I CAN HAS PUBLICATION NAO?*

[rj_anderson]

Or to put it more elegantly:

KNIFE/HarperCollins OTP!!!!!

No, wait, let me try that again. *clears throat*

I am delighted to announce that my contemporary fantasy novel Knife has been acquired by HarperCollins US in a two-book deal, and will be published by them in 2009 or early 2010, with the sequel Wayfarer to follow in another year or two's time. Many thanks to my wonderful agent Josh Adams, my savvy and enthusiastic new editor Catherine Onder, and all the dear friends and faithful critiquers who helped me make this dream a reality.

I know that a great deal of work still lies ahead before I can hold a published copy of Knife in my hands, and that there will be days when I am frustrated and discouraged and wondering what ever made me think I could make it as a professional author. But right now I am simply and enormously happy.

Now tell me, dear f-list, because I am just that lame: WHAT SHOULD I DO TO CELEBRATE?

--
* Apologies to cesario for the lapse into lolcat, but I trust I may be forgiven under the circumstances.

Comments

[timeheldinsepia.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I'm looking forward to reading it.

[jtree.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I am very happy for you! :)

[dragonpaws.livejournal.com]

YAY!! Congratulations! It's good to see all your hard work coming to fruition.

[kizmet-42.livejournal.com]

I KNEW IT!

I knew it would sell!

Brava! Brava! Brava!

How to celebrate? Anything less than champagne would be an insult!!!

I can't wait to show it to my daughter ED. She will love this book.

[ljrags.livejournal.com]

YES!!!!!!! **Jumps up and down for joy**

How to celebrate? ANYWAY YOU WANT :)

Rebecca, I am overjoyed and ecstatic... this is the best news of my day!

[meril.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! It's too bad that I can't preorder it now.

Take a day off of writing. It seems to be making you stressed...?

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

It was more the fact that I was trying to write while negotiations were going on that was making me stressed. I think I should feel quite positive about writing for the next little while... but yes, I do plan to take today off. :)

[profshallowness.livejournal.com]

That is marvellous news. I've been optimistic about this getting published because I know you're a wonderful writer and the story sounded fascinating, and the glimpses I've got of the hard work and love you've put into it make me really delighted for you. And for all the rest of us who will eventually get to hold our own copies. Congratulations!

[volleypop.livejournal.com]

I posted at Verla's, but this news is worth recognizing EVERYWHERE! So, congrats again! And enjoy your double celebrations! You will let us know what you decide to do, right?!

I just friended you. :)

~Della AKA volleypop on LJ

[rj-anderson.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the friending and kind words, Della!

[fpb.livejournal.com]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
What to do to celebrate? Heavens, I have no idea. But I wish I were there when it happens. Besides, it would be a good excuse to kiss you on the cheek. Never was success better deserved.

[persephone-kore.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! :D

[sunsethill.livejournal.com]

That is such wonderful news, Rebecca! My son who loves fantasy has been wondering when he can read your book--and now I can tell him. And I'm sorry--I am pants at celebrating, too. I'm afraid I would just take the whole family out to our favorite fancy restaurant. ;-)

[chrisleeoctaves.livejournal.com]

Huge congratulations on this achievment!

[serenasnape.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Congratulations! If I were you I would bake and eat cake :)

[malabud.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! I am most sincerely happy for your joyful news! Yay!

(It seems that your comment pages suffer from a surfeit of exclamation points right now. Heh.)

As to how to celebrate, there's this new book that's coming out in three days. Perhaps you've heard of it.... *g*

[olmue.livejournal.com]

Wow! I don't know how to make this font huge, but I would if I could. Hooray!!!!!!!

I second the suggestion to run around screaming. Then go to the bookstore and buy your ten favorite books, just because.

And eat lots of chocolate!

(Really, it's no surprise, having read your excellent writing!)

[miladygrey.livejournal.com]

Hurrah! Hurrah! The Doctor will spin by to bring you a special shiny gift, and House actually cracked a smile in your honor!

I'll be one of the first in line to buy Knife when it appears.

[jamesbow.livejournal.com]

WOO!

[silverlightstar.livejournal.com]

Rock on with your bad self! *cheer*

As for celebrating, celebrate with your loved ones!

[perceval.livejournal.com]

WOOOOHOOOO! Congratulations!

[calapine.livejournal.com]

Ooh, that's fantastic! Congrats! :D

[sangerin.livejournal.com]

Rebecca, that is fantastic news! Congratulations many many times over! I say dance around the room as a preliminary celebration. Just for starters, you know.

[kestrelhill.livejournal.com]

Huzza! Huzza! Hooray!
I knew those publishers would see the light at last!

As for how to celebrate--call a babysitter, grab your handsome hubby & go dancing.
Tomorrow, big family dinner in which you explain to the boys that Mommy's
a Big Time Writer now!

Naomi
(late of RUSS-L)

[marinarusalka.livejournal.com]

Wooo! Congratulations!

[shellebelle93.livejournal.com]

*flails about happily* oh, that's WONDERFUL! *happys about*

Go to DISNEYLAND!

or...something.

But whatever you do, you totally deserve it for all your hard work!

*uses party icon*

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[lydaclunas.livejournal.com]

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