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Journal Entry #4


 Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you had a day filled with family, friends, and good food, or just doing what you love and enjoy. I can’t believe how fast this month and this whole year have flown by. Each year I get older, the faster it truly goes. I’m writing this just for a day of reflection and remembering that gratitude in all things is the key on this journey. 

This year has gone in a blink and honestly it’s made me realize how much more intentional I need to be with my time and my commitments to myself. Because here I am, 2023 almost over, and I haven’t published my book yet. It’s created a sense of urgency in me because time really is so precious, and we will never have enough, so I’m getting focused and clear on my dreams and goals for the next few months, and I’m so excited for the future. 

 I have also learned so much more this year about myself, my goals-like how I want to feel from a goal I set (I highly recommend doing The Desire Map Workbook), and improved my writing process and craft.  I worked on writing consistently, and making sure my voice is clear in my writing. And figuring out why I self sabotage was key in getting me over so many hurtles. I’ve learned and grown which I am so grateful for, and I know I am equipped to succeed. 

While I’m disappointed in myself for not making progress in the publishing goal and feel stuck and stagnant, I know everything is meant to happen when it’s supposed to, and I am very determined and excited to hit publish as soon as I can in the next few months and officially launch my author career! I know that success is a decision, and every single day I have to decide to show up as future me, for the future me. 💖 

I’ll tell you a big goal of mine for 2024. I’m going to Readers Take Denver in April where I will meet my favorite author and mentor, T L Swan. My goal is to be published when I meet her in person for the first time. 💖 

I am so excited for all the things to come, and I’m so grateful for every moment on this author journey. I’m grateful for author friends, reader friends, and the whole book and romance book community, because my dream wouldn’t be possible without all of you. 

I’m so grateful for you all. 

Lots of love, 

R L Tynes 

How was your thanksgiving? What are you grateful for? What’s your goal or dream you want to achieve? 



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