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.
October 30th, 2008 at 5:45 am
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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October 30th, 2008 at 5:48 am
Awesome! I’m happy that this worked out for you…
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October 30th, 2008 at 5:57 am
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!
October 30th, 2008 at 6:26 am
Congratulations! Next up… throbbing zombie cock erotic fiction.
October 30th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Way to go, Winter. So truly awesome.
Do you hear that Life?!? HA!
(You rock.)
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October 30th, 2008 at 6:35 am
[...] 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, [...]
October 30th, 2008 at 6:40 am
CONGRATULATIONS.
there is nothing — NOTHING — like the acceptance letter. YOU DESERVE IT.
you are a TERRIFIC writer.
October 30th, 2008 at 6:58 am
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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October 30th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Awesome!
Make sure you tell us when we can order it!!
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October 30th, 2008 at 7:26 am
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
October 30th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Congratulations! That’s tremendous news!
Avitables last blog post..Sneak Peek
October 30th, 2008 at 9:15 am
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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October 30th, 2008 at 9:49 am
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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October 30th, 2008 at 10:44 am
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
October 30th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
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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October 30th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Congratulations, babe. It’s well-deserved.
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October 30th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
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
October 30th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
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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October 30th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Can I say I’m totally not surprised? You rock darlin’.
Welcome to the ranks.
October 31st, 2008 at 5:23 am
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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October 31st, 2008 at 5:54 am
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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October 31st, 2008 at 6:32 am
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
October 31st, 2008 at 6:51 am
CONGRATU-FUCKING-LATIONS! I, of all people, knew this day would come….waaaay back in 1977!!!
Love Ya!
HAPPY FRIKKIN B-DAY!!!
Davids last blog post..Bella Buddies
October 31st, 2008 at 6:54 am
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
October 31st, 2008 at 8:26 am
Hi! My first comment ever here, and I’m so excited that it is to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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October 31st, 2008 at 11:54 am
Happy birthday!
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October 31st, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Ginger - Thanks so much and welcome!
Winters last blog post..Hot & Sticky
October 31st, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Adam - Thanks so much! Make everyone drink for me tonight!
Hee hee.
Winters last blog post..Hot & Sticky
October 31st, 2008 at 1:33 pm
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.
October 31st, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Passion - Thanks for coming by! I appreciate the good wishes!
Winters last blog post..Vindicated
October 31st, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
October 31st, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Congrats Winter! And happy birthday!!!!!
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November 2nd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
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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November 3rd, 2008 at 8:12 am
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!
November 6th, 2008 at 12:46 am
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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