After all the hard work…after all the hours staring at a picture trying to come up with something to fit…after writing like a fiend to finish a short story by the deadline, I finally heard back from the publisher.
I saw the e-mail in my in-box. The butterflies in my belly took flight. I clicked.
Tears swelled in my eyes. I couldn’t believe it. The news wasn’t good. It wasn’t good at all. It was…
GREAT!
Yes! I made it! J. Taylor Publishing accepted my short story, “The Amulet of Ormisez”, for their Make Believe anthology! Come December 2012, I can call myself a real, published author!
Pardon me while I have “Lucy” moment!!!!
OMG! I don’t believe it. My dream came true. A publisher picked my story, along with 5 others, out of a sea of many. *Fans self*. I can’t believe it. *wipes tears*.
Oh, I’ve had things published before…newspaper articles, some shorts and poems in a college magazine a long time ago. I even self-published some poems and a short story a couple of years ago, but this is the first time a real publisher has said “We want your story.”
I’m in shock. Thank you God. Thank you.
I’ll post more when the shock wears off and I can wipe this silly grin from my face. I’m shaking. Someone pinch me, please.
It’s real! *pinch* See? We all told you you could do it! Congratulations! π
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I am beyond thrilled! Keep pinching. π
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Congratulations! I am so excited for you! Keep fanning. It’s real!
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Jenny, this is fantastic news! So very happy for you and your published self! π
Congratulations!!
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Extra awesome! Congratulations!!!!!! π
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I was away for the weekend and trying to avoid the computer this week, but am so happy to receive your news!!
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you’re next!
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Doing the Snoopy Happy Dance for you! Congratulations! π
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Woot!! Woot!!
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Woooo go Jenny! Congrats =D
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Very, Very, happy for you.
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Hehehe, love reading your excitement in your post, Jen. Congrats. π
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woohoo! mega-congrats! π π β€
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Wonderful news. Congratulations.
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congratulations jen!! x
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Congratulations honey!!!!!! π
Xx
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As a JTP author, I knew of the good news already, but today I can officially congratulate you! Well done!!
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Very well done! You must be over the moon!
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Congratulations!! Great job! Can’t wait to read it!
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