The not-so-good: It didn't make either nomination list, which means it didn't get the necessary second from a committee member. I'm sad, but oh well. I'm thrilled so many awesome books are on the lists and many of my writerly friends have books nominated.
The good: The book I've been working on for the last 8 months, HOPE FOR NIMBUS, is done. For now. And I'm going to send it to my agent today!
The not-so-good: I wanted to be a lot further along on my new novel-in-verse than I am, and I'm so busy at work this month, I don't know that I'm going to have much energy to work on it during my off-hours. But, I guess I can only do what I can do.
The good: I was browsing the new S&S Children's Catalog for Spring 2010 and on the CHASING BROOKLYN page, it says, "12-copy mixed floor display (Includes 8 copies of CHASING BROOKLYN and 4 copies of I HEART YOU, YOU HAUNT ME) for $159.88." A floor display will be available for my books!!
The not-so-good: Will any bookseller really buy one? I often see news like this and think the worst. What is up with that?
The good: Day off today!
The not-so-good: I have a to-do list the size of a foot-long sandwich. I better get to it.
Happy Monday all! And in case I don't get a chance to say it tomorrow, Happy Anniversary Sesame Street!!
Sorry you didn't get the nod :-( You totally should have, in my opinion. I will say this again: I can't wait to get my hands on ''Chasing Brooklyn''! Hope all is well.
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P.S. Speaking of Sesame Street
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I love the way you focus on the good first--that's what really matters. The bad is just details. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, any booksellers who don't order your display are missing out. Chasing Brooklyn's going to be big--I can feel it (without having read a word of it--that's how much I BELIEVE!) :)
Yay for the book display. That is wonderful! The cover is so great, too, I think it will pull in the buyers and readers.
ReplyDeleteA display??? That's awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes! They'll buy it! Sheesh.
I LOVE your books and am counting the days until the next!!!! I just gave your first to my pre-teen :-)
ReplyDeleteYAY for finishing Nimbus and for floor displays!!!! Overall a very good day!
ReplyDeleteA floor display??? That is awesome beyond belief!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read your next.
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