BIG NEWS!

It was just after midnight, and I was spiraling. You know how that goes, right? After months of sweating it out in Query Hell, I was starting to wonder if I had taken the wrong path. 

I mean, I knew it would be hard pitching a yet-to-be-established category (New Adult). I knew I could be setting myself up for disappointment and failure. I just didn’t realize what a toll it would take on my sanity motivation confidence.

That’s when the email came. 

I braced myself for rejection. Seriously, I held up my hand and looked through the cracks between my fingers.  As I skimmed the page, eight words stood out from the rest:

“We would love to offer you a contract...”

My vision went hazy with color, and little bells rang in my ears. Huh? Did I read that wrong?

“We would love to offer you a contract...”

I read it over and over, like the words were going to morph into the finger and tell me to go to bed—but they didn’t. (Thank goodness! Can you imagine how creepy that would be?) I couldn't process it.

Needless to say, I didn't reply that night. I was too lightheaded, too shocked. So I pretended to sleep for five hours.

By the time I “woke up” the next morning, I had convinced myself it was a dream. I did the zombie-stumble to my computer and brought up my email.

“We would love to offer you a contract...”

That’s when it really hit me. 

I responded right away and had a chance to swap messages with one of the fabulous co-owners. Remember the 2^nd panel from my comic last week? It was like that. She GOT my story! I was elated!

We talked a bit more, and she sent me the contract. You can probably guess what's coming next.

I’m pleased to announce:

I HAVE A BOOK DEAL with Sapphire Star Publishing!

Signing the Contract

Oh, sweet validation...

I am on the right path. I am on my way to achieving my dream. This IS happening!

A big shout-out to The Man Upstairs, my family, my critique partners, my beta readers, my friends, and everyone who has supported me in the past year and a half. Thank you so much! You’ll never know how much I appreciate it. *Hugs*

Next, a huge thank-you to Sapphire Star Publishing (SSP) for believing in my work. I am beyond thrilled to work with you all! :) 

(Side note: I am so impressed with this publisher already!)

Finally, a special shout-out to my critique-partners-turned-pub-sisters Lisa & Nancy! I am so excited to take this step with you two!

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I know the real work is ahead of me, but I’m up for the challenge. So, what do you guys say? Will you join me for the next leg of my journey? :) 

P.S. Strength has a release date!