What a week! I’m shaking my head in total disbelief. First THIS happened and now MORE good news. Far more than I deserve.
From today’s Publisher’s Marketplace:
Children’s/Middle Grade
Helene Boudreau’s REAL MERMAIDS DON’T WEAR TOE RINGS, about an aquaphobic mer-girl trying to balance the drama of two-legged teenage life with her quest to rescue her mermaid mother from really scary mer-dudes, to Rebecca Frazer at Jabberwocky, for publication in Fall 2010, by Lauren MacLeod at The Strothman Agency (World).
Other things I don’t deserve:
1. My fabulous super agent, Lauren MacLeod. Lauren had to talk me off so many ledges over this whole submission process. She has nerves of steel and can leap tall buildings in a single bound, which is why SHE, on the other hand, TOTALLY deserves this good news.
2. My amazing new editor, Rebecca Frazer. Rebecca is just a whole lot of awesomeness. From the second we spoke on Tuesday, I KNEW she totally *got* my manuscript. Like, how often does THAT happen?
3. My phenomenal critique group. Where the heck would I be without their kicks in the pants and knocks upside the head? Nowhere, that’s where. And yes, they’re that violent, but no pain, no gain.
4. My friends and family. You guys put up with so much. Half the time I can’t believe you’re all still listening. The other half, I whine anyway.
And yes, maybe I don’t deserve all these things, but I sure am grateful! Though, I’m pretty sure I’ve used up my quota of good news and sparkly karma for a good long while.
Hugs, all! 
16 Comments
Congratulations!!!!! That is so awesome and you totally deserve it!!
Comment by Ello on October 8th, 2009 @ 11:59 pmBest. News. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See?? Good news does come in three’s!
Many, many congratulations. So well deserved!!
Nelsa
Wow! I’m totally blown away. Two sales in one week! You rock! Congratulations!
Comment by Tara on October 9th, 2009 @ 12:16 amHelene, you are totally made of awesome!!!!!!
Proud to be in your legion of fans!!!
Hi Helene
Congratulations on your sale!
I look forward to reading it.
All the best,
RKCharron
xoxo
I’m crying here…tears of joy! I am overwhelmed with happiness for you. You deserve ALL of it, and more!!!
h
Comment by Hilary Sierpinski on October 9th, 2009 @ 9:28 amHere via Lauren’s Twitter.
Congratulations! That looks totally cute! I can’t wait to read it when it comes out!
Comment by Jodi Meadows on October 9th, 2009 @ 9:53 amThanks SO much, everyone! It’s been so much fun to read your messages throughout the day. I can’t believe I’ll actually have the book in my hands next fall.
Yay!
Congratulations, Helen! I love the title – can’t wait to read it now.
Comment by Leah Braemel on October 10th, 2009 @ 5:19 pmCongratulations, Helene! We haven’t ‘met’, even in cyberspace, but Lauren is also my agent. She hasn’t sold my YA yet, but her input and enthusiasm have been wonderful. Good luck NEXT week – can it get better?
Comment by Cynthia Henzel on October 10th, 2009 @ 7:42 pmThanks, Leah! The title is a bit of a mouthful, but I’m glad you like it.
Cynthia! Thanks for popping by! Are you on the blueboards, twitter or facebook? If so, pls keep in touch!
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Congrats Helene!! This is the best news ever!!! And you totally deserve it!!
Comment by angela on October 8th, 2009 @ 10:22 pm