Looking Back: 2024 Year in Review
I can’t believe we’re about to enter 2025! It’s been a fantastic year, and I feel like big things are going to happen in 2025. But first things first!
In the midst of all the holidays and year-end obligations – both personal and professional – do you ever feel like you didn’t accomplish much in the year? I do. A few years back, a writer friend posted her year in review and suggested her readers try it. I did, and found I accomplished much more than I thought. I’ve done it every year since.
So, before we get into a brand new year, let’s take a look back at 2024.
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My 2024 Year in Review
- blog posts published: 13
- author spotlights: 7
- literary columns published in NEO Magazine: 4
- feature articles published in NEO Magazine: 1
- articles published in Greek City Times: 12
- articles posted on Trip Fiction: 2
- appearances/speaking engagements: 3
- blurbs for new books: 3
- articles written for clients: 6
- newsletters sent: 12
- books read: 57
- books reviewed: 28
- write/edit/query/promo webinars/workshops: I lost count!
- poems written: 7
- poems read at open mic events: 2
- poetry publications: 2
- essays written: 6
- essays published: 1
- short stories written: 1
- new novel ideas: 2
Standouts
I had some wonderful standout (professional) moments this year.
- Continued the Author/Book Event series with Hellenic American Women’s Council – Great Lakes Region. We hosted three events (February-Jeffrey Siger, May-Stephanie Cotsirilos, October-Yvette Manessis Corporon)
- Co-hosted an event with Author & Actress Patricia Kara (November)
- Profiled in Reading Greece/Greek News Agenda (September)
- Poem, “A Year in the Life” published in The Pen Literary Magazine (March)
- My personal essay, “Family, Recipes, & Boozy Memories” published on Recipes & Roots (November)
- Submitted poems and a short story to publication and contests
- Did more revisions on my novel, cutting about 5,000 words
- Engaged and sent my novel manuscript to an editor
- Wrote blurbs that are included books
- Went to California for the final public screening of LYVIA’S HOUSE, met many of the actors and crew, saw film locations. Spent lots of time with my dear friend & mentor, Author & Screenwriter Patricia Davis. (January)
- My friend, Producer & CEO of Brand Cinema Nicholas Levis and I were guests at a Sacramento Kings game. Can you say floor seats near MC Hammer? (January)
- Worked with wonderful Greek and PhilHellene authors on marketing and PR.
- Participated in December Writing Challenge (3rd year in a row!)
- Attended the New York Greek Film Expo 2024. I did publicity again his year expo (October)
- Connected with so many talented writers (2024)
- Received a new and wonderful acknowledgement in a book (October)
- Met author Jeffrey Eugenides (December)
- Got inspired in Rome and Greece (July)
- Went to poetry readings with my friend Karian Markos. And her book came out this year!
- Made fantastic writer friends always willing to share advice (2024)
- Worked with three fantastic authors on various marketing/PR initiatives (2024)
Final Thoughts on 2024
Did I accomplish all of my goals? No. Did I accomplish things I didn’t plan on? Absolutely. Did I hone my craft: You bet. Am I psyched for next year? OMG yes! Some things are already in the works—I can’t wait to share with you. Many things are already percolating. I’m feeling good about 2025!
How did you do? Think back. Share. Let’s cheer each other on in 2025! Wishing you a happy & healthy 2025!
