Got a New Website Up

www.gardenwallpublications.com

ok, not new, but I hired the nice guy at Dellinger Technologies to fix the issues with rendering...so it should actually be centered and readable YAY!

Also, a rough draft of www.adelanteforward.com is now live, too.

Yuck.

Some sickness in my house recently.

What's going on at GardenWall?

. . .just finished two local projects that I was quite pleased with.
. . . heading to training for a client in Manhattan next week, but don't worry, am bringing my trusty laptop with!
. . .just took over www.bloggingpointers.com

~Allena

Be sure to check out availability dates for the next couple weeks.

I am actively seeking work, as I've found a 2-3 week lag time between seeking and finding, so I'm scheduling work now. However, if you need something before the end of January, let me know, and I'll see if I can work you in!

Two New Clients Fall Out of the Air!

News at 11!

This morning I was happy to have not one but two new clients approach me via telephone within one hour of each other. I was expecting neither and both projects were ones I was quite happy to take on.

Happy Monday!

Just Be Satisfied!

Ahh, we always want MORE don't we? How many times do I have to live my professional dreams to be satisfied? Why do I always want more professionally?

In the last couple months I have procured a high-profile assignment, received paid (freebie) travel opportunities, been paid $80 per hour to edit curriculum on Shakespeare, and did business (bilingually) for a magazine with a subject that is near and dear to me. I also live many women's dream of working from home in a flexible job that pays as well as an out-of-the-house job.

I mean, 5 years ago I would have said "Looks like I made it"- but today all I want is more, more, more!

Is this ambition, or am I simply selfish?

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Two queries a month?

I made a huge list of goals for the New Year, broken down into Business goals, Writing goals and Marketing goals, and I intend to have every last one crossed off by December.

One of my goals was to query 2x a month. It's January 5 and I've already done both for this month, easily. I'm wondering if it will get harder, or if this is a low ball number.

Three Updates for Clients

1)
I've updated the sidebar with "off" dates. Don't forget that I guarantee instant availability via phone and email during my set office hours as listing on my website: www.gardenwallpublications.com.

2)
If you're a client looking at hiring me after a long lag time since my application, please don't hesitate to write me. Chances are that I am available. I had anticipated a month of job searching this January, but just picked up to older jobs. Thanks!


3) The website has been updated with new credits.

Can This Get Any Better?

I'm sitting here in my warm office, watching snow falling, with my kids playing around me and my husband vegging in the living room.

I'm working on Adelante's January issue.

Good times.