Hello 2025: My Goals for the New Year! 🎉
Happy New Year, lovely Lavarians! 
Can you believe we’ve stepped into 2025 already? I swear, I blinked, and poof—here we are! Maybe Thanos or some greater being is at work again… 
With the fresh vibes of January in the air, I’ve been busy dreaming up plans and goals for the year ahead. Let’s dive in, shall we? 
A Short Story Adventure 
First up, I’m kicking the year off by writing a short story I hope to publish exclusively as an eBook in February. This feels like a fun, bite-sized way to start 2025 with a bang… or at least a pop. 
I want it to be a little gift to you all—a quick, heartwarming read to brighten your day. Equally, it will allow me to explore a genre I’ve only ever dabbled in with fanfiction! 
Plus, while working on this story, I’ll have time to decide which of my current works-in-progress will become the novel or novels of the year. Decisions, decisions! 
Watch my Instagram and Facebook—that’s where I’ll post updates and teasers about what might be coming next! 
Back to the Anthology Trenches 
Last month, my writing group and I published our first anthology. The support we’ve had so far for it has been absolutely amazing (thank you for all the love! 
), and we’re ready to do it all over again! I’ll be contributing another short story to our next anthology, and I’m buzzing with ideas already. I’m thinking something icy might be in order! 
A Genre-Bending Year 
This year, I’m determined to spread my creative wings and explore new genres. Horror? Supernatural? Maybe a mix of both? 
I’ve got some flash fiction ideas brewing, and I’m ready to let them run wild. Don’t worry, my MM romance roots aren’t going anywhere—think of these as delicious side dishes to my usual main courses. 
Levelling Up as an Author 
Being an author is my dream job, and 2025 is the year I’m treating it like the full-time gig it deserves to be. That means more work hours, more learning (thank you, free YouTube tutorials! 
) and just diving headfirst into all the aspects of being a writer. From crafting stories to connecting with you all, it’s going to be a whirlwind—and I’m so here for it. 
Engagement Goals 
Speaking of connecting, I want to reach out more to my lovely audience (yes, that’s YOU! 
). Whether it’s through social media, newsletters, or random TikTok shenanigans, I want to hear from you and share more of my writing journey. Let’s make 2025 the year we really vibe together. 
Growth in All Things 
Finally, I’m setting my sights on growth. As an author, as a daughter, as a friend, and as the gloriously odd creature that I am. Life is a fantastical adventure, and I’m here to soak up every second of it. 
The Cover Designer and the Author – Mother Daughter Duo!So, there you have it—my big, bubbly goals for 2025. What about you? Any exciting plans or resolutions you’re working on? Let’s chat in the comments—I’d love to hear all about your dreams for the year ahead. Here’s to a magical, creative, and downright fabulous 2025! 
Lots of love always,
Lily O. Laverick
