My agent called a few days ago to say she'd sold my second book! My editor wants revisions so I have more work to do, but I'm thrilled Distant Hearts will be in print. Like all writers, I put my heart, soul, and endless hours into a book. Nothing is more gratifying than having an editor see that and take a chance on me.
The title of my first book, Courting Miss Adelaide, was my editor's idea and I love it's historical feel. I'm pondering title possibilities for this book. Maybe readers will give me some help when I put up the first chapter on my Web site. But whatever it will be called, I'm truly grateful Mary and Luke's story will find its way to bookstore shelves.
If you're a writer, I'm posting tomorrow on the Seekerville Blog. If you have a minute, come join us at Seekerville.blogspot.com
Blessings,
Janet
Sunday, November 11, 2007
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17 comments:
What great news! I'm anxious to hear what the title ends up being. I like COURTING MISS ADELAIDE, but I liked STOLEN HEARTS, too.
Congratulations, Janet, and hugs, too.
God bless.
Liz
Thanks, Liz! I'm not that good at titles. It's fun to be part of the process of selecting a title. Last time I was asked for a list.
Was The Debutantes Second Chance your original title?
Ooh yay! I LOVE revisions. Great news, Janet!
Thanks, Colleen! I'm playing with ideas as to how to do the revisions. I'm sure the changes will make a stronger book.
Congrats! Is this one Americana, too?
Hi Cheryl. Thanks for stopping by. This book is set in the same town, has many of the same characters from Courting Miss Adelaide. The hero is new in town and stirs things up right off. :-)
I love historicals and have enjoyed spending time at petticoatsandpistols.com, a fabulous site, Cheryl!
YEAH, Janet!!!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!! I can't wait to see the first book and know the second one will be just as wonderful, no matter what the title!!
Shirley
Thanks for being the best critique partner on the planet, Shirley!!
Congratulations, Janet!!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to read Courting Miss Adelaide and any other wonderful books you write.
I'm a big fan already!
~Elizabeth
aka Suzanne Simmons
Congratulations, Janet!!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you!!!!!!
I can't wait to read Courting Miss Adelaide and any other wonderful books you write.
I'm a big fan already!
~Elizabeth
aka Suzanne Simmons
Thanks, Elizabeth!! That's high praise indeed.
It doesn't take much critiquing when you've already got great writing and storytelling talent, Janet :-)
Shirley
You're just being humble, Shirley. You've taught me so much. Sending my heartfelt thanks your way.
Congrats Janet!!!
Thanks a bunch, Danica! And thanks for stopping in. :-)
YIPEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Hugs,
Cheryl
Squealing right back at you, Cheryl! Congrats on your third sale at Steeple Hill! So proud of you!
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