My manuscript is a semi-finalist in Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award.
I'm one of, like, 420 in my category though, so I don't expect a damn thing out of this. Also, it's the older version of my story, which many an NY agent has already rejected. Still, it's nice, this time, to be filed into the "Semifinalist" pile rather than the "Sux" file.
If you're interested, leave me a comment and I'll send you the link to the online excerpt. You can rate it for me. If you're so inclined.
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Yeah, I spent an hour making this dumb cover mock up. Meanwhile, laundry went unfolded and morning coffee went unscooped.
Congratulations! I love it when I don't completely suck! Especially when there's an audience involved!
Perhaps this will make those NY agents reconsider?
I'd be happy to rate it....
Posted by: Asthmagirl | January 15, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Screw laundry and morning coffee. Send me the link!
Posted by: Emily R | January 16, 2008 at 02:18 AM
OMG!!! THAT is awesome. I'm so excited for you. AND, I think the cover is really cool too. You know what? That laundry is always going to be there. You have to do something for yourself every now and then! Definitely send me the link.
Posted by: Madame Queen | January 16, 2008 at 02:54 AM
YAHOO!! Love the cover..please send me the link.
Posted by: m | January 16, 2008 at 04:36 AM
Congrats, that is so impressive. Oh, and the chopstick usage looks like it's turning out just fine. Good Job.
Posted by: kendra | January 16, 2008 at 05:18 AM
Awesome! Send me the link, girlfriend!
Posted by: Lyssa Ireland Thomas | January 16, 2008 at 05:41 AM
Please send me a link!
Posted by: Sister Honey Bunch | January 16, 2008 at 06:19 AM
Memememeeeeeee.
And also, send me a photo of what you'd like me to draw. :D
Posted by: Leanne | January 16, 2008 at 06:42 AM
Link please.
Nice job on the cover.
You forgot that part across the top that reads "New York Times Bestseller"
Posted by: Mr Furious | January 16, 2008 at 07:37 AM
E-mail me the link! Woot! I am going to rate the HELL out of it. Awesome!
Posted by: BethanyWD | January 16, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Congratulations!! That is most awesome! I'll take a link too please!
Posted by: Tootsie Farklepants | January 16, 2008 at 09:19 AM
send me the link, please...baby just wants to be held and the Tyra Banks show ain't cutting it whilst I am couch bound. I need something to keep me from losing all my brain cells....
Posted by: dara | January 16, 2008 at 09:40 AM
I would be doing cartwheels if this was me. Congratulations and a big ol' pat on the back! I'd totally like to take a peek!
Posted by: AbsolutelyBananas | January 16, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Congrats! You absolutely do not suck. Please send me a link, too. Very exciting! Screw laundry. I say that everyday and I don't have any semifinalist novel going on.
Posted by: JCK | January 16, 2008 at 10:50 PM
THAT IS AWESOME!
Do send me the link. Pretty please?
Posted by: slouching mom | January 17, 2008 at 06:26 AM
What is yr novel about? I am writing my first novel at the moment- overwhelming and fabulous times!
Posted by: amy | January 17, 2008 at 07:20 AM
how wonderful...congrats to you!!! i'd love the link!! and the cover is great.
Posted by: mama's got moxie | January 17, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Link! Send me the link!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Lulu | January 17, 2008 at 08:38 AM
that is so exciting, I hope you get picked. I have been stalking your blog, and you are a great writer. Who cares about the laundry, is it EVER finished?
Posted by: Lisa Russell | January 17, 2008 at 10:24 AM
THAT is GREAT! Congratulations! Yep, send me the link. I would love to read it.
Posted by: Sophie | January 17, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Wow! That is still pretty awesome.
And I would read that book just based on its cover!
Posted by: rimarama | January 17, 2008 at 01:57 PM
That is so fabulous! I'd love to check it out! Congratulations.
Posted by: Carrie | January 17, 2008 at 02:21 PM
wow - awesome - you so do not suck!
please do send me the link (and i too love the cover) woo hoo! congrats!
Amy xoxox
Posted by: Aimers | January 17, 2008 at 02:22 PM