Giving Thanks

[jmward14]

Fashionably late, as always.  But that doesn't change the feeling.
I'm thankful for a wonderful spouse, who once again proved he's a turkey chef without peer.  I'm thankful for a family of people who never fail to entertain me--even if their antics sometimes sound a lot better in retrospect.  I'm thankful for my friends, on- and off-line.  Folks, I wouldn't have made it this far without you.  I'm thankful, too, for the cat who consents to live with us.  In a different wa than Greg, he grounds me and makes me laugh.
And this year, I have something else to be thankful for.  Yesterday, I received an email from one of my British editors announcing my book proposal had been approved for publication in January 2010.
Unfortunately, she neglected to mention which of the two proposals on her desk it happened to be.  LOL  I guess I'll find out when she sends my marching orders.  Either way, there's no down-side.  Both projects are made of fabulous.
And a big additional thanks to sandyinstep and her dh for inviting us to share the holiday with them.  The company couldn't be beat.
Hugs and smiles,
Jean Marie

Comments

[pds-lit.livejournal.com]

Happy dance going on for you!

[jmward14.livejournal.com]

Thanks {{{{{pds_lit}}}}}. And while you're at it, would you mind giving realthog an extra hug for me too? This sale is entirely due to him. Big hugs and smiles, Jean Marie

[quietselkie.livejournal.com]

Yay for a good Thanksgiving and a wonderful surprise for the book proposal! Whichever one it turns out to be!

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[jmward14.livejournal.com]

Thanks {{{{{quietselkie}}}}}! Big hugs and smiles, Jean Marie

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Congrats on the book sale!

[jmward14.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much {{{{{realthog}}}}}. The sale wouldn't have happened without you. Seriously. This is one of Kate's projects, and in the absence of other information, I think it's the art book--the very project you steered me to. Big hugs and more thanks, Jean Marie

[crazywritergirl.livejournal.com]

And There Was Much Rejoicing!!! Let's face it, you deserve this.

- J

[jmward14.livejournal.com]

Don't know that I deserve it, but I'm sure going to take it. And rejoice. :D Hugs and big thanks, Jean Marie

[vonandmoggy.livejournal.com]

Publication in January 2010? Man, that's very nice and a very big congrats! I'll be curious to know which book it is and, if it's the art book, exactly what the final form is.

'Cuz, y'know, I'm curious.

And the thankful bit was very nice, too. Though don't you think you're giving thanks in the wrong month. Everyone knows it's in October! :)

Von

[jmward14.livejournal.com]

Thanks {{{{Von}}}}. I'll let you know about the book as soon as I do. I think they're both projects to be proud of. :D
As to the month, well, I recognize some folks just can't wait to eat turkey and they celebrate a whole month early.
Hugs and smiles,
Jean Marie

[jenboo.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, JM!!! I'm sure it'll be even more exciting when you find out which one it is!!!! {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{JM}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[jmward14.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah! I'll have to break out the champagne all over again. Oh, twist my arm. ;-)
Thanks {{{{Teeny}}}}. Hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving too.
Big holiday hugs,
Jean Marie

[annecain.livejournal.com]

Many, many post-Thanksgiving hugs to you, my dear! ♥♥♥ And congratulations---I'm squeeeeeeing over here like you wouldn't believe!!! :DDDDD

[jmward14.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much {{{{Anne}}}}. Hope you had a fabulous holiday too. Big hugs and smiles, Jean Marie