something amazing happened today
- At March 3, 2011
- By Rachael
- In Books and Writing, Village life, Writing
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I put the first few chapters of my book on Authonomy a few days ago. It’s a website, created by the publisher Harper Collins, where writers can upload their books and get honest feedback.
Today it reached no1. Much squeaking for joy ensued. People who weren’t obliged to be polite liked it. People said nice things about it. People asked for more. I can’t quite believe it.
This has to be the best World Book Day present ever.
If you’d like to have a read, my book is here.
I’m going to have a little lie down. Or a big gin and tonic.
Charlotte
Well done! That must feel fantastic, and if you’ve had the stiff drink I’d guess it was the best tasting G&T you’ve ever fixed yourself. I’ve been really impressed by your dedication, not only to the whole nanowrimo thing but also to working on your draft after the November deadline. I signed up to nanowrimo and then promptly did nothing as my course work snowballed.
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Melanie
Ooh, how ace! Well done! You’ll be joining me on Amazon in no time, I’m sure of it!
xxx
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Metropolitan Mum
Congratulations! That’s great news. xx
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Heather
Huh, thought I’d commented on this before but can’t see it. Maybe I dreamed it. Well done lady! Am so proud of you. This is ace. xxxx
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Kath Parklover
You are even more inspiring than ever
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Becky
That is trulty awesome…well done to you
Rachel Connor
That’s really wonderful news! Many, many congratulations. I hope that great things happen as a result!
Vicky
That’s brilliant news. Many congratulations. Also, the fact this came on World Book Day is good omen – you are obviously destined to be published
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Deborah Rickard
Brilliant news! Well done. Next stop publication!
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Him Up North
Brilliant! Well done, you. This will be a stepping stone to better things, I’m sure of it.
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EmmaK
So pleased for you. You really deserve this. I hope soon an agent comes a knocking at your door.
The Mad House
Woohoo, a real Squuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeee from me
Julia
I’m knocked over! What a brilliant thing to happen! You Soooo deserve it!
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Heather
That’s brilliant, well done you! Really chuffed for you. Can’t wait to see you soon and spend a weekend talking books xxx
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Mari's World
Well done you! You must be over the moon, I know I would be
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Naomi
Well done Rachel – truly amazing but deserved.
Elle
That is most excellent news! Well done!
Rebecca Woodhead
Stupendous news. Well done. Remember to read the contract carefully when it arrives.
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PinkCat
Yay! Some happy squeaking going on here!
I’ll definitely be having a good read. Well done you!
Happy World Book Day! x
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Joanna Cannon
Absolutely where it belongs. Many congratulations, so thrilled for you! xxx
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Virginia Moffatt
Fantastic and well deserved!!! Hope an agent picks you up soon…
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Lottie
That is amazing. Surely someone will sit up and take notice now? I do hope so xx
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kyooty
YAY!!!
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Sandy Calico
I’ve had a read and it’s brilliant. Looking forward to seeing it in print. Well done you, thoroughly deserved x
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Nickie@Typecast
fan-bloomin-tastic and very well deserved!!
Well done, love x
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Tamsin
I can’t wait to have some time to myself to read your book. I loved the bits that i read here
Linda
***Beaming smile****
I hope another agent is on the way?
Muddling Along
Fantastic news!
Well done you!
So proud of you
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Deer Baby
Fantastic! So delighted for you!
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Sarah, Maison Cupcake
That’s absolutely fabulous news! Well done! I must confess I’ve only read the synopsis so far but I intend to read more as soon as I can, it sounds totally readable. I’ve really admired how you’ve been so dedicated to it since I first heard you talking about writing during Nanowrimo (which I chickened out of on day 2 ahem) Hopefully you’ll be on the Waterstones’ table soon!
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