New Year’s Resolutions – Love ‘em or hate ‘em? by Tena Stetler

 It’s my birthday!!! Well.. that doesn’t have anything to do with New Year’s Resolutions, but thought I’d throw it out there. LOL

I’m really excited about the release of my book AN ANGEL’S WYLDER ASSIGNMENT. It’s a bit different than I usually write. It’s a western, historical, time travel, paranormal adventure with a dash of romance. Whew! Want to know a little more? Okay.

An impromptu assignment for a Scottish Warrior Angel and a Native American shapeshifter from present day, must time travel to 1878 in an effort to unravel a dangerous mystery and create their future. It’s available for preorder right now. Releases March 9, 2022. https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Wylder-Assignment-West-ebook/dp/B09PJQYXMX/

Okay, now back to New Year’s Resolutions:  For me resolutions are few and far between. More like goals for the year ahead. How about you? 

1. I cleaned up my writing cave and vowed to keep it organized in 2022. Like that’s going to happen. It’s where the magic and inspiration occurs for my novels. Ok, that’s not exactly true. Real inspiration usually strikes at the most inopportune times. Like standing in line at the grocery store, or while I’m driving on the freeway (I pull over before jotting down ideas). Which is why I always have paper, pen and ipad with me at all times. Yes, I even take them to bed with me. Well, at least I have paper and pen on my nightstand.
2. I’m working at filing all the 2021 paperwork away and start new file folders for 2022. Good for me. Running a little behind, but I’ll get it done!
3. Write everyday.
1. Finish editing the first novel in my cozy mystery series and submit it. It’s been waiting patiently for a while. Hope my editor loves it.
2. Start on the sequel to Mystic Maples. It’s going to be a fun one. Set in the family Irish Castle with a ghost to disrupt daily life and wedding preparations. Not to mention the mystery surrounding the ghost.
3. Write 4,000-5,000 words per week.
4. Get as much camping in as possible this year.
5. Enjoy life! Remember my motto: "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, WOW what a ride!"

As you can see my resolutions are few but lofty and attainable.  Don’t you agree?

The best news of all besides my new release is that this season's camping adventures will be here in the blink of an eye.

On our agenda this year is Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Rocking M Campground in Cripple Creek, and Mueller State Park.

1. Then a week with friends at Pleasant Valley Campground near Salida, Colorado nestled along the Arkansas River at the foot of Monarch Mountain.
2. May make it to Steamboat Lake for camping and kayaking. We’ll see how the summer shakes out.

If you have any suggestions for camping areas, please for heaven sakes tell me. I still have a few camping slots to fill, not to mention settings for my upcoming novels.

Until next month, stay safe, have fun, read a book, and enjoy life!

Back from Camping & News

I had a fantastic time camping! We went to Sandbanks Provincial Park. I went there almost every summer as a kid. Growing up on the outskirts of Toronto had it's perks. It was only 2.5 hrs to this piece of paradise. When I got married I moved far away. Almost 5 hrs away. *sob* So my kids and hubby had never been.

Now they have and they love it as much as me.

It was nice to unplug for a few days, but then it became apparent that I needed a smart phone. Something to check in once and a while. There was a rush of emails. EEK!

So now I'm the proud owner of an iPhone 4s.

Part of the flurry of emails was one from my new editor Harlequin Medicals (My most awesome first editor dropped down to a part time freelance gig to stay home with her young ones), they were offering me another three book contract.

Of course the first deadline for this book is October 15th. *gasp*

I'm just finishing up the third bear book for Ellora's Cave so I can start on the next medical.

I'm drowning a bit in deadlines, because even though the next medical is due October 15th, I need it done before October 10th, because I'm driving down to Romanticon in Ohio.

So as I climb into my writing cave ...again, I thought I'd share some pictures of my trip to Prince Edward County, Ontario (Sandbanks Provincial Park).

The dunes about 7 a.m.

The beach before all the day use people come. The sandy, shallow shoal on Lake Ontario is peaceful and calm. How I miss this area.

Lake on the Mount near Picton Ontario. Sacred to the Mohawk people.