Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Breaking News: Daniel and I have an agent! (And what that means for Dystopian February)

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.
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95 comments:

  1. Melissa WardFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Hurrah! :) Congrats to both of you :)

    (You guys should team up and write a kids' books about Emmy, Kaia, and Lu *grin* )

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  2. MimFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Congrats! That's awesome!

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  3. Lynsey NewtonFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    This is fabulous news (and so unexpected) but I'm REALLY happy for you and perhaps a tiny bit envious ;) Well done you! x

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Congratulations! That's great!

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  5. Lenore AppelhansFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Melissa - Funny you should say that! One of our picture book manuscripts does have cats in it. But not OUR cats.

    Thanks Mim!

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  6. Lenore AppelhansFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    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!

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  7. Julie@My5monkeysFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Congrats and I had no idea you were writing a novel.
    Congrats to the both of you.

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  8. Natalie~Coffee and a Book ChickFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    YEAH YEAH YEAH!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

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  9. bibliophile brouhahaFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    That's wonderful news - Congratulations and best of luck!

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  10. Ginger @ GReads!February 9, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Awesome!! Congrats to you :-)

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  11. Ana S.February 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Congratulations to you both :D

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  12. Emy ShinFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Congratulations to both of you! That's really amazing -- and best of luck. :)

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  13. Steph SuFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    OH MY GOSH CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

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  14. PJ BracegirdleFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Wow! Congrats, Lenore -- and welcome to the family!

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  15. KulsumaFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Wow! Congratulations! Hope to read your book one day soon.

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  16. NelyFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Congratulations! This is awesome and wonderful news. Best of luck and make sure to keep us updated.

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  17. MeghanFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Wow, that IS incredibly exciting!! Congratulations to you and Daniel!

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  18. Elizabeth BriggsFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Wow congrats! He sounds like an amazing agent.

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  19. Lisa SchenstedFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    SO SO SO SO SO many congratulations for you both!

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  20. Angie SmibertFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Congrats to both of you. You snagged an incredible agent.

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  21. Mrs. DeRapsFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Congratulations!! Can't wait to read YOUR book!

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  22. The1stdaughterFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    How absolutely exciting! This is wonderful news for you both! *throws confetti*

    Congratulations! Definitely well deserved!

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  23. DeborahFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    YAY!!! Excellent news!!! and like everyone said, can't wait to read YOUR book!!

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  24. bermudaonionFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Congratulations! What wonderful news!

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  25. MardelFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Great news and best of luck to you both.

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  26. Leslie @ This is the RefrainFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    This is so exciting! Congrats :) Can't wait to read your book!

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  27. Frankie Diane MallisFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!!! That's amazing! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

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  28. YanFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    That is just so awesome!! Congrats Lenore!!!!

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  29. AmandaFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Said it on Twitter already, but this is frickin' awesome Lenore!!

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  30. Sandy NawrotFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    YOU are a goddess! I couldn't be prouder if I'd birthed you myself.

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  31. AmyFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    yay!

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  32. TaraFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    What fantastic news - congrats to you both!!

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  33. SarahFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Utterly fabulous news!! Congratulations.

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  34. danyaFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    That's so fabulous - congrats!!

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  35. TashaFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Congratulations! Awesome news!

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  36. K. M. WaltonFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Lenore! I am so thrilled for you. Enjoy every glorious moment!!

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  37. PJ HooverFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Huge congratulations to you guys! I'm so excited for you!

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  38. avisannschildFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Whoo-hoo, congrats! I look forward to reading your book one of these days!

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  39. Cialina at Muggle-Born.netFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Oh my god! Congratulations. That is fantastic news!!! I'm so glad to hear it.

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  40. JeaneFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Wow, that's such amazing news! I just have to echo everyone: Congrats! Here's hoping to read your book someday!

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  41. Anna MooreFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    CONGRATS Lenore!!

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  42. MelodyFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Congratulations and best of luck to you both!!

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  43. Danny PettryFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    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.

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  44. HeidenkindFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Hooray! Congratulations. I will look forward to reading your book! :)

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  45. StasiaFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    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.

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  46. JamieFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    OMG OMG!! I am so excited for you! I will be first in line to get your book!! :)

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Brilliant news! Congrats!

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  48. ChachicFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Excellent news, congrats to you both! :)

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  49. Donna GambaleFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    CONGRATS! So excited for you and Daniel!

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  50. ValerieFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Congratulations :-) ! Will your author picture include the cats, too?

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  51. EmFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    congratulations! can't wait to read your book! (side note: my cat would gladly star in one of your picture books)

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  52. WrightyFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Wonderful news!! Congrats! I can't wait to read your first book, and the many more that will follow. :)

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  53. Peaceful ReaderFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Congratulation! I can't wait to read your work.

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  54. Rachael SteinFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    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!!

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  55. LindaFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    that is SUPER FANTASTIC NEWS! So happy for both of you!

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  56. LivianiaFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Congratulations Lenore! That's incredible news. (And what a great roster of authors to share an agent with.)

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  57. TrishaFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Congratulations! That is so exciting and I wish you luck!

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  58. Bonnie @ A Backwards StoryFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Congratulations!!!

    I can't wait to hear more once you're allowed to reveal details!

    Super exciting news! <3

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  59. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    That's so exciting! Congrats to you both. Looking forward to reading your book!

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  60. Kristen M.February 10, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    How wonderful! Good luck with the writing!

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  61. SteveFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    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!

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  62. Susanne WinnackerFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Congrats! That's awesome!

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  63. ZibileeFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    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!

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  64. JenniferFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Congratulations! That's wonderful and exciting news!

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  65. Fuse #8February 10, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    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.

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  66. Lenore AppelhansFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Betsy - Indeed! I just included those of Stephen's clients I've actually read :)

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  67. Beth FFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I already congratulated you, but thought I cheer for you again here. YAYAYAYAYYAY

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  68. ShelleyFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I am delighted for you!

    And the best Dystopia is Griftopia.

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  69. trishFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    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

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  70. Beth S.February 10, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    That is so great! Congrats!

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  71. LinWashFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Congratulations! That's awesome!

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  72. Melissa @ Mel's Books and InfoFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Congratulations and best of luck to both of you!

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  73. Ladytink_534February 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    I've got to add one more: Congratulations!!!

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  74. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    LENORE! This is such fabulous news! Will be looking forward to reading your work! =)

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  75. Heidi WillisFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Congratulations!! That is such amazing and spectacular news! I can't wait to see your future unfold!

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  76. MistyFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    CONGRATS!!!

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  77. AmusedFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Huge congratulations! I wish you both much success!

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  78. kay - Infinite ShelfFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Wow, thats such wonderful news!

    CONGRATS!!

    I can't wait to hold a Lenore book between my hands - especially one with dystopian elements! :D

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  79. ShwetaFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Congrats Lenore !!! Such wonderful news..

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  80. Jessica BFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Giant congrats to you both!!

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  81. Ruth @ Bookish RuthFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Congratulations to both of you! This is awesome news. I am SO happy for you!

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  82. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Congratulation, I knew it would not be long. You are both so talented. Keep up the great work.

    Rhonda

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  83. Heather J. @ TLC Book ToursFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Lenore that is SO EXCITING!!! I'm thrilled for you and Daniel. Congratulations!

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  84. GabryFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Hooray! That is fabulous news. I'm belated on the congratulating part though... It is very exciting! :D

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  85. Betty: Reflections with CoffeeFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Hip hip hoorah!!!! Doing cartwheels on the carpet.

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  86. Miss KFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Hooray and congratulations!

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  87. AnnaFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Congratulations! That's wonderful news! Looking forward to having a book on my shelf with your name on it.

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  88. SerenaFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Congrats t o the both of you!

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  89. BrodieFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    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

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  90. Nicole (Linus's Blanket)February 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    You were always a writer Lenore. Congratulations!

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  91. StaceyFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Congratulations! I just discovered your blog and I'm enjoying reading your posts.

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  92. Shveta ThakrarFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Oh, congrats!!!

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  93. TammyFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Congrats!!

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  94. Megan no hFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Holy crap, you are awesome! Congrats!!!

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  95. Sarah LaurenceFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    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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