Looking back on my first Goodreads Reading Challenge in 2016, I can't help but feel proud of myself.  While a lot of the books were favorites that I re-read, the 30 books I managed to read while balancing school and part-time work proves how much I desperately need the consolation good stories provide.  The three years I have been in college have been consistently rough.  I haven't much enjoyed my experience and have found that escaping reality has been the only way to maintain sanity.  I've often felt alone on my campus, secure only with a book in hand.  I suspect I will feel this way for the rest of my life, but it doesn't sadden me like it used to.  Reading brings me great joy, and I can only hope to impress myself again with the 2017 Reading Challenge.  So far I am five books ahead of my goal, so it's looking good! 

My first  erotic romance novel, Breathe In of the Just Breathe series, will be released May 15, 2015!  I'm so excited!

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My 2014 goal was to read 2 books/week, or 104 books. By some miracle, I exceeded my goal by reading 155 books in 2014. Now I’m trying to decide what my 2015 challenge will be. I want to be realistic but I also want to push myself a little. Decisions, decisions!

How do you determine your reading goals for the year? 

Post on public forum on goodreads from an author.  I seriously cannot make this @!**# up. See https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2121391-free-or-not#comment_111182583 if not sure it's real.