Monumental

Some monumental things have happened lately. First, I finished a full novel at about 80,000 words in just a month and a half. It is fully edited and just needs to be proofread before it goes to the publishers.

Second, I have edited my second novel and am now taking a break from novels to focus on compiling my book of poetry, which once past 50,000 words will be my fifth novel to date.

Third, I have been inspired to write another novel called Prince De Muerto and have a full synopsis and timeline written. After I will work on a previous started novel called The Wildflower and the Wallflower

Writing has become more than a hobby to me, it has become and unstoppable force that is my passion. It consumes me and burns inside of me. Even when I work and go to school I will gladly forgo sleep, and often do, to write or edit my works.

Fourth, I have my first serious boyfriend since over 3 years ago. I am very picky so that in and of itself is monumental.

Fifth, I have been completely sober from alcohol and drugs for six months now, sans New Years and my birthday.

And finally sixth, in about two weeks I will proudly be able to claim that I have achieved most if not all my goals that I set out to do in one year, all done in three months. Now to keep it up for a year and beyond will be the hard part and is the task at hand. (The goals I will report on later are: Financially supporting myself, and everything to do with school since I will not be attending until fall.)

The remaining goal is to have all 8 of my books done by the time I am 25 which leaves me 10 months. If I can do two novels in three then I certainly should be able to finish all of them.

Wish me luck! Oh and wish me luck on my last goal on my initial list...quitting smoking. May god help me. ha-ha.

Much love
Jacob Gabriel