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My Monthly Update: 2015 Goals – Professional and Personal

Published on January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 by Sydney Aaliyah MichelleLeave a comment

I am fond of a saying in my family, “I don’t want to be praying about the same thing this year that I prayed about last year.” Meaning, we are always going to have stuff to pray for, things we want, hopes, dreams, issues, problems, but as long as it’s not the same pray, the same things, hopes, dreams, issues & problems over and over again, then hopefully we are learning, moving forward & growing. I feel so blessed to have a whole new list of goals for 2015.

Professional

Publish:

Hope for Us (Hope Series Book #3)
The Hope Series Box Set
Ambushed by Love – Contemporary Romance – love triangle
A New Season – Dark Romance – sports
Inked: Three Permanent Love Stories
- Emilynn & Leo
- Tommy & Cameron
- Sabastian & Gracie

*All are written except for the last two in the Inked series.

Write:

Inked Series Book #2 & #3
Two other original MS

Marketing:

Create & Implement a blog post schedule
- Tattoo Tuesday – features & stories
- Teaser Tuesday – post excerpts from WIP
- Personal Post
- Feature other Authors & Books
- Insecure Writer’s Support Group Post
- My Monthly Update – Update on previous month & goals for the next month
Create & Implement a social media post schedule
- Facebook Page & Tsu – 4x per week – 2 promos, 1 interactive & 1 personal/funny (connect to Twitter)
Send out Newsletter once per month (monthly winner of Amazon Gift Card)

Production:

Learn how to format my own books
Learn how to create teasers in photoshop

Personal

Read 50 books (5 books on writing craft)
Watch 50 movies
Sweat 30 mins a day, 4 times a week
Track my food daily
Stick to my budget and save money
Do something to feed my spirit at least once per month
Say yes to more social situations and look at those as opportunities
Write 1,000 words per day
Write a personal blog post once per month
Do something new every month

What are your goals for 2015?

My Monthly Update – It’s NaNoWriMo Time!

Published on November 1, 2014October 31, 2014 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle1 Comment

News

Hope for Him (Hope Series Book #2) is on Goodreads

ebook Book Blurb:

What do you hope for, now?

Carrington Olivia Butler’s last relationship ended in tragedy, but she remains hopeful in love. Her return to school sparks the beginning of her plan to pursue happiness and to win the man of her dreams… The man who saved her life. But, she soon finds he has moved on.

Jackson Latre Mitchell wanted Carrington from the moment he laid eyes on her. Hiding his feelings after his best friend showed interest, it took him a long time to get over her. He didn’t want to sit idly by and wait for something that may never happen.

Finally, Carrington and Jackson find their way back to each other. But, will the past continue to tear them apart?

Events

November 2014 – NaNoWriMo starts today! I am writing a Contemporary Romance Novel titled – A New Season. If you’re doing NaNoWriMo, add me as your buddy. I am signed up as Sydliyah.

I will also be taking a blog break for the month of November to concentrate on NaNo, but you can find my daily updates under the Sydney Writes Tab.

November 16th, 2014 – Literary Fall Ball w/Sydney Aaliyah.

I’m throwing a ball, a Facebook Party Ball. I have a lot of cool authors doing take overs and we will be giving away lost of awesome stuff. Check out the details, here.

Goals

Complete first draft of A New Season – 70,000 words.

Finish final edits on Hope for Him ( Hope Series Book #2)

Movie Update

The trailer for Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron is out and it is soooooo gooooood!!!!

Have you added Hope for Him to your TBR list? What are you writing for NaNoWriMo? Would you like to come to my Literary Fall Ball?

My Monthly Update

Published on August 1, 2014August 1, 2014 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle5 Comments

FULL OF GOOD NEWS AND GIVEAWAYS

Another New Life News!

My debut novel has been out for two months now and it has been an emotional roller coaster. I’ve been riding the wave and holding on tight, trying not to get too up or too down. Good, reviews, not so good, reviews and great reviews, it all comes with the territory.

Through all the emotions, I discovered my absolute favorite thing is getting messages from readers who tell me how my books effected them. It’s amazing to hear how my work touched their heart.

Thanks so much to everyone who has read and reviewed Another New Life. I appreciate it.

Another New Life Giveaway – want to win a KINDLE!!

August Kindle Giveaway

Click on the link to join the giveaway check out some great books, too. Then, come back and read the rest of my post, please. More good news to share!

New Release News!

I won’t be a one book wonder. My new series is in the works and I have release dates. I am so excited to share The Hope Series.

Hope for Her – Book #1 – October 1, 2014

Hope for Him – Book #2 – November 2014

Hope for Us – Book #3 – December 2014

If you would like to help me spread the word, please sign up for the Cover(s) Reveal (that’s right, get ready for all three covers) and the Release Day Blitz.

Since you have been so kind, I have a treat for you. Let me introduce you to Hope’s main female character, Carrington.

Cover Reveal & Release Day Blitz Sign Up!

Thanks in advance for your help.

Check out Hope for Her on Goodreads!

Goals for August

Finalize marketing plan for Hope Series.

Finish edits on Book #2 & Book #3

Figure out how to work smarter and not harder on Social Media.

Create new website to correspond with next release, stay tuned for http://www.sydneyaaliyahmichelle.com.

Sydney’s Newsletter & Monthly Giveaway

Sydney’s News!!!

Sign up for my newsletter and enter to win a $10.00 gift card from a vendor of your choice. Winner will be announced in the September newsletter.

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My Monthly Update – Crazy Busy Month Ahead

Published on March 31, 2014March 31, 2014 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle2 Comments

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It is going to be a busy month. Here I what I am getting into this month:

The NCAA Final Four is at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. It is on my mother’s bucket list, so we are going.

Nascar is at Texas Motor Speedway and I’ve never been. Given how great Dale, Jr. is doing this season, I have to go.

My Cover Reveal for Another New Life is schedule for April 10th. You want to participate, please sign up here.

Oh, yeah, and there is a little thing called the A to Z Blogging Challenge. 26 posts in 30 days. Click on the badge to the left if you haven’t signed up, yet.

Movies Coming out in April

Captain America 2 – already rented the first movie and will watch it and the Avengers again the night before opening day.

Rio 2 – I loved the first one and Bruno Mars is in this one.

Draft Day – So excited for this one. Love any movie that shows behind the scenes of professional sports.

Transcendence – It’s Johnny Depp. Enough said.

Goals for April

Finish proofreaders notes on Another New Life

Finalize cover for Another New Life

Continue prep for the May release

Edit About You & Me (Book #1) – Prepare to pitch during RT Conference in May and RWA in July.

Awards

I received an award in March and although I don’t follow the award rules, I have to acknowledge the amazing blogger and one of my beta readers for recognizing me.

Thanks so much Tianna for the Being a Light in the World Award. The award was created to celebrate those wonderful people in our world who spread light, love, hope and peace in the name of humanity. – What a beautiful thought.

What’s on your April to do list? What movies are you looking forward to seeing in April? What are your writing goals for April?

My Monthly Update – Congrats to Dale Jr.

Published on March 1, 2014February 28, 2014 by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle8 Comments

Latest News

So excited to congrat Dale Jr. on his second Daytona 500 win. It was such an amazing ending and I am so happy he got out of the way.

This NFL off season may not be as bad as I originally thought.

His win inspired a cool little story I wrote for workshop last week. Give me a few days to fix it up and I will share it with you.

I finished my edits on Another New Life and sent it to my editor. Six days later, it showed up in my inbox. I read her summary, which was really nice, but I’ve yet to open the document. I am working on other stuff and will get back to it on Monday.

It’s getting close. I keep thinking how cool it will be to say, “I’m a published author.” I promise I’ll only say it to myself at home in the bathroom mirror.

Goals for March:

Finish final edits on Another New Life

Prepare my A to Z Challenge post – more on that later.

Writing Workshop – continue participating and creating content for my workshop.

A to Z Challenge – Once again, I am a Minion.

Nicole of Madlab Post has chosen me as one of her minions to help her out with the challenge.

I am known as Asset #1. Click the badge to find out why. If you haven’t signed up for the A to Z challenge, well, what are you waiting for.

Are you a NASCAR fan? Does having a book published feel as good as I think it will? Sign up for the A to Z Challenge already. April is almost here.