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Post by Chesapeake on Jul 31, 2014 17:54:57 GMT -5
Woo-hoo! A publisher has bought my novel. It's a small but well-established independent publisher, affiliated with W.W. Norton, that specializes in first-time authors. I won't mention the name just now because we haven't signed the deal, but my agent has accepted their offer, so it's a pretty sure thing. They're putting it on their fall 2015 list. The editor called it a "gripping read" and said that "Smith's ... depiction of colonial America felt very real, and all of the colorful characters gave the book a real flair.... Woodyard is a compelling protagonist, with a strong enough voice to carry a series." (I told them I have at least two more books planned, taking Constable Woodyard all the way through the Revolutionary War.)
Woo-hoo!
But I repeat myself.
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Post by coachdoc on Jul 31, 2014 18:01:31 GMT -5
Wicked cool! Congrats.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Jul 31, 2014 18:09:14 GMT -5
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Post by Doug on Jul 31, 2014 18:21:13 GMT -5
Great
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Post by millring on Jul 31, 2014 18:22:10 GMT -5
Incredible! I am SO proud of you!
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Post by Marshall on Jul 31, 2014 18:23:32 GMT -5
Hot DAMN !
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Post by drlj on Jul 31, 2014 18:47:24 GMT -5
Let me just say Wooo Hooo indeed!
Congratulations.
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Post by t-bob on Jul 31, 2014 19:18:17 GMT -5
"Hear hear" !!!
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Post by Chesapeake on Jul 31, 2014 19:35:49 GMT -5
thankee-thankee-thankee
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Post by dickt on Jul 31, 2014 19:36:08 GMT -5
Cool beans
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Post by Chesapeake on Jul 31, 2014 19:41:47 GMT -5
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Post by Russell Letson on Jul 31, 2014 19:55:17 GMT -5
That is a non-trivial Big Deal. Cezarija's been at it (fiction, that is) for 30-some years, so I know in some detail what's involved, not only in producing a manuscript but getting it to a publisher. In fact, just getting an agent is an accomplishment any more. So woo and also hoo, exclamation point, indeed. Perhaps even yee and haw.
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Post by AlanC on Jul 31, 2014 20:20:23 GMT -5
That is so cool. I really respect a writer. I am in awe. Please let us know when and where we can get a copy. I will mos def buy one.
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Post by Tamarack on Jul 31, 2014 20:56:34 GMT -5
Congrats!
I shall be sure to behave myself when Constable Woodyard is around.
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Post by theevan on Jul 31, 2014 21:23:03 GMT -5
Woodyard checking in for duty, Sir!
Woodyard is sincerely impressed.
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Jul 31, 2014 21:28:08 GMT -5
Congratulations! Let us know when it is available.
(I gave a novel to our library after I finished reading it.)
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Post by TKennedy on Jul 31, 2014 21:37:39 GMT -5
That is a BIG deal. Chapeau!
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Post by Dub on Jul 31, 2014 21:40:14 GMT -5
Don, that's wonderful news. I'm sure you know how many manuscripts had to be rejected for your's to be selected for publication. A great accomplishment, indeed.
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Post by RickW on Jul 31, 2014 21:56:35 GMT -5
Congrats, Don. I tried for years, came close once, but that's as far as I got. Lot of slush piles, too many manuscripts. You can be immensely proud, and I'm looking forward to the read.
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Post by Lonnie on Jul 31, 2014 22:46:47 GMT -5
Woooo Hooooo!
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