Celebrate Good Times!!!
HUZZAH!!
HUZZAH!! The champagne fountains are flowing, and the shirtless
waiters (buxom waitresses for the guys) are moving among us with trays
of bubbly. So grab a flute and raise a glass, because we have
something incredible to toast! Everybody ready? Here’s to
our very own
KIMBERLY, who has sold a book to Harlequin Mills & Boon!! Three cheers for Kimberly!
Kimberly, we’ve commissioned a special throne for today, one that’s created to look like an open laptop. If you’ll take the seat of honor, we want to hear all about it. Where you were when you got the call, how you reacted, who you told first, how long you’ve been writing, what the book’s about, and when it will be coming out. Did I forget anything? If so, everyone feel free to yell out more questions.
Besides the champagne, we’ve stocked the bar with the makings for
Godiva martinis. I’m sure the castle residents will want to
contribute their favorite party fare, and I’m thinking specifically of
King David and his desserts! We’ll also keep the cooks in
the royal kitchen busy whipping up any delicacy that would tickle your
fancy! This is your day, Kimberly! Party down!
(Kimberly is also partying at The Writing Playground today, so be sure to click on over and wish her a congratulations there as well!)
May 6th, 2008 at 4:14 am
May 6th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Awesome Kimberly !!! Way to go !!!
May 6th, 2008 at 5:18 am
Mega congrats, Kimberly.
Details, dahling, details….
May 6th, 2008 at 5:35 am
I’m raising a teeter-totter in your honor, Kimberly! I’m so excited for you!
May 6th, 2008 at 5:39 am
They have the Snoopy Dance icon!! And I have reason to use it!
Thanks so much Queens for opening the castle. Let me get a drink and I’ll regale you with stories!
May 6th, 2008 at 5:46 am
May 6th, 2008 at 6:11 am
We’re all still grinning about this. It’s so exciting! And yes, please do come on over and
at the Playground. You can bring your champagne flute with you and we’ll have the nearly-naked dancing boys refill it for you.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:32 am
Ooo, Marilyn. Will Captain Jack be nearly naked as well?
May 6th, 2008 at 6:36 am
I was just at the playground and the party is off to a great start. Thought I’d grab a quick glass of the blubbly here before I’m out and about today.
Congrats Kimberly!! Well done!!
May 6th, 2008 at 6:43 am
I can’t wait to hear all the details!!! Congrats!
May 6th, 2008 at 6:45 am
May 6th, 2008 at 6:51 am
Yes, PC’s news is all those and more rolled into one!!
Thank you
s for your support.
Excuse me while I have a chocolate martini and join PC in the Snoopy happy dance.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:54 am
What was that about chocolate martinis??
May 6th, 2008 at 7:10 am
This is the kind of news writers LOVE to celebrate!!!! It always feels good when someone you know gets The Call they’ve been waiting for! I know how she feels — I got the call, but without the contract, LOL. And it felt AMAZING! So I KNOW this call had to be even better.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:20 am
I’m toasting you with my chocolate martini! Can’t wait to hear all the details.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Pop over to the Playground for the details of “The Call.” (I just love saying that.) Queen Rhonda plays a starring role.
The first person I called was my Darling Geek, of course. I’m so lucky to have such a supportive hubby. Mom was next, followed by Playfriends, Mavens, Counselor Shelley–and everyone else in my address book. I even called my Mother-in-law! Queen Rhonda was on the phone with Queen Jen when I called her, so they both got the news at the same time. I think Rhonda had a phone to each ear relaying the message.
Jodie and other aspiring Queens–my advice is not to give up. I got pulled from the slushpile because the editor liked my voice–the book itself had to be totally rewritten.
Now, don’t get mad at me (because I hate it when I hear this), but this was the first book I wrote. But I *re-wrote* it several times, and wrote other books since then. Yeah, I learned a lot in the 2 1/2 years in the middle.
Just put my drink in a go-cup ladies, I have rounds to make. I’ll be back by later! Keep partying without me!
May 6th, 2008 at 7:24 am
I see the party’s in full swing in the castle!! It’s never too early for a chocolate martini. Ah, there’s a shirtless waiter bringing one, now!
Kimberly, I’m soooo happy for you!! Whenever you’re ready, we all want to hear the juicy details!
May 6th, 2008 at 7:31 am
May 6th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Anyone else think it’s funny my mom accidentally hit the “flying pig” smiley in the middle of the snoopy dancing?
If she hadn’t called me in a panic about it, I would’ve wondered if she was trying to tell me something…
May 6th, 2008 at 7:52 am
WTG KIMBERLY!!!!!!
May 6th, 2008 at 7:55 am
I thought it was a pegasus
I think it looks more like a horse than a pig.
I can’t stop smiling for you, PC!
May 6th, 2008 at 8:07 am
*snort* when pigs fly…
May 6th, 2008 at 8:24 am
I’m off for a more Queenly coif. Party on and I’ll be back by later!
May 6th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Hit “submit” too soon.
The Playfriends say I have “Mood Hair”–as giddy as I am, who knows what I’ll look like this afternoon. (Must not go overboard with the dye…
May 6th, 2008 at 8:37 am
May 6th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Kimberly you said just what I needed to hear to keep me going today. I’ve rewritten my first story - well, I’m in the process of rewriting it for the 3rd time - but what keeps me going is that I get lots of positive feedback on my voice. I hear that the characters are great, they like my voice…add more conflict.
I’ve also written a novella and have actually finalled in a contest with that (waiting with fingers crossed for the final word) and I’ve been writing about the same length of time as you!
Fingers and toes crossed that I can follow in your footsteps all the way! Congrats again!
May 6th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Ah, the way the posts fall, mine came after Kimberly’s letting us know the whole story is over at the Playground! I glimpsed Cap’n Jack over there, ladies.
Lynn, a
to you, and I’m sure it won’t be long, given your success so far.
Jodie, hang in there! I think it’s significant that Kimberly sold on
the strength of her voice. I was confused about voice for years, but I
finally figured out it’s the way I write when I’m goofing around!
Have fun at the salon, Kimberly! I’m sure you’ll be the talk of the place!
May 6th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Woo hoo! And yippee! And that’s so fantastic!
I’m so thrilled for you, and like Jodie, I got goosebumps at your news!
You’re an inspiration to us aspiring writers! Enjoy the day! You rock! 
May 6th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I didn’t even notice the
in PC’s Mom’s post!
(And yes, I did have a phone held to each ear when Kim called me back to share the “official” news, though I suspected from the message I got to hear what was coming.
)
May 6th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Still snickering about the
May 6th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Whoohoo Congrats!!!
May 6th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Congratulations Kim!!! I’m so happy for you! Enjoy your parties!
May 6th, 2008 at 11:35 am
I just checked out the dessert table, and the royal chefs have prepared a chocolate mousse cake! Oh, and here come some more, with chocolate curls on the top, and little signs saying CONGRATULATIONS, KIMBERLY! stuck in the middle of each cake. I’m cutting myself a piece right now! Dig in, everyone! I hear there’s a carrot cake on the way, too.
May 6th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Ooo, how about some carrot cheesecake? Yum!
May 6th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Congratulations,
Kimberly! 
May 6th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
I want to know what color Kimberly’s hair turned out.
May 6th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Wtg, Kimberly!!
May 6th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
My hair is fabulous! A lighter, more coppery, color with blonde highlights and a really cool cut. My hairdresser was so excited to hear about my sale that she had a good time playing…
I picked up some petit fours while I was out…
May 6th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Your hair sounds fabulous,
Kimberly! I hope your stylist remembers how she did it so she can
replicate it before the conference. Ah, petit fours! Are you sharing?
Rhonda, I just checked, and the chefs are finishing up a carrot cheesecake.
May 6th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Okay, let’s see if this post will go through. I tried earlier today, but my computer has developed an annoying aversion to letting my comments show up here.
Anyway… SQUEEEE on the book contract AND the mood hair.
Can’t wait to see it. There should be celebrating with lots of fabu shoes and a new formal dress for SanFran.
We
you so much! May your publishing journey be long and happy.
Did I hear someone say cake….
May 6th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Yay! It went through on the first try.
May 6th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
The people I work with keep insisting that I…well, work, dangit.
It’s completely cramping my party mood. I think a slice of carrot cheesecake might just do the trick.
May 6th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I’ll take some of the chocolate mousse cake with a martini. Very stressful day since I was in the castle this morning.
May 6th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Liza, here’s your cake and your very potent martini! Could you use a massage? I can set that up in a jiffy!
May 6th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Danniele, have seconds on the cake! Glad you could finally get through.
And Andrea, you must be finished with that yucky work by now and can relax.
Kimberly, thanks for giving us all such a great reason to party. You may sell a hundred books, and I hope you do! But you’ll never forget selling this first one.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Big congratulations, Kimberly!!!!
May 6th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I’m pooped. Today has been a wonderful day all the way around. Thank you, Queens, for opening up the castle to me today and for hosting such a wonderful party.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Congratulations, Kimberly! Cheers!
May 7th, 2008 at 7:22 am
Hooray, Kimberly! Late to the party but still wanted to add my congratulations!! Yippee!