I wish I could have posted this when the news was an eentsy bit fresher, but the news broke at just about the instant that I was leaving for a week of camping, an adventure that did not include a computer or other device for creating blog posts. The camping, and swimming and hiking, was excellent, and I did not miss my computer one bit. But now there is much to catch up on!
In any case, the exciting news is: I SOLD A PICTURE BOOK THAT I HAVE WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED!!!
The book, tentatively titled TWO SPECKLED EGGS, has been acquired by Candlewick Press, in a mini auction presided over by my agent, Holly McGhee at Pippin Properties. I am over-the-moon happy, this being my very first book as author and illustrator, and Candlewick press being one of my very most favorite children's book publishers. A dream-come-true, really.
I am also in the process of illustrating TURKEY TOT, a picture book written by George Shannon which will be illustrated by me, and published by Holiday House. I feel so very honored to be working on this project with such a wonderful publishing house, and for such a gifted and lettered children's author as George Shannon.
It feels like my career as a children's book author and illustrator might finally be kicking off! I have wanted this for a long time, and I have had to be patient and dedicated, a little far-sighted, a lot under-employed, and very very full of faith. Maybe some of that single-mindedness (and a degree of self-centeredness) has finally paid off.
I'll keep you posted, and I hope you will buy my book when it finally comes out (sometime in 2013 most likely)!
8 comments:
Hip, hip, Hooray! For both of these developments. Your news gives others of us who've been working at it awhile hope and joy. I'm rooting for you and I can't wait to see both of your upcoming books. Cheers!
P.S. It was great to see you at the conference in L.A. too!
OMG! That is SO FABULOUS!!! I want a signed copy!!! ;) Congratulations. Congratulations. Congratulations! I am really happy for you!!!!!!!!!!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! (I'm recreating the scream from when I first found out!)
Jen, I'm screaming for you, too!
Thanks friends! It's a pretty wonderful feeling. It'll be a while before it hits the shelves, but soon enough, I know!
Squee! That's so exciting! And being the illustrator as well as the author. Double squee!
Congratulations Jen! I really like your work. We met a couple conferences back and picked up your card again last Tuesday. You deserve it!
Wonderful news!! Super duper congratulations..it looks to be a charming book!
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