There is News
And the best kind of news. My book The Second Duchess has been sold to Ellen Edwards at Penguin/NAL, with the publication date to be determined.
If you could see me now (and thank goodness you can’t) you’d see me running up and down the hall laughing and crying and jumping up and down. The dogs, needless to say, are amazed, and hopeful of getting lots of treats. The Broadcasting Legend™ is working, of course, but I’m sure he’ll be amazed and thrilled in his turn.
I’m so grateful to so many people. My nonpareil agent Diana Fox, who has kept me sane and even reasonably productive through the whole process. My many writer friends, and particularly my wonderful and irreplaceable critique group the Lurkers. (Don’t ask me why we’re called that. Because come to think of it, I actually don’t know.) The people all over the world who’ve responded so kindly (and in three languages) to my many research questions. And of course the Broadcasting Legend™ himself, who has encouraged and supported me through many highs and lows.
Now. Virtual champagne for everyone! Or come to think of it, perhaps virtual Roditis. And saganaki. Opa!
July 27th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
WHOOO-HOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And *ahem* I told you so!
Re: the Lurkers…well, I’d gotten solicited by this online “writer’s workshop” that turned out to be a sort of come-on for the founder’s fee-based seminars and publications. It was a huge, unmoderated group, very frustrating to navigate, and I finally posted the comment: “Say, is anyone else lurking here working on novels?” I got a few responses (no one from that initial group is left other than yours truly), and thus, the Lurking Novelists.
July 27th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Wooooohooooooo!
July 27th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Congrats!!!!!!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I’m so glad you found us Lurking!!! Congrats, Elizabeth! This is such a stellar year for the Lurkers! I so can’t wait for my own copy of Duchess… signed, of course! Which means you need to do signings in San Francisco!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Dearest Author,
I can’t think of better news to come home to. You have worked so hard and deserve our kudos, and all my love.
Mr. Legend
July 27th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Truly I’d never heard that story before! I’m so glad I found the Lurkers. Thanks for your kind thoughts and yes, you did tell us so!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Thank you, Kari!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Thanks so much! Have a glass of roditis!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I’m glad I found you all lurking, too! I’ve never been to San Francisco and so would love any excuse to visit!
July 27th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Dearest Mr. Legend,
Just wait till you get home!
Love,
Author
July 28th, 2009 at 3:57 am
Someone said there was a party over here. Woo-hoo! Pass the champagne and congrats again.
July 28th, 2009 at 4:25 am
Yes! Par-tay! Champagne and amuse-bouches over there, Roditis and saganaki over here. Thank you for your kind thoughts, and may I say congratulations to you as well on the publication date being set for your own book!
July 28th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Congratulations, sis! I’m so very very proud of you!
Love,
Barb
July 28th, 2009 at 5:20 am
Hello! Welcome to the blog! And thank you so much for your good thoughts.
July 28th, 2009 at 8:49 am
I just came over here from AW. Wanted to congratulate you again on your own site. Truly wonderful news.
btw, I’m mad about the Pre-Raphaelites, too.
July 28th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Thank you! How thoughtful you are. Another Pre-Raph admirer is one more step to the Post-Pre-Raphaelite Revolution!
Edited to add: I love your blog–lovely writing and atmosphere.
July 28th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Congratulations. Cannot wait to read the new book.
July 28th, 2009 at 11:46 am
YAAAAAAAY!!!! Any champagne left over for a tired post-move Lurker?
This has truly been a great year for the group. I’m thrilled this came together quickly for you. (Not the writing and revising, I know!! But the agenting/selling.) Brava!!
July 28th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Helen! Hello! What a pleasant surprise to “see” you! Welcome to the blog, and thank you for your good wishes.
July 28th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
*Pops open a fresh bottle.* Always plenty of champagne, with extra for homeless Lurkers. Thank you so much, and all eyes are now on you as the purveyor of the next good news!
July 28th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!
July 28th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Thank you, Jen!