6.29.2012

Four Words

MY BOOK HAS SOLD!

Y'all, I'm freaking out. Excuse my lack of wit/ability to blog semi-intelligently, BUT  I AM FUH-REAKING OUT.

There will be fun. There will be giveaways. There will be celebrations. But, for now, here's my announcement from Publishers Weekly:


I wish I had something cool or smart to say, but all I have to say is: THIS IS BANANA PANTS.

I am so excited to be working with everyone at Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins. For the record, I fell out of my chair when I found out Alessandra was interested. It was really elegant.

And, of course, thank you, Molly. I need bigger words than "thank you," but, for today, that's all I've got.

Writing a book can be a lonely endeavor, and I haven't quite figured out how to process these moments just yet--when your writing becomes something bigger than a word doc on your desktop. But I know this: I am so ready for all that's ahead.
I'm going to go ugly cry now, but for the time being, enjoy one of my favorite "ugly cry" moments in the history of ever. Thank you, James Van Der Beek.

Also, feel free to leave any comments or questions in the box! I'll answer what I can! And thank you all so much. This is such an incredible community and I am so honored to be a part of it.

18 comments:

  1. Your book? Sounds AMAZING. I can't WAIT to read! I feel like I'm the one who will be ugly crying while reading, haha! Congrats again, girl!

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  2. We all can thank James Van Der Beek for many things, right? ;) haha...LOVE YOU and so super excited for you! Wearing a huge Grin for you today!

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  3. THIS IS BANANA PANTS. - that is PERFECT. And so you! OHMYGODOHMYGOD, too exciting! I can't wait to read it!!! Congratulations again!

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  4. BWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

    OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

    I mean. "Banana Pants" is like the understatement of the CENTURY , lady!

    Not that I doubted it would happen, but GUHHHHHHHHHH.

    I could not possibly be happier for you. No no. Seriously. I'm all fidgety and squealing in my chair.

    And I'm gonna do my damndest to get an ARC. And I DON'T EVEN READ PAPER BOOKS JULIE.

    SO MUCH LOVE FOR YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL BOOK AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL BRAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Thank YOU for bringing these beautiful words and characters into my life! I'm honored to be your agent.

    Molly

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  6. What a perfect ugly cry to celebrate you're perfect news!!!!!! CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!!!!

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  7. Weirdly, I am wearing banana pants RIGHT NOW! I must have known this was going to happen for you, right?

    Congrats again!

    BTW, how long have you been waiting to spill?????

    Can't wait for your release date post and your cover reveal post and your "OMG, I have awesomes blurbs post..." You're in for a great year, girl. :)

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    1. Thank you Kristen!!! I'd been sitting on the news for a few weeks. TORTURE.

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  8. I'm beyond excited for you and your breathtaking book, Julie!

    I love you! And I love Harvey! And I love Alice! And I'm full of so much effing love right now!

    Can't wait to come to TX and ugly cry with you some more! (My ugly cry puts Dawson's to shame.)

    CONGRATULATIONS, AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. I remember reading your entry on Cupid's and loving it. Now I can't wait to read the book when it comes out!

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  10. Holy crud, how'd I miss this? CONGRATS!!! I remember this from Cupid's blog too. LOVED it then, and can't wait to read it!

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  11. Yayayayaya! On the goodreads, too! Congrats again!

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  12. Hi Julie!
    Congratulations on your sale. I saw your PM announcement and was so captivated by the premise of your book that I had to swing by and send my best wishes!!

    Enjoy the ride!

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    1. Hi Bethany! Thank you so much for making the trek on over! (Congrats on your book deal too!)

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  13. To borrow from Bill and Ted...EXCELLENT! *air guitar*

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  14. Congratulations! I've added this to my Excel file TBR list cause I'd otherwise forget! Looks like a terrific book.

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