When I got "The Call"
Today's topic is about getting "The Call" from Kristin Nelson offering to represent me, and "The Email" from Kristin telling me we had a two-book contract offer on the table.
"The Call" came during the day while I was at work (at the day job). When Kristin said she loved my book and wanted to represent me, I did a lot of silent "squeeing" and fumbling to find a pen and paper to take notes. That alone shows how completely befuddled and caught off guard I was -- I'm an editor, writer and proofreader at an advertising agency; I've got pens and paper all over the place. I had two other agents who were also considering my book, but I really wanted to sign with Kristin. Why? Because she was so excited about my book and seemed to love my characters as much as I did. For me, that was a must-have for an agent.
The frustrating part of getting The Call at the office was that while my co-workers congratulated me, they had no clue how freaking HUGE and MAMMOTH and HUMONGOUS this moment was for me. It's definitely more fun to squee with people who know why they're squeeing with you.
As to the email from Kristin saying that we had an offer of a two-book contract from Ace Books -- that one came at home. I'd just gotten home from work and had been checking my email like crazy every day. When I saw the subject line "We have an offer" or something to that effect, first I stopped breathing. Second, I let my breath out, took another one, and told myself to keep breathing. Then I opened the email.
And screamed.
Bear in mind that I was at home and so was Derek. Now HE understood how huge, mammoth, and humongous this news was, so when I burst into tears, I got the perfectly appropriate response of enthusiastic hugs and kisses. : ) The dogs were crowded around us and jumping up & down -- they had no clue that mom had just scored a two-book deal, they just wanted to share in the excitement.
For Saturday's blog, I need you to vote on the following. I'm going to post a short snippet on Saturday. Would you rather have:
1. A short snippet from The Trouble with Demons, or
2. The first page of Bewitched & Betrayed (the book I'm writing now).
The most votes wins. Send me your vote today; you can just respond to this blog entry.
BTW -- I'm having my root canal & gum surgery tomorrow morning, so I'll pop in for a quick post before I leave, and then I hope to post afterwards to let you all know how it went before I follow my surgeon's directions and go to bed.
Be sure to vote on the snippet today.
Lisa
"The Call" came during the day while I was at work (at the day job). When Kristin said she loved my book and wanted to represent me, I did a lot of silent "squeeing" and fumbling to find a pen and paper to take notes. That alone shows how completely befuddled and caught off guard I was -- I'm an editor, writer and proofreader at an advertising agency; I've got pens and paper all over the place. I had two other agents who were also considering my book, but I really wanted to sign with Kristin. Why? Because she was so excited about my book and seemed to love my characters as much as I did. For me, that was a must-have for an agent.
The frustrating part of getting The Call at the office was that while my co-workers congratulated me, they had no clue how freaking HUGE and MAMMOTH and HUMONGOUS this moment was for me. It's definitely more fun to squee with people who know why they're squeeing with you.
As to the email from Kristin saying that we had an offer of a two-book contract from Ace Books -- that one came at home. I'd just gotten home from work and had been checking my email like crazy every day. When I saw the subject line "We have an offer" or something to that effect, first I stopped breathing. Second, I let my breath out, took another one, and told myself to keep breathing. Then I opened the email.
And screamed.
Bear in mind that I was at home and so was Derek. Now HE understood how huge, mammoth, and humongous this news was, so when I burst into tears, I got the perfectly appropriate response of enthusiastic hugs and kisses. : ) The dogs were crowded around us and jumping up & down -- they had no clue that mom had just scored a two-book deal, they just wanted to share in the excitement.
For Saturday's blog, I need you to vote on the following. I'm going to post a short snippet on Saturday. Would you rather have:
1. A short snippet from The Trouble with Demons, or
2. The first page of Bewitched & Betrayed (the book I'm writing now).
The most votes wins. Send me your vote today; you can just respond to this blog entry.
BTW -- I'm having my root canal & gum surgery tomorrow morning, so I'll pop in for a quick post before I leave, and then I hope to post afterwards to let you all know how it went before I follow my surgeon's directions and go to bed.
Be sure to vote on the snippet today.
Lisa
posted by Lisa Shearin at
7:01 AM
20 Comments:
I vote for B&B.
TTWD, because it's up next. Would it be rude to further request a scene that gives us a teaser about Raine's love triangle? Of course if you have a specific scene in mind, I'll be happy with that.
Neither!
I'm one of those readers who feel even a snippet has the possibility of being a spoiler. I do read the outside back cover (even tho it may have spoilers) in order to decide if I should buy the book; but that's the only advance hint(s) I'll accept.
The rest of you: if it doesn't mess up the book for you - enjoy!
I'd say TTWD, cos It's up next. NO actually, I say BOTH! You should not ask your greedy fans such a question =)
TTWD gets my vote! Good luck at the dentist *shudder* tomorrow!
I vote for B & B.
I vote for TTWD, not that it would be possible to whet my appetite any more than it already is.
I hope your dentist appointment goes well tomorrow! We're all rooting for you (haw haw).
B&B
I will enjoy it, but I will have forgotten the details by the time it comes out. Therefore, I get to enjoy it twice!
I don't know which snippet I'd prefer. I'm too busy chuckling over your dogs' reaction to the book contract. I love how they needed to be in the middle of the excitement, never mind what that excitement was! {REALLY BIG GRIN}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
Bewitched and Betrayed
Hmmm, between here and over at Raine's Rangers, it's pretty much tied.
I vote for TTWD. I am so excited for the upcoming book, and a snippet would definitely be great!
TTWD because itwould be torture to have B&B and then need to read it
though I would be happy either way, with a snippet, b7ut me vote goes for TTWD
good luck with the dentist tomorrow!
I vote TTWD snippet! B&B would just be plain evil! :)
Either way will make me insanely happy but I have to go with TTWD. I second Tia's comment about a delicious teaser at the love triangle, but I will of course be happy with whatever is posted. :)
I hope your dental surgery goes well. I always freak when it comes to the dentist so I'll be thinking good thoughts for you.
I propose a new vote... with the option to have BOTH posted! :) Or... I could play along with the rules and vote for TTWD, but where is the fun in that?
I vote for B&B
TTWD: it's coming out sooner. A page of B&B would leave me twitching for MONTHS.
Thank you so much for all of your well wishes and supportive thoughts -- you guys are the best fans ever!!
Posting a bit late, so I'm not voting...but cool to your reactions! So much fun :)
So, did you get any sleep those nights?
Hope you're sleeping now!
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