Out With 2023 And In With 2024!

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Hello friends, here in the warm, tropical Suriname, we're counting down the last hour before 2024 begins. After all my experiences for 2023, I'm glad to be closing this year. I had a challenging year, but through it all, I still managed to flourish. After all, a cactus flower in the desert will flourish no matter how dry it gets. In this blog note, I want to take a moment to acknowledge my readers and viewers. You guys have inspired me to keep creating and sharing amazing stories. In 2024, you can expect many more episodes. First of all, I want to thank my book readers. You guys have inspired me on my writing journey. As I continue to grow, I look forward to writing many more thrilling books for you guys.

I always loved writing! From a young age, I developed my talent and continued to refine my craft. But I had no idea that people from around the world would be reading books from a Surinamese writer. In my country, they say you can't accomplish much with writing. Recently, I read an article stating that in Suriname, to becomeaa  best-seller, you need to sell 500 copies. I don't want to be the bragging person. Most people back home are unaware of my writing life. But compared to Surinamese standards, my readers have helped me climb the ladder beyond expectations.

Knowing that people from all continents have read your work on the last day of the year feels good. It's certainly an accomplishment worth celebrating while the fireworks are being shot in the background. It took a great deal of hard work to reach this point. Being a writer isn't always as easy as it looks. It requires so much more, but I may go into more depth about that in another Story Time episode. This year, I've experimented extensively with adding vlogs to my website. I used YouTube to help my stories come to life. Even on that platform, I patentpatiently builtrse international audience who tune in to watch my Story Time episodes. I love how technology has helped me to express my creativity.

On my website, I get to share food and travel adventures that highlight the beauty of Suriname. I got to share the unique places located in this Caribbean country. AYoursupport. nd love for my content have led to amazinledllaboration, like Story Time with Courtyard by Marriott in Paramarib,o for example. I also had the opportunity to share the stories of talented Surinamese people. For me, Story Time also allowed me to show the world what Suriname and its talents are all about. When I started this blog, I had no idea that it would grow into what I now call Story Time Productions.

I'm actually excited to see what next year will bring! That's why I say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. As usual, I'll be putting my best foot forward to launch and publish creations for you. If you loved the video games that I launched this year, you can expect plenty more! All the adventures I've been on have inspired me with stories. It takes a lot of time and effort to turn an idea into a reality. But luckily, I've never been a quitter. With a determined face, I enter 2024. It's just a couple of minutes to go and then my new year will start. This blog started as an outlet, but now it has become so much more for me.

I realized that my writing and creations aare amongthe few things that will outlive me. That's why I've always poured my heart and soul into building Story Time Productions.202 willl become the 14th year thatI'veebeen runningg this blog.😏 I have to take off my glasses for this part. Time always goes by fast and waits for no one, but my drive and passion won't stop me from building and sharing my talents. From the moment I decided to crawl out of my shell, I was ready to keep painting until my masterpiece was finished.

Of course, once the master has finished one work of art, it won't be long before he starts a new project. That's exactly what the magic of passion does! Many people create, but in my country, not many can monetize their work. My talent, skill, and a lot of practice have made this possible for me. That's why I realized long ago that having talent is not everything. There are many talented people, but they lack discipline, dedication, and heart. I'm not trying to break anyone's spirit.If you're starting 2024 and have goals you want to achieveego for it! Be dedicated, no matter what you are going through. I face struggles all the time, but that doesn't stop me from pursuing my passions. It's already midnight,,, . Happy New Yearrr. I wish you nothing but the best on your journey.