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Exciting News!
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I am so thrilled to tell you all that I am now represented by Helen Breitwieser of Cornerstone Literary Agency.
Some of you know, choosing an agent was a difficult decision for me. I had multiple offers, and I took lots of factors into account, did my research, solicited advice from the pros, and spent several sleepless nights mulling it over. Once I had the chance to talk to Helen, however, I knew my search was over. She’s enthusiastic about my writing, communicative, and willing to go that extra mile. And the fact that she’s in my time zone is a plus. No setting the alarm clock to make 6:00AM phone calls!
Seriously, I’m so honored to be a Cornerstone author – Helen’s historical romance clients include:
RITA-winner Sophia Nash
RITA-winner Tracy Anne Warren
RITA-nominated Pam Rosenthal
And now me. Zoiks. Seriously.
And oh, yeah – SQUEEEE!
EDIT: The doorbell just rang – it was a package from Helen. She sent me a lovely note and a copy of this book, The Bright Side of Disaster. A snippet from the Booklist review:
In her stellar first novel, Center paints an accurate and humorous view of motherhood, from the physical changes to lack of sleep and exhaustion as well as the changes in friendships and feelings about men.
See? This woman just gets me.
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I have squeeed already (what is, after all, the past tense of squee? And how many are too many of the dreaded e?), but I will squee again.
But not too much. I’ve read your book, and part of me is just saying, “Well, of COURSE. It’s brilliant.”
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I have been squeeing from the moment I heard you had good news. I can’t remember from who or where but I am spinning in my chair as we speak.
Way to go!
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That’s fabulous! Congratulations!!
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Seriously cool! Congratulations!!
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Congratulations!!! That is so very cool!
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Way to go, Tessa! I just couldn’t be more pleased for you!
Between you and Erica, we have lots and lots of evidence that this whole writing this is POSSIBLE.
Yay!
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Congrats, Tessa!! I did a little happy dance for you. Helen sounds awesome! And yay for the same time zone. That’s a huge bonus, in my west coast opinion.
Onward and upward!
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Thanks, everybody!
Yes, Jacqueline, it IS possible. To get this far, at least.
There’s still a long way to go. But I couldn’t have gotten this far without you guys! Thanks so much!
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What amazing news! I am so proud of you! GOTH will be out on the shelves in no time!
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Fabulous, wonderful news Eve. It’s a lovely thing you had such great choices to choose from. Now I just have to wait for news of which publisher gets GOTH.
That’ll be a bigger SQUEE then the one I’m giving you know.
SQQQQQQQUUUUUUUEEEEEEE!!!!!
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“I’ve read your book, and part of me is just saying, “Well, of COURSE. It’s brilliant.”
I haven’t read the entire thing–just parts–but I second this. It’s like a huge DUH. You so deserve it!
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Wow!!! Great news! You rock!
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Congratulations! I love your beautiful writing, and now I love Helen for loving it too.
She’s got great taste!
Can’t wait to fly out and stand in line for your first book signing. I’m gonna want to snag an autographed copy before they sell out!
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I had this really prolific comment, but google blogger hates me. So, I’ll just offer a hearty Congrats and another SQUEEEEEEEE!!! Couldn’t have happened to a better author, better yet, a better person!
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Congratulations, Tessa D! What wonderful news! It sounds as if you went about this the right way, so I am certain this will be a successful and non-sleep depriving match made in heaven! I cannot wait to hear what happens next for you – all good things, I am sure!!
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Congratulations!! I’m thrilled you’ve found someone you feel so good about – and who loves you & GOTH as much as you deserve. And congratulations to Helen for signing an amazing book & soon-to-be bestselling author!
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Congratulations Tessa!!!!! What awesome news, and I can’t wait for GOTH to be on the bookshelves. Congrats to Helen for signing you!
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Smart Helen! Tessa, I know in my heart you have a long career ahead of you, and I can’t wait to read all the wonderful books you’ll write. I’ll even pay for them! Reading GOTH was such a blessing and pleasure for me. I might be getting misty now…
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Congratulations Tessa! I’m so happy for you!
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Thanks again, to all of you!
Maggie – that’s so sweet of you to say. GOTH has changed enormously since you read it, though. It’s gotten slowly better, thanks to the advice and input of at least a dozen people over the past months (not including agents, editors, contest judges). I’ve just keep plugging away, revising, writing new scenes, giving up countless bits of the I **love** because the whole is better without them. It hasn’t been easy, and I’m so, so grateful to CM and India especially for all their brilliant insight and hand-holding through the whole thing, and through the agent search.
You guys are the best, that’s what I’m sayin’! Forgive the early-morning ramble!
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That’s seriously fabulous news, Eve!
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Congratulations, Eve! It was inevitable, of course, but that doesn’t make it any less fantastic news! Clearly, if there were multiple agent authors, there are quite a few people out there who recgonize a good thing when they see it. I can’t wait to see which publisher grabs GOTH.
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Congratulations, Tessa! 🙂
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congratulations Tessa!, here’s hoping for more good news soon 🙂
Gillian
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Congrats, Tessa! Much luck on selling your book soon.
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Congratulations, Tessa, and Best Wishes for continuing success!
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Congratulations! She came to my RWA chapter meeting and seemed very nice, poised and professional.
Very exciting! Good luck!
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Wow! I’m late to the party but here’s another SQUEEEEEEEE!!!! from me. It was just a matter of time.
Congrats on the agent and I can’t wait to pick up my copy of all your best-sellers to come!
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Yay! I am so happy for you! What great news!!!!!! I can’t wait to see GOTH in print.
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This is FABULOUS news! For some reason Ethel Merman keeps running through my head! As I’ve always known:
You’ll be great! You’ll be swell! Gonna have the whole world on a plate. Starting here. Starting NOW!
I’d like to place my order for GOTH now if I may!
Congrats darlin’! I am so happy and proud of you!
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I’m late to the party but I am so excited for you! 🙂
Helen sounds like one smart dame and I cant wait to read the new and improved GOTH
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Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!! Congratulations!! Whooooo!!!!!
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SQUEEEEEEEEE!~~~~
Oh, Tessa/Eve, I am soooo pleased for you! Congratulations!
My kids think I’m weird as I’m doing the happy dance in front of the computer…again!
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Tessa, fabulous news!! Helen is wonderful, isn’t she, with a wicked sense of humor. Looking forward to seeing you with the pink “first sale” ribbon in SF next July.