…the contract for my first novel to be published!
I’ve been very quiet here recently, that’s because there’s been a lot going on behind the scenes. I’m thrilled to announce at last that my novel (provisionally titled ‘That Day’, but it may well change) will be published by Hachette Australia in early 2013.
I found out a couple of weeks ago that Hachette Australia wanted to make an offer, and the discussions around accepting that offer were taking place between myself, the publisher, and my agent while I was at — of all places — the zoo! So, in between the noises of lions roaring (literally – they were being fed or something) and monkeys hooting, I verbally accepted the offer and in the last couple of weeks the contract was drawn up and signed.
I’m very excited, even about the prospect of working on the novel again with professional editors, and seeing every stage of the process that turns a manuscript into a real book on the shelves. I’m also anxious about the fact that it is really happening, and that people will read and have an opinion on my novel. 2013 seems like a long way away, but I’m sure the time will go very quickly and I’ll be very busy.
For the moment though, I’m just enjoying the champagne…
As you should be (spending quality time with the bottle). It’s even harder to have a manuscript published as an Australian author, so congratulations on signing with one of the biggest publishers!
I’m re-writing and revising my novel at the moment, and it’s a scary thought that no traditional publisher may accept it.
But off the dreary talk, and back to you. Congrats and good luck! I look forward to hearing more.
Thanks Rebecca! I am very lucky – but it also shows that new Australian authors can get published. So keep going with your novel, and I hope to be congratulating you soon!
Dawn
Great to hear this announcement, congratulations again! Can’t wait to see the book on shelves.
Hey Dawn, that is brilliant news, congratulations!! Love that you found out at the zoo – classic. I cannot wait to read your published novel