I have written a LOT of words since starting this writing adventure of mine four years ago – hundreds of thousands of words, in fact, and far too many to actually count.
But there have been five words which I have wanted to write more than any other and as I sit here at my kitchen table, staring at this blank ‘Add New Post’ screen, I cannot quite believe that I am finally – FINALLY – able to write them down. Three times!
I HAVE A PUBLISHING DEAL!!!!
I HAVE A PUBLISHING DEAL!!!!
I HAVE A PUBLISHING DEAL!!!
*does fifty cartwheels, drinks three glasses of champagne and faints in a heap of hysterical excitement on the floor*
I am just SO ridiculously happy to say that I have a two-book deal with William Morrow (HarperCollins) who will republish ‘THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME’ and will also publish my second novel ‘DAUGHTERS OF THE FLOWERS’. Planned publication dates are April 2014 and early 2015.
There is so, so, SO much I want to say about what this means to me and I owe a million thank yous to tonnes of people for supporting me, cheering me on and calmly dealing with my various writing dramas, but I will try and express all that in another post, another time, when I have calmed down a little! For now, I would just like to thank Michelle Brower, my brilliant agent, and Lucia Macro, my wonderful new editor, (my editor!!) for turning my writing dreams into reality and my tears of frustration into tears of joy. I think they should both be given stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Yes, they are THAT important!
And because I don’t think I can express my joy any better than this brilliant image which I found recently, I will leave you with a raised glass of champagne and this …
I DID IT, MUM. I DID IT!!!!
Congratulations
Thank you Jen :) x
Hazel, this is brilliant news. I am chuffed for you and so delighted you persevered. Well done! :)
Hx
Thank you so much Hazel. XX
Huge congrats – I couldn’t be happier for you!!! Go girl!!!! xxx Louise
Thanks so much you Louise and I hope you feel better soon. xx
Awesome news! Well done :)
Thanks so much Penny. Over the moon! x
I love to read heart-warming posts like this – it shows it CAN happen! Congratulations, enjoy walking on air this week! ;)
Thanks so much Rachael. Think I will be walking on air for a while yet :)
That’s great news, huge congrats!! You deserve all your success.
Thanks so much Michelle! Way too excited here :)
Fantastic news! Well done Hazel! Raising a glass to you right now!
Oh, thank you so much Jenny. I am just so, so thrilled :)
Hazel that is just the best of news! Congratulations! Well deserved! :)
Thanks so much Carolann. :)
Many, many congratulations! Brilliant news. :)
Thanks so much Claire. :)
Hoorah for Hazel! We are all very proud and Andrea would be too!!! Lots of love to you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hoooooorah!!!! XXX
Huge congratulations :)
Thanks so much :)
Fantastic news and so so well deserved. Congratulations!
Thanks a million Claire. Still can’t quite believe it! Gin ahoy. :)
This is such fantastic news! I am so delighted to hear this, well deserved The Girl Who Came Home is a fabulous book as I’m sure your next is too! Well done Hazel, hope we can clink a glass in celebration in the not too distant future!
Thanks so much Alison- really appreciate your kind words and all your support and encouragement. Must celebrate somewhere soon :) x
Congratulations Hazel, I am reading The Girl Who Came Home at the moment, enjoying it no end. Drink that well deserved champagne…..
Thank you Jean. So thrilled to hear that you are reading ‘The Girl’ and hope you continue to enjoy Maggie’s story :)
congratulations!!! Really well done :)
Thank you Niamh! :)
Congratulations! I am thrilled for you, Hazel x
Thanks so much, Sandy :) Hope all is good with you and your family and your own writing.
Fair play to you Hazel… the very best of luck!
Thanks so much! :)
Well done! There can’t be anything more exciting than this, can there? Oh yes, the film deal that’s just around the corner …
Thank you! Yes, I think this just about tops the excitement richter scale. As for a film deal, that would be way too much excitement for a lass from Yorkshire to cope with! :)
Congratulations Hazel, the dream news for any writer! Well done!
Oh that’s soooooooo fantastic Hazel! I have been an avid follower of your Hot Cross Mum blog and all your writing. I am really thrilled for you. I can’t imagine how that must feel! Well, I can – but only in my dreams!
Hi Claire! Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I’m still smiling like a Cheshire cat!
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