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First Contract!!!!

Friday, January 28, 2011    15 comments

Novel Journey is thrilled to announce that one of our own just received their first publishing contract—and not just her first contract, but a three book deal!

Yvonne Anderson (our contest Diva, who runs the Novel Journey 15 Minutes of Fame Contest) has signed with Risen Books.

Gina, Ane and I have been crit partners with Yvonne for years now, and I can't tell you how excited we are for her. You guys are in for such a treat when her books are available.

A huge congratulations, Y!!

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  • Ane's CritiqueI love the voice and style of this, but it went on way too long. By the second paragraph, I've got the fact that she's down on herself. The ONLY thing that kept me reading was your voice. It's very good. But you need to conde… Read More
  • Gina's TakeI agree with my partners that you have a nice voice--an unpretentious style. I also agree this was a bit long winded. The paragraphs could be broken up and I found myself wanting to skim to get to something more exciting. I'd… Read More
  • Jessica's TakeI completely agreed with Ane. The voice was wonderfully done, but as Ane suggested, the opening needed to be condensed.-- Not that I have anything else to do-- I didn’t do anything exciting last night-- Nothing fun ever happe… Read More
  • Novel Journey CritiquesRemember, our suggestions are just that—suggestions. The wise author will use discernment and pick up what works for him/her and ignore what doesn't. Our hope is you and this author, who bravely subbed his/her work, will bene… Read More
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15 comments:

  1. Southern-fried Fiction10:55 PM, January 28, 2011

    Jessica's right! We're Snoopy dancing here!

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  2. Sarah Allen11:58 PM, January 28, 2011

    Absolutely fantastic news!!! Its so good to hear these stories just to know that publishing these days is not a fantasy. Thanks for the inspiration, congratulations and I look forward to hearing more from you :)

    Sarah Allen
    (my creative writing blog)

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  3. Dolly4:58 AM, January 29, 2011

    Three books deal :-)) Amazing!! Congratulations.

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  4. Diane Moody5:27 AM, January 29, 2011

    Congratulations, Yvonne!!! SO excited for you! And a THREE-book deal no less! Can't wait to read your books!

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  5. Heidi Chiavaroli5:49 AM, January 29, 2011

    Congratulations, Yvonne! :)

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  6. Mike Duran7:40 AM, January 29, 2011

    Congratulations, Yvonne! That's awesome news!

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  7. Yvonne Anderson11:42 AM, January 29, 2011

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  8. Yvonne Anderson11:43 AM, January 29, 2011

    Thank you, everyone. I so appreciate all the encouragement through this whole long journey that so many of you have given me.

    But Ane, about ya'll doing that Snoopy dance: could you please post a video of that to YouTube?

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  9. Southern-fried Fiction11:46 AM, January 29, 2011

    Hmm - you never know. I just might. ;) The occasion warrants it.

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  10. Martha Ramirez1:13 PM, January 29, 2011

    WOW! How exciting!! CONGRATS!Snoopy dancing with the others:)

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  11. Pat Jeanne Davis1:17 PM, January 29, 2011

    Wonderful news, Yvonne! A three book deal. I'm excited for you.

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  12. Janna Leadbetter3:34 PM, January 29, 2011

    Congratulations! That's wonderful news.

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  13. Marti Pieper8:31 PM, January 30, 2011

    Congratulations! Rejoicing alongside you.

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  14. sally 10:21 AM, February 01, 2011

    Congratulations, Yvonne. This is serious cause for rejoicing.

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  15. Scrambled Dregs2:01 PM, February 01, 2011

    Am I too late to yell, CONGRATS!!!!? If not, then CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to you, Y.

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