My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share…
January Goals + Pre-Order A K-9 To Reunite Them
It’s 2026, and that means more books coming your way! It’s also time to set and review monthly goals.
My first release in 2026 will be A K-9 to Reunite Them, the second book in my Wyoming Inheritance series and a K-9 Companions book. It will be available on February 24, 2026, and you can pre-order A K-9 to Reunite Them now!
The K-9 her daughter needs…
The second chance their hearts deserve.
The last person service dog trainer Seth Hudson ever expected to see again was Caroline Bright, the woman who broke his heart. Tragedy shattered Caroline’s faith in him twelve years ago, but now the single mom is back to ask for help training a medical alert dog for her daughter, who has diabetes. Despite the tension between them, Seth can’t bring himself to refuse, even though training will mean spending lots of time together. Little Nina instantly bonds with Spud—and Seth can’t help adoring Nina. As old feelings resurface and their hearts begin to heal, can he show Caroline trust is worth rebuilding…especially if love comes next?
Pre-Order Links Can Be Found Here!
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Are you ready for January Goals?
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my January goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as what my new goals are. Let’s get to it! My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my December goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me, setting monthly goals makes it all possible.
Every month I share how I did the previous month as well as what my new goals are. Let’s get to it!
How did I do? JILL’S DECEMBER 2025 GOALS
WRITING:
- Draft the proposal for a trade-length book. CHECK!
- Outline a new marketing plan for my books starting in 2026. CHECK!
HEALTH:
- Continue eating lower carb, whole foods w/emphasis on high protein during the week. CHECK!
- Exercise for 20-45 minutes every weekday morning. CHECK!
- Mini-workouts at least 5 evenings a week–a 10 minute walk, or 15 minutes on the stationary bike, mobility exercises, etc. CHECK!
PERSONAL:
- Finish Christmas shopping and wrap all the gifts while listening to Christmas music. CHECK!
- Make a list of books I want to read next year, including nonfiction and classics. It doesn’t have to be complete. CHECK!
- Have one local adventure–visit the art museum or check out a special holiday event! CHECK!
December was busy and rewarding. I met all my goals and had a delightful Christmas holiday. We hosted family for several days, and I was able to visit a special exhibit at the Toledo Art Museum with my daughter. The health goals took a hiatus the week between Christmas and New Years, and I don’t mind a bit. It’s my favorite time of the years! Whee!
JILL’S JANUARY 2026 GOALS
WRITING:
- Revise and submit to agent a proposal for a trade-length book
- Plot, write synopsis and sample chapter for a new LI project
- Content edit the fourth book in my Wyoming Inheritance series
- Work on promo/marketing for A K-9 To Reunite Them and the Tumbleweed Texas continuity (launches 01/27/26!)
HEALTH:
- Continue eating lower carb, whole foods w/emphasis on high protein during the week
- Exercise for 20-45 minutes every weekday morning
- Mini-workouts at least 5 evenings a week–a 10 minute walk, or 15 minutes on the stationary bike, mobility exercises, etc.
PERSONAL:
- Do a jigsaw puzzle
- Read one sports memoir
- One page in art journal per week. I’m focusing on paper art and drawing at this time.
I’ve been homebound since the beginning of January with extra, time-consuming to-do’s on my list that aren’t listed above. It’s been super cold and snowy, so I don’t mind staying indoors! It’s easy to stick to an eating and exercising routine right now too. Winter is all about finding things to do inside that don’t involve my phone. I’m enjoying reading and crafts. I’ve already started reading two books on my 2026 Want to Read Books list. The one thing I miss? Being outside. I need to go on an adventure soon!
What goals do you have for January? I’d love to hear them!
The days are already growing longer–let’s celebrate that!
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Did not meet my health goals for December and looks like I’m going to fall short in January too. I ate well, but the weather prohibited my usual form of exercise, walking, and looks like that’s going to happen in January too. Goal: eat salads for lunch three times a week, eat more fruits and vegetables, and walk three times a week. Good luck with that.
I made some inroads into cleaning the house, mostly because I had to find room for the Christmas stuff. Goal: make more inroads.
And as usual, I did better on the writing than anything else. I finished the drafts of both a contemporary Christian romance and an historical about the Irish in steerage. My goal for January was to polish the Irish book and I did and submitted it last week. My writing goal for January is to do a deep edit on the contemporary, both line and content, and to shore up the weak spots. I’ll also be researching the sequel to the Irish book, when the family heads out to the prairie on their wagon train. The first novel I ever published was Oregon Trail, so I’ve come full circle.
Thank you, Jill, for keeping us in line.
Kathy Bailey
I’m struggling with the cardio aspect of my health journey, too, Kathy. I was doing great taking a short walk most weekdays, but with these negative temps, I’m inside all the time.
Way to make inroads on eating produce AND cleaning the house. Yay!
And you’re rocking those writing goals, too. Love it!!