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From Squee to Holy Mother, What have I Done?

2/3/2012

 
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Have you seen that movie, Gone in Sixty Seconds with Nick Cage and Angelina Jolie? If you haven’t, the basic plot revolves around a group of car thieves, really good ones mind you, who are able to jack a car in sixty seconds flat. Quite a feat when you stop to think about it. 
         When I learned that Inkspell Publishing wanted to publish my debut novel, Call of the Sea, the emotional rollercoaster ride that ensued reminds me a lot of that movie. I went from a celestial high, where I wandered around the house with a Cheshire cat grin on my face and randomly shouted a hearty squee, to the low where it occurred to me that people would actually read my story, see its cover, and judge it on its literary merits. My squees turned to “Holy Mother, what did I just do? Am I ready for this?” -- all in about the space of sixty seconds.
        Suddenly, it was all real. I was about to become a published novelist. There’d be editing rounds, of course, but also cover art to collaborate on, book blurbs to write, promotions to participate in. For the first time, my name wouldn’t appear alongside a list of other contributors. This book, this story I love, and have worked so hard to get onto paper would be mine alone. I’d have no one to share the spotlight with, nor would I have anyone to stand behind or blame if it wasn’t well received. All just me and my little dream.
    Scary, right? Like being on stage in front of your whole high school class buck naked. *shudders* 
    Where am I going with all this rambling nonsense about books and movies?
    Simply this.
    You will never know if you can fly, until you jump off the roof and flap your arms. I’ve decided I want to fly, and I’m about to jump.  Care to come along?

SHARON BAUER
2/3/2012 01:26:04 pm

Can't wait to tell everyone I know a famous author!

Rebecca Hart link
2/3/2012 02:24:06 pm

I'm not sure about the famous part -- but author is definitely accurate :) Or will be after June 2012.

Julie Belfield link
2/3/2012 06:34:51 pm

Congrats, Becca. :)

Rebecca Hart link
2/3/2012 11:07:19 pm

Thanks, Julie :)

Amaleen Ison link
2/3/2012 07:12:08 pm

You've been ready to fly for ages, Rebecca. If you hadn't of jumped from the nest on your own, there were a whole bunch of people lining up to push you!
Super congratulations. I'm thrilled for you and can't wait to read Call of the Sea.

Rebecca Hart link
2/3/2012 11:09:05 pm

Heheh... I was wondering who was breathing on teh back of my neck. Thanks for all of your support Amaleen. I cant wait till we are doing this for one of your novels.

Kelly Said link
2/3/2012 08:52:43 pm

I'm so happy for you, Rebecca! Congratulations on finding a great home for Call of the Sea - I can't wait to see what others think of the story I like. :)

Rebecca Hart link
2/3/2012 11:10:07 pm

Kelly:

Me too :) It's is daunting, but very exciting.

Naya Nikki link
2/4/2012 01:03:57 am

Very excited for you sweetie >.< x

Rebecca Hart link
2/4/2012 01:55:36 am

Thx, Naya. Waiting on your YA release, Familiar Ties so I can check it out :)


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