For those of you who know me and my desires, I’ve wanted to be a published writer all my life. I began by composing a poem for my grandfather when I was eight. And I’ve been writing ever since.
Well, it finally happened! I sent a gift book proposal to a reputable Christian publisher and received word this week that they want the book. It’s not a large book, just a simple gift book. Small, but with some nuggets of truth that I hope readers will find interesting and useful in improving their lives.
It will be quite some time before it actually hits the bookshelves. There is a long lag between contract and publication. But the promise is there. I’m going to be published in something more than a short magazine article or a stringer’s article for the local newspaper.
Am I pleased? You bet!!
Ephemera Captured 
What supercalifragilisticexpialidocious news!!!! I’m jumping for joy and dancing around the room with you – hug, hugs, hugs!!!
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And hugs right back! You know how long this has been in coming — since second grade. Love you!
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Laura, Thanks for sharing my elation. Only another writer can truly understand. When will your Bitter Sweet be available for purchase?
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Release date is October 31, 2009. The time is finally closing in….
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Waiting with bated breath….
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Yippee! I’ll say it again: Hallelujah and Yippee!!!
Rejoice, my dear friend! And I’ll say it again: rejoice!
P.S. When can I put in my order? God bless you, Judith! 🙂
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Thanks, Shadia, for celebrating with me. I have no idea how soon this will be available. I was told that the 2011 cycle is mostly filled and it would probably be 2012 before it would be published. But that was by a different editor. I have no details from the gift book editor on what is wanted and when. It will probably show up here when I know more.
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Just dropped in. Saw your great news. I don’t know you but I know exactly how you feel!! Congratulations…
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