Friday, July 8, 2011

Natalie!!!!

I'm sure this isn't news to any of you, but I felt the need to post it anyway: My dear friend, Natalie Whipple, sold her book!!!!! She actually sold it back in April, but wasn't able to announce until the contract was signed. It takes a while to get your official contract (still haven't gotten mine) the one that has everything in it that both parties agree on. And some agents don't like to announce until the deal is sealed. But it is now official and I couldn't be happier for her.

Natalie was one of the first friends I made when I joined the online writer's community almost three years ago and we've been crit partners ever since. I have never met a more prolific writer than Natalie. She has so many brilliant ideas floating around in her head. And every time she starts her next book, I'm like, I know I said your last book was my favorite, but now this one is. Plus she knows so much about the industry. She's helped me through a lot of low points in this journey. I feel so lucky to call her my friend. And I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again: Good, supportive friends are a must in this industry full of ups and downs. So if you haven't already, go congratulate Natalie and enter her contest to win a book!

13 comments:

  1. I congratulated her! So excited for her :)

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  2. Natalie totally deserves it! I'm so happy for her. :)

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  3. I would have a hard time sitting on that news for three months! Anyway, I'm so happy for Natalie. I'm excited to read her book. And yours. Maybe your books can be friends on my bookshelf.

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  4. Natalie is a prolific writer! And so incredibly original. I am thrilled for her success!!

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  5. You are so right! Good friends are a must. Congrats to her for finding her book a home. Can't wait until I do that same thing. Actually, I did once but it didn't work out well and I left that publisher. Sigh. Oh well. Onward and upward!

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  6. Oh, Kasie, you know how I feel about you:P It's pretty sappy and slightly awkward. <3

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  7. I love how supportive you are to your crit partner Natalie. And I am happy for you too.

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  8. Tx for posting, Kasie. (Heading to Nat's to properly congratulate her!)

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  9. Ah ha ha ha! I love Natalie's comment on here. ;) Congrats to her again!! :D

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  10. Karen, me too! Super excited.

    Madeline, she really does. I love her books.

    Jessie, our books should totally be friends on your bookshelf because our last names both begin with 'W'. :) I would've had a hard time holding it in for 3 months too!

    Candi, I know, isn't she?

    Melissa, sigh is right, it's hard to have to leave a publisher. Kudos to you for your bravery in being able to let go of a relationship that wasn't working. That's scary to do. Good luck in finding the right home for your book.

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  11. Natalie, you will be attacked when I see you in two weeks. You've been warned. :)

    Jessie, thanks so much. I'm happy too. :)

    Debra, no problem. :)

    Chantele, I know, it's a classic, huh? lol

    Jade, This is true. :)

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  12. Congrats to Natalie! That's awesome. :)

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