My (long overdue) 2023 in review.

5 things (books, movies, etc.) I enjoyed in 2023

1. Beyond a Reasonable Stout by Ellie Alexander
2. For the Travelling Mind by Ben McIntyre
3. A Vacation of Mischief published by Aconite Cafe
4. Bodice of Evidence by Melissa Bourbon
5. Papillon by Sonia Palermo (18+)

5 things that went well this year

1. Getting The Guy from the Wedding to late revision stage
2. Writing in cafés and libraries
3. Participating more in the circular economy
4. Shaving the cat for summer (not personally, of course)
5. Finding so many lovely books!

5 things that could have gone better this year

1. Not having The Guy from the Wedding ready for beta
2. All the cold months 💀
3. Sleeping earlier and getting up earlier
4. Reading more cheerful books with happy endings
5. Not doing more in the garden

5 things I’m proud of this year

1. Learning how to avoid burnout, finally!
2. Letting go of negative habits and influences
3. Working towards a thriving garden
4. Buying a vase — so grown-up now!
5. Helping my parents adjust to a new stage of life

5 things I’d like to work on in 2024

1. Finishing and releasing The Guy from the Wedding
2. Starting The Guy from the Bakery
3. Reviving our kangaroo paw 🥲
4. Improving my discipline around sleep times
5. Reading more short stories and novellas