So like, there was this message in my inbox that had my name attached to some weird, unfamiliar title. My first thought was, “Who the hell wrote that?” and “Why are they sending it to me?”
It just goes to show you that when I’m done with a project I’m REALLY done with it. Done to the point that I can’t even remember its title. Go figure. Anyway, I open up this very short email expecting it to be a rejection for someone else’s book.
Not the case. They had the right, clutter-minded numbskull.
Samhain wants to add STRIPPED to their urban fantasy lineup!! YIPPEEEEEEEEE!! I had the contract in my inbox before my morning tea in hand.
Remember Half Breed? That Fictionwise bestseller that I forgot to tell people about? Well, this is the prequel. This is how Alexa and Matt first met. While the romantic elements are there, the romance is not the focus of the story. Besides, I prefer third-person POV for my romances.
Here’s a quickie blurb: Half-werewolf sniper Alexa Douglas is trying to put her unusual life back together while suffering from amnesia and being stalked by a lunatic whose expertise happens to be mind control. Think Kelly Armstrong meets The Bourne Identity.
Liz Kreger, you’ve got yourself a little Samhain sister. Woohoooooooo! And as long as I’ll be giving thanks in a few days, a huge THANKS to Anne Scott who fell in love with my story and to Angela James for giving me a hint on how to make it better. I’d kiss you both if I knew where to find you.


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November 25, 2008 at 9:28 pm
edie17
Congratulations again! Love your “call” story. Although in your case, it’s an email story.
November 25, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Anonymous
OMG!!!! Marcia that’s fantastic!! I will virtual toast you tonight!!!
November 25, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Marcia
LOL! Thanks, Edie. At least it’s not another snail mail call. The last time that happened, my contract almost got tossed out with the junk mail.
November 25, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Marcia
Thank you, Anon! Save me a drink because I’ll need to get plastered to burn off this excitement.
November 25, 2008 at 9:52 pm
spyscribbler
Congratulations, Marcia! That’s awesome!
And how funny: I’m the same way. I once wrote a reader back and told her she had the wrong author. Imagine how embarrassed I was when it was me who wrote the story!
November 25, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Marcia
Thanks for the congrats!
November 25, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Michelle
Marcia, HUGE congrats! Absolutely fabulous.
November 25, 2008 at 10:28 pm
zoewinters
Big congrats!
November 25, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Marcia
Thank you, Michelle!!
November 25, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Marcia
Thanks, Zoe. And a big congrats to you, too, on your SWEET release day.
November 26, 2008 at 1:48 am
zoewinters
Thanks!
November 26, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Kath Calarco
I’m still waiting for your eardrum splitting phone call – it just doesn’t feel like a sale without hearing you squeal.
BUT, congrats anyway, sister! No one deserves it more than you!
November 26, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Marcia
Thanks a bunch, girlfriend!!
November 26, 2008 at 9:07 pm
La-Tessa
Congrats lady, you deserve it. Keep up the good work.
November 26, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Marcia
You are too sweet. Thanks, La-Tessa!
November 27, 2008 at 11:00 pm
jennifer
Congratulations!!!! That’s so awesome. I’ll look forward to reading it.
November 28, 2008 at 12:12 am
Marcia
Thanks, Jennifer! And I’m definitely planning to return the favor.
November 28, 2008 at 1:15 am
Liz Kreger
Absolutely fantastic, Marcia. Welcome to Samhain Publishing. You’re gonna love it. Great company, terrific people … what more can you ask for?
November 28, 2008 at 8:35 am
Marcia
Thanks Liz, my fellow Samhain sister! When I think of top-notch epubs in the business, Samhain has always made my personal list. I’m sooooo happy to have finally found a home for my amazing half-werewolf. Squeeeeee!
November 28, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Melissa Carmichael
Congratulations Marcia! Darn it. Now you made me break my recent rule and add you to the authors I have to buy:)
Melissa NC
November 28, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Marcia
Thanks Melissa. And I know how you feel about the book-buying rule. I’ve broken it a few times with Carrie Vaughn, L.A. Banks, and Charlaine Harris, just to name a few.
November 28, 2008 at 11:38 pm
LaDonna
Marcia, I’m so happy for your latest news!
It’s been a crazy week, or I’d have dropped by earlier. Wishing you the best at Samhain!
November 29, 2008 at 9:46 am
Marcia
Oh, LaDonna! Cyber hug. Cyber hug. Thank you, honeyyyyyyyyyy!
November 30, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Leanna Renee Hieber
Wooooooooohooooooooooooooo! I am so happy for you!!! You deserve it and you rock! Can’t wait to squee with you someday soon in person!
November 30, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Marcia
Leanna, girl, you’re like one of my best new buddies of 2008. Thanks a bunch!
December 1, 2008 at 9:33 am
Tami Brothers
Woohooo!!!!! That’s fabulous news…. Will definitely be looking for it. Let us know when and where!!!!
Tami
December 1, 2008 at 11:05 am
Marcia
Don’t you know it, Tami. And thanks!
December 2, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Rebecca/Kate
Hey!!!!!!!!! Just popped in and look at you!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Doin’ the happy dance for ya!
December 2, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Marcia
Kaaaaate, Kate, Kate, Kate, Kate, Kate!!
Okay, I promise. No more singing.
Thanks, hon!
December 20, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Taige Crenhsaw
Congrats on your sale. Can’t wait for it to come out.