Saturday, February 11, 2006

Big Deal

The truth is out there, apparently.

And so I feel I should put it here.

Yes, I signed a contract.

Book 1, currently titled Suspicious Circumstances will be out likely this fall. I say likely, but don't get angry, because we have to discuss the date, and there are plenty of variables that can influence that.

But by saying "fall" I've given myself until December 21 to deliver, and you can't whip me with a wet noodle.

I'm sure I'll have more to say on the subject. Truth be told, I'm still wrapping my brain around it all. And if you know about my silly string brain, you know what a sticky prospect it is to get it 'round anything.

I just...guys, it's been highs and lows, you know what I mean? A very emotional death. Winning a contest. Putting my back out. Getting a book deal.

(Our kitten, Skittles)


And of course, after the last experience, I approached this one really cautiously. "Okay, bring out the legal books and send it off to the legal experts."

At the end of the day, what does matter right now is that I signed a deal that I'm really happy about, and it really looks like I'm about to see my dream realized.

Pinch me.

And there'll be more on this in a few days, once I can think properly again.

Assuming that happens.
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31 comments:

  1. Gabriele Campbell5:02 p.m.

    Wow, Sandra, that's great. Big Congrats.

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  2. Sandra Ruttan5:10 p.m.

    Thanks Gabriele!

    And believe me when I say this: If I can do it, you can and will too! BELIEVE!

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  3. Sandra Ruttan5:46 p.m.

    Yeah, Skittles is such a sugar-coated kitty!

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  4. Mindy Tarquini5:57 p.m.

    The truth surfaces...congrats, sweetie. Couldn't have happened to a nicer person.

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  5. Sandra Ruttan5:58 p.m.

    Oh but it did already. Stuart MacBride.

    And then, when you get your deal it will REALLY be true!

    But thanks. I appreciate it!

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  6. Mindy Tarquini7:31 p.m.

    Snicker. Rachel's a damned nice person, too. It happened to her. I'm going to hang onto all of this and remind myself when I get bummed.

    How long ago did Stuart's first come out?

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  7. Anonymous7:47 p.m.

    Can't wait for it to be out, Sandra! How exciting!

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  8. Cornelia Read8:41 p.m.

    I AM SO SO SO STOKED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Sandra Ruttan8:49 p.m.

    Thanks Cornelia!

    Of course, I'M totally excited for YOU!

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  10. Anonymous1:24 a.m.

    Congratulations Sandra! I'll keep an eye out for your book in the fall.

    Cute kitty, btw. :)

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  11. Vincent Holland-Keen6:57 a.m.

    Congratulations! Though I bet I can whip you with wet noodle. I'm not sure I'd want to, but if you're contesting my wet noodle whipping ability then I'll have to prove myself.

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  12. Sandra Ruttan7:32 a.m.

    Thanks Tania!

    And Vincent, you want to admit to having a wet noodle? Well, you know, if weilding a wet noodle makes you proud...

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  13. Stuart MacBride8:14 a.m.

    I've said it before in private, but I'll do it again in public - congratulations!

    Now comes the countdown to the weirdest, most fun / painful year of your life. You’ll love it.

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  14. Sandra Ruttan8:22 a.m.

    I plan on a white cover with a chair on it and the title 'Dying Lights' along with a September release to cash in on your tour.

    Seriously, thanks again. But not everything private should go public -right?

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  15. JamesO8:30 a.m.

    It seems public congratulations are in order, Sandra. I am both extremely pleased and insanely jealous;}#

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  16. Sandra Ruttan8:35 a.m.

    James, your day is coming! I am certain of it. Just look at the way you write...

    And I want a FULL LENGTH McLean offering! Get on that, would you?!

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  17. Erik Ivan James9:50 a.m.

    Wow! My dictionary doesn't contain a good enough word to properly express my happiness for you. So, I'll put in a request:

    When I buy it, will you sign it please?

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  18. Sandra Ruttan10:08 a.m.

    Absolutely!

    It would be my pleasure!!!

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  19. Confessions of a Starving Mystery Writer 11:35 a.m.

    The long hard road pays off.

    Congratulations and good luck!

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  20. WannabeMe11:44 a.m.

    Whoo-hoo! Party time! Congrats, Sandra!

    Can I, um, er, touch you?

    Way to go!

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  21. WannabeMe3:12 p.m.

    ICE WINE! Whoo-hoo! Canadians do know how to party!

    *grabs a bottle and jumps in jacuzzi*

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  22. Sandra Ruttan4:30 p.m.

    Indeed we do!

    But I might have to put out a "look only" sign, tee hee.

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  23. Bernita5:10 p.m.

    Yes, kitty is, but you know that's not what I meant.

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  24. Sandra Ruttan5:15 p.m.

    LOL Bernita! Thanks.

    I'm hoping to be back to full brain function soon.

    Or as full as it gets with me.

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  25. Sandra Ruttan5:32 p.m.

    I always thought you read my blog while drinking, and now I know.

    I changed it a week ago!

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  26. Sandra Ruttan5:33 p.m.

    Why does it post my comment before yours, when I'm responding to yours? Oh blogger, you are harder to figure out than...than a man says a woman is.

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  27. Sandra Ruttan6:11 p.m.

    Boy Kim, do I have to explain everything to you? You're supposed to touch women and drink alcohol!

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  28. Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Series9:20 p.m.

    Woohoo!! YEEEHAAW!!! Congrats! Go celebrate! You rock, woman!

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  29. Sandra Ruttan12:39 a.m.

    I'm glad this is a virtual party or I'd be so drunk...

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  30. Kim Harrington10:05 a.m.

    Huge congrats, Sandra!

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  31. Sandra Ruttan12:55 p.m.

    Thanks Kim!

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