CONGRATULATIONS EMILY!!! I'm thrilled for you! Thank you also for encapsulating my feelings about writing SO WELL. I just started noodling around with a novel idea and it's VERY difficult to convince myself to sit down and write despite all of the hurdles I know exist. But you did it! Against all the odds. That fucking rules.
Such a good read in itself, I mean the post, I didn't read your book. I... I'm really happy for you, although I don't know you at all. But your voice is very easy to follow and the content is relatable. So yeah, keep going. And I'll keep going too!
What a great read this grey morning. I saw your Note saying you were published, clicked thru out of curiosity and read this. Very happy for you. I am just about to start sending out query letters so next read is your story about 46 queries. Also you v to buy your book as an act of solidarity (and the fun of seeing the results of your journey) I hope you go on having success and getting pleasure from the writing…
I could have written this post myself six years ago when I sold my first novel after a similar trajectory (without having anything to do with tech). My third (the second remains, sadly, unpublished) comes out in June from Simon and Schuster. Also a mystery (of sorts). Look mine up - Welcome to Murder Week - and if it appeals to you, let me know if you want to swap ARCs!
Congratulations!!! And thank you for the insight into how this all feels, from a fellow writer who only just landed an agent and knows there is a lot of work, rejection, and Big Feelings ahead.
CONGRATULATIONS EMILY!!! I'm thrilled for you! Thank you also for encapsulating my feelings about writing SO WELL. I just started noodling around with a novel idea and it's VERY difficult to convince myself to sit down and write despite all of the hurdles I know exist. But you did it! Against all the odds. That fucking rules.
Jill!! Thank you!! It is SOOO hard. But I hope you do it bc I LOVE your writing!! <3
Such a good read in itself, I mean the post, I didn't read your book. I... I'm really happy for you, although I don't know you at all. But your voice is very easy to follow and the content is relatable. So yeah, keep going. And I'll keep going too!
Thank you so much!
Inspiring read, thanks for sharing your journey
What a great read this grey morning. I saw your Note saying you were published, clicked thru out of curiosity and read this. Very happy for you. I am just about to start sending out query letters so next read is your story about 46 queries. Also you v to buy your book as an act of solidarity (and the fun of seeing the results of your journey) I hope you go on having success and getting pleasure from the writing…
Thank you so much!! And good luck on the process, just keep ging!! <3
I could have written this post myself six years ago when I sold my first novel after a similar trajectory (without having anything to do with tech). My third (the second remains, sadly, unpublished) comes out in June from Simon and Schuster. Also a mystery (of sorts). Look mine up - Welcome to Murder Week - and if it appeals to you, let me know if you want to swap ARCs!
ah thank you and congrats! would love to swap ARCs!
Congrats 🍾
SO happy for you! CONGRATS, Emily!!
Thank you Christa!! <3
Congratulations!!! So happy for you and cannot wait to read it.
Aw thank you Ben!! I want to read yours too!!
So so happy for you Emily!!
Aww thank you so much Lynn!! <3
Congratulations, Emily! This is great news - I'm looking forward to reading it ☺
Thanks Sarah!!
I LOVED reading this post, and love even more hearing you’ve reached such a huge milestone! Kudos! I’ll be preordering when it’s time!!
Thank you Jen!! I so appreciate all the continued reading and support!! <3
Congratulations, and what a gorgeously heartening read!! xx
Aw thank you Clara!! Appreciate it!
Congrats, Emily!
thank you!!
Congratulations!!! And thank you for the insight into how this all feels, from a fellow writer who only just landed an agent and knows there is a lot of work, rejection, and Big Feelings ahead.
thank you!! and CONGRATS on finding an agent!! honestly getting there is the hardest part IMO.
So glad to hear that lol!
Huge congratulations!!!
Thanks Catherine!!
I love this essay but absolutely demand that you stay INSANE! Congrats!!!!!!
hahah Sarah, you know it's impossible for me not to <3