Each year I create a list of goals for every area of my life. Throughout the year I work my goals, track my progress, and commit to posting my top accomplishments. I hope to inspire others to do the same.

Writing

Novels

• Signed publishing contract! I signed a contract with a publishing house and I’ll have a new novel out sometime next year. Top goal!!! More info once I’m allowed to publicly announce.
• Wolves of Vengeance became a #9 Best Seller in free Occult Horror Top 100 Free Kindle Books. https://www.amazon.com/Wolves-Vengeance-David-North-Martino-ebook/dp/B00F3GU182/ Top 10, baby!
• Participated in the 1^st annual  Terrify your Tablet/Spook your Kindle promotion.
• Another one of my novels made it through 1st cuts and the full manuscript was requested.

Short Stories

• Earned two Honorable Mentions in the Writers of the Future Contest (see above). The top 10% of entrants get Honorable Mentions. https://www.writersofthefuture.com
• I edited “Tracer” from a rejection with comments to an Honorable Mention.

Sharpen the Saw

• Attended: The Novel: From First Draft to Bookshelf Workshop with Jonathan Maberry.
• Attended: Writing and Selling Short Stories Workshop with Jonathan Maberry.

Martial Arts

Rank Promotions

• Promoted to PAC-FMA Level 3 Instructor under Guro W. Hock Hochheim 2023 (See Above).
• Listed as a Level 3 Instructor on Website. ForceNecessary.com
• Began official ranking in Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do Concepts in the Sifu/Guro Inosanto Lineage.
• Promoted to Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do (JKD) Level 1 under Sifu Raffi Derderian.

Seminars

Martial Arts Classes

• Began formal Jeet Kune Do classes at Derderian Academy. https://derderian-academy.com/jeet-kune-do/
• Began formal Filipino Kali classes at Derderian Academy. https://derderian-academy.com/kali/

Martial Arts Home Training

• Began training Patty in JKD at home.
• Continued solo home training utilizing Mook Jong, wife as training partner, Bas Thai Boxing workout, and free-weights.

Co-Host: The House of Mystery Radio Show on NBC

• As heard on NBC News Radio in Los Angeles/Riverside/San Bernardino/Palm. Springs/Seattle/Tacoma/Salt Lake City/Phoenix and online podcasts. https://www.alanrwarren.com/house-of-mystery-radioshow
• Interviewed James Patterson. 309,672 podcast plays/downloads, 30k Youtube views.
• Interviewed Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child – 5th most popular interview in 2023! 173,000 plays/downloads/airing with a 2.1 ratings marketshare in L.A. (252,000 estimated listeners)!
• Co-hosted over 100 new episodes.

Martino Movie Reviews on NBC

• Continued to write and publish movie reviews for the House of Mystery Website. https://www.alanrwarren.com/martino-movie-reviews.
• Began recording audio movie reviews that appeared on the House of Mystery Radio Show on NBC.

Youtube & Social Media

Interviews

Interviewed by Dominick Izzo on Them’s fightin’ Words! podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSDjS5a3Csw&t=1920s

My Martial Arts Channel & HDaveMI

• Continued to make long form and short form martial arts instruction videos on Youtube channel and also on Reelz, Instagram, and Tiktok. https://www.youtube.com/@davidnorth-martino/videos
• Began HDaveMI movie review and physical media channel.
• Earned top 5% in Facebook rising creators.

Podcasts

• Published 3 episodes of the Live Martial Podcast.
• Had martial arts teachers reach out who want to be on the show. I hope to expand the show next year.

Family & Friends

• Mother’s Day at North End Diner.
• Helped family member move into new apartment.
• Celebrated 28^th Wedding Anniversary with dinner at Ted’s Montana Grill. 
• Visited In-Laws for get-together.
• Father’s Day at North End Diner. 
• Celebrated 31^st Anniversary of our first date.
• Cat-sat for our neighbor’s cats.
• Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving takeout.
• Continued friendship with Alan R. Warren. 
• Continued friendship through email and social media with my former English professor. 
• Kept up friendships with writer friends, martial arts friends, high school & college. friends on social media.
• Made new writing and martial arts friends.

Health

• Annual Physical – besides an increase in weight (it’s all muscle) everything looks good!
• Eye doctor appointments -everything stable.
• Cleanings with hygienist and X-rays A+.
• Two appointments for crown installation.

Cars

• Patty’s car – inspection, oil change, tire rotation.
• My car towed Breaks, rotters, oil change, fluids, new battery.
• Installed Cover Craft Dashboard cover on my car.
• Drove 100 miles to reset computer in my car after battery died.

House

• Get new bedroom air cleaner replaced through warranty service. 
• New chair for Diesel.
• Replaced aging recliners.
• Installed nest Protect Smokes and CO2 Alarms.
• Installed throw rug with mat in living room.
• Replaced patio door handle in living room.
• Troubleshoot dishwasher wasn’t draining. Hose clogged. Cleared out and draining again.

Movies at Theater

• IMAX: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning: Part 1.
• IMAX: Oppenheimer 15/70 70mm film.
• 50^th Anniversary of Enter the Dragon at the Bellingham Regal Cinema.

AV/Tech

• Apple Store Providence Place Mall. Replaced Patty’s Airpods Pro under limited warranty. 
• Upgraded to iPhone 14 pro.
• Upgrade to Panasonic 4k blu-ray player.
• Increased our collection of 4k and blu-ray discs.

That’s all I can remember for now. It’s been a fantastic year of personal and professional accomplishment! See you in 2024!