Glad tidings.

My publisher, Lyrical Press, is about to offer a contract to a writer I know, based on my recommendation.

I'm so excited for her. She told me she's doing the Snoopy Dance, and I'm dancing right along with her.

A little over a year ago, I received a request for one of my books.  I still have my acceptance email--my first one, ever:  

Dear Cynthia:

I know you've been on pins and needles waiting for a response from us, and I'm glad to say that the delay was because we really like your story. So, to make it official ...

Thank you for submitting KISSING TRICK for consideration at The Wild Rose Press. I found the manuscript to be well written. The characters are well developed and likable, and the story line makes for a fun read. I'd like to contract KISSING TRICK as a Rosebud (word count 40,000-64,000) for the Champagne Rose line.

Let me know if you're interested, and I'll get started on a contract. I also need to confirm that the story is free and clear and that you own all rights.

As soon as I hear back from you, I will send along the contract and other pertinent documentation.

I hope you will choose to publish KISSING TRICK with The Wild Rose Press. It will be a great treat for our readers.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

I received this email on October 17, 2008. Funny, because my daughter's due date (back in 1997) was October 17th, but she arrived on October 27th. Still, you have to admit, this was a birth of sorts. No longer was I one of those scribbling wannabees. I was a real writer.  Now, I'm an editor, too--a development I never anticipated in 2008. 

I'm so blessed to be able to share this gift with other writers.

I wonder what 2010 will bring? Hopefully, more contracts for us all!