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Beans. Spilled. Here.

  • Jun. 16th, 2008 at 10:11 AM
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(It's hard to tell when I'm saying the word VLOG or BLOG. Which is why I should just stick to blogging. And I am spazerrific on camera). 
Right, so for those who are at work and don't want to risk losing their job by watching the video, here's the scoop:
I got a three-book-deal (at auction!) from Hyperion with the first book debuting in Winter 2010 and a book following each year.
It's been a humbling and emotional week, with offers coming in from publishing houses I have salivated over for years. Through the madness, I've sat in my little writing burrow hyperventilating and crying and squealing and biting my tongue. No, really, I hyperventilated and actually got a brown bag out.
Tip: It doesn't help.
Thanks to everyone, EVERYONE who has supported me. There were so many times I almost quit. Actually, there were a few times I DID quit. But something always pulled me back. Sometimes, it was someONE pulling me back. 
I thank you all.

And now, NOW, let the Royal Rumpus start! I have a book to edit. (I have an editor! And on top of her editorial wonderfulness, she offered to send me some free books, so already she is very much my best friend. Well, besides my agent. Maybe I'll get us all a three-way BFF heart necklace)
Heck, I have two more books to WRITE!
And I couldn't be more excited. 

**Edited to add: This is for you, [info]brian_ohio

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[info]annemariepace wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:15 pm (UTC)
Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! I couldn't be happier for you!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 09:43 pm (UTC)
Thanks again. And PS--I was playing word twist when part of the good news came in. It was very hard not to tell on the little smack talk wall.
[info]newport2newport wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:18 pm (UTC)
Congratulations, times three!

[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 18th, 2008 03:11 am (UTC)
Thank you, times three.
[info]brian_ohio wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:19 pm (UTC)
I didn't see you spill one bean in that video. Not one! This is false advertising... I want to see beans spilled!

Oh... and congrats on that other thing you mention. Awesome news and you worked so stinkin' hard to get it. Another inspiring story to keep the rest of us plugging along. Thanks for sharing your writing life with all of us.

Now go get some beans, please!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 09:47 pm (UTC)
Made the change. Thanks for the tip. How embarrassing.
[info]lisa_schroeder wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:22 pm (UTC)
I am laughing and crying and laughing some more and crying some more!!

It is SO good. The ending is priceless!

Thank you for not chickening out.

YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 09:48 pm (UTC)
YAY is right. Um, you're not supposed to cry. It's supposed to be funny. Now I'm worried.
[info]wm_eric_hammond wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:24 pm (UTC)
YES!
But of course you did.
Who doubted you.
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 09:48 pm (UTC)
Thanks so much, Eric.
[info]mandywriter wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:26 pm (UTC)
Oh-My-God.

CONGRATAFREAKINLATIONS! What's it about?? I hope you spill more soon.

I'm SOOO glad to see that LJ land has finally started showering with good news.... its like a dam broke loose! YAY!!!

And Hyperion? Seriously. HUGE.
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 09:49 pm (UTC)
I know, isn't it crazy how fast it all happens when it finally DOES happen?!
I'm not a 2009er, but I still hope I can keep up with all the debuters. It's so neat seeing the steps everyone takes.
[info]cathyipcizade wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:30 pm (UTC)
Oh. My. God.

*SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!*

I am so, so, very thrilled for you!

This is...well, I have no words. It's amazing.

xo,
Cathy
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 09:50 pm (UTC)
Thanks, Cathy.
You said it best. There are not words!
[info]juliakarr wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:35 pm (UTC)
YAY! HOORAY! AWESOME!

SQUEE!!!!!!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 09:50 pm (UTC)
Thanks!
[info]susanwrites wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:35 pm (UTC)
Wow! I am doing the happy dance for you (and boy are the engineers at work looking at me funny.) I couldn't be happier. Gosh I love it when hard work is rewarded. Congratulations!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 09:51 pm (UTC)
They're not looking at you funny. It's jealousy. Engineers don't get as many happy dance opportunities as writers.
[info]sbennettwealer wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:36 pm (UTC)
Wow! Congratulations!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:07 pm (UTC)
Thanks!
[info]artistq wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:36 pm (UTC)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:08 pm (UTC)
Thanks!
[info]olmue wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:41 pm (UTC)
A huge royal congratulations to you!!!!!!!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:08 pm (UTC)
I'm royally honored (I wonder how many times I'll use the word "royal" from now on...)
[info]thunderchikin wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:41 pm (UTC)
congrats! Congrats! CONGRATS!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:08 pm (UTC)
Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!
[info]kidlit_kim wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:43 pm (UTC)
YAY! YAY! Congrats! (And, what a cute princess!)
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:09 pm (UTC)
Yeah, she's a cute actress. Not cheap, either. I bet her parents are hot.
(Anonymous) wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:46 pm (UTC)
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What incredible news! I am so happy for you. You've kept me laughing with your great sense of humor in your blogs...can't wait to read all THREE of your books!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:21 pm (UTC)
Yeah, I can't wait to WRITE them :)
[info]coloradowriter wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:53 pm (UTC)
Awesome news! You've worked so hard for this! Fab news on a Monday! I hope you've been celebrating, big time!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:23 pm (UTC)
If by celebrating you mean spending three hours at the DMV, then yes, yes I have.
[info]julieswanson wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:53 pm (UTC)
Wow, congratulations! I've followed your journey on Verla's the past couple years and it's so good to see you get the success you deserve.
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:24 pm (UTC)
Thanks, julie.
[info]elmarshall wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 03:56 pm (UTC)
Lindsey, I'm so excited for you. Huge, huge, huge congrats!! I can't wait to read the book. I think it sounds so cute!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 18th, 2008 03:12 am (UTC)
Thanks! Eek! People are going to READ this thing.
[info]bec_fitzpatrick wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 04:00 pm (UTC)
YAY!!!! WOW! Huge congrats!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 18th, 2008 03:12 am (UTC)
Thanks!
[info]marybethkelsey wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 04:02 pm (UTC)
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations, Lindsey, this is such great news!!!

x0x0x
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 18th, 2008 03:12 am (UTC)
Thanks so much!
[info]kmessner wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 04:04 pm (UTC)
YAYYYYY!!!

Congratulations- I know how hard you've worked for this. Enjoy every minute!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 18th, 2008 03:34 am (UTC)
Thanks so much. I have worked hard--we all do. It is a very sweet reward.
[info]tamarak wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 04:05 pm (UTC)
WUHOOOOOOH!

Oh, Lindsey, I am so glad for you and proud of you and and and....!
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 18th, 2008 03:12 am (UTC)
Hey, I GET THE WAND! YAY!
(Anonymous) wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 04:06 pm (UTC)
Confreakingrats!!! How mormon is that? Way to go! Very excited for you! It paid off, literally! Please celebrate...and hey it can be on me...Lettuce wraps anyone?
Ashley
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 18th, 2008 03:13 am (UTC)
Oh, it will be on you. I've already picked out my entree. And hubby and I are getting our OWN cheesecakes. Ahhh jeah
[info]lillpluta wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 04:13 pm (UTC)
Hooo....RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is terrific news.

And "My mommy selled her book." That is precious.
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 18th, 2008 03:13 am (UTC)
I know. Why is that adorable little girl saying mommy? Hmmm.
[info]kristydempsey wrote:
Jun. 16th, 2008 04:17 pm (UTC)
I'm thrilled for you! And I loved your daughter, um...NOT your daughter. My kids want me to sell another book because Happy Meals cost too much here in Brazil and I told them I'd buy them another one when I sell another book. My son said, "Then I hope you sell a book TODAY!" Otherwise, I don't think they care so much. :)Congrats, Lindsey. It's a good feeling to think that someone believes in something you've invested your time and your heart in, isn't it?
[info]lindsey_leavitt wrote:
Jun. 17th, 2008 10:30 pm (UTC)
I hear ya on the happy meal thing. That's how we celebrated. Actually, just the ice-cream.
And Daughter's first question was, "So, if the book is about princesses, do I get a new crown?"
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