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B.I.G. News
April 30th, 2008

And I do mean B.I.G…. you know how you never realize just how things will change your life?

I am grateful to Mike and Raven at Liquid Silver Books for giving me my first contract four years ago.

I wouldn’t have met Sasha White, who has become a confidante, ass-kicker when needed, critique partner and friend.

If I hadn’t published with them, I wouldn’t have met Lena Matthews and Maggie Casper, or been invited by them to write a story for Loose Id. It was at Loose Id, I e-published The Education of Madeline two years ago…

If I hadn’t met Sasha White, I wouldn’t have submitted to Samhain - she encouraged me to do so. I met Crissy and my ultra-talented editor Sasha Knight, the lovely Marty Mathews, and the adorable Amanda Brashear. All of my author friends (you know who you are) would not be in my life.

And now, for the sweetest moment of all. My news. The B.I.G. news. Are you ready?

On Monday, I spoke to Kate Duffy from Kensington. By Monday afternoon, I had a three book offer and contracted with the lovely Laura Bradford to be my agent.

I am bursting proud to say I am now officially a Kensington Brava author with the amazing Kate Duffy as my editor. The first book is going to be The Education of Madeline coming in 3/09, with the second to be The Redemption of Micah coming in 7/09.

OMFG

I am still 100% stunned, shocked and squeeing like a five year old girl. So many things in my life have led up to this moment, to that perfect moment where I finally reached the goal I’d been busting my butt for. Nothing ever in life tasted so fantastic.

I am in happy land!

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53 comments to “B.I.G. News”

  1. Congrats, Beth!

    Now I can say “I knew you back when…”

    by May April 30th, 2008 at 8:39 am

  2. **Where are those bouncy smilies when you need them!!!!!**

    How cool is that Beth…….I’m just thrilled for you!!! Congratulations!!!!!

    by Blanche April 30th, 2008 at 10:06 am

  3. That is AWESOME news! Congrats Beth!!!

    by Michelle M Pillow April 30th, 2008 at 10:17 am

  4. May ~ Long time no see! Thanks for the kudos - hope you’re doing well.

    Blanche ~ Thanks doll - I’m checking on those smilies…

    Michelle ~ Hey there! Thanks so much, Michelle, I’m finally stepping out of the little boat and onto the ship. Hooyah!

    by beth April 30th, 2008 at 10:27 am

  5. Beth!!! Congtratulations, that is amazing news. I truly don’t know too many people who deserve this as much as you do. I can’t wait to be pimping these books and welcome to Bradford Bunchland.

    XOXOXOXO!!!

    by Lauren Dane April 30th, 2008 at 10:32 am

  6. Wow - that is fabulous news!! Congratulations to you!!

    And what a great book to start - I love that book!

    by Lori April 30th, 2008 at 10:49 am

  7. You GO babe….

    by J.C. Wilder April 30th, 2008 at 11:50 am

  8. Woooo Hooooo!!! That’s awesome! I’m so excited for you, Beth!!

    by Lillian Feisty April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am

  9. Yayyyyyyy Beth!!! I am SO thrilled for you! Huge congrats on your new fabulous agent and your amazing book deal! **hugs** and squeeing for you!

    by Eden Bradley April 30th, 2008 at 12:00 pm

  10. Congratulations!! You should join us over at the Brava Authors site. If you’re interested, email me.

    by Sylvia Day April 30th, 2008 at 12:54 pm

  11. They are back!

    by Frauke April 30th, 2008 at 12:56 pm

  12. thanks for bringing them back…..we love them!!!

    by Blanche April 30th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

  13. Beth that is such wonderful news!!! Congrats. I can’t wait to hear more about these stories.

    by Cathy M April 30th, 2008 at 1:31 pm

  14. Lauren ~ Thanks doll! I’m so happy to join Laura’s brood.
    Lori ~ Thanks!
    JC ~ Oh yeah, I’m going now, in third gear and headed for fourth!
    Feisty ~ Knew something was gonna happen just didn’t know what!! Thanks girl!
    Eden ~ ((hugs)) Thank you sweets!
    Sylvia ~ Yay! Thanks for the congrats and stopping by.
    Frauke ~ You da bomb, baby!
    Cathy ~ Thanks! I’m ready to take the world by storm!

    by beth April 30th, 2008 at 2:01 pm

  15. That is fabulous news!!! Congratulations and welcome to Brava.

    by HelenKay Dimon April 30th, 2008 at 2:26 pm

  16. HelenKay ~ *swoon* Thanks!!! For the welcome and the congrats!

    by beth April 30th, 2008 at 4:22 pm

  17. Congratulations, Beth! I am so happy for you! Hey–not only do we write for the same line, but we share the same agent! And any time you’d like to guest blog over at The Bradford Bunch (www.thebradfordbunch.com), please let me know.

    Again, congrats!!!!

    by Cynthia Eden April 30th, 2008 at 4:35 pm

  18. Oh, Beth, that is the most amazing news. Congratulations and may your sales be huge and may you and Kate and Laura become a power trio in publishing.

    by Susan Helene Gottfried April 30th, 2008 at 5:02 pm

  19. Cynthia ~ Thank you so much - it’s awesome to be in such good company!
    Susan ~ Woo! Sounds good to me. :) Thanks for the congrats!

    by beth April 30th, 2008 at 5:41 pm

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  22. CONGRATULATIONS!!

    You so deserve this! ((hugs))

    by Sasha April 30th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

  23. Awesome News! Congrats Beth!

    Hugs, Danette

    by danette April 30th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

  24. HUGE CONGRATS!!!!!!

    I’m SO thrilled for you!!!

    by Stephanie Tyler April 30th, 2008 at 10:22 pm

  25. Yay Beth! Congratulations!

    by Charlene Teglia April 30th, 2008 at 10:46 pm

  26. Awesome AWESOME NEWS! Congrats hon!!!!!!!!

    by Amie Stuart April 30th, 2008 at 10:52 pm

  27. Oh, you little hussy! I’m so gonna rat you out on the HCRW loop.

    CONGRATS!!

    by Marcia Colette April 30th, 2008 at 11:24 pm

  28. Beth! OMG we just talked at RT and now look at you! You’re a SUPER STAR! I’m so excited for you — mega congrats!!!!

    Yay!!!!!

    by Karen Erickson April 30th, 2008 at 11:55 pm

  29. Awesome news, Beth!! Congrats!!

    by Mad May 1st, 2008 at 12:01 am

  30. YESSSSSSSSS

    I’m so happy for you!!! Knew in my heart it would happen to you soon!! Huge hugs.
    Cathie

    by Caffey May 1st, 2008 at 12:21 am

  31. Congratulations Beth!! I knew you’d get there one day, so exciting for you,

    by Pam P May 1st, 2008 at 12:41 am

  32. Congratulations!! You deserve it!!!

    by Renee B. May 1st, 2008 at 12:54 am

  33. Yay Beth!!! Congratulations! :D

    by Jordan May 1st, 2008 at 1:53 am

  34. Woohooo! Go Beth! That’s such wonderful news, and I’m absolutely delighted for you!!

    by Saskia Walker May 1st, 2008 at 3:09 am

  35. Congrats!

    by Rain May 1st, 2008 at 4:08 am

  36. Thank you everyone - except Marcia b/c she called me a hussy.

    LOL! Really though, I appreciate everyone coming by to say congrats!!

    I still feel like this.

    Haha… couple more days and it’ll sink in!

    by beth May 1st, 2008 at 6:13 am

  37. Girlfriend, you know I’ve got nothing but love for you.

    After CR, I started reading your book because I had never read a cowboy book before and was curious. Good lord, I was sold. You soooo deserve this. Congrats, again, girlfriend. Well done!

    by Marcia Colette May 1st, 2008 at 7:38 am

  38. What a wonderful and inspirational chronology, and what a happy next chapter for you! Congratulations from a fellow HCRW member.

    by Diane Chamberlain May 1st, 2008 at 9:59 am

  39. Marcia ~ Love right back atcha babe. ;)

    Diane ~ Thank you so much!

    by beth May 1st, 2008 at 11:53 am

  40. Heard your good news, had to come and offer congratulations.
    Congratulations!!

    by raine May 1st, 2008 at 12:08 pm

  41. WOOT! Beth! I’m so happy for you. Yeah! You told me at RT that something big was going on….

    Yeah!!!

    I’m so thrilled for you. Laura is the bomb baby!

    by Vivi Anna May 1st, 2008 at 2:20 pm

  42. I just has to add, that I was talking to my girl Kim about you at RT, at how talented you are and that I thought you should’ve had a deal by now, that some publishing house was plumb crazy if they didn’t sign you…

    And BAM! It happens.

    So happy for you Beth!

    by Vivi Anna May 1st, 2008 at 2:25 pm

  43. Raine ~ Thanks doll!

    Vivi ~ Ah, what can I say, my favorite blonde? You’re awesome - thanks for the congrats and the kudos! I’m

    by beth May 1st, 2008 at 5:35 pm

  44. OMG!!!! I’m so happy for you. Big, big congratulations. I’ll be looking for your books.

    by Denise Patrick May 1st, 2008 at 5:40 pm

  45. Denise ~ Thank you, hon! I’m proud as hell to represent historical romance authors and western lovers.

    by beth May 2nd, 2008 at 8:52 am

  46. Congratulations Beth!

    by Erin the Innocent May 2nd, 2008 at 1:08 pm

  47. Congrat’s Beth, if Sasha says your good…it works for me. You have to be a must read.

    by Scarlet Wharton May 2nd, 2008 at 3:08 pm

  48. Erin ~ Thanks hon! I’m uber-thrilled, of course.

    Scarlet ~ LOL - thanks - Love me some Sasha.

    by beth May 2nd, 2008 at 3:22 pm

  49. Yay, huge congratulations Beth!!!

    by Cathryn Fox May 2nd, 2008 at 6:36 pm

  50. Cathryn ~ Hey there girl - long time no see. Hope you’re doing great. Thanks for the congrats! I’m savoring the week like it’s a giant chocolate Reese’s.

    by beth May 2nd, 2008 at 9:07 pm

  51. WOOT! WOOT Congrats Beth! Awesome news.

    by Emma Petersen May 3rd, 2008 at 4:10 am

  52. Thank you Emma!!!

    by beth May 3rd, 2008 at 8:59 am

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