Funny story. It's taken me close to two years to decide that I should probably go ahead with Indie publishing. Be my own publisher. Then, wham! A small publishing house expressed interest. Don't get too excited, yet. No contract has been signed. I'm still editing. (I know! Finish with the editing, already!) But. They want to see it as soon as I'm satisfied enough to send it to them.
Regardless and Lord willing, "Finding Beth" will come out in Spring or Summer of 2013! Yes! She will finding have her debut! The year my first born graduates high school, no less. Now you can get excited!
Thanks to all my wonderful supporters/encouragers and prayer partners! There are a handful of people who have been huge in keeping me going when I would have otherwise quit. Seriously!
So, special thanks to my mom and number one fan, Joyce Scaggs; to Jessica Bergschneider for insisting again and again that I finish so she can read the book; to Kimberly Taylor and Marcie Reynolds for believing in me and my story since day one; to my proofreader, Patricia Maxwell and my editor, Patricia Riddle-Gaddis - your support, guidance, and encouragement have been invaluable; to Bobbie Lackey for assuring me I can do it and supporting me through the tough days; to my beautiful "Blue" family - you know who you are; and to my family for loving me, for putting up with my weird schedule and not always cooking supper "on time".
Release date to be announced. (I've waited so long to say that! :-) So, stay tuned!
*This is not the official cover for "Finding Beth". No. It will be much more awesome than this! :D
16 comments:
Yay! Now hurry up! Haha Love you!!!
Oh, Linnette, I have experienced all of your emotions. You see, my debut novel, Lady and the Sea, took almost seven years to publish. I would pick it up, then lay it down; pick up, put down. I love writing, but I also love many other things. Having said that, I thoroughly believe that this was God's perfect timing for Lady and the Sea to be released. Your book will be published right on time, with the right publisher. Oceans of blessings!
Oh, Linnette, I have experienced all of your emotions. You see, my debut novel, Lady and the Sea, took almost seven years to publish. I would pick it up, then lay it down; pick up, put down. I love writing, but I also love many other things. Having said that, I thoroughly believe that this was God's perfect timing for Lady and the Sea to be released. Your book will be published right on time, with the right publisher. Oceans of blessings!
*Grinning*
LOL Love you, too, Jessica! :D
Thanks, Sharon! I know you understand. Thanks for your encouraging words! :D
Go Linnette, go!
from Jay Fancher
Remember the Little Engine that Could? "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can." If he'd been the Christian Little Engine that Could, he'd be saying along with you, "I know I can. I know I can. I know I can." (Phil. 4:19, I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!" Press on! I'm thrilled for you!
Let's hope some of Beth's exes that abused her end up six feet under, we need more body count. - Larry
So excited for you, Linnette! Can't wait until "your baby" has an official birthday! Hopefully, mine will give birth around the same time. I'm rejoicing with you!
What an exciting announcement to be able to make! So happy for you! Congratulations!
I know you are excited. It is like waiting for a child to be born. It will be so wonderful to finally see all the hours of work come to life and be published. Blessings, Deborah H. Bateman-Author
Stay the course. The finish line is just up ahead a little further. Press on! Congratulations!!
Yaaayyyy!!! Keep going Linnette! You are almost done now. I can't wait to hold a copy of Finding Beth in my hands.
Thank you all for such encouraging words!!!
Larry, you'll just have to wait and see about the body count. I hope you won't be disappointed. :)
Yay, yay, yay, yay! Congratulations, Linnette - either way you go, they both lead to forward and onward! Hey, I really like that cover!
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Hi Linnette
Good news! I'm looking forward to reading the whole book.
Hope the publisher helps birth your "baby" as painlessly as possible.
Blessings from Paris,
Elizabeth
Wonderful, Linnette!!! I am so anxious to read ALL of Finding Beth! I'm so proud of you, girl. I love you. Frieda
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