Sunday, June 21, 2009

The Check is in the Mail

We've all heard the saying 'The check is in the mail."

Well, I got my check in the mail for my short story that is going to be in the book Christmas Traditions.


It's only $75, but it's the first compensation for my writing. So, I guess that makes it official, I'm an author!

Come September, I can hold the book in my hand! Then, it will seem very real.

Now, if I can just get one of my picture books or MG stories published.
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10 comments:

  1. GloriaJune 22, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Congratulations! You are an author!

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  2. JackieJune 22, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    That is so exciting! Congratulations...you are an inspiration for the rest of us.

    Have a great day.

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  3. Sheryl CrawfordJune 23, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Janet, the AUTHOR! Sounds good, doesn't it? Whahooo! Congratulations. Now keep it up! Which magazines are you targeting? When I teach I ALWAYS recommend fattening up a writing bio with magazine pieces (NOT that they're easy!)Magazines are very particular. It gives a writer credibility.
    Stories, rebuses, puzzles, games, crafts. You're so creative, Janet. Give it a go!
    Sheryl

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  4. ClementineJune 23, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now photo copy it before you cash it and then frame it. I have my first check hanging in my office. How wonderful! If I lived closer, I'd treat you to a piece of chocolate cake and coffee!!!!!

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  5. Brenda Kay LedfordJune 24, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Janet,
    Congratulations upon the publication of your story and for the payment. I really proud of you. Great work! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.

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  6. zeldadgJune 25, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    Congratulations. Don't you just want to frame the sucker?

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Wow, Janet---so exciting!!!! Now can you remind us ahead of time so we can read it in print or is it on line.
    This is a book? Or magazine ?
    Your blog has stirred my stagnant writing desire and I thank you so much!!!!!
    There is so much to learn.
    I love your blog and pictures.
    Amy L.

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  8. Janet,June 27, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Thank you everyone for your congratulations! Amy, it is going to be in a book which goes on sale in September. I will let you know when I get my copy. I am glad that I stirred your writing desire!

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  9. LaurieJune 29, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    WOWZA! I've been in a non-blog-reading slump for the past little while, and I was THRILLED to click on the link to your blog this morning and see this.

    CONGRATS :-) :-)

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  10. Mary L. BriggsJune 29, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Congratualtions, Janet!! I can't wait to see a picture of you holding the book!

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