(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,



Comments
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!
It is SO good. The ending is priceless!
Thank you for not chickening out.
YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But of course you did.
Who doubted you.
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.
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.
*SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!*
I am so, so, very thrilled for you!
This is...well, I have no words. It's amazing.
xo,
Cathy
You said it best. There are not words!
SQUEE!!!!!!
Congratulations, Lindsey, this is such great news!!!
x0x0x
Congratulations- I know how hard you've worked for this. Enjoy every minute!
Oh, Lindsey, I am so glad for you and proud of you and and and....!
Ashley
And "My mommy selled her book." That is precious.
And Daughter's first question was, "So, if the book is about princesses, do I get a new crown?"