June Update with July Goals

Not a stellar month but not bad either.  I even managed D&E every day this week so far, even though I’m only getting 5-6 hours of sleep a night.

• Finished the first draft of The Bloodgate Warrior.
• Firmed up the plot of Phantom.
• Started Phantom, got about 3K so far this week.  Not NaNoWriMo pace but I’ll take it!
• Wrote up several guest blogs (forgot how many!)
• Celebrated the release of Return to Shanhasson!
• Lost 6 pounds
• Walked 13 miles.

In July, I’m shooting for the following:

• First pass revision for The Bloodgate Warrior, with initial read thru and notes this holiday weekend.
• Keep moving on Phantom with about 500 words a day.  I’d like to finish the first draft this month but the list is long.  I’ll be happy with August.
• Make initial edit pass for Vicki with Editor Tera’s notes.
• Write at least 3 more scheduled guest blog posts.
• Write a short story that’s percolating, tentatively “Ritual Ink”.  Guessing about 3K.
• Keep planning promo for Golden and print Victor in September. 
• Walk 15 miles.
• Start Tony Horton’s Power 90 strength portion only, shooting for 3x a week —> 12 workouts.  If I survive, I’ll add the cardio portion in August!
• Participate in Romance Biggest Winner.
• Keep losing weight – but I’m not going to say a number because it’s totally out of my control.  That’s like saying, “Get an agent this year.”  I can query x agents every month…but I can’t make one say yes.  I’ll work my plan and exercise — I’ll get to goal eventually.  I’m averaging about 1 pound a week right now, so if I lose 4-5 pounds, I’ll be happy.