#Pippa’sPassoverPlate | VIVIAN KIRKFIELD

It’s been a banner year, for sure.

We’ve had dozens and dozens of giveaways…books, picture book critiques, and more. And today we have two more:

Last month, the lovely Katrina Moore offered a copy of ONE HUG. And the lucky winner is…

CATHY STEINQUIST

And then last week, the talented Amalia Hoffman donated a copy of DREIDEL DAY. And the lucky winner is:

BETH TALMAGE

I’ll be in touch with all of you ladies!

But right now, I’m going to share my look back and a look ahead:

2019 in the numbers:

3 debut picture books

6 countries visited on a round-the-world trip

1 new book deal signed

9 school visits

4 SCBWI presentations

300 stories submitted to my #50PreciousWords Writing Contest

And so much more – here’s a little gallery of photos with some of this year’s highlights:

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There is something wonderful about the New Year. I see it as a time to look back on what I’ve done and it’s also an opportunity to make adjustments as I move forward. For the past few years, I’ve participated in Julie Hedlund’s 12 Days of Christmas – a challenge to lift up all you have accomplished. Because the business of writing can be fraught with rejection and disappointment, it’s all the more important to spend time celebrating the positive. and the steps you’ve taken to follow your dream and make it a reality.

Today is Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas and the assignment is to list ALL of your successes for the year…big ones and little ones. I feel so blessed because in 2012, I made a conscious decision to follow my dream and now I am living it…and I’m thrilled to be taking this journey with all of you! Here are my twelve writing success for 2018: Continue reading →