Most of you probably don't know this, but Daniel and I have been working on various humorous picture book manuscripts together and I have been working on a YA novel.
Today we signed with Super Agent Stephen Barbara of Foundry Literary + Media. We met Stephen in Bologna in 2008 and I love his taste in books (some of the authors he represents: Lauren Oliver, Leila Sales, PJ Bracegirdle, Betsy Bird, and Jack D. Ferraiolo). So I was floored when I got the *best e-mail ever* from Stephen this morning (I am printing it out and framing it).
This is amazing news!!
But....it also means I have a very tight deadline now and will have to concentrate on writing until Feb 28th. The downside of that is that I'm going to have to reduce the scope of Dystopian February. I will still be offering giveaways, reviews and interviews this month...just not as many as originally planned.
The upside is that there is now a very real chance you may one day get to read my books! And that is incredibly exciting.
And in case you are wondering what the YA is about - yes it has dystopian elements. How could it not?! More will definitely be revealed in time.
For now....YAY! I am a writer.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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Hurrah! :) Congrats to both of you :)
(You guys should team up and write a kids' books about Emmy, Kaia, and Lu *grin* )
Congrats! That's awesome!
This is fabulous news (and so unexpected) but I'm REALLY happy for you and perhaps a tiny bit envious ;) Well done you! x
Congratulations! That's great!
Melissa - Funny you should say that! One of our picture book manuscripts does have cats in it. But not OUR cats.
Thanks Mim!
Lynsey - I know I was pretty quiet on the subject of writing in general, but the news I have today just needs to be shared!
Thanks Carol!
Congrats and I had no idea you were writing a novel.
Congrats to the both of you.
YEAH YEAH YEAH!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!
That's wonderful news - Congratulations and best of luck!
Awesome!! Congrats to you :-)
Congratulations to you both :D
Congratulations to both of you! That's really amazing -- and best of luck. :)
OH MY GOSH CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
Wow! Congrats, Lenore -- and welcome to the family!
Wow! Congratulations! Hope to read your book one day soon.
Congratulations! This is awesome and wonderful news. Best of luck and make sure to keep us updated.
Wow, that IS incredibly exciting!! Congratulations to you and Daniel!
Wow congrats! He sounds like an amazing agent.
SO SO SO SO SO many congratulations for you both!
Congrats to both of you. You snagged an incredible agent.
Congratulations!! Can't wait to read YOUR book!
How absolutely exciting! This is wonderful news for you both! *throws confetti*
Congratulations! Definitely well deserved!
YAY!!! Excellent news!!! and like everyone said, can't wait to read YOUR book!!
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
Great news and best of luck to you both.
This is so exciting! Congrats :) Can't wait to read your book!
WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!! That's amazing! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
That is just so awesome!! Congrats Lenore!!!!
Said it on Twitter already, but this is frickin' awesome Lenore!!
YOU are a goddess! I couldn't be prouder if I'd birthed you myself.
yay!
What fantastic news - congrats to you both!!
Utterly fabulous news!! Congratulations.
That's so fabulous - congrats!!
Congratulations! Awesome news!
Lenore! I am so thrilled for you. Enjoy every glorious moment!!
Huge congratulations to you guys! I'm so excited for you!
Whoo-hoo, congrats! I look forward to reading your book one of these days!
Oh my god! Congratulations. That is fantastic news!!! I'm so glad to hear it.
Wow, that's such amazing news! I just have to echo everyone: Congrats! Here's hoping to read your book someday!
CONGRATS Lenore!!
Congratulations and best of luck to you both!!
I'm so glad for you and Daniel! That is wonderful. I sure hope everything works out with your novel.
I'm so glad I found your blog. I love it.
your friend and fan,
Danny.
Hooray! Congratulations. I will look forward to reading your book! :)
Many congrats, Lenore. It's an awesome feeling to get an agent! But I must add that you were definitely a writer before!!! Good luck with your ms.
OMG OMG!! I am so excited for you! I will be first in line to get your book!! :)
Brilliant news! Congrats!
Excellent news, congrats to you both! :)
CONGRATS! So excited for you and Daniel!
Congratulations :-) ! Will your author picture include the cats, too?
congratulations! can't wait to read your book! (side note: my cat would gladly star in one of your picture books)
Wonderful news!! Congrats! I can't wait to read your first book, and the many more that will follow. :)
Congratulation! I can't wait to read your work.
Amazing news!! I'm so happy for you! When you're published, promise you'll come to NYC or something so I can tell everyone I knew you before you were, like famous as a writer!!
that is SUPER FANTASTIC NEWS! So happy for both of you!
Congratulations Lenore! That's incredible news. (And what a great roster of authors to share an agent with.)
Congratulations! That is so exciting and I wish you luck!
Congratulations!!!
I can't wait to hear more once you're allowed to reveal details!
Super exciting news! <3
That's so exciting! Congrats to you both. Looking forward to reading your book!
How wonderful! Good luck with the writing!
Yea! Congratulations, I know you two have had this dream for years and it just shows that with a good bit of hard work and patience, it has paid off!
Congrats! That's awesome!
Oh Lenore! This is amazingly wonderful news! I am so very happy and excited for you and I can't wait to read your books!
Congratulations! That's wonderful and exciting news!
Ah! Congrats. And do not forget that our delightful agent also represents Newbery winner Laura Amy Schlitz and fellow blogger Monica Edinger of Educating Alice. Not to mention Jules Danielson of Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast and Peter Sieruta of Collecting Children's Books. The man has a keen eye for a good blog, methinks.
Betsy - Indeed! I just included those of Stephen's clients I've actually read :)
I already congratulated you, but thought I cheer for you again here. YAYAYAYAYYAY
I am delighted for you!
And the best Dystopia is Griftopia.
AH! I'm so excited for you!!! Wish I could celebrate with you, but instead I'll have to eat some chocolate and just pretend you're here with me. :D
That is so great! Congrats!
Congratulations! That's awesome!
Congratulations and best of luck to both of you!
I've got to add one more: Congratulations!!!
LENORE! This is such fabulous news! Will be looking forward to reading your work! =)
Congratulations!! That is such amazing and spectacular news! I can't wait to see your future unfold!
CONGRATS!!!
Huge congratulations! I wish you both much success!
Wow, thats such wonderful news!
CONGRATS!!
I can't wait to hold a Lenore book between my hands - especially one with dystopian elements! :D
Congrats Lenore !!! Such wonderful news..
Giant congrats to you both!!
Congratulations to both of you! This is awesome news. I am SO happy for you!
Congratulation, I knew it would not be long. You are both so talented. Keep up the great work.
Rhonda
Lenore that is SO EXCITING!!! I'm thrilled for you and Daniel. Congratulations!
Hooray! That is fabulous news. I'm belated on the congratulating part though... It is very exciting! :D
Hip hip hoorah!!!! Doing cartwheels on the carpet.
Hooray and congratulations!
Congratulations! That's wonderful news! Looking forward to having a book on my shelf with your name on it.
Congrats t o the both of you!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is fantasic news!! All the best of luck to you both, I hope to see a post in the near future entitled "I AM BEING PUBLISHED!" :D
You were always a writer Lenore. Congratulations!
Congratulations! I just discovered your blog and I'm enjoying reading your posts.
Oh, congrats!!!
Congrats!!
Holy crap, you are awesome! Congrats!!!
I only just noticed this post as I've been offline most of this month working on my WIP. Congratulations to you and Daniel! I can't wait to hear more about your YA.
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