If you've ever wondered 'what does it feel like to have your debut novel announced at the London Book Fair ..?' it feels a lot like today's video clip.
Words can't quite do it justice :)
http://www.thebookseller.co.uk/news/116998-dbut-novel-to-corvus.html

29 comments:
Are you serious? That's HUGE. Massive congratulations. I must have missed a few posts as I thought you were still working away on it. xx
Wow! How absolutely fantastic Kate. Congratulations.
(Are you still shaking senora?)
I have to say it!!! I TOLD YOU SO! It was just a matter of time. I am over the moon for you!
And then comes the good part! The publication date! :) Forgie all of the wxclamation points, but if this isn't the time to use them, when is?!
When you have a moment, please email me.
Hugs, love, kisses!
Kathleen Grissom
Well hello Kate. I've been a bit out of the blogging for a few months so I found a lot of catching up to do over here.
Congrats!!!! On the novel debute. So very huge. And I am so happy for you.
Also... you moved?
p.s. My earlier note makes a good case for editing. :) That should read: Forgive all the exclamation points...
KG
Well done Kate, I am so, so chuffed for you xxxx
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
See, if nothing else I can always spot a winner!!!!
I will be walking around for the next few months saying things like: 'well, my friend Kate has just had her book published'!!
Will 'All The Lovely Ruined Things' get published eventually if this one does well?
Sx
That's FANTASTIC!
That's amazing, congratulations :o))
Many, many congratulations, Kate - fantastic news.
Kate- I couldn't be HAPPIER!!!
Woo-hoo! I can't wait to read it! Congratulations, you deserve this.
Wow, look at you -- you're like a role model for people who wonder if it's possible to live an interesting life (the GOOD sort of interesting). :)
Congratulations. The book sounds wonderful, and that it's yours delights me beyond words!
Kate, I am so happy for you. Ain't nothing gonna stop you now! xoT
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
"I am the literary equivalent of a Big Mac and Fries."
Stephen King
"I am the literary equivalent of Cristal champagne and foie gras."
Kate Lord Brown
Thanks Josephine - am still working on it (the hard work starts now - the edit!)
JJ - yes I am, if looking a little more like the leggings/slippers duo than full on Gilda :)
Kathleen - thank you! Yes you did! x
Thanks Pseudo - yes I've been out of the loop too (in the Middle East!)
You're next Mel x
Thanks Sam!
Thank you Scarls :) I hope so, ALRT such a labour of love ...
Leather, Karen, Chris, Debbie, Misssy *thank you all* x
John - thank you, and *ha*! interesting doesn't even begin to cover it does it :)
Tessa - thanks! Reminded me of that great 80s power ballad (starship?) :)
Emma, thank you. Cristal *I wish* - guess what we celebrated with (the kids chose) ... McDs (groan). Though I can recommend the pitta bread McArabia ...
Wooty. That's brilliant. Well done.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to read it!!!
So very, very happy for you xxxxxxxx
So exciting. Many congratulations, I look forward to reading your book as soon as it comes out.
I'm skipping around with excitement on your behalf - you've brought a big smile to my face - and given the filthy cold I've got that's quite an achievement. Enjoy every moment.
Wooty! I like that Graeme :)
Thanks Megan, Debs, Catriona!
Well done. Have you got a publishing deal then? I'll look out for your book. What's it called?
Brilliant news. Well done. So pleased for you.
YAY! Congratulations! So happy for you. Rock on. Or should I say, "Swing on"?
Hello Sylvia - thanks, yes I have :) 'The Beauty Chorus' has been acquired by Corvus, which is part of Atlantic. There's work to do editing - but will keep you posted on the publication date!
Hello Rowena - thank you :) You were one of the first to find WKDN ... thanks for hanging around. We've all come a long way! x
Fantastic news, Kate - good luck with the editing, the publication and your new life.
Everything comes to he who waits. Praise the Lord. Atta girl!
Thanks Susie - really looking forward to the edit now :)
Hello Pat - thank you! Yes, just got to KBO :) x
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