A good end

A good end to the first month of the year.  She's written >10,000 words on the children's book and submitted over 3 new competition stories plus one magazine story.  Still suffering from bridesmaid's syndrome in getting 3 more stories shortlisted to final judging (in 3 different competitions) but then getting no further.  Better than a poke in the snout I thought, but she's a bit precious on this topic and not usually in the mood for snout poking.