Yay! This would be me right now, if I were a cat! 🙂
Hey, everyone,
I’m doing a huge happy dance down here in New Zealand.
My second baby book titled “Warrior,” in my young adult/fantasy/romance series got a contract. Woo-hoo. Huge thanks go to Renee Rocco and her fabulous team at Lyrical Press NY for saying “yes.” I’m beyond excited. In fact if there weren’t a ceiling over my head, I would have floated away by now. Ah-huh, yes I would have.
Wow, it’s the coolest feeling to know my characters will have their story told, and thank you to all of you who twiddled your fingers with me as I waited to hear back. You guys rock.
In the meantime, to continue the celebrations I have a wonderful critiquing offer for you all. I said I’d bring it back–and I have. (Offer is below.)
I’ve also been super busy learning how to create a book trailer, so here’s what I’ve pulled together for your viewing pleasure. This book trailer is for “Protector” which releases on 7th January 2013. Oh boy, literally just one month away. What a wicked lead up to Christmas I’m having. Just click here to view the trailer on youtube –> Protector’s trailer.
So, to my offer–everyone who leaves a comment asking “for a critique” will have their name put into a hat. What do you win? Yours truly shall be your second set of eyes to go over the first four pages (or 1500 words thereabouts) of your novel. That’s the first four pages. Not four pages from the middle of the book, but the first four pages. Okay, so if you’ve been catching my blogs, you’ll know my skills are in the editing department–which means it will be a fabulous critique. You’ll love it.
I’ll pick a winner and post the name next week on my blog, so keep your eye out for who that is. (Particularly the winner, because you’ll need to get in contact with me via email.)
Now, I’m off to finish my third manuscript, a romantic suspense which I’m aiming to have ready for submission in the next week or two. Yep, why is it a writer’s work is never done?
Okay, catch ya all later.
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PROTECTOR–BUY THE BOOK: Amazon Kindle / B&N Nook / iTunes / Lyrical Press / Kobo.
For a critique! Ohohoh! Pick me ! Pick me!
Now for the real comment. Congrats!!
LOL. Thanks so much for the congrats. You’re in the draw. 🙂
Wow! Congratulations for finding the quarter at the end of the rainbow and the pot of gold under the couch… Strike that, reverse it. (My apologies to Roald Dahl.)
And would too also like to be considered “for a critique”. 🙂
Oops. In my excitement, I posted without editing first – BAD writer, no cookie. That SHOULD have read:
“And I would too also like to be considered “for a critique”. 🙂
*cheesy grin*
Thanks, Tristan. *smiling* I’m dropping your name in the hat.
Many .many congratulations,m’Lady… go break a thousand legs, as they say ! :):) LUV YER NEWS !!
Hi Seumas. I’m grinning from ear to ear. Thanks for the congrats, and sharing in my news.
Congratulations! That’s so exciting!
I’d love to be considered “for a critique” too! 🙂
You’re in, Heather. Thanks for dropping a comment. 🙂
Hey, that’s great news! And I’d appreciate a critique. 🙂
Absolutely, Rich. You’re name’s in the hat. 🙂
Congratulations on your new contract! Lyrical is a nice place. The folks at Lyrical are a nice bunch. Good luck to You!
Hey, Cadence, Thanks so much. Lyrical rocks for sure. I love the team/sisterhood feel between the publisher, the staff and authors. And you can chat to your publisher when you need to. Seriously. That’s cool. 🙂
Fantastic news!!!! Contracts are always lovely to get. The validation that comes from a publisher liking our story so much to contract it is unlike any other feeling. Amazing and may you have many, many more successes like this.
By the way, I could go for a critique, too, of my YA fantasy. Extra eyes an opinions are always welcome in my world. 🙂
Wow, you certainly explained the feeling of getting a contract to perfection. It absolutely rocks. You’re in the draw. Thanks. 🙂
Congratulations!
Thanks, Allison. 🙂
Congratulations!! I hope to look like that cat someday soon myself!! In the meantime, I would love a critique to help me get there.
Thanks so much for the congrats. I’m dropping your name in the hat. 🙂
Joanne! That is marvelous, (can’t wait for Protector to come out) and well deserved.
Thanks, Amy. I can’t wait for January 7th–it’s like a dream day that felt miles away in the beginning, but now, oh, it’s sooo close. Great seeing you here again. 🙂
Congratulations, Joanne! That is great news. I like your trailer, too.
Thanks for the congrats and for checking out my trailer. It was my first. 🙂
Congratulations, Joanne!
Hey, Noelle. Thanks so much. Loved seeing your smiley face here.
For a critique. Firstly….congratulations Joann, what exciting news!!!! Secondly. I liked the trailer. The music was fabulous and I really want to read the book, it sounds great. My favorite line was the one about fighting two wars…one of the land and one of the heart. I think you could have ended the trailer there. The last line was unnecessary and a little confusing….the land/heart line was so much stronger. I liked the imagery mostly. As a former graphic designer though, I didn’t like the flipping images that had mirror images in the back…a little too busy and weakens the strength of the images you chose. But overall, really awesome. I’ve created my own book trailer and mine isn’t as good as yours. I know it’s not easy to do.
Hey, thanks for the comment. I’ll definitely keep what you’ve said in mind for the next trailer. I’m dropping your name in the hat for a critique. 🙂
Congrats, Joanne! That’s amazing news 🙂 So thrilled for you
Thanks, J.C. Gosh, I’m blushing over all these well-wishes. You guys rock. 🙂
Congrats, Joanne! That’s fabulous news. And I loved the book trailer. You did a wonderful job with it. What a lead-in to Christmas you’re having! 😀
Hey, Mae. Thanks so much. Christmas has come early for sure. 🙂 Thanks for checking out my book trailer. Gosh, the things we authors have to learn. It’s not all about writing. LOL. No, not at all. 🙂
Congrats. I heard from a tweet by TW Dittmer.
I’d love a critique–bends the edge of the ticket so it is more likely to be picked.
Thanks so much for the congrats. I’ll absolutely drop your name in the hat. You’re so right about bending the edge of the ticket. Good luck.
Loved the trailer! I absolutely adore your cover! Every time I see it I want to read Protector! And what an awesome idea giving away a critique.
Congrats again!
Thanks, Renita. I love that you checked out the trailer. I gave away a critique in late October and had a huge response. I promised I’d bring it back, and I’m thrilled to do so. Writers supporting writers is the BEST. 🙂
LOVE YOU!! Congratulations!!!
Thanks, Sophie. That loves coming right back at ya. *smiling* 🙂
Thank you so much everyone for sharing in my joy. I feel so humbled by all these well-wishes. You are all the nicest people in all the world. 🙂
Awesome job on the trailer! I know they aren’t easy to put together. Have my fingers crossed for a critique. Best of luck with your new contract. And the picture you shared to express your feelings…was purrfect!
Hi Janet, I’m putting your name in the draw for the critique. Wow, thanks so much for your kind words on my trailer. Loved that. 🙂
Wow. Many congratulations on the contract. I’d love a critique (and I’ll bend all four corners of the ticket, just in case that helps).
Hi Anna, I’ve dropped your name in the hat for the critique. Thanks so much for the congrats. 🙂
Congrats!! I love to hear about new stories being published in the genre I am trying to break into – the premise sounds interesting and I dig the prince’s name :)… So it would be perfect for you to review mine as well and critique! 🙂
The YA romance genre is fabulous, and more publishers are opening up this line. Thanks for the lovely comment. I’m putting you in the draw for a critique.
Congrats. I hope to one day be celebrating as well. please put me in the hat for the critique.
You’re name’s in. Thanks so much for dropping in to say hi.
How exciting! Can’t wait to get your book! Congratulations! And maybe I’ll be the lucky one this time. 🙂
Hi Jo, I’m dropping your name in for a critique. And thank you so much for the congrats. I’m certainly buzzing with excitement that my release day is almost here. It may even drop on Amazon, B&N, and iTunes earlier than Jan 7th. My fingers are crossed.
I will definitely ask for a critique
Congratulations on the contract. 🙂
Your name’s in the hat, and thanks for dropping in to comment.
Congrats to you. I’d love a critique of the opening pages of Drown. Thanks.
Hi Jennifer. You’re in the draw. Thanks for the congrats. 🙂
Congrats on your book release, what a great way to start the year! And thanks for offering the chance at a free critique, as a new writer every little bit of feedback helps!
Thanks for the congrats. Your name’s in the draw for the critique. 🙂
Congrats! I’d love to ask for a critique. Wish me luck 😀
Hi, you’re in the draw. Thanks for dropping in. Oh, and good luck. 🙂
Congratulations!
Thanks, Rebel. I’m so humbled by all these well-wishes.