Had enough of the Anticipation theme? Me, too. No condiments this time, just real news.
This has been in the works for a week, and I’ve been about to pop the whole time. Monday, my wonderful agent sold SOUL TACO ENCHILADA to Virginia Duncan at Greenwillow/HarperCollins, as part of a two-book deal. Publication is set for Winter ’09, with ARCs available sooner.
To say that I’m delighted is like saying that cheesecake is, oh, pretty good.
The deal will be announced in PW and PMP later. This is all new to me, so I’m taking advice on how to handle this whole “I’m a soon-to-be published YA author” thing.
Greenwillow and a 2 book deal!!!!! WOW!!!
What a wonderful holiday present. 🙂
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Enjoy the ride! It’s fun! Just hang on tight.
🙂
It’s such a great present, I don’t want a gift receipt!
Hanging on tight. Fortunately, I still have my Kung Fu grip.
This is great news. I’m truly happy for you. Now you can afford to upgrade from a crab hat to a lobster one.
Absolutely, now that I’ve clawed my way up the ladder.
The condiments were nice, but I love hearing this meaty bit of news! CONGRATULAIONS!!!!
Thanks!
Wow, that’s WONDERFUL! Congratulations!!!!
Thanks! You rule!
that is fucking awesome. GO YOU.
Yeah! Even better than ham!
I’m framing your comment, by the way.
My face STILL hurts!!!!!
Congratulations!
As to the advice, don’t stress too much. Enjoy all the good stuff. And see if someone can get you on an ALAN panel. It’s good promotion.
Hmm, I’m not sure I can swing that last one.
Hey!
I recognize you from the Blue Boards…
Congrats soon to be published YA author!
Fab news!
J
Thanks!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
My advice: ENJOY IT
There will be plenty of time for stress and anxiety and fear and nervous breakdowns later. 🙂
Huge congratulations. 🙂
YOU get the day’s Dancing Cow!
Oh, finally! I have been waiting with fingers crossed just in case this was indeed what we were waiting for. I am so happy for you, David! Congratulations!
Too late!
“I like the way you mooove it, mooove it”
Thanks!
Yeah? Then watch this!
Congratulations!
Congratulations, David!!!
Yay!!
WOW! A sale and to Virginia Duncan to boot! That must be some great book, baby! Many congrats. I’m happy for you!
Dump out the ketchup. Time for chocolate and champagne!
I heart chikin legs.
Yeah! Who’s buying?
Thanks!
Thanks!
My treat. But you’ve got to come to Idaho.
Idaho? I’ve never been there, except for that whole being born there thing. We left before my eyes were open.
Wow really? You were born here? It’s your birthright, man! Don’t you hear it calling to you?
I can’t claim the same. I was born in Wisconsin. Flat. Flat. Flat. There are some beautiful places here, though. If you like mountains and lakes, north and central Idaho are spectacular.
Oh, yah, in Pocatello, don’t you know.
Not too far from the derriere of the Tetons. It’s not too shabby down there either.
Thanks!
Many, many congrats!
Can’t wait to hear more!
congratulations!! i heard your good news from julie–welcome to 2k9! =)
Thanks!
Good to be here!
Congradulations!!! That’s fantastic news, good luck with everything!!
(btw, found you from and friended you, hope you don’t mind)
i’ll bet. i was so excited. =)
jackson pearce just started a 2k9 community. it’s on my ‘friend list’ check it out. =)
I know Jack.
Why would I mind? You have a leaping cat icon! Thanks!
oh good!
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! That is SO awesome!!! Being left dangling was so worth it! Congratulations, David!!! And yes, you DO have an awesome agent! ; ) I am so happy for you!!
And now I have used my allotted exclamation marks for the day!
Nah.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Use any many as you want. There’s a !!!!!!!!!! sale at Staples.
WooHOOOOO! Congratulations!
Arriving via ‘s blog to say, “Congratulations!” A two book deal yet. Awesome.
Yay! I’m so very happy for you!
🙂
I hope you love working with Virginia and everyone at Greenwillow as much as I have. What a dream team! Congratulations!