I'm floating away like you would not believe. Lovely agent just forwarded me the official offer and there was this one line from the editor:
"My readers loved this and [publisher] thought it sounded very good. We’d like to build a relationship with her--I think she’d have a lot of freedom here too, to write what she wants to write."
OMG, that made me just absolutely tear up, because it's not that this editor likes this book-- she likes my WRITING and that is a gift above most others.
OMG, that made me just absolutely tear up, because it's not that this editor likes this book-- she likes my WRITING and that is a gift above most others.
So awesome, Barb. WHEEEE! And I really believe that about St. Martin's, too. Excellent news!
::cracks champagne::
Great to hear, really!
I hope I have a similar story soon.
So awesome, Barb. WHEEEE! And I really believe that about St. Martin's, too. Excellent news!
You know, I do too-- St. Martin's has always been a house I'd love to work with, for a lot of reasons, that being a major one. It's always seemed as if they're one of the houses who's always on the cutting edge and is less afraid of taking a risk.
Oh, Barb! That is fabulous!
Also? I am a HUGE dorkalopagus. I've got the Glee cast version of "Don't Stop Believin'" on replay and I'm singing along with a huge grin on my face.
I think you are entitled.
I am so happy for you it's ridic!!!
Barb, I am so happy for and with you!