Like a lot of times when you reach a milestone, it’s time to celebrate and take stock. I sat down this evening and felt like I haven’t done anything.
But that’s not true.
Over January, I completed an editing commission, I finished editing my own latest novel, and I completed dry January, though in all honesty, I’m also looking forward to having a drink next week.
But I also managed to read seven books. I don’t think I’ve every read that many books in a month before.
I’ve also achieved a fair bit this weekend. I read one whole book in the last two days. Ata 225 pages, okay, not the longest, but still a whole book. I also managed to read the first “Book” of the Iliad. That is one dense read! There are 24 books within the Iliad, doubt I’ll get through that whole tome in a month let alone a weekend.
I also did two things this weekend that have really helped my mental health. Firstly, I dressed properly, not just dressed – I do that every day. But it was that I dressed in smart(ish) clothes. Including an actual skirt. I can’t remember the last time I wore an actual skirt.
The second thing I did, yesterday, was that I started writing a new book. I had got out a new notebook, and I started writing. I got the notebook because I was in pain in my left hand and I couldn’t face typing then (clearly better today). So I wrote, and I wrote 21 pages long hand, more than that – I am LOVING this story.
Today, I also spent a far amount of time tidying up my website and my blogs, yes, blogs, not just this one, by my crime writing blog, too. I put out a call to other crime writers, and many of them have agreed to do blogs for me, which is fabulous, and I can’t wait to learn more of my follow wordsmiths.
So yeah, a good month, I’m pleased with what I’ve accomplished and I’m hoping that it’s a sign of how the rest of the year will go.
The Write Route 
Getting dressed during days of lockdown has been a real mood booster for me. I mean, I can technically work in my peejays, but it feels so much better to act as if I’m in the office. Wishing you the best!
Absolutely, like you I can work in PJs, or even in bed, but it does tend to bring the mood down, so yes, dress to impress even when the only one to impress is the cat! 🙂