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. 😆
Congratulations again! Love your “call” story. Although in your case, it’s an email story. 😀
OMG!!!! Marcia that’s fantastic!! I will virtual toast you tonight!!!
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.
Thank you, Anon! Save me a drink because I’ll need to get plastered to burn off this excitement. 😉
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!
😆 Spy, the more I learn about you, the more I think our family trees have crossed branches somewhere.
Thanks for the congrats!
Marcia, HUGE congrats! Absolutely fabulous.
Big congrats! 😀
Thank you, Michelle!! 🙂
Thanks, Zoe. And a big congrats to you, too, on your SWEET release day. 😉
Thanks! 😀
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!
😆 Kath, you’re getting your ear-squealing call today. Leave it to work and the holidays to get in the way of things.
Thanks a bunch, girlfriend!!
Congrats lady, you deserve it. Keep up the good work.
You are too sweet. Thanks, La-Tessa! 🙂
Congratulations!!!! That’s so awesome. I’ll look forward to reading it. 🙂
Thanks, Jennifer! And I’m definitely planning to return the favor. 😉
Absolutely fantastic, Marcia. Welcome to Samhain Publishing. You’re gonna love it. Great company, terrific people … what more can you ask for?
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!
Congratulations Marcia! Darn it. Now you made me break my recent rule and add you to the authors I have to buy:)
Melissa NC
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. 😉
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!
Oh, LaDonna! Cyber hug. Cyber hug. Thank you, honeyyyyyyyyyy! 😀
Wooooooooohooooooooooooooo! I am so happy for you!!! You deserve it and you rock! Can’t wait to squee with you someday soon in person!
Leanna, girl, you’re like one of my best new buddies of 2008. Thanks a bunch! 🙂
Woohooo!!!!! That’s fabulous news…. Will definitely be looking for it. Let us know when and where!!!!
Tami
Don’t you know it, Tami. And thanks!
Hey!!!!!!!!! Just popped in and look at you!
CONGRATULATIONS! 🙂
Doin’ the happy dance for ya! 🙂
Kaaaaate, Kate, Kate, Kate, Kate, Kate!!
Okay, I promise. No more singing. 😆 Thanks, hon!
Congrats on your sale. Can’t wait for it to come out.