The headline pretty much says it all, right?
Yes, there is a book deal. And no, it’s not for my YA fantasy fiction novel that I wrote seven years ago …
I wish.
It involves crafts using a particular glass vessel that some use for canning and preserving food.
Now, I’ve known about this deal for months. I haven’t shared because, well, I didn’t want to sound braggy. And also because it still feels surreal. I haven’t even cashed the advance check …
It’s just sitting there taunting me. Mocking me. Reminding me that my publisher might change their mind. Or that I’ll turn in my first draft and they’ll tell me it’s trash and unusable and there is no salvaging the train wreck of a book I submitted and demand I return that advance check ASAP …
and tell me to rip up that contract I signed.
So yes, I am worried about this whole book thing.
And the only reason I’m sharing now is out of necessity. A deadline is looming. Large.
July 1.
That’s not very far away. And I still have a lot of work to do. Tutorials to photograph. And write. And edit.
And then there’s what I’m calling the “beauty shots” …
those pretty staged photos to introduce the projects.
And the cover photo.
Yes, I’m shaking in my books. Doubting and questioning my photography skills along the way …
and scrapping failed project ideas left and right …
eek!
The point of all this is that I’ll be blogging light over the next few weeks. All work on the house has come to a screeching halt. And all I can think of and craft with are those glass vessels that some use to can and preserve food …
P.S. If you’re wondering why this post is accompanied by a basket of hydrangeas, I have no good explanation other than the fact that I need a photo to accompany all my posts. And hydrangeas make me happy …
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Congrats! How fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Thanks so much Anne!
Congrats, girl! Now get to work!!
Congratulations Linda! That is amazing!
OMG! Congratulations!!
Thank you so much Laurel!
That’s is totally amazing, Linda! You need to just brag away because that’s an achievement! Congrats!
Exciting!!!! We will be here cheering you on. And yes, July first is coming up quick. Get it done so you can enjoy the 4th holiday and those fireworks will feel like they are all for you :)))
Love that idea Shannon … a whole celebration just for me! Ha! Thank you so much!!!
Linda
this is amazing news. congratulations to you . wow. happy tears are flowing for you right now.
You are too sweet! Thank you!
YAY!!! FINALLY!!!! And if you need an extra pair of hands at the end of the month…
Thanks for your excitement, my friend! I might need a whole extra crew at the end of the month! I see a few late nights in my future …
Never doubt yourself, you are amazing, beautiful and talented! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see your beautiful projects in print!
Xo,
Debbie
You are too sweet Debbie! Thank you for all your support and encouragement!
Congratulations! I can’t wait till the book comes out!
Thank you!
You go girl! Congrats! Do you need an assistant for a few days? I’m just a hop skip and jump away…..
I might take you up on that! Thanks so much, my friend!
So happy for you Linda! Take a deep breath and shine like always.
Thanks so much for your support Deneen! And congrats to you on that magazine feature!!!
Linda
Go you! Excited for you.
Thank you Ashley! Exciting and frightening all wrapped into one!
Linda
Wow!!! What an accomplishment!!!! I can’t wait to buy your book!!! Don’t be worried…. It will be amazing!! Just think back to what inspired you to start painting your mason jars.. Take a deep breath and create!!!
Happy Day!!!
You are so sweet – and thank you! Deep breaths ….
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! It’s going to be GREAT!!!!! I am so happy for you!
Thank you so much!!!
Awww Linda that is so awesome! So very very happy for you! Enjoy every minute – you are living a dream of mine!
Thank you Jill! I’m sure your dream will come true too … you are so talented and have so much to share!
Linda
Relax, take a deep breath, you will do a GREAT job! I love your blog and I will be looking forward to seeing your book. Best of luck.
PS: I love the Hydrangeas in the basket too.
You are too sweet and kind Vikki! Thank you for those sweet words of encouragement!
YOU CAN do this!!! I’ll buy the book when it hits the stands and I’m sure everyone of your followers will too. Congratulations and get crackin’…..lol
You are so sweet!!! Let’s hope I can finish it all up so I’ll have a book to sell!
Oh my gosh. I can hardly breathe I am so excited for you. This could not have happened to a more deserving person and I am so happy for you. Sort of proud too. I can say I knew you when. lol. Get to work. Once you get started it will all come easily. I’m sure of it. Holler if you need any help.
Oh. And I want a signed copy and another one to give away on my blog. So make sure and let us know how to buy this when it comes out.
I’m so happy that you want one and to share with your readers!!! Thank you so much my friend!
Congrats! That is huge! Oh, and hydrangeas make me happy too
Jenna
Thank you so much!!!
The helll ‘ya say? I’m getting an autographed copy.
Congrats Linda! So happy for you! I’m sure the book will be great
Thank you Jena! But my book news pales in comparison to your big news!!! A HUGE congrats to you!!!
Just saw this on Facebook and had to stop by and wish you the happiest of congratulations. You totally deserve the success and they are lucky to have you write for them. I’ll be standing in line to buy a copy.
Happy day friend,
me
OH MY GOSH!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m so very happy for you, my dear friend! xoxo
Congrats Linda!! That is so exciting! And I know a lot of work. I’ll be the one ready to toast with a bottle of Pinot Grigio on July 2nd!!
Ahhh! Linda, I am so excited for you!! This is wonderful news.
(And I can say that I knew you when it all started… with paint… and a particular glass vessel that some use for canning and preserving food…)
Yeah that so sooooo awesome congratulations!!! How exciting!!
Hydrangeas make me happy too
Congrats on the book deal! I’m sure you’ll get it done by the deadline and it’ll be awesome!
Yippe congrats! How exciting!
This news really makes my day, Linda! I am very excited to see your book. Just do whatever is necessary this month to make your own self feel proud and you know everyone else will love it!! My warmest congratulations!
Mary – you are so sweet!!! And thank you so much for your support and encouragement!!! It truly made my day!!!
I’ve been thinking for over a YEAR that this book was in your future. So excited for you that that future is NOW!
Thank you so much Sharon! And, yes, the future is very exciting. And NOW is quickly approaching!!!!
Linda
How over the top exciting Linda !!!
Incredible news
XOXOXOXOXO
Congratulations, Linda! I’m so, so happy for you and it’s so well deserved! Can’t wait to get a copy for myself. Any chance I could get the author to sign it???
You are too sweet! And absolutely you can have a signed copy! I now need to work on my penmanship — it’s gotten a bit sloppy these days!
Linda
Congrats, Linda!! I’m sure it will be amazing! Let me know if you need a reveiwer when the time comes!
xo Heidi
Thank you so much Heidi! And I will absolutely take you up on that offer!!!
Awesome and exciting! Thank you for sharing. Hope you have cashed that advance check by now, I’m sure you’ve worked your butt off to earn it just getting to that deadline:)
Thank you! And, yes, I finally did cash that advance!
Linda
Hi Linda,
Thanks for sharing.
Congratulation
Keep posting.