling in love with all of them!

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  3. BethieJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Happy 2014. Good luck with your goals this year. My plans are to continue Celebrate Fridays and working on a first draft of a novel. I always say this will be the year to finish. Maybe 2014 will actually be it!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    In honor of the release of 18 Truths, in the new year, I’m hoping for more courage and faith to speak from truth, every day in every way. I hope to shut out some of the media and to lessen its influence in shaping my perception. I hope to stay focused on what’s right and true, even if other people around me disagree with my decisions. Happy*New*Year!!

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  5. SK AnthonyJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Happy 2014!!!
    I have to finish revising my MS, and finish two other drafts. I think I'm tired already lol

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  6. Cathrina ConstantineJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Happy New Year, much success in 2014!

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  7. cleemckenzieJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    I'm close. I want my group to go through this ms with their keen eyes and tell me what I've missed.

    Happy New Year to you.

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  8. Tammy TheriaultJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Hi nice to have found your blog!! new follower! well 2014 is here and I'm hoping to finish my MS by the summer...luckily I didn't say end or beginning. that part depends on how quick I can do it! good luck and happy new year!

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