Well, here at last is the news I have been longing to share with you since before Christmas. I have been signed up by a publisher. The reason for my long silence is that, although it was all agreed back in December, the contract wasn't signed for a while, firstly because of Christmas and New Year and then because of someone's holiday. The contract was signed a couple of weeks ago - the week my friend Jen Gilroy's blog interview appaeared here, and that was, of course, followed by last weeks' highly successful guest post by another writing friend, Kirsten Dougal. So here I am at last, somewhat after the event, sharing my wonderful news.
I am proud and delighted to tell you that I have joined Allison & Busby. My debut 1920s saga, The Deserter's Daughter, will be published this summer in hardback and e-book, with a paperback to follow.
Originally, my editor at Allison & Busby offered for The Deserter's Daughter, with first refusal on my next book; but having read the synopsis of that book, the offer was changed to make it a 2-book deal.
To the small handful of people who have known my news for some time - thank you for being thrilled for me. Your good wishes and excitement have helped to make this such a special time in my writing life. Many thanks to saga writer Carol Rivers for the trug of beautiful yellow pansies, which are still looking bonny and cheerful in our garden. They are my special "I've got a publisher" pansies!
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Jessica xx
"Jen's Diner" will be pleased to add British bakes to the "specials of the day" when you visit my blog to chat! xxx