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Fresh Starts & Fresh Pages: A Writer's New Year

Happy 2025! You know that magical feeling that comes with fresh starts? It's like opening a new book - full of possibility and promise. While I'm not big on New Year's resolutions (who needs that pressure?), I do love embracing January's fresh energy.

This year, I'm channeling that new-beginning excitement into my creative space. My desk is decked out with a pristine calendar (because who can resist decorating with stickers?), an ideas journal just waiting to be filled with story dreams, and my favorite new pens and highlighters standing ready for action. There's something about crisp, blank pages that makes my writer's heart skip a beat.

People often ask me how I stay inspired throughout the year. For me, it's about finding joy in these little things - the smooth glide of a new pen, the satisfying crack of opening a fresh journal, the rainbow array of highlighters promising to organize my thoughts. These small pleasures fuel my creativity and keep the stories flowing.

And speaking of stories... *whispers conspiratorially* I might have some exciting book news coming your way soon!

But I'm curious - what sparks joy for you at the start of a new year? Are you a resolution setter with color-coded goals? A fresh start enthusiast who loves the clean slate of January 1st? Or do you prefer to let life unfold naturally, finding your inspiration in unexpected moments?

Drop a comment below and let's chat about how you're welcoming 2025!