Thursday, 22 April 2010

Cockahoop

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:

Josephine Tale Peddler said...

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

JJ Beattie said...

Wow! How absolutely fantastic Kate. Congratulations.
(Are you still shaking senora?)

Anonymous said...

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

Pseudonymous High School Teacher said...

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?

Anonymous said...

p.s. My earlier note makes a good case for editing. :) That should read: Forgive all the exclamation points...
KG

L-Plate Author said...

Well done Kate, I am so, so chuffed for you xxxx

SamF said...

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Scarlet Blue said...

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

Leatherdykeuk said...

That's FANTASTIC!

Karen said...

That's amazing, congratulations :o))

Chris Stovell said...

Many, many congratulations, Kate - fantastic news.

Vodka Mom said...

Kate- I couldn't be HAPPIER!!!

Misssy M said...

Woo-hoo! I can't wait to read it! Congratulations, you deserve this.

JES said...

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!

Tessa said...

Kate, I am so happy for you. Ain't nothing gonna stop you now! xoT

EmmaK said...

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

Kate Lord Brown said...

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 ...

Graeme K Talboys said...

Wooty. That's brilliant. Well done.

Megan said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to read it!!!
So very, very happy for you xxxxxxxx

Debs said...

So exciting. Many congratulations, I look forward to reading your book as soon as it comes out.

Catriona Ling said...

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.

Kate Lord Brown said...

Wooty! I like that Graeme :)

Thanks Megan, Debs, Catriona!

Sylvia Phoenix said...

Well done. Have you got a publishing deal then? I'll look out for your book. What's it called?

HelenMHunt said...

Brilliant news. Well done. So pleased for you.

Rowena said...

YAY! Congratulations! So happy for you. Rock on. Or should I say, "Swing on"?

Kate Lord Brown said...

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

Susie said...

Fantastic news, Kate - good luck with the editing, the publication and your new life.

Pat said...

Everything comes to he who waits. Praise the Lord. Atta girl!

Kate Lord Brown said...

Thanks Susie - really looking forward to the edit now :)

Hello Pat - thank you! Yes, just got to KBO :) x

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