My Book News … in Germany!
Of all the surprising things about writing and selling a novel (it’s lonely, isolating–yet strangely tons of fun–scary, hunger-inducing (think of all that mental exercise), back-breaking, etc.), I admit, I hadn’t put much thought to the idea that people around the world might actually read my book (which as I mentioned before, will be published by Penguin in the summer of 2011). I mean, surely, this was just the lucky plight of a handful of bestselling novelists, right? Well, then my amazing literary agents sold my book in Germany, after a 6-publisher auction. I got the news on my Blackberry while I was at Trader Joe’s grocery shopping with my two kiddos, and I practically fainted on the cereal aisle. Right next to the instant oatmeal.
My book, The Waters of March, will be published in hardcover by Heyne Verlag (a division of Random House in Germany) for their prestigious Diana Verlag imprint. I am so honored and thrilled!
Things have been so crazy, busy here with writing deadlines and book excitement (and my two active boys–active is an understatement!), but I promise to get back to this blog more regularly and share updates about the novel-publishing process (wait, can I now refer to myself as a novelist? I feel so fancy!) and other bookish stories that I hope you might be interested in.
Until then, hugs!
Anais
That’s fantastic!!! I’m assuming that means your book will be translated in German?? How great is that!! 😀
Ellen
Oh, Sarah, wunderbar!!! I am so excited for you. And, I am sorry today’s post made you cry. I do that to people sometimes. 🙂
Tiffany
Congratulations! You are amazing and I can’t wait to read it. You are not only a novelist but an international novelist.
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats
I’ve had your two book posts bookmarked for daaays, but have yet to say congrats – so, CONGRATS!! A thrill of a lifetime, for sure. :D:D:D
sweetlife
Congrats you novelist you….
sweetlife
Nina Miller
congratulations sarah! what country is next? 😉
CopyStrands
Congrats girl! What a great feeling to work so hard and see it come to life. Looking forward to seeing it on the bookshelves soon 🙂
Beth Hoffman
Oh, this is great … I am so happy for you! Congrats, girlie, and a big ole hug to you too! Can’t wait to read your novel. Hurry up 2011.
Kylie Batt
Согласен, это замечательная фраза…
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Iris
Oh, that is so cool. I will check it out when I go to Germany (hopefully October) and bring back the novel 🙂
Congratulations on being internationally published.