I totally acted like a fan-girl too as I have followed her shows since they started. But, I'm totally excited to share this. I hope you'll listen and feel free to share. https://suzyrosenstein.com/entrepreneurspodcast/ep-120-creating-the-book-marketing-business-that-works-with-your-life-not-against-it-in-midlife-with-rebecca-paciorek/?mc_cid=628b502399&mc_eid=f0b001bd44

Hi everyone, Wow. It's the last few days of the year. It has certainly been a different kind of year for many, many people. It was so nice to gather that week before Christmas and celebrate some of our MANY accomplishments for the year even though it's always easier to remember some of the struggles. I am so very proud of US. Yes, I'm including myself as a big part of this year for me has been learning to value myself, my accomplishments and what my lessons are teaching me too. I'm in it WITH you all as I write my books and all my content. I got the most beautiful Crystal cards for Christmas from my hubby. They were created by a small business owner who's classes I did last year. As you may know, my fun with crystals this year has been not only "a pretty rock collecting hobby" but something that has truly helped me with my focus and, in many ways, even the therapy I started. Who would have thought " a bunch of rocks" could prove so helpful. Part of my growth this year has been delving into all things spiritual. From more rosary time and prayer to learning much about nature and the many blessings it holds, including all the healing power of food (thanks @Samantha Jones regarding that/teas in particular) and more. The world is so much bigger than we realize. And, my growing knowledge of the stars/moon/sun have been something I have wanted to learn more about for years. Learning all of these things has helped calm me so much and I appreciate you all being a part of the journey and allowing me to share. Today's cards are beautiful. 😇 Visualize abundance in all forms- what a perfect message coming out of Christmas and walking into a new year filled with dreams, wishes, hopes and our plans to succeed. 🖌 "I am a master of words and commander of deadlines." Reinforcing that we ARE the magic as we create the dream worlds of our books and businesses. 🔥 Fire Agate- "I back up all my ideas, thoughts and knowledge with powerful action." WOW. Again, perfect timing as we are planning our new year.

WOW! Where in the HECK did 2025 go? I can't believe how quickly we have gotten to these last moments of 2025. You voted and I'm setting it up. Starting next Friday, we will be meeting on Fridays at 10:30 am. Hopefully, this allows more of you to schedule in the live calls as that's where the magic and collaboration happen and we'd love to see your smiling (or not- we're here for you) faces. 🗣 January 9 is a special 2-hour planning party- grab your comfy clothes and some drinks. 10:30-12:30 Attached is a 2025 End of Year Review and Reflection workbook. We will be going through the beginning review and reflection sections together. I will also be giving you more of an update on all the exciting things I'm getting together for you as well as what I'm seeing for the publishing world ahead. This is the thinking, brainstorming, dreaming portion of the planning. 🗣 January 16 Putting it All Together This is when we will grab the Authors Allies Planner (or pages attached) and plug in how the planning and dreaming from Jan 9 will manifest to reality. Basically, up to page 11. If you'd like a printed, bound version for the year, you can order that here. Just FYI, it's not Amazon so it takes a couple weeks to get to you. https://www.lulu.com/shop/rebecca-paciorek/2026-marketing-promotions-planner-authors-allies/paperback/product-gj9nenv.html?page=1&pageSize=4 🗣 January 23 Kicking it up for February We will do the February-specific planning. This will include copies of the February proposed social media posts and graphics I will have for you. 🗣 January 30 Q&A and Tech Day Do you have specific tech you want to tackle out of the gate next year? Let me know below. Otherwise, I will feel us out at the above meetings and either answer in-person questions or have a training prepared. 🎉 BONUS THINGS TO LOOK FOR: 🎉 I believe @Lisa David is planning a Sunday afternoon crafting session.

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Free and open to the public. 👉 2026 Book bites 👈 My affiliate links for the books are below. I usually start with the library and then Half Price Books before using my audible credits and if any are on KU, that's great too. We did the 2 months per book and left a couple of holes to choose something fun or something that comes out new that we don't currently know about. Jan/Feb The Audacity to Be Queen by Gina DeVee Aff link: https://amzn.to/3Kiaz1M March/April Becoming More by Diana Kokoszka Aff link: https://amzn.to/3XEQAxd May TBA in case something new comes out June/July Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Aff link: https://amzn.to/4qb0Ycr Aug/Sept Grit by Angela Duckworth Aff link: https://amzn.to/3Xz5N2X October TBA in case something new comes out Nov/Dec Own Your Weird by Jason Zook Aff link: https://amzn.to/4rFDSfe Dec Holiday fun channel If anyone would like to join us, just let me know and I will give you the telegram link.