The first of every year I promise myself that I’m going to organize my TBR pile so that I can meet my reading goals for the year. (Okay, it’s more like a couple of bookcases – don’t judge) This year I decided to try using a reading journal which, so far, I am really enjoying. Not only do I plan to use it to set my goals for the year, but I also hope to use it as a journal writing tool as books play such a big part in my life as they take me to so many places and introduce me to so many new ideas and experiences.
Fortunately for me, I also get to play around with new ideas every time I start a new book. With my first book about my close-knit medevac crew located in Key West, Florida, I had fun researching the helicopters used by medical crews,

and right now, while I’m writing my second Key West medevac book, I’m playing around with all the ways I can help my hero and heroine find their happily ever after as they prepare for an unexpected bundle of joy that will change both of their lives. Surprise babies are always so much fun.
So now, my reading and writing are well on the way to making 2022 a productive year.
Now, if I can only get my work-out routine together.