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2013 = Where To Start?

So another year has gone and it's healthy to reflect on the great stuff that has happened, so we don't get caught in this 'I didn't get etc' attitude, so here are my highlights of the year.

 - Getting Beyonce, JT and Drake tickets for 2014
 - Being a part of my first ever charity as an Author, the 'Think Christmas, Think Books' Campaign
 - Starting a creative arts school for young people, Co-Star ARTS
 - Filming my first ever dance video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTPmzehxBLQ
 - Getting the best press for Emily Knight, interviews and awesome reviews
 - Almost reaching 10,000 likes on Emily FB Page, I think I'm 400 likes away
 - Getting in trouble with security for being too close to Buckingham Palace
 - Signed to Raimondi and Campbell Literary Agency. Dream!
 - Going to my first ever festival, Wireless and seeing Jay-Z, Iggy Azalea, Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Calvin Harris and getting through the whole day only spending a tenner.
 - London Book Fair
 - The CBBC showing interest in adaption of Emily
 - Getting screen time in 'Street Dance AllStars The Movie'
 - Receiving a copyright certificate from Library of Congress, USA
 - Meeting publishers from HarperCollins at work, who were amazing to me
 - Meeting a Les Twin (Laurent, i think)
 - Seeing one of the best musicals ever, The Bodyguard
 - Royalty cheques
 - More dance work
 - Seeing The Rain Room at The Barbican


This year has been very cool and I'm excited to see what 2014 brings for me. One thing for sure, will be a traditional publishing contract so watch this space. Thank you so much for the support!

Have a great New Years Eve and see you next year!!
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