This morning my dream was realized. Well, almost anyway. I was floating in that not awake-not asleep haze that I’m usually in at a quarter to five. Then my phone dinged. Bleary-eyed, I picked it up and hit the button to check my email. And there it was… a reply about my submission to Pink Petal Books.
The moment wasn’t one of those clearly etched in your mind moments. I was still kinda partly asleep after all. However, I did draw a breath reminding myself that there was every possibility that Shifting Winds would be rejected. It happens. It’s happened to me with Silver Lining. I opened the email and there it was… my first contract offer.
Now, you all know that I am not a fan of the squee. I didn’t squee. I mean, who squees when they are naked in bed after all? Not me, I can tell you. I got up and put on my Blogography Zombie shirt and discovered that the TV was on. So I go down the hall and tell Motley, who has company at 5 am, that I got my first contract. She and Aaron half assed squee for me. I forgive them for it though. This is a defining moment in my life after all.
The funny thing is, I don’t feel like jumping up and down and throwing confetti. I just feel… vindicated. THIS is what I am meant to do. THIS is what I am meant to be. I FUCKING TOLD YOU SO, LIFE!
Okay, now maybe my eyes are just a tad damp. After all, this is my friend Darrie in Scotland’s birthday. (I sent him a bottle of Vampire Wine. Thank you DanielPhillip for telling me about it.) Tomorrow is my birthday. I don’t think I’ve ever received a present like this one…
So here I sit in my Dave-toon shirt feeling… official. I’ve arrived. I can officially say that I am an Author. I write Throbbing Vampire Cock stories. In this case actually, it’s a Throbbing Dragon Cock and Pulsing Vampire Pussy story. But the moment I’ve worked so hard for… the moment I’ve waited for and dreamed about has arrived.
I miss Rott. He’s not here to share this with me, but YOU are. And I thank every single one of you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me. That is the best birthday present ever.
30 Oct
5:45 am on October 30th, 2008
Tomorrow, I promise to raise a glass of wine in your birthday and writing honor! I’ll even tell Davey Joe a story of throbbing vampire cock this weekend if you want!
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5:48 am on October 30th, 2008
Awesome! I’m happy that this worked out for you…
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5:57 am on October 30th, 2008
Hilly – Don’t worry about plaguing Dave with the TVC. I love that he coined that phrase. We should all thank him for it. Give him an extra hug for me… and thank you!
Shiny – It seems like it’s taken forever to get here, but it really hasn’t once I was determined to make it happen. Thanks for being part of my support group here!
6:26 am on October 30th, 2008
Congratulations! Next up… throbbing zombie cock erotic fiction.
6:35 am on October 30th, 2008
Way to go, Winter. So truly awesome.
Do you hear that Life?!? HA!
(You rock.)
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6:35 am on October 30th, 2008
[...] So I’ll just leave you a link to the post I have on Sunlight Sucks today. It’s called Vindicated and it’s about reading my email in bed and discovering I’d been offered a contract. So, [...]
6:40 am on October 30th, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS.
there is nothing — NOTHING — like the acceptance letter. YOU DESERVE IT.
you are a TERRIFIC writer.
6:58 am on October 30th, 2008
You’ve earned it girl! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’m so very proud of you!! (Now just wait for the dreaded uh-ohs that come with the first contract…uh oh, I have to write *another* book better than this one; uh oh, I wonder who will review this and what will they say; uh oh, my first statement – how did it sell?!)
Even with all of that, nothing beats it!!! Go out and celebrate!
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7:20 am on October 30th, 2008
Awesome!
Make sure you tell us when we can order it!!
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7:26 am on October 30th, 2008
Dave – I’ve been thinking about that… Unfortunately, so far, the limb in question keeps falling off. Thanks so much!
Britt – Thank you!
Crys – You’re so awesome to say that! Thanks!
Dee – Reviews… um yeah… Bah! I think it will hold up. Thanks for the encouragement!
BPR – I will pimp the hell out of it! Thanks!
Winters last blog post..Vindicated
8:43 am on October 30th, 2008
Congratulations! That’s tremendous news!
Avitables last blog post..Sneak Peek
9:15 am on October 30th, 2008
So take that LIFE! Way to go Winter. I am totally a squee kinda person, but I will control myself this time. That is my birthday present to you.
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9:49 am on October 30th, 2008
I can’t even imagine the vindication… as I writer myself — it’s that just the fuck up, I can do this moment.
I don’t squee either.
Happy Birthday and Congrats.
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10:44 am on October 30th, 2008
Adam – Thank you!
Vixen – Containing the squee is an awesome pressie. Thank you!
Nat – Thanks for the b-day wishes and congrats! I’m glad I’m not alone in the no-squeeing corner!
Winters last blog post..Hot & Sticky
12:06 pm on October 30th, 2008
Well now I have another book to look forward, Congratulations !! And I’ll have many a drink for your birthday on Saturday for our big costume party.
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2:39 pm on October 30th, 2008
Congratulations, babe. It’s well-deserved.
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5:54 pm on October 30th, 2008
Blu – I may just have to get drunk myself this weekend! Thanks so much!
Susan – You told me I could… and there it is. I gotta learn to listen more closely to you and Jen. Thank you!
Winters last blog post..Vindicated
6:09 pm on October 30th, 2008
What a wonderful reward for your hard work! As an author wannabe myself, I know what an achievement this truly is. You should be very, very proud. Congratulations!!!
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8:54 pm on October 30th, 2008
Can I say I’m totally not surprised? You rock darlin’.
Welcome to the ranks.
5:23 am on October 31st, 2008
IN my best Marilyn Monroe voice * HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. THROBBING DRAGON AND VAMPIRE COCK WRITER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU*
I think I hurt something with that. Like we didnt know you were going to get this, please. You the shit and you know it. I could do my happy dance for you but I dont think my knee could take it right now. Instead Mac is doing baby happy dance for ya.
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5:54 am on October 31st, 2008
SQUEEE…<- that was because you don’t ’squee’ yourself!
That is wonderful news! I’m so happy for you!This is one time when “life bites” is a good thing!!
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6:32 am on October 31st, 2008
SJ – The feeling is kinda indescribable. You’ll feel it one day! Thanks!
Jen – I should listen to you and Susan more, so I don’t get surprised by Life so much. Thank you! MUAH!
Mary – A Mac dance is all I need! MUAH!
MM – You squee as much as you like for me! LOL Usually, I’m very snarky about the squee but right now, they feel good! Thank so much!
Winters last blog post..Vindicated
6:51 am on October 31st, 2008
CONGRATU-FUCKING-LATIONS! I, of all people, knew this day would come….waaaay back in 1977!!!
Love Ya!
HAPPY FRIKKIN B-DAY!!!
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6:54 am on October 31st, 2008
David – It’s true that you have been my cheerleader longer than anyone else! You always believed. Thank you. I love ya! MUAH!
Winters last blog post..Vindicated
8:26 am on October 31st, 2008
Hi! My first comment ever here, and I’m so excited that it is to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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11:54 am on October 31st, 2008
Happy birthday!
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12:03 pm on October 31st, 2008
Ginger – Thanks so much and welcome!
Winters last blog post..Hot & Sticky
12:20 pm on October 31st, 2008
Adam – Thanks so much! Make everyone drink for me tonight!
Hee hee.
Winters last blog post..Hot & Sticky
1:33 pm on October 31st, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WINTER! (stopping in from Mojo’s blog)
I hope you have a beautiful day!
Congratulations on your book! I am very happy for you.
6:13 pm on October 31st, 2008
Passion – Thanks for coming by! I appreciate the good wishes!
Winters last blog post..Vindicated
6:13 pm on October 31st, 2008
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
10:05 pm on October 31st, 2008
Congrats Winter! And happy birthday!!!!!
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8:05 pm on November 2nd, 2008
Major.. major congrats…. Super great news. I’m very happy for you. It’s one of those moments in life that you really feel it was all worth it.
I hope your success with this will spill over to other authors and to motivate them to get their writing done to join the ranks.
It helps if I would dedicate the time to write like you do. Seeing your success drives me even more.
Again, congrats.
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8:12 am on November 3rd, 2008
Melanie – Thanks so much!
Jason – Thanks!
Marty – You gotta come do Word Wars with us on Yahoo. You would be amazed how much you can do in 30 minutes. Thanks for the good wishes and support!
12:46 am on November 6th, 2008
I’ve had no doubt, Miss Winter!
I am SO excited for you! And I cannot WAIT to see your name in print. I’ll be buying a copy as soon as they come out.
Congratulations, sweetheart!!!
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