The Email, The Contract, and My First Sale

I am beyond thrilled to announce my first sale as a writer.

I signed the contract today with Samhain Publishing, who will be publishing “Hunting the Huntress” sometime in 2008.

The email came on March 17th. I’ve been afraid to tell … well, just about anyone.  Sis was out of the country, so I couldn’t tell her anyway. I discretely emailed two Samhain authors to ask what the usual contract turn-around time was, since if it was going to be 6 months I knew I’d have to spill it! Somehow I was absolutely convinced that every person I told increased the chances I’d get an email saying “We regret to inform you that we’ve changed our minds.”

I’m glad to say, that email didn’t ever come ogle:

Tonight, I drink bubbly :satansmoking: