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Hi Everyone –

Happy New Year!

I’m still not used to typing or writing 2016 yet, but I’m sure it’ll come.

2015 was a year of crazy ups and downs for me. When I look back through the calendar, there were definitely some highs:

Celebrating my grandparents 70th Wedding Anniversary with them!


Reno got home safely from a semester at the University of Vienna in Austria!


And then performed in his first Carmen!!!

And in September and November, I had two more book releases! 😀

 

Blood Moon won an Award of Excellence

 

And Night Angel finaled in contests too! 😀

  

But in the midst of all those cool things, I lost my dear sweet Yodette.

She was the best little dog and writing partner ever.

I’m hoping in 2016 I’ll find another fur-kid to snore while I write, and dance when I get home.

Strangely enough, Yodette started to decline the night we got home from seeing the Disney movie Inside Out. Maybe I was meant to see the movie right then, I’m not sure, but the message was that you can’t recognize joy without sorrow.

It’s the blue, down times that make the joy sweet.

And I cling to that when I get sad. She brought me so much joy as is evident by the sadness left behind.

So I try to embrace the blue moments and know they’re only there to remind me of how much joy we had together. I loved her so much.

Yeesh, I don’t want to end on a weepy note, so let’s look ahead to 2016….

I’m finishing up Blue Moon now. Soon you’ll all get to know Logan Reynolds, the lead singer of Logan and the Howlers. Can’t wait for you to read his story!

I’m planning on also having Wolf Moon out later this year which will be Luke’s book… I think he’s going to surprise us all!

And if that’s not enough, I have a secret project I’m finishing up for my literary agent to shop around, and I’m super excited that I’m planning to self-publish more this year… Keep your eye on this blog for updates on a NEW series from me!

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Thanks SO much for coming by!

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May this be our Best Year Yet!!!!

Lisa

19 Comments

  1. Diann Pustay January 12, 2016 at 4:16 am

    Happy New Year! This year instead of trying to lose weight, I am going to focus on eating healthier and hope that the weight comes off.
    Thanks for the chance.

    1. Lisa Kessler January 14, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      I’m with you Diann!!! I’m trying to move more too… Healthier is a good thing! 🙂 Happy New Year! 🙂

  2. Donna L. Walo-Clancy January 12, 2016 at 5:40 am

    Happy New Year! I hope all your books become winners this year! I am focusing on being a happier person this year. It has been a rough last 16 years and from this year on I am going to make things better.

    1. Lisa Kessler January 14, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      Good for you Donna!!! Often happiness is a choice… You can do this! 🙂 Thanks for the good wishes! 🙂

  3. Lori Ha January 12, 2016 at 5:41 am

    I don’t make New Years resolutions however I do have short term goals and one is that I’m going to get more exercise.

    1. Lisa Kessler January 14, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      I’m trying to take better care of my body this year… 🙂 Thanks for coming by! 🙂

  4. Rebecca James January 12, 2016 at 6:39 am

    I’m excited to hear of all your plans for 2016! Sounds like we have a lot to look forward too! I’m sorry to hear about the loss of Yodette, Lisa. Our fur babies are so precious.

    1. Lisa Kessler January 12, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      I’m excited too Rebecca! 😀

      And you’re so right about our fur kids… They add so much joy to life…

  5. jovial_1 January 12, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    I don’t make them but I do want to smile more while driving. I’ve noticed how grumpy we all look behind the wheel :).

    1. Lisa Kessler January 12, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      Ha! I’ve never thought about it, but you might be right! LOL Good for you spreading the sunshine! 😀

  6. marypreston January 12, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    I am resolved to step out of my comfort zone more.

    1. Lisa Kessler January 12, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      Oh that sounds awesome! You’re going to grow this year… 🙂

  7. Bobbie Brooks January 13, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    Hope 2016 will be a wonderful year. sorry for your loss <3

    1. Lisa Kessler January 14, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks so much Bobbie! Hope 2016 is good to both of us! 😀

  8. Ana P Martinez January 14, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Happy New Year, I’m very sad for the loss of your fur baby, but 2016 will bring you good things. Ana

  9. diana ware page January 14, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    I hope to get to the point my health is no longer in a decline, if I can just get to a point where I can be available for my family, friends and authors who need me, I’d be a happy lady in 2016

  10. Mary McCoy January 14, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    My New Year goals are to enjoy my family and get a bit more organized

  11. Joanne Balinski January 17, 2016 at 10:01 am

    So sorry about Yodette. Hopefully 2016 will be a better year for you.
    I usually don’t make resolutions since I don’t keep them, but in 2016, I’m going to try to eat healthier.

  12. Katherine Riley January 17, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    I always like the start of a new year, with so many new promises and opportunities!