I've been biting my virtual tongue for a while, but now I can reveal my happy, happy news.
Technically, Publisher's Marketplace revealed it on Saturday, but I figured I'd start the week off with it.
From Publisher's Marketplace:
JB Lynn's CONFESSIONS OF A SLIGHTLY NEUROTIC HITWOMAN, about a woman with a tragic past and a dysfunctional family, who, with the help of a pet gecko and a sexy cop-turned-criminal, agrees to work for a mob boss to save the life of her niece - only to discover it's her own life that may need saving; pitched as One For the Money meets Dr. Doolittle, to Lucia Macro at Avon Impulse, by Victoria Marini at the Gelfman Schneider.
If you're thinking that it doesn't sound much like THE FIRST VICTIM, you're right. It's definitely a departure.
(BTW, can I just say I am so, so, SO pleased with the reviews The First Victim has been getting on GoodReads...at the time I'm writing this, there are 35 reviews and an average rating of 4.34 -- they like it, they really like it!)
I was so lucky to connect with Victoria Marini. She's an amazing agent who "got" what I was trying to do with the story and is an absolute delight to work with!
I'm really looking forward to working with Lucia Macro at Avon to make Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman (I'm sure they'll make me change the long-ass title, but for now I love it!) the best book it can possibly be!
I'll be using most of my Monday posts here to talk about what's been happening behind the scenes and I'll be updating you about the progress of the project. I hope you'll ride along with on this exciting journey!
Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman wouldn't exist if it weren't for something my critique partner Cynthia Valero said, but I'll tell you all about that in another post. In the meantime, I'm going to suggest you check out her blog 10 Minutes to the Universe. It's both entertaining and creatively stimulating!
I can't drink a whole bottle of champagne by myself, so tell me Killer Friends, what good news would you like to share?
16 comments:
Congratulations. Time to do the happy dance and pass the champagne. Way to go!!!
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
Freelance Editing By Mason
Woohoo! :happy dance: You rock. I can't wait to read it. =o)
Good news? Well, Daughter survived her first weekend at CSU (and so did I) and I'm finally recovered from moving her in on Thursday. In other news, I worked up a schedule for working and I'm starting it this morning - ya know, like a real writer again. Wish me luck.
And good luck to you. I'm looking forward to reading about the journey from SOLD to publication. =oD
I'm THRILLED for you! This book is fantastic, hystericlaly funny and exactly what publishers are talking about when they say they want something 'outside the box'.
WHOOOPEEEEEE!!! I'm so happy for you! This is wonderful news, and just what I needed to start my Monday morning. Well, I'm off to crow about your good fortune to the Twitter world:) Congrats JB!!!!!
Rock on!!!
*throws confetti* Congratulations!! I LOVED The First Victim and look forward to Confessions!!
Mason -- Thank you! Here's the champagne ;-)
B.E. -- Thanks! And congrats to you -- glad you have the opportunity to be a "real writer" again!
Jennifer -- Thanks again for critting my insanity!
Lindsay -- I wish I could start off every Monday like this! Thank you!
The E. C. -- I'm trying! :-)
Liz -- Thrilled that you loved The First Victim and hoping you'll love Confessions just as much! Thanks so much!
Congrats on the sale and the good reviews And it wasn't luck that made Victoria Marini take you on--it was hard work and talent, so don't sell yourself short.
Congratulations!! Confessions of a Slightly Neurotic Hitwoman sounds like a great read, and I'm actually a bit partial of the title, even though it's long. Yay!
Congratulations! :)
That is fantastic news, JB. And well deserved. Now if only you could tell us it's being released tomorrow.... :)
Angelica -- Thank you. So sweet of you. Luck + hardwork and talent = this sale.
Cherie -- Thanks so much. I love the title too!
Golden Eagle -- Thanks!
Maureen -- I wish I could tell you it'll be released tomorrow too!
Congratulations! This is such wonderful news. I can't wait to see it come out :)
JEFritz -- Thanks! Me neither! ;-)
Big fat congratulations! This is just the bestest news. :)
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