Time to set those 2026 goals

It’s that time of year again — time to look back at what you accomplished the past year and think about what you plan to do in the coming one.

Though, I didn’t quite accomplish everything that I wanted to do in 2025, I did meet most of my goals. Here’s a quick rundown of how it went.

• 319,497 words written
• 4 books completed
• 8 short stories completed
• 24 submissions, 2 acceptances
• 3 publications
  • Middle grade novel: “Dreams of Gold and Fire,” Raconteur Press
  • Short story: “In Nomine Patrice,” It Came from the Trailer Park 5, Three Ravens Publishing
  • Short story: “The Fading Storm,” Where Legends Walk, Oddity Prodigy Productions

If you want a deeper dive into how my 2025 went, read the recap on my Substack page.

As far as 2026 goals, here’s the quick rundown. I go into more detail over on Substack.

• Write 300,000 words.
• Get “Sons of Gold and Fire” published.
• Write “Knight of Gold and Fire.”
• Write a new book for adults.
• Put together and publish a collection of my short stories.
• Keep trying to find a home for the books that don’t have one yet.
• Work on my marketing skills.

And, of course, I once again have a couple of “secret” goals that I’ll keep to myself unless I accomplish them.

Here’s to a great 2026. May you accomplish everything you hope.