Wednesday, July 8, 2015

My Wait Is Over ... And So Is Yours & A GIVEAWAY!

So, I've thought of about a bazillion ways to write this post. 

Like a lot of you, I've dreamed of selling one of my manuscripts to a publisher for what feels like forever. In reality, it's been a mere blimp on the life scale. But, you know, I'm an impatient human. Waiting puffs. 

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Waiting for my next turn on the slide during nursery school. Waiting for my next 'up' during a kickball game in elementary school. Waiting to hear if I made a team or the results of a test during junior high. And in high school ... well, we all know the waiting there was endless. 

Then there was weeding through the gargantuan fields to find a serious boyfriend and waiting for the marriage proposal. The wedding itself took forever to arrive and was over in a swat of a hand at a fly. Then there was the pregnancy. Four, actually. Those took 4-stinking-ever to pass. My first labor was a hellish 38 1/2 hours, but who's counting? The other three weren't nearly as bad. 

But now, my publishing wait is over. As I'm sure some of you have heard via Facebook, Ellysian Press has acquired my young adult paranormal romance, MARKED BEAUTY. I mean, it's not my first time being published. I've freelanced, written for newspapers and magazines, and I've had short stories see print. I've even been agented for over a year. But this wordage baby is different. It's mine and mine alone. 

My heart flutters when I say that. 

I do have plans to share this manuscript's journey with you and how it found a newer yet impress press. But that's for another day. For today, I only want to toss confetti and share my elation with you. 

How am I going to do that, you ask? By giving away books!

Sometime ago, we had a local store go-out-of-business. I was fortunate enough to snatch up some scrumptious books. I've been waiting (no pun) to share them with you. I'm giving away two separate packages of books. The first, for one lucky winner, is: 

All About YA Reading Package
Paperbacks: THIRTEEN REASONS WHY, CITY OF BONES
CITY OF GLASS
Hardcovers: HOLES, SHATTER ME, CRESCENDO,
DON'T JUDGE A GIRL BY HER COVER,
ONLY THE GOOD SPY YOUNG, & CLOCKWORK ANGEL
The second, for one lucky winner, is:

 All About Writing Book Package
Offered in winner's preferred eBook format
Because my Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglist are plain 'ole AWESOME!

I've created two separate giveaways, but feel free to enter both. And as always, spreading the word is much appreciated!!! Thank you in advance. I can't wait to share this new part of my writing journey with you. *No duplicate winners, though. If you happen to win both giveaways, I'll ask which you prefer and choose another winner. Only fair, folks!  

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64 comments:

  1. Congrats, Sheri! That's such awesome news!

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  2. Finally! I can't wait to see this book in print!!!

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    1. Aw, thanks so much, Marcy! You of all people know this is a long time coming. The only elements that are the same as way back when you read it are the title and the two MCs. That is it. Can't believe the transformation it's made.

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  3. Congratulations, Sheri!!! Welcome to the world of published author.

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  4. Happy dances, chocolate, and hugs for you!

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  5. Hello, big congrats to you on your achievement. Best wishes!

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  6. Yay!!! Congratulations!!!! *Throws confetti all over you.* :D

    Those are awesome giveaways too.

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  7. Yay!!! Congratulations!!!! *Throws confetti all over you.* :D

    Those are awesome giveaways too.

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    1. Thank you and thanks for stopping by. I know how busy life can get during the summer months.

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  9. Oh, wow, Sheri! I'm so incredibly happy for you!!! I'm so glad the wait is over and I can't wait till you post about your journey. Huge congrats!!!

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  10. Congratulations! That is amazing news. Let me know when the time comes what I can do to help you out. :) Confetti and cake!

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    1. Thanks for celebrating with me and for the offer to help! I'll definitely be in touch. :)

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  11. Congratulations! Great giveaways, too.

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  12. WAHOOO!!!!! That's awesome, awesome news!! Congrats! Sending hugs and firing a confetti cannon from up north! :)

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    1. Catching confetti.... :) Thanks for your enthusiasm. I love it and truly appreciate it!

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  13. that is awesome! It's my dream to be published--I returned to writing after a 35 year vacation from it...still feel like I have so much further to go.

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  14. Congratulations, Sheri! I am very excited for you. I know MARKED BEAUTY is your baby, and I know how long you've worked on it, put it aside, then brought it out and worked on it again. I am so happy that it has found a home.

    I have a manuscript like that. The beloved one that has waited so long. You've given me hope that someday it will also find its home!

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    1. I put your comment aside to give me time to think how to respond. Not sure if I can get out what I want to, but here goes: Your comment summed up what's gone on with this manuscript to a T. And you'd know. You were there when I first started writing it, when we first met on Twitter and then through Teen Fire where I posted my first page. Oh my, and to think how that beginning and story is nothing like what's going to hit the shelves now. The entire manuscript creation process is amazing. And it truly is individual, and even individual with each different manuscript. I'm looking forward to the next steps. Admittedly, a bit nervous, being untested waters for me. But it's time.

      Thank you for your continued support.

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  15. Congrats in finding your manuscript a new home! I once had the opportunity to have a couple of my poems published in our college newsletter and I felt I had an invisible arrow pointed at me the whole time. haha The big flutter came when I submitted a different poem for a national women's magazine and seeing it on print was exciting. I hope to one day finish a collection and publish it too. :D

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    1. Oh gosh, I think the arrow you're speaking of is contagious. I'm sure most of us have felt its hovering shadow. And YAY! for the one you got to see in print. Very, very cool.... Good luck finishing that collection.

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  16. SHERI.... Such GREAT NEWS! I am soooooooo excited for you!!!! CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS! You made it!

    What an amazing and GENEROUS giveaway.... Thanks so much....

    Definitely looking forward to learning more about your book and it's journey to publication!

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    1. Thank you for dropping by and for your warm congratulations! I really appreciate it, and I'm looking forward to sharing this book's journey with all of you.

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  17. I think the blog ate my comment, so I'll try again :)

    Sheri I am so happy for you--I lit right up when i saw you announce this news on FB. You are so dedicated and supportive it is a thrill to see this day come. :) I hope it is the first of many books. And what a sweetheart you are offering up our books as a prize--thank you! :)

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    1. Aw, now you have me tearing all up. I can't even express how touched I am by the responses. Your words are beautiful. Thank you.

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  18. CONGRATS, Sheri!!!! I remember you talking about the ms and wondered what was going on with it. I only saw the teaser of something in the wind on FB, but never saw the actual announcement. I'm so excited for you.

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  19. This is awesome! How kind to share your happiness with others :D

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  20. That is such great news! I'm so happy for you!

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  21. Huge congrats. I remember seeing this title in your sidebar or profile. That's wonderful it's getting published.

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  22. That is awesome news indeed. Congrats!

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  23. omg HUGE CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!! This is such amazing news!!!!!!!! :)

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  24. Congratulations!

    That's the best ever news!

    Enjoy every moment!

    Heather

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  25. Life is all about waiting isn't it? For us impatient types it can be agony! Congrats on your pub deal, this is worth celebrating!

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    1. Thanks, Karen! Means a lot you stopped by. And yes, waiting is tough for us impatient ones. ;)

      Hope you're enjoying your summer!

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  26. Woohoo! Congrats on getting a publisher for this. I'm so excited for you. Do you know if it will be an audiobook?

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  27. oh, congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you:D
    I can only imagine what you must be feeling. Bravo!!

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  28. Congratulations!! And I think I own almost all those books you're giving away. :)

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    1. Haha! I figured lots of folks would already own those books. :) Thanks for dropping by!

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  29. Wow! Congrats!! I'm so entering that writing book giveaway because I've been mulling over buying those three books for quite a while haha

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  30. I'm so excited for you, Sheri! I can't wait to see you hold your book in your hands. You need to video that by the way. :) Congrats again!

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    1. Duly noted, Kelly! Haha... I'm not a fan of vlogging or anything - still haven't done one. Maybe I'll make an exception in this case. Thanks for the suggestion!

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  31. I woohoo-ed on FB and I'm here to woohoo again!!!! I'm so happy that your novel will see publication and get into the hands of readers. You waited long enough and you deserve this. I hope it's the start of lots of published books from you! :)

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    1. Thanks so much, Lexa! It feels good, but I know I have lots of work ahead of me. Excited! Glad to see you're doing so well, too.

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  32. Big congratulations Sheri! What wonderful news :)

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  33. Just so happy for you! You are a rock star!!!

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    1. Haha! Not sure what instrument I play... ;) Thank you so much, Darby.

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  34. I AM SO THRILLED for you. HUG, HUG, HUG, HUG!! Shall we drink some wine? *pops the cork* WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO. Sheri, this is the first of many, many, many. YEAH!

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    1. There is so much energy in your voice here. I love it! Thanks so much for taking this journey with me, Robyn. I don't know what I'd do without Vegas. ;) It's going to happen for us all. And after that, we'll all plan to meet someplace in the middle.

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  35. P.S. Only poetry and short stories for me. I cannot wait to be in your shoes, my friend. MWAH!

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  36. Congratulations! I'm so excited for you and I can hardly wait for your book to come out!

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  37. How did I not know this????

    Congratulations! I'm going to tweet about your awesome awesome giveaways, but not enter, as I have (lol) every single one of those books. Congratulations again. <3

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    1. Thanks so much, Sharon! I'm thrilled you visited. Miss our chats and such. Most of it's My Bad. I haven't been online all that much over the past few months. Family stuff and getting ready for kid #2's high school graduation. Phew... Just had his party this past Saturday. Now, hopefully, life can get back to normal for a bit. I'm hoping to start blogging more again, so see you soon....

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  38. Congrats!

    I decided to go self publishing for now due to a variety of reasons. It's actually quite similar to small press publishing now that the publishing stuff is done. ;-)

    Figuring that the first competition won't be open for Non-US readers, so I entered the second one.

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  39. Huge congrats! Just returned from some travels and read this today.

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  40. Sooo happy for you and I can't wait to see the book out in the world. Congratulations!!

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