‘Tis the season to be jolly, and all that, and I hope that it’s also the season to get lots of reading and writing done.

I usually don’t have much of a problem getting a fair bit of reading done, and with a week away from the day job and a bunch of extra public holidays, I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to report back in 2010 with a bunch of great reading recommendations. I just have to hope that the writing goes as well. Well, I shouldn’t hope, rather I should simply make it happen, right? As I’ve done before, with varying success, here I go making a public promise to make substantial progress on my novel revisions during the Christmas break. Please hold me to that.

And in the meantime, all the best wishes of the season to you all, and may Christmas bring you lots of relaxation time and a few good books – and if you’re so inclined, some quiet and successful writing time as well.