Looking Back: 2025 Year in Review
The year is coming to a quick close. Hard to believe we are one-quarter of the way through the 21st century. Let that sink in!
2025 was quite a year. I have a feeling 2026 will be even better.
When the end of the year approaches, do you ever feel like you didn’t accomplish much in the year? I do. A few years back, a writer friend posted her year in review and suggested her readers try it. I did, and found I accomplished much more than I thought. I’ve done it every year since.
Now, before we ring in 2026, let’s take a look back at my 2025 Year in Review.
My 2025 Year in Review
- blog posts published: 15
- literary columns published in NEO Magazine: 4
- feature articles published in NEO Magazine: 2
- articles published in Greek City Times: 8
- appearances/speaking engagements: 2
- blurbs for new books: 3
- articles written for clients: 10
- newsletters sent: 11
- books read: 65
- books reviewed: 21
- write/edit/promo webinars/workshops: I lost count!
- poems written: 1
- essays written: 3
- short stories written: 1 in progress; 2 in revision
- new novel ideas: 1
- travel to client events: 2
- books I promoted for clients: 6
Standouts
I had some wonderful standout moments this year–and these are just the professional ones!
- Sold the film rights for an essay I wrote years ago (Summer)
- Went to NYC for an event I coordinated for Author Yvette Manessis Corporon moderated by Author Eleni Gage (March)
- Returned to NYC for the New York Greek Film Expo – it was my 3rd year as publicist (October)
- Profiled in Greek Gods Paradise (June)
- Reconnected with pro editor and am revising my novel. I never imagined the story could take on these new dimensions and layers. I love the way it’s shaping up! (Fall/Winter)
- Wrote blurbs that are included books. I’ve even been mentioned in acknowledgements. So cool! (2025)
- Worked with wonderful Greek and PhilHellene authors on marketing, PR, & publicity (2025)
- Participated in December Writing Challenge (4th year in a row!)
- Connected with so many talented writers (2025)
- Made fantastic writer friends always willing to share advice (2025)
- Connected with several amazing Greeks in PR (Fall/Winter)
- Began some exciting new collaborations. Can’t wait to share with you! (Fall/Winter)
Looking ahead to 2026
Follow along on my social media for some exciting announcements: events, new PR/marketing offerings, writing, and so much more! I’m so excited for what’s to come. It’s time to close the book on 2025, but I’m so excited for 2026!
And new year is a good time for a refresh. Watch for changes to my website, newsletter, and more.
In the meantime, think about your 2025 year in review. I’m sure you accomplished more than you realize.
Wishing you a happy & healthy 2026! To my writer friends, I wish you a prolific New Year. May the Muse be with you! To everyone, I wish you lots of reading time! Let’s make it our best year yet.
Let’s go!
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