Last week, I got an important phone call.
This weekend, I went to a restaurant and signed an important piece of paper.
Today, I mailed an important envelope.
I’m thrilled to announce my debut book contract with Harlequin Heartwarming!
They are a clean romance line in the general market under the Harlequin umbrella, and the book they purchased is my second manuscript, tentatively titled Just Breathe.
To say that I’m excited is an understatement!
This is a moment years in the making,
happened in the most unexpected way,
and the perfect answer to prayer!
I can’t end this post without saying thank you to my agent, Rachel Kent; the editor who showed so much excitement for my book and offered great revision notes, Dana Grimaldi; and my acquiring editor, Victoria Curran!
This book might still be a work-in-progress without the support of my husband and children, lots of babysitting help from our families, love from my wonderful writing sisters, lots of advice from my mentor Kathleen Y’Barbo Turner + veteran authors Kristin Billerbeck and Carla Laureano, and the prayers and encouragement of so many friends!
God is faithful.
And I’m ready to get to work!
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Yay, yay, yay! I am so happy for you, Laurie! I can’t wait to read your book when it’s released. Hugs and kisses.
Likewise! I believe great things will continue to come from you! XOXOXO
Congratulations! It’s such an awesome feeling, I know 🙂 Enjoy it! xx
Thank you!
Let’s never wake up from this glorious dream 🙂 <3
I’m thrilled for you, Laurie! Since I met you, you’ve always exhibited a willingness to work hard, persevere, and move forward through the highs and lows of writing with dedication. Warmest congratulations!
Thank you! That means so much. Thank you for always being such an encouragement to me!
So happy for you, friend!! Celebrating with you today in spirit! 🙂
And soon, in person!
Thank you <3
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. 🙂
Thank you!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTT!!!
Thank you!! It’s happening!!
Thank you!!
I’m so excited for you, Laurie! I can’t wait to read it! 🙂
Thank you, friend!
Congratulations!!!! That is so exciting and awesome! wow!!!
Thank you! Can’t wait to talk about it soon!
Congratulations, Laurie! Was this from the recent Blitz? Can’t wait to read your book! YAY YOU! Lyndee Henderson
No, the original editor found my project on my agency’s database! Thank you 🙂
Laurie! I am over the moon excited for you! I was telling my husband a couple weeks ago that I enjoy all the books you recommend but I really want to read YOUR book. I’m thrilled for you (and me) that this will soon be a reality!
Ahhhh! Thank you! I’ll keep you updated!