I am overwhelmed with gratitude of late and often find myself praying this little prayer. I can't say thank you enough! I'm so thankful for my editor, Jeanette, who just got this book from the beginning, and Kelly, the designer who did the cover. (I will forever be in her debt!) To Karen Joy Fowler and Emma Campbell Watson and Tamara Leigh and Gina Dalfonzo for their endorsements. To Ms. Place at Jane Austen's World for her lovely review and for the fabulous PW review. To Katie who's working on PR, and the sales team, and Pam who tracked down all the copyediting stuff which I could NEVER have done on my own.
(Okay, this is cracking me up -- starting to sound like an Oscar acceptance speech.) I am indebted -- and incredibly grateful!
(Image is one of Sarah Hazel's lovely paintings.)
Thank you, too. We are all excited for you.
Posted by: Sarah Hazel | September 16, 2007 at 09:59 PM
It is truly my pleasure to do this work on behalf of your good work. Here's to much success for your wonderful story. I'm honored to call you a friend!
Posted by: Katie Schroder, Publicist | September 18, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Your talent is beautiful and amazing. You deserve the accolades and good press. I am reading the third part of your book and I am in awe of the way you weave the past and the present together.
May you find much public success with this beautiful novel.
Posted by: ms. place | September 19, 2007 at 11:45 PM
I discovered you and your book via my friend's blog - Beautiful Feet on the Mountains.
Your book sounds intriguing. I'm a big Jane Austen fan and Christian.
Posted by: Sheila | September 24, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Thanks for my visiting my blog this week!
I had heard about your project awhile back from my sister who has been following you following Austen, and so am glad to hear the book has become a reality. Congrats!
Also, in browsing your site I came across your posts on Lyme disease, and found them encouraging. I have fibromyalgia, and daily struggle with lack of energy and mental clarity, so seeing you persevere through such difficulties inspires me to press on. Good for you!
Posted by: Mindy Withrow | September 25, 2007 at 08:23 PM
I just discovered your book and am reading the last part. It's a beautiful book and I'm so glad I found it! Now I'm recommending it to all my friends. (I'm a librarian as well so I'll be promoting it here as well.) As an aspiring author myself, I can understand your joy at getting your baby out into the world! Congratulations! I hope this will start a long and wonderful book writing career from you. I want to see more!!! :)
Posted by: Sarah | February 07, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Thanks, Sarah! That does my heart good!
Posted by: Lori Smith | February 07, 2008 at 02:29 PM