In the past, when I’ve published a post which says I’ve been quiet because of developments I could now share, I got reactions like these:
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!!!!!?!!!!!
“OMG, you finally landed a book deal, right? Right???”
Then I’d feel lucky to have people with so much faith in my fiction, and disappointed I couldn’t validate that belief, and stare mournfully at my computer for a long time, convinced we’d all give up on me long before that day.
Here’s my question to you, o questioners who question: Why change a perfect angsty meme?
Zesties–all three or four of you who don’t already know–I’m delighted to tell you you’re reading the pixels of Writer Unboxed’s newsletter editor. If you’d like to read this post, it explains more. Namely:
- the why (Kathleen Bolton’s decision to prioritize and her co-delusional belief with Therese Walsh that I’m the person for the job.)
- the who (meaning that Liz Michalski has agreed to rescue me from myself by anchoring the Q & A section)
- the when (first issue under my “care” to launch as soon as Therese Walsh unbreaks their template. #whoops.)
Further, we’re having a Newsletter-Naming contest with bragging rights and a small prize, so if you’re creatively inclined, do participate. (Newsletter signups are here, if you’re interested.)
I have more delightful things to say, but unfortunately I left them behind when I borked the newsletter template. (See the co-delusional reference above.) More when I locate my leaking brain matter.
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So exciting, Jan! Yea! Clapping here!
(Are those enough attached exclamation points for you?)
Blessings,
Normandie
As it so happens, I’m fresh out of exclamation points, so thank you for helping me restock. 😉
Appreciate it, Normandie.
WOO HOO! I think this is awesome and can’t wait for your first ‘official’ newsletter! Congrat’s Jan!
Thank you, Steena.
You’ve reminded me I should mention that your Finding Emma is being reviewed by Colleen Turner in this edition (@candc320).
Wow, that is very cool. Editing a newsletter is interesting, varied and challenging, I think. I’ve no idea how it’s done, so it must be hard, too.
congrats and best of luck!
Thanks so much, Mariya. So far, except for the borking part, it doesn’t seem so different from running a blog or formatting interviews. 😉
In spite of your ongoing torment, I’m still delighted by it all, Boss (and I think the effect you’ve created on me and the mamas is more like enchantment than delusion). Thanks for reminding me to go check out the crop of names for the contest. Congrats, Jan!
Thank you, Vaughn. One of the nice things about this gig is that I get to work with you in yet another venue.
Why does this remind me of the Monty Python line “I’m not dead yet”?
Congrats to you, Jan. I ditto what Vaughn said above. Looking forward to the next newsletter.
Thanks, Tonia. So kind of you to stop by!
I’m so happy for you. And for what it’s worth, the last time I played a certain Scrabble style game with my computer it gave higher ranking to an editor over an author. You go, Girl!
Thanks so much, Phyllis! Can I say that I suck at Scrabble without having you lose all respect for me?
Wow, awesome news, Jan. Huge congratulations to you!
*hugs Sheila* Thank you, lady.
Jeez, Jan–I am laughing so hard right now. You’re definitely the right “new mama” for the job. No doubt your sharp wit will keep our favorite writerly newsletter at the cutting edge. Congrats and thank you.
Thanks, D, although I’ll remind you the newsletter job is to become invisible so as to let the other people shine. Wit doesn’t matter so much as the ability to NOT KILL TEMPLATES.
(Can you tell I’m a wee bit upset about this?)
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you!
Thanks so much, Becke. Great to see that you have time to poke your head above water.