What a crazy ride this has been!!! WOOT!
After what seems like forever, but truthfully has only been several days, I can offically say I am an author. One who’s going to be published. In the not so distant future! I stil can’t believe it, and want to pinch myself, but here it is, in black and white. And it sure feels nice!
I am lucky, because my road to publication hasn’t been that long and it’s been filled with amazing crit partners, who I now consider so much more, especially, the lovely Lauren Hawkeye. She encouraged me with her own drive to publication, her immense talent and wise words of wisdome…and oh yeah, she’s not even 30 yet…can’t imagine what she’ll be doing when she’s my age!
But truthfully, I can honestly say my success is a direct result of all of that, as well as Nini, Sueb, Linda, Mandy and Barb. All of you ladies are talented and it will be fun to see who gets the call next in our group.
ANYWAY, the details of my experience are as follows! 
Wrote a ms in April and subbed to Harlequin Nocturne
it was a direct result of a contest win and originally targeted for that line
Decided to query agents in June
Got an offer from the lovely Laura Bradford, and I accepted, and was extremely excited to be repped by such an amazing woman. She suggested a revision, to expand the word count and flesh a few things out, and pitched it to several houses in mid July as single title.
The first week in September we got a call from Esi Sogah of Avon, and she wanted to talk to little old me! I was pumped, but had to wait the weekend….she’d told Laura she would call on Mon or Tues, but finally the phone rang on Wednesday and well, she was absolutely amazing. We hit it off, had a few laughs and then hung up. the next day, Thursday September 11th, my agent called with an offer! I was so thrilled! We had a few others who hadn’t read, and one that was interested, so we needed to take the weekend to see if anything else came about, but at this point I was pretty much sold on Avon. they are an amazing house, don’t have a huge number of paranormal authors, and the ones that they do have are incredibly talented. I felt so incredibly awed that I was going to have the chance to be a part of such an incredible group of women!
So on Monday my agent called Esi and they had to work on some details and about an hour ago, I was sitting in the tub, hair full of shampoo when the phone rang! It was Laura and well, I had a moment after I hung up with her, but it is totally official…I am an Avon author, stuck in between, Lyndsy Sands, Maggie Shayne, Jeaniene Frost, just to name a few!
Ok that’s all I got right now! I have to call my mom….I hope everyone has a great day!!!!
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Jules! I am so proud of you and happy for your success. You have wanted this for a while, and I’m glad you decided to give yourself the time to pursue it where many moms/wives continue to put pursuing their dreams on the back burner. You are an inspiration to me girl! Now look at you! Published through Avon, where some of my favorite authors have found homes for their books. And as I read your work I can say you deserve this. Take a moment to stop and breathe it all in.
Linda
Congratulations again!
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Already said it in sub care but it’s worth saying again. Huge congratulations, Jules, it’s great to see hard work and determination paying off.
Chris.
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CONGRATS JULES! WOOT! Like I said, I’ll be drinking a big fat glass of red wine to your success tonight. ha! LOVE the authors over at Avon – you’ll fit right in!
Enjoy every second of it! I’m so proud of you!
And you’re right. I can hardly wait to see which siren is going to be next…
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This is very exciting news! Congrats–can’t wait to give it a read.
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Congratulations!!! That is fantastic news!! I am bopping in subcare for you!
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Hey Jules…
Way to go! We are very proud of you pursuing your dream!
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WOWEEEEEEE!!!!! I am so proud of you sister and not the least bit surprised. You are freaky talented. Cant wait to read it!!!
Love you Beth
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Fabulous news! Congratulations, and I can’t wait to read your books!
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OMG you ladies are incredible! I still feel like pinching myself.
Linda and Sue…..one of you or the other scribes will be next, you wait and see…so much talent between you all….
Chris, Nancy, Marybeth and Biddy…thanks for stopping by….so nice to see you subcare chicks out and about! You all rock
Beth and Jen…..luv you guys too! Looking forward to golf this weekend
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Juliana Stone, you are truly amazing, an inspiration to me. I wish I had your drive, determination and most of all talent. I am so proud of you and I wish you every success in the world…you so deserve it.
Love ya,
Michele