2013 has been a tumultuous year full of highs and lows. I published 3 books; Stirring up Magic, Where to Draw the Line and Whispers. My blog reached over 5,800 hits and my website over 3,300. I've had reviews all between 3 and 5 stars, and recieved royalities for my sales! Albeit, not enough to stop the day job, but they were there...

The lows have been pretty bad though. I started the year off in a job that I loved, a lovely house and a great car. Material aspects aside, I was happy. Then the...