Year Five

Hard to believe but today is the fifth anniversary of this blog starting. Some people reflect on the past year on New Year’s day, but for me this blog birthday triggers my review of what I’ve accomplished in the past year.

2022 was the year my first book was published– Polly’s List– and I signed a contract for my second cozy mystery with a splash of romance, hope, and faith– Landing On Her Feet– which will be out this summer. But you regular followers out there already know that!

I like to do lots of different creative things and usually have more than one project at a time in process. I have to confess that this past year while I’ve been plying my craft of writing, I’ve had significantly less time for plying yarn or weaving scarves or constructing buildings on the Ligon Model Railroad layout in our basement.

Junger Jams

I did get two structures finished this year that I did as late birthday gifts for my husband. Junger Jams above and the water tower below.

There are many more kits waiting for paint and glue to come to life on the railroad in our basement. I’m finding that my many retirement projects are consuming a lot more of my hours than there are available. Since the edits are finalized for the next book, I may have to take some time to “catch up” on my other fun projects.

This week is jam packed with fun between Valentines and birthdays- people and blogs and then on Monday I had the most wonderful thing happen. Kat Henry Doran from www.WildWomenReviews.blogspot.com reviewed Polly’s List . I’ve been floating on air all week. I loved it so much I’m reprinting it here:

Rarely, do we find a debut mystery so perfectly constructed. Author Kim Janine Ligon has mastered the art of putting the seeds on page one, then compounding the suspense with each scene. Adding to all this are the spot-on descriptions of a small town and the ‘denizens’ inhabiting it. It’s like going home again–and smiling at the memories. The characters are varied and well drawn. Looking forward to the next in this cozy mystery series. Congratulations.

ON A SCALE OF 1 – 5 POLLY’S LIST MERITS A 7

The perfect way to start this busy week and cap off year five of this blog. Now, I hear my spinning wheel calling to me or is it the loom or the railroad or my Kindle loaded with books to read and review. I better quit talking to you and get hopping!

Thank you for coming along on my journey. It’s always more fun with great company! Enjoy!

19 thoughts on “Year Five”

  1. So glad to hear about all your activities–and the great review of Polly’s List! Wonderful!

  2. Congratulations Kim!!! As always, such a great read; positive, interesting and thoughtful!!!! Such a joy to receive your blogs…..

  7. Happy Anniversary. It was great learning more about you. I had a huge train set in our basement when I was a kid and loved it. Your photos brought back great memories. Susie Black

  11. What a fabulous review–and well deserved! Congratulations on your blog anniversary, Kim, and on your upcoming book. I can’t wait to read it! Hugs!

  12. The review of Polly’s list is spot ON. I have shared the title with many friends. Everyone who has read it enjoyed the characters and the story. So proud of your 1st book. Enjoy a bit of time for the other interests in your life.

  14. Wow! Congratulations on such a beautiful review!!!! What a gift to hear from respected people in the trade!!!! Your new book sounds intriguing!!! Jeannie

  16. Happy Anniversary! And that review is a great way to celebrate. I can’t wait to read your next book!

  18. Happy 5th Anniversary to you and Spinning Romance Kim! So proud of my big sister and blessed to be able to follow your journey. Looking forward to reading Landing on Her Feet! Love you so much!!

  19. Wonderfully high high praise and well deserved! COngratualtions. Looking forward to “Landing on her feet”. Way to go Kim! Love you! And your writing!

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