Cue the fireworks and the marching band. Sing hallelujah and beat the drums!
One of my novels has been contracted by The Wild Rose Press!
Yes, my friends, one of my little children (as writers often think of their novels) is about to go out into the world.
Simultaneously exciting and scary, isn’t it?
I have known for some weeks, but hoped to have a release date when I announced it here on the blog. And then word started getting out and I wondered what I had been waiting for. After all, you guys are part of the journey.
And I have so much to share with you about how it is coming together. Of course, I’ve been extraordinarily busy with the business end of rewrites and edits, working with a cover artist, formatting a biography, writing blurbs and taglines and all of the other little loose ends that accompanies publication.
Hopefully I’ll have a release date soon. For now, let’s pop the cork on the champagne and share a toast!
Renee Johnson is the author of Acquisition, and The Haunting of William Gray. She is currently working on a Young Adult novel, while editing a suspense novel which has international flair–an homage to her love of travel and foreign food. She lives on a farm in North Carolina with her husband, Tony Johnson, and one very spoiled German shepherd named Gretel.
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Wow! Huge congrats to you, Renee!
Thanks Darla. It is exciting.
((CONGRATTTTTSSSSSSSS))))!!!! Fabulous. Brava. Bravo. And btw, That dude above is HOT. xxx
Thank you, thank you. He is a hotty, isn’t he? Glad you approve!
WONDERFUL!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! Yay for you!
Thank you Elyse. Now you know where I’ve been when I was AWOL. Lots of work on getting this ready, but it is super exciting.
I’m not at all surprised! Good for you. Seriously. I can’t wait to read it!
That’s a big compliment Elyse. I truly appreciate your confidence.
Many, many congratulations to you Renee, hugely deserved and I look forward to hearing more updates…just marvellous 🙂
Thank you Sherri. It’s hugely validating!
Yippe Yippe Yeeeee!
And cheers and toasts! That’s one of your glasses in the picture. We must go back and share another round of toasts.
We’re not surprised, are we Karin? Congrats, Renee. You’ve had the dream and made it happen.
And you guys are such a big part of the encouragement it took to release my words to the public. What a special time!
WOO-HOO…Thank you for sharing! Best wishes and can’t wait to more details!
Thank you Georgette. I hope you’ll forgive my frequent absences from the blogging world now that the reason is out! Yay.
Thank you for including us in your victory dance. Great news. The best to you, and your “Best Seller!” Blessings.
From your lips to God’s ears. “Best Seller!” I’ll take it. As for including you, how could it be any other way? We all started on the journey together and success is shared amongst us all.
I am so excited for you, Renee! Way to follow your dreams! You are such an inspiration!
Thank you Lisa. I can say the same for you. GOG’s rock!
Congratulations!
Thank you Charlie!
Oh Renee, I’m so happy for you! I can’t wait to read it! Enjoy the celebration! Your mother is smiling. xoxo
OKay, you’ve inspired tears. I guess that is the bittersweet part. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Jill.
I’m sorry, but I know she’s thrilled, Renee. I’m really happy for you.
I appreciate that so much Jill. It’s good to hear.
Congratulations Renee!
Thanks Andrea!
Yes! Yes! Happy dance. Congratulations. I am so happy for you.
Thank you Gene. I’m happy dancing too.
Fantastic – congratulations!!!
I appreciate that. It feels fantastic. Thanks.
Renee! I’m so excited for you! I know from past posts how hard you’ve worked to accomplish this. Congratulations on seeing your determination pay off! I can’t wait to hear all about the book, the process, and to celebrate your success. Here’s to you my friend! ~ Sheila
Thank you Sheila. Your comment is so special to me because you do know how much hard work goes into every step of the process. Seeing it all come together has been so wonderful. I can’t wait to share it with you all. Thanks again.
Renee, how happy I am for you! You deserve this, and I can’t wait to read it!
Thank you Daisy. I’m looking forward to its release!
That’s fantastic news!!!
Wow. Thank you. It is validating.
Wow, congrats!
Thank you. I am excited.
Congratulations Renee!!! You must be very thrilled, I’m sure!! I know another author from THE WILD ROSE PRESS – more of an acquaintance through an old colleague from my previous IT job. Her name is Jane Greenhill. I think she writes MG/YA, can’t recall. But, I only point that out b/c WRP has a great reputation. Again, congrats!!
Thank you and I appreciate the nice comment. I’ll be sure to look Jane Greenhill up. I’ve been impressed with The Wild Rose Press so far. They have smart, interesting writers and editors. The owners offer a real sense of nourishing their authors and have regular Tuesday night Chat Rooms. I think I’m in a good company as you stated.
I’m finding joy in another’s success…congratulations!
Yay! Thank you for that.
Congratulations!!! That’s awesome news. I know they publish some great books, so you’ll be in good company!
Wow. Thank you. Yes, I loved many of their books and authors before I even plucked up the courage to submit. So far I’ve found them to be wonderful to work with.
Congratulations and best wishes Renee! You’ve worked really hard and it’s so exciting to get a novel published… 🙂
Thank you Meg. It is exciting and very validating.
Congratulations! This is so awesome. Celebrate well, you’ve definitely earned it. I wish you great success. ~standing ovation~ 🙂
I can hear your applause in my mind. Thank you so much.
Woooooohoooooooo! Great news. Best of luck with all the fun details before the release. Can’t wait to read it!
You are a pro at this. I’m just getting started. Yay! Thanks for all of your encouragment!
That’s wonderful new Renee! Congratulations! We can all say we knew her when.
You are my forever blogging friend. And I do thank you for the good wishes. It’s a baby step forward for sure.
Woo HOO!!! Congratulations that is wonderful news. I will look forward to reading it when it is published. {{High Five}}
High five right back! It is a nice feeling to have so many supportive friends. Thanks Patty!
Renee – I’m so happy for you. Publication couldn’t happen to a nicer person and I’m so looking forward to hearing more about your novel. After having that horrible year – life has brought you a bouquet. You are so deserving of good news.
That is exactly how it feels Sheri! Like somewhere in the universe God said, “OKay, she had suffered enough. Let’s throw her a bone.” Yay. Thanks for the great comment.
the fireworks are cutting loose and the band is good and loud Renee! Big huge CONGRATULIONS!! That’s just fantastic!
Wow. Thank you Dianna.
So exciting~ Congrats!!!!
Thanks Melynda. It is a bit exciting.
Heartiest congratulations Renee this indeed is a brilliant achievement. Cheers to that 🙂
Thanks you Dilip!
That is fantastic news. Congratulations. Yes, let the champagne flow! I look forward to hearing mor about it.
Toasting right now!! Thanks Otto.
Congratulations, Renee! (Sorry it took me so long to see this.)
Thanks Charles. It’s never too late for good wishes!
Congratulations! How exciting, Renee! OMG you must be beyond Cloud 9, somewhere around Cloud One Million and 99. Well done. Looking forward to hearing more about the book and its release date.
Congratulations! I am happy for you:)
Wow!. Good luck and congrats:)
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you!
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😀 congratulations