Aubrey Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 not a/c, either, btw. Better than a/c, in fact. Did you read my query letter this AM? I couldn't sleep last night, & that was the biggest thing left on my before-baby to-do list, mainly because after baby...well...not likely to happen. And for the last few yrs, my biggest goal has been to get a pub contract before my 30th bday. So I tweaked it, showed it to you guys & dh, & finally sent it this AM. The website says it takes 2-4 weeks to hear a response. Guess what?????? They want the whole manuscript. They've *already* replied. This is only the 3rd time I've ever sent a query letter, & the first time on this book. Granted, I'm sending it to an agent this time instead of directly to the publisher like I did a few yrs ago w/ my dead novel. But still. I'm so excited, I may *put* myself into labor. Except excitement for me looks about like it looks on Ben Stein. Oh well. I may not be the life of the party, but woo-hoo she wants to read my *whole* manuscript!!!!!!!!!!!! That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Oh Aubrey, that's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Way to go Aubrey! That is great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congrats!! That's so exciting!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congratulations, Aubrey! I hope she loves the manuscript and wants to publish it! Big congratulations! :grouphug: to you and your dear family! Take care of yourself and that baby! Any day now . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congrats that is awesome! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 :party: and a major happy dance. What a wonderful goal to achieve. I am very, very happy for you!!!!! Wa---hoooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clwcain Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 :party::cheers2: As I have several friends who are scarred veterans of past attempts at getting an agent to ask for a full manuscript, you have my warmest congratulations. In bocca al lupo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 :party::party:That is so exciting!!!! I'm new so what is the book about please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!:party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobotGirl Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thats great!:hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray::hurray: WOOHOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congrats!!!!!!!!! YAHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Woo hoo! I hope everything comes in threes this wk. Book, A/C than baby. Congrats, Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 not a/c, either, btw. Better than a/c, in fact. Did you read my query letter this AM? I couldn't sleep last night, & that was the biggest thing left on my before-baby to-do list, mainly because after baby...well...not likely to happen. And for the last few yrs, my biggest goal has been to get a pub contract before my 30th bday. So I tweaked it, showed it to you guys & dh, & finally sent it this AM. The website says it takes 2-4 weeks to hear a response. Guess what?????? They want the whole manuscript. They've *already* replied. This is only the 3rd time I've ever sent a query letter, & the first time on this book. Granted, I'm sending it to an agent this time instead of directly to the publisher like I did a few yrs ago w/ my dead novel. But still. I'm so excited, I may *put* myself into labor. Except excitement for me looks about like it looks on Ben Stein. Oh well. I may not be the life of the party, but woo-hoo she wants to read my *whole* manuscript!!!!!!!!!!!! That is all. WooHoo! :party: Good for you! So happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Aubrey, that's the best thing I've heard all day. I'm excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 How in the world did you get such a fast reply???? That is so cool. What happens now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.S. Burrow Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 That is wonderful news, Aubrey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Of course they want it! Good for you, Aubrey! That's super! Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 That's awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 :party:Fantastic news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 How in the world did you get such a fast reply???? That is so cool. What happens now? Now? I send my book via the handy-dandy super-speedy internet, Ms. Agent begins to read it, is so captivated she can't put it down, & finally, she congratulates herself that she has such a good instinct. Then she finds a publisher, we get rich, & I buy a castle in Scotland. Or pay off some student loans. Whatever. ;) :lol: How did I get such a fast response? Well, I guess it's possible that no one's submitted to them lately. I'd prefer to think my query letter (which you said you liked) was just that good. :D Either way, my book is *much* better than my letter, so hopefully I'm past the scary query part. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Applause! Applause! Applause! EXCELLENT NEWS! I've known quite a few writers who had to send their MS to several agents before one took the bait. Yay! I hope this is a perfect match!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Wow! This is not only wonderful news for you, but it is also so inspiring. I have been on the edge of writing for a while and I can't help but need success stories like this! Congrats, what a wonderful time in your life! Way to go Aubrey!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Wonderful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumndivona Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congratulations and good luck!!! :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 That IS better than AC!! Congratulations! Quick response sounds like a good sign to me, Aubrey. Ooh...I can't wait to read it!! :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 How exciting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I am so excited for you! That's wonderful news indeed! Now, do you have A/C yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 :thumbup:Totally awesome! I'm very happy/excited for you!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Wow, that is so exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Way to go, Aubrey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well done! That is just so awesome!:thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Jumping up and down with joy for you and wishing you the very best.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaTotaler Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congratulations Aubrey. That is fabulous news. Hope the excitement gets your labor going! Take care, VH not a/c, either, btw. Better than a/c, in fact. Did you read my query letter this AM? I couldn't sleep last night, & that was the biggest thing left on my before-baby to-do list, mainly because after baby...well...not likely to happen. And for the last few yrs, my biggest goal has been to get a pub contract before my 30th bday. So I tweaked it, showed it to you guys & dh, & finally sent it this AM. The website says it takes 2-4 weeks to hear a response. Guess what?????? They want the whole manuscript. They've *already* replied. This is only the 3rd time I've ever sent a query letter, & the first time on this book. Granted, I'm sending it to an agent this time instead of directly to the publisher like I did a few yrs ago w/ my dead novel. But still. I'm so excited, I may *put* myself into labor. Except excitement for me looks about like it looks on Ben Stein. Oh well. I may not be the life of the party, but woo-hoo she wants to read my *whole* manuscript!!!!!!!!!!!! That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congratulations Aubrey!!! I hope this finishes with the publication of your book! That would be soooo AWESOME! Okay then, now that that's settled we need to get moving with the ac. Did you go to the office and point out to them where you're having the baby like...someone (sorry, I forget who) said? I thought that was a grand idea! You can tell them, either that, or get my air conditioning in.......NOW! THEN you can have the baby and live happily ever after in your beautiful castle in Scotland!:001_smile: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Okay, I missed the letter. and what the book is about. BUT, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Congrats! I read the insert you put in the other post and it was really awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraceinMD Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Excellent job, Aubrey!!! Congratulations! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 That is GREAT news!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well cool! But now hurry up and go into labor so I can have some hope that I will one day too... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Oh, Aubrey, that's wonderful news! Let's just assume that this means that publication is imminent. One pre-order here! -Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Oh, Aubrey, that's so exciting that I'm actually breathless on your behalf! Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlockOfSillies Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 :party::cheers2::thumbup::);):D:drool5::biggrinjester::thumbup1: Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 :party::party::party: CONGRATULATIONS! What awesome news! They are going to love it, of course, and we are all going to road trip to TX for your first book signing! I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book Crazy Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well done. You know that you will now have to the name the baby after the agent, even if the baby is a boy, as a sign of eternal gratitude. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 :party: Aubrey, that's great news! I'm so happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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