Friday, May 2, 2014

FRIDAY STIR FRY - So Exciting

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Yippeee!! I received my cover art for Beyond The Horizon this morning. And it's perfect. Can't share it yet, but I couldn't have asked for anything better. They really captured my characters. And, I also received my final content edits. OMG this is really going to happen. I almost cried when I saw my name on the cover.

My friends at work (yes, I have some) are almost as excited as me. They've seen the ups and downs of this whole process. The frenzied National Novel Writing Month when I first wrote this book, to my rejection letters and finally to my contract with Breathless Press. I can't believe it's been five years since this idea came to life. That seems like a long time, doesn't it? Such is the writing life. You write, you edit, you submit, you re-write, you re-edit, you re-submit. I've had people ask me why I would want to spend so much time on something that may never amount to anything. Why do artists of any genre put so much energy into creating?

Because we must.

Our town has a monthly First Friday Art Walk, where people flood the downtown area to mingle and meet artists. I bet if you ask anybody displaying their work, why they do it, you would get the same answer or something similar.

In the next few months I'll share more of this experience, but for now I just want to enjoy this moment in time. Thanks for coming along for the ride.



17 comments:

  1. It's almost overwhelming when you see the cover, isn't it? It makes all that time waiting worth it. I can't wait to see it as a whole on my ereader. Well deserved, and that persistence paid off!

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    1. I was grinning from ear to ear! Thanks for all your support and help.

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  2. Happy for you. Will be looking for that cover reveal then the book.. Congratulations again.

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    1. Thanks Jan. And I loved the picture of you and Mrs Bush! Glad you are feeling better.

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  3. So glad to see you happy! I know it's been a tough road. And I can't wait to see the cover.

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  4. Happy dance for you! Enjoy the moment…and look forward to holding your published book in your hands. There is nothing like the first born. :)

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    1. Looking forward to that. Heck I've been teary eyed all morning. Can't imagine what I'll do when it finally comes out. Thanks!

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  5. How exciting! I'm so glad I recently happened in to your blog in time to hear this wonderful news. Five years, but it's paying off now. That gives me hope. Congratulations to you.
    Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Debi! I'm glad you ran across my blog too. Love meeting new friends.

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  6. I'm so happy for you! Isn't it wonderful and exciting to see your name on the cover?!! It's almost unbelievable. I bet you walk talker now!! I can't wait to see it.

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    1. TALLER. Dumb autocorrect. Hugs.

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    2. LOL - sometimes glad I don't have a smart phone. Thanks Beth!

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  7. So excited for you, Wanda. You're the Never-Give-Up inspiration. Can't wait to see the art. Bring it with you to the meeting. We can steal a peak!

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    1. Thanks Shirley and it was good to see you!

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  8. That's really cool. Proof persistence pays off.

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  9. You are an inspiration. Determination and hard work do pay off.

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