I wanted to take a moment away from The Writers Voice to announce my book deal. (The picture above has nothing to do with my book other than the library thing.) Anyway, quick and sweet, here’s a copy of what it said on Publishers Marketplace last Thursday and in Publishers Lunch tomorrow.
“Brenda Drake’s debut LIBRARY JUMPERS, in which a sixteen-year-old finds that a simple flip of the page can transport her to the library of her choosing, thus thrusting her into a Mystik world hidden amongst the pages of library books, where evil abounds, secrets unfold, and mortals are running out of time, to Georgia McBride at Month9Books, in a nice deal, at auction, in a three-book deal, for publication in February 2014, by Lauren Hammond of ADA Management Group (World).”
For those of you who are in The Writers Voice contest and don’t get picked, don’t get down. It’s taken a lot of passes on contests, rejections, and tears for me to get here. I know you all can do it. I’m so impressed by all the talent in this contest. Never give up and you will reach your dream!
I’m beyond excited! Now, back to the contest.
65 Comments
Cassie Mae · May 6, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Oh my gosh, Brenda!!! Squeeing with you!!! 3 books??? Awesome awesome awesome and congratulations 😀
A W Exley · May 6, 2012 at 10:11 pm
3 books?! That’s a major SQUEE! Congrats, I’ll have a quiet glass of wine to help you celebrate 🙂
Jamie Corrigan · May 6, 2012 at 10:11 pm
I’m dying to read this!! You know I’m so super proud of you!!! Can’t wait for 2014!!! Congrats a million times!!
Mia K Rose · May 6, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Congrats on a 3 book deal, that will keep you busy for some time. Can’t wait to read them. 🙂
LK Gardner-Griffie · May 6, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Congrats!!! So happy for you.
LK
T.L. Bodine · May 6, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Omg! That’s awesome! A thousand congratulations, what a truly wonderful feeling that must be, and the book sounds *awesome* — exactly my cup of tea. (you also fill me with hope that “portal fantasy” isn’t as dead as they say it is).
Kate Larkindale · May 6, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Whoo hoo! I’m so excited for you Brenda!
Stephanie Thornton · May 6, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Congratulations Brenda! How totally amazing!
*breaks into an Egyptian happy dance*
WOOHOO!
Dahlia · May 6, 2012 at 11:01 pm
That’s wonderful!! Congratulations!!
Keya · May 7, 2012 at 12:17 am
In addition to the blog words, the picture is more impressive and creative to me.
flip book creator
Avery Marsh · May 7, 2012 at 12:25 am
Holy moly, that’s amazing! Congratulations! 🙂
A. K. Fotinos-Hoyer · May 7, 2012 at 12:45 am
Congratulations 😀 Love reading good news first thing in the morning!
Kate · May 7, 2012 at 2:38 am
Wowzers! That is fantastic, you totally deserve it. I think all the helpful contests and praise you give to other writers gave you literary karma. Have a fantastic journey, we are all behind you!
MarcyKate · May 7, 2012 at 3:00 am
So, SO happy for you 😀 I’ve seen this in contests many times and always thought it looked awesome – so glad you and your agent found a good home for it! CONGRATS!!
Kathi · May 7, 2012 at 3:10 am
What awesome good news, Brenda! Congratulations!:)
Suzi · May 7, 2012 at 3:59 am
Wow! Congratulation. How exciting!
Kimberly Gabriel · May 7, 2012 at 4:45 am
Congrats! Your book sounds fabulous! I can’t wait to read it! And a 3 book deal? Good for you, Brenda. Very, very happy for you. Thank you also for the words of encouragement for those of us still trying to get there. 😉
Artemis Grey · May 7, 2012 at 4:53 am
OH. MY. GOD BRENDA. SQUEEEE!!! I’m hugging you right now. Can you feel it? I’m nearly squeezing the breath out of you because I’m so freaking excited!!!
Laurie Dennison · May 7, 2012 at 4:58 am
Congratulations! That is awesome news. Thank you for taking the time to host this contest in the midst of such a busy and exciting time for your career!
Kimberly Loth · May 7, 2012 at 5:21 am
Congrats Brenda! This is awesome.
LateToTheParty · May 7, 2012 at 5:28 am
Congrats, B! And thanks for sharing your success. It’s always inspiring to see someone you’ve followed do well.
Jess · May 7, 2012 at 5:32 am
That’s AWESOME! Congratulations! Looking forward to buying it off the shelves 🙂
Lisa K. · May 7, 2012 at 5:55 am
Woo-hoo! Congratulations!
Nicole Zoltack · May 7, 2012 at 5:57 am
Congrats! Love that picture.
Noelle Pierce · May 7, 2012 at 6:11 am
That’s amazing news! Congratulations!
Matthew MacNish · May 7, 2012 at 6:37 am
This sounds like such an awesome premise! Congrats, Brenda.
Meredith · May 7, 2012 at 6:46 am
Yay!!! Congratulations! I know it must have taken a lot of hard work, but you did it! I hope you’re celebrating. 🙂
Becca C. · May 7, 2012 at 6:56 am
Yay! Congratulations, Brenda! Can’t wait to preorder it someday soon!
Angelica R. Jackson · May 7, 2012 at 7:05 am
I love how anticlimatic and underwhelming the words “nice deal” are, when it’s obviously a HUGE DEAL! Congratualations!
Kimberly · May 7, 2012 at 7:31 am
Wahoo! Congratulations! This sounds great!
Linda Jackson · May 7, 2012 at 7:32 am
Congrats, Brenda. A book deal is worth the interruption and the squee. 🙂
Brenda Drake · May 7, 2012 at 7:46 am
Aww, shucks, thank you! You all are so kind and your support tears me up. I’m so lucky to be a part of this community. You’ve held me up in low times and hugged me in good ones. I <3 you all!
Kristen Wixted · May 7, 2012 at 7:50 am
Congratulations on your book deal! It sounds like a great premise, I’m sure my kids will love to read it.
🙂
Donelle Lacy · May 7, 2012 at 8:00 am
Congrats so much, Brenda! It’s about time this kind of concept was written for a teen audience. The blurb makes me really curious what your MC faces among those shelves! Also, a three-book deal IS big! You deserve to squee and celebrate as much as you like!
Kim · May 7, 2012 at 8:08 am
Hi Brenda, I just wanted to say congratulations. A 3 book deal…this calls for lots of champagne!
I know I don’t know you personally, but I kind of feel like I do because of your blog and Twitter, so I truely wish you the best of luck.
TL Sumner · May 7, 2012 at 8:16 am
Congrats Brenda!! That’s awesome!! 🙂
Sarah Shade · May 7, 2012 at 8:28 am
Congratulations, Brenda! No one deserves it more than you! Have to say I knew it would happen for you when we were chatting away as fellow writer peons nearly a year ago. You’re amazing!
Cherie Larkins · May 7, 2012 at 9:22 am
Wow! CONGRATS! That’s awesome news. 🙂
Rena · May 7, 2012 at 9:27 am
This is so awesome Brenda. I’m very happy for you. Congratulations!
Meagan · May 7, 2012 at 9:58 am
Congratulations, Brenda! That’s wonderful news!
Leigh Caroline · May 7, 2012 at 10:00 am
Awesome! Congratulations!!
annikay · May 7, 2012 at 11:09 am
Woot! Congrats Brenda!!
Amber · May 7, 2012 at 11:28 am
that is so exciting! congrats!!!
Sarah · May 7, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Congrats! How awesome!
Carrie Butler · May 7, 2012 at 2:37 pm
That’s fantastic! Congratulations, Brenda! 🙂
Jenny Kaczorowski · May 7, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Congrats again, Brenda! It’s so encouraging to see you reach this place in your publishing journey!
Rachel Schieffelbein · May 7, 2012 at 6:42 pm
This sounds so good! I’m excited to read it! Congratulations!!
Sarah Nicolas · May 7, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Wow! Congrats, Brenda! <3
Robin Weeks · May 7, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Yay! So cooooool!
Julia K · May 8, 2012 at 12:35 am
Congratulations!!! What an amazing moment that must have been 🙂
E. Arroyo · May 8, 2012 at 9:42 am
Congrats!!!
K.T. Hanna · May 8, 2012 at 10:13 am
Already tweeted/DMd you, but I’m SO HAPPY FOR YOU <3
Jay Noel · May 8, 2012 at 10:22 am
That is so incredible!
Congrats to you.
Sue Nelko Carr · May 8, 2012 at 11:09 am
Congratulations! How exciting!!
Julia King · May 8, 2012 at 1:03 pm
So exciting! Congrats, Brenda.
Vicki Tremper · May 8, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Just back from a wedding in France and saw your amazing and wonderful news. Congratulations, Brenda! Wishing you all the best…
erica m. chapman · May 9, 2012 at 6:21 am
WHOOOO!!!!!!!!!! You KNOW how thrilled I am for you. Much love! Can’t wait to see it in print. SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Brenda Drake · May 9, 2012 at 2:51 pm
Aww, thank you everyone! I couldn’t be here without this community! I love you all bunches! <3
Jemi Fraser · May 9, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Wow – sounds like an awesome read! Congratulations!! 🙂
Laura Barnes · May 9, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Congrats, Brenda! That’s rockin good news!
C.G.Ayling · May 10, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Grats, and yes I agree the quality of sumbissions in the contest was very high.
the type writer · May 11, 2012 at 1:02 pm
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ferris robinson · May 11, 2012 at 6:42 pm
WOW!!! 3-book deal! That is awesome!! And thanks for the encouraging words to the Voice contestents – even though i wasn’t picked, i feel like i came out a big winner. every entry was incredible, and i’ve earmarked so many amazing blogs and was overwhelmed by the kindness of so many! thanks brenda and best of luck to you! can’t wait to read all three!!
Sharon Bayliss · May 12, 2012 at 8:06 pm
I know I’m late to comment, but I still had to. CONGRATULATIONS!!
Faye · December 5, 2012 at 7:25 am
Just discovered you blog through #pitchwars. This so encouraging -especially since you posted this on May 6th which is my birthday.
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