Oh no!!! Did I really do that? Yes I did... it's 2026 not 2025 (geeez!)


Hi Reader,

Well, that didn't take long - apparently my brain is still living in 2025. Thanks, Sybilla, the first subscriber to email me about the "2025 goals" in my subject line. Aaarg. Hey, has anyone else done this yet? Once? Twice? Ten times? 🤪

One more time... this is 2026, and I'm not gonna forget it again. (Famous last words.)

For writers

Okay, here is the link to my invite to discuss publishing your book this year. (Ha! Notice how I got around writing the exact year?)

>> Register here to join live and get the replay. <<

For readers

Here's my substack for readers, where you'll find my short stories, essays, and books in progress.

>> Carla King Writes (you don't need to pay for it, just check it out. <<

Thank you!

I'm loving the emails from those of you who have been letting me know where you are in your life, your projects, your travels—whatever you want to share. I'm working my way through them, so if you haven't received a reply from me yet, it's coming!

More please, and happy 2026!

— Carla

Carla King

Adventures in travel, writing, and publishing.

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