Dreams can come true...

Hey everyone! I know it seemed like a really long wait- or at least it did for me- but I finally have some exciting news to share with you. I probably could have mentioned something sooner but I think i was still in shock. Actually, in all honesty, I think I still am. A part of me is still expecting Aston Kutcher to come strolling in any minute with his "punk'd" crew or someone to scream "April Fools" even if its  a few months early. I might be thinking "someone pinch me" but please, out of respect to my arm - just don't. Thanks.
Anyway- I have had this on going communication with a publishing company since August of last year. Between my query submissions, my "half-finished" manuscript submission and then my final manuscript submission- it's been a very stressful and nerve-wrecking ride. Also, completely exciting.
This company happens to be the first company I took interest in and the only company I sent a manuscript too- and it just so happens THEY WANT MY BOOK!!! It is like the best feeling ever! I can't even tell you how estatic it makes me that they took interest in my story from the start.
I found Jan 9th of this year that they wanted to offer me a contract for my ya paranormal story I had written.
I practically fell out of my chair. ( but hey, I am a klutz so that's not too different from my normal activity- it was just with more excitement.)
I only told a couple people the news- I didn't want to get a head of myself. I could think of all kinds of things - negative things are easy to think of- its the positive stuff that's hard.  So I was trying to stay level- headed. In fact my friends and family that knew were screaming and jumping up and down and I was just having heart palpitations quietly to myself.

I just couldn't believe it.
I wanted to believe it but what, how, when, where???? I couldn't think straight!! Could you really blame me?

So anyway soon enough- though it felt like forever- I was getting the "rough draft" of the contract sent to me.
After reviewing and commenting- I was receiving the "Final Draft"
Today I have OFFICIALLY SIGNED A CONTRACT.

And if i am being honest- Its still so surreal. I am still excited, still nervous, still anxious- I'm starting to think those feelings just heighten as the days go on.
I will tell you more when I can-
just wanted to share my excitement with all of you and apologize for making you wait for the good news.

I can't wait to share my story with you all!!! This is definitely a dream come true!Even if I am still having a hard time processing that it IS actually happening to me.

:O)
Stay tuned....

Still waiting...

Hey everyone, just thought I would wish you all a very merry, and happy holiday! I haven't been updating much but there hasn't been anything to write about. I'm still waiting for word from the publishing company.. once I know something I will let you know.
As I grow more anxious and stressed (somewhat discouraged too) each day, I try to remind myself how happy I am that I atleast wrote and finished a novel this year and that if this publishing company doesn't work out, there are others. Lots of others.


I heard great reviews from my grandmother who is the only person who read my full manuscript- but then again, she is my grandma. She'd love anything I wrote. And that's why I love her so much- and of course, because she's just an awesome, amazing woman who I look up to in so many ways. But at least my book held the attention of an 85 year old woman who doesn't care for paranormal genres. So that makes me happy.
And also ..I just wanted to share with you what pretty pretty cool christmas gifts i got  this week- that all were book-inspired presents. I guess my friends really know me and what makes me smile and what  I need.
I got a cool new mouse pad from my bestfriend that just makes me laugh everyday and puts me in a good mood. So Now when I start writing or perhaps editing, I will have something to look at everyday that makes me smile when I get frustrated or discouraged at writing. Its great she knows I NEED that.
I also got two bracelets- one that is full of "healing" stones with my name on it..
and one that says "Dear friend, may your day be filled with blessings and may you always have the courage to to spread your wings and fly."
 How perfect is that for a boast of confidence?

Just wanted to thank my friends that are there supporting me and believing in me. Without them, I'd probaby go crazy lol.

Well everyone, until I know more, have a wonderful day and best wishes for a healthy, happy holiday.

All I want for Christmas...is an answer.

As the holidays draw closer, i find myself becoming more anxious and more nervous. And it has nothing to do with the actual holidays. It's now 11-7-11 which means its been about a month and  week since I submitted my manuscript and the response time is 6-8 weeks. The countdown has started from the moment I submitted it but it seems to have become achingly loud lately. I'm trying not to think about it- truly I am, but that's like telling a little kid not to get excited for Santa. It's just not happening- I'm like that little kid- waiting and waiting and wanting.
I really don't have much to report otherwise- but I promise to keep you updated with the latest. In the meantime- Happy Holidays.