Today I found out my book is a finalist for the Morris Award, so want to remind aspiring authors:
-I've received ~120 total rejections from agents & editors
-It took me 7 years to get a book deal
-DW is my 5th completed ms
-DW is the 3rd book my agent subbed
#DontGiveUp#Persist
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Any authors who were mid-negotiation, feel free to reach out to me. I'm glad to take a look and help you get these contracts across the finish line. No charge. https://t.co/MODpa4WA77
Heading to the Berkshires for the @AuthorsGuild Inaugural #WITFestival! I'm looking forward to a weekend filled with fantastic authors and speakers, and hopefully some apple cider.
I'm free! I can finally reenter the world after catching COVID. I'll be spending my freedom getting an oil change. I know, wild times. (In case you're curious: I'm vaxxed/boosted and still caught it. Be careful out there).
@alioop7 @JimHoover17 Oh my gosh. You have no idea how much this means to me. I adored her. Sarah, Plain and Tall was one of my absolute favorites growing up. One of the books that made me want to be an author.
Dropped my Kobo e-reader off the balcony last night. Like 20 ft, face down on the rocks. Still works perfect. Gotta rec the Kobo! And it isn't beholden to Amazon! (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Two people who were looking after a cabin in a remote part of California were rescued this week after being snowed in for two months and facing a dwindling food supply, officials said Friday https://t.co/oyPa6AsX6X