Friday, July 03, 2009

It's been a big, big week

This has been one of the craziest, but best, weeks of my life.

First I got my very awesome Samhain cover. Then I found out I was selected to be one of the people who gets to try out a Sony reader for 2 months. Then yesterday, the biggest news of all...

My agent, Elaine Spencer, sold my urban fantasy to Orbit in a three book deal!

I feel pretty blessed right now. And I want to say thanks to my friend and Romance Divas co-founder, Jax Cassidy. Jax has always believed in me, always been a strong supporter of my work, always encouraged me when I wasn't feeling so great about this business, always told me I would sell. And while there have been other people in my life who've been there for me, Jax and I have pretty much been in this together from the beginning. So not only is she a talented writer/author herself, but she's a great friend. (And my webmistress!) I hope you all have a Jax in your life.

22 comments:

  1. WOOOOOHOOOOOO!

    I'm SO excited for you. :-) That is completely awesome and you've waited a long time! You deserve this so much!!!!
    Yay! :-)

    When it rains, it pours. LOL!

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  2. Woohoo, Kristen!! Mega congrats!!

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  3. The Orbit deal is the best news ever!! I can't wait to read the books.

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  4. I know I already said it on Divas but OMG, super congrats!! That's amazing news :)

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  5. Absolutely awesome, Kristen! If it were me, I would order myself a t-shirt that says: "Why yes, I DO have a three-book deal." W. T. G.!

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  7. Typos, grrr...

    Congratulations on a truly wonderful week! You know, normally I would have a completely different motivation for asking this... but do you think I could rub myself against you for a little while? *wink*

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  8. Kristen, I love Bernadette's idea! You totally deserve the shirt AND the deal! You're such an awesome writer.

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  9. Anonymous8:23 AM

    I've said it elsewhere but it bears repeating. Woot! Congratulations!!! :)

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  10. Wow! Congratualtions! That's fantastic.

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  11. Woohoo! Wow. Congratulations! I can't wait to read the books. =oD

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  12. HUGE congratulations are in order! Fabulous news, Ms Diva! LoL Time to celebrate... ; )

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  14. I've already said it, but one more can't hurt. Congratulations! I also wanted to add that I think your note to Jax was lovely. It brough a lump to my throat. You two are the best and I'm proud of both of you! :-D

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  15. Congrats Kristen I'm soooo happy for you!!!! You deserve this -- go out and celebrate!

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  16. Best news I've heard in a long time. FABULOUS, Kristen. Just fabulous. So happy for you.

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  17. Wow! I got all teary-eyed...What an awesome surprise to read those wonderful words from such a dear friend. I know it's been a long journey and I never doubted your talents would finally be celebrated. I'm so happy Orbit was wise enough to snatch you up because I can say with all certainty you WILL BE A SMASH HIT! :) The only Diva I could ever see myself sharing a home called Romance Divas with. It wouldn't have been the same without you! We can finally celebrate in DC!!!!! Uh-huh, uh-huh, you'll like it.... **Jax does the arm rolls and sings offkey** :)

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  18. WOW!!!!! COngrats on your super news! I am sooooo excited for you!!!!!!
    ANd no--my Monday is nothing like this--wish it was though:)
    Again--so happy for you:)))

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  19. Awesome Kristen!!! I so will be first in line for them! I can't wait to hear more about them!

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  20. Congratulations, Kristen! Wonderful news!

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  21. Wow, my first time on your blog and I get in on a doosey of an announcement! I am so happy for you, Kristen!!!! May these three books be just the start of a long and great career,
    Jen
    Audience of ONE

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  22. awesome few days! So happy for you!!

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