I feel like I've spent a good part of the last year celebrating. Every few weeks is another cool milestone on the road. There has been flowers and fondue and charm bracelets and sparkly shoes. Celebrating my sale with friends and family, getting a title, a cover, my first review, my first fan letter... But now we've finally gotten to the time I've been waiting 11 months for - hell, that I've been waiting my whole life for!
It's real. Really real. They can't change their mind or take it back. I AM a published author. My book is on shelves (after a minor setback where the local stores weren't in a hurry to stock), online, and downloading to e-readers everywhere. People other than my editor and critique partners are reading my books. People I don't even know!
Can I get a "squeee" up in here??
It is time to party, people. Bust out the champagne. We've got gourmet cupcakes and a chocolate fountain, as all good parties do. Dip a marshmallow in some milk chocolate goodness and celebrate.
SP
PS. I'm blogging with the Love Cats Down Under on Sunday - The Sunday Smooch. :) Pop in for another entry in my contest and read a steamy excerpt from What Lies Beneath.
16 comments:
SQUEE!!! I'm so glad you've been celebrating every milestone. You deserve to enjoy every second. I hope your WIP is going well!
What a wonderful thing to wake up to!!!! I love that picture. You've waited so long and I can just see the excitement on your face!
So you'll definitely get a SQUEEEEE from me (and some apple fritters and chocolate martinis - hey, its the breakfast of champions).
Cupcakes? And a chocolate fountain? ~sigh~ I started Weight Watchers this morning.
But I'll celebrate with my cup of fat-free yogurt!
It was SO exciting to see your book at the store Wednesday. You'd have thought it was mine.
Enjoy, enjoy!
Ooooooh! Is that a cabana boy I see?
Yay! My copy arrived yesterday, and I can't wait to read it! :-)
I am so excited for you. None of this surprises me in the least. You deserve all the attention you are getting and more. Can't wait to see you next week and watch you sign all those amazing books!
Aw, PM, you know virtual cupcakes are calorie free. No points! :)
In addition to the virtual party, I'm going to pamper myself with some shopping, get my nails done, lunch and maybe a real Gigi cupcake. And while I'm out, I'll stop at every store in town to hunt down my books!
What a wonderful picture!
Congrats!
*raises her chocolate martini*
Cheers!
So excited for you! May you not be able to find copies at any store in town because they've all been bought up and are being read voraciously by new fans. :)
Congrats and SQUEEEEE! I'm so happy for you. :)
Sqeeeeeeeee, Andrea! Congratulations! There's nothing like seeing that first book on the shelves. What an accomplishment. Congrats!
Big congratulations and squeee lol.
Squuuuuueeeeeee! I'm so happy for you. :-) This is awesome and you deserve every moment of excitement.
Insti
Is it time for Margaritas yet?!?!
I'm not sure what a SQUEEEE is, but if it's good, I'll do one for you :-). My copy arrived today!
Squeee and squeee again. Congratulations Andrea! May you continue to enjoy your debut publication.
Ginger aka
Robertsonreads
Your book is out in India, my copy arrives on Monday. Congratulations!
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