accepted three book deal with harpercollins

the fabulous agent said it was okay to
share the good news.

last thursday, i accepted a three book offer
from greenwillow, an imprint of harpercollins.
my editor was so enthusiastic and wonderful
from the start. the book went to auction, but
in the end, i felt she would be the best fit
for me and my books.

the offer is for spirit bound, its sequel, as well
as a childrens picture book. she had googled me
and found my blog, saw my brush work and a random
post i had made the previous day about my dream
to do a picture book with my own art one day. and
she put that in the offer!

to say i'm amazed and astounded is an
understatement! don't let anyone tell you that
having a blog under your writing name
isn't worth doing!!

i can't thank my fellow absolutewriters enough--the ones
who made me laugh and brought cheer when i
was feeling hopeless and down. i picked myself
off the floor and kept going because of your words
and encouragement.

you know who you are.

/bootay shake!!
/bootay shake!!
/bootay shake!!

my first novel is getting published!!!!!

THANK YOU!!!

*dances with tas*****

words cannot express my astonishment!

/bootay shake!!!!!

yay!!!!

groug hugs and rubs for good luck!

only the PG bits, please!

i am a YA author, afterall.

thanks everyone for the well wishes!!!