I've recorded the ups and the downs of my writing life on this blog for a few years now and it's wonderful to be able to share this news. I have an agent. I find I keep repeating those words in my head to somehow make it real...and it is real because she tells me so.
I'm being a tease...you want to know who she is? Yes, good. No seriously my agent, yes, I had to say that again, is the fabulous Carole Blake. I'm soooooooooooo lucky, but I will also give myself some credit and say I have worked hard too.
She loved A CORNISH HOUSE. It's a wonderful feeling when someone you respect loves your work. It's a little bit of the validation we all crave.
So now I'm head down revising another book....
Congratulations to you and to Carole...a well deserved result for you both :)
ReplyDeleteAlready said congratulations, hon, but I'll say them again here. You have worked SO DAMN HARD for this moment.
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Many congratulations! It's always so uplifting to hear when someone, who's aspirations you follow through blogging or tweeting, announces the fantastic news that they have an agent or that their debut novel is being published.
ReplyDeleteSuch a well deserved achievement for you, Liz, and I must admit that when I first began to follow you I assumed you were already published and represented by an agent. I was surprised to learn through your blog that both accolades were yet to come.
And what an agent to have, too! It's now just a matter of time before your name and novels become a household name, I'm sure.
Wishing you great success to two very deserving people and I look forward to the published books.
This is the most fantastic news! I'm so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteI am purring loudly for you!
ReplyDeleteMassive congrats to you, Liz, for all the hard work! You're an inspiration (and yes, I know that sounds super-clichéd, but it's true!).
ReplyDeleteCarole obviously has good taste! :)
I'm just as excted as Liz, and thanks to all for such lovely comments, but now we have to find a publisher who feels as strongly about A Cornish House as I do. No guarantees in this business as we all know. Crossed digits makes for difficult typing ...!
ReplyDeleteThis is great news. Congrats! Your agent is so proud of you she tweeted a link to your blog, and that's how I found you. Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteUtterly thrilled for you Liz, and Carole. Wishing you every success together.
ReplyDeleteWhat brilliant news! I'm absolutely thrilled to bits for you. If anyone deserves to succeed, it's you. YAY!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant news! Congratulations on winning such a great agent and all the very best of luck in finding a good publishing home for your novel! That's a huge hurdle overcome and a bright future ahead!
ReplyDeleteOh that is such wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteMany, many congratulations. I am totally thrilled for you.xxx
Many congratulations! I bet you are experiencing some stirrings to your upper abodminals and should they spread to your legs, feel free to dance.
ReplyDeleteLovely, happy news, Liz! Congratulations to you and agent Carole.
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I've been busy over the weekend and didn't see this on fb/twitter, but have just seen your incredibly exciting news on Romna.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and very well deserved. You can't do any better than Carole Blake. Looking forward to reading A Cornish House.x
DJ - thank you again
ReplyDeleteJan - you're support has meant the world
laydilejur - what lovely things to say... thank you
Sue - thanks hope the tour is going well.
Cat - my cats are joining in with you but they think I'm mad
Tali - Carole certainly does when it come shoes and wine and her other authors are amazing... so thank you
Carole - thanks...fingers crossed here too
Yamile - welcome and thanks for stopping by
Kate and Jen thanks
DOT - i have indeed danced :-)
Pat and Debs - thanks...
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What wonderful news to wake up to! It is just the best thing when something so exciting happens to a lovely person and you're one of the loveliest I've met. You work so hard, you fully deserve every success. I can't wait to read your books! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteThat is brilliant news |Liz - fingers crossed for you for the next step! xx
ReplyDeleteWell done seems less than adequate. You have worked really hard and deserve everything you achieve. Onwards and upwards.
ReplyDeleteAlready said it on FB, but again, massive congrats!
ReplyDeleteI've already said it too, but congratulations again - such a fantastic feeling :o)
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous for you both. WELL DONE! I look forward to reading your book x
ReplyDeleteWonderful, fabulous news, and utterly deserved. A million congratulations and hoping to hear news of a publishing deal imminently.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to hear that your dreams (and hard work) have been answered. I'm crossing my fingers that a publisher out there falls in love with your work too!
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Fantastic news, Liz - so thrilled for you! xxx
ReplyDeleteI've not followed all this but saw all the love on Twitter and had to shimmy on over. So, many Congrats. And to get the Queen Bee of agents, too... Cool, as my son would say.
ReplyDeleteNina, don't know how I missed you before. But thank you and thank you for that lovely post on your blog!
ReplyDeleteKath - I'm blushing at your kind words...thank you
FP - thanks...
Sheepish - It does feel good that the work hasn't been in vane...but time will tell
Phillipa and Karen - thank you both... it's another step along the way
Kirsty - I look forward to reading it too...without my scribbles and notes all over it :-)
Sarah - you're publishing pixie dust at the conference clearly worked it's magic...hope it continues
Ange - thankfully I have Carole on the case and I don't think there could be anyone better :-)
Thank you Kate :-)
Milla, thank you...the love on Twitter totally overwhelmed me and I am still stunned.
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So, so, so thrilled for you, Liz! I heard the news from Our Mutual Friend but have been keeping the squees of joy to myself until you officially announced it. You have worked so hard and have been so professional, you deserve it. I wish you and Carole all the best in finding the perfect publisher and I CAN'T WAIT to read it.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte - I had a feeling you might have heard :-) Still in that dancing happy mode...long may it last!
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Absolutely delighted for you, Liz. You've worked so hard for this and deserve every bit of success coming your way.
ReplyDeleteMassive congratulations, I'm so thrilled for you.
ReplyDeleteExcellent news. I hope you and Carole have great success with it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWell done Liz, congratulations! How wonderful is the RNA?
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