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Yes, it's true; although I am still freaking out
Topic Started: Wed Feb 5, 2014 5:30 am (1,167 Views)
jespah
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Published Sentient Marsupial Canid

I am going to be published.

This is a wholly original fiction story I wrote in November, called Untrustworthy.

I have a signed contract in hand and everything.

This is the only excerpt that is online (that has to be, as publishers want to have exclusives) -
http://nanowrimo.org/participants/jespah/novels/untrustworthy-380317

The cover will undoubtedly change.

And if you've ever wanted to see what the top of a book contract looked like, this is it -
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It even covers the freakin' movie rights.

Yeah, I am freaking out, people.
Once Ixalla was ready, Tathrelle cornered her. “Before we leave for work, I just want to tell you, I’m sorry. I guess I sort of shut down last night. I know you were in pain and I wasn’t too terribly supportive.” There was a wall covering in the main part of their chamber, something that Tathrelle hadn’t noticed before. She stared at it for a second and then shook her head.

Outside, a disembodied voice announced from a hidden speaker, “It is time to travel to all daytime places of employment. Transportation sleighs are available and ready. Citizens are encouraged to thank the sleigh drivers at the end of a successful transport. The government recommends haste, and requests that all pregnant persons be given preference for seating in their designated areas.”

A little distracted, Ixalla just asked, “Pain?”

Untrustworthy - by me, actually. It's for sale on Amazon
- Yeah, I'm a published author
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Live long and prosper.....!!

:clap:

Way to go Jespah, well done hon !! :thumbsup:
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awesome news! congrats!
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I 'will' remember.

I am typing this with goose bumps! That is the coooooolest thing, Jespah. The absolutely coolest thing! It was reading the copy of the top of your book contract that made my goose bumps start. Never read one before. LOLOLOL

I mean, seriously, this is just the coooooooolest thing!

:clap: :joy:
I will remember.
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I 'will' remember.

A little distracted, Ixalla just asked, “Pain?” ---"Untrustworthy"

:thumbsup:

(appealing sentence structure btw... meaning, the way it reads appeals to me!)
I will remember.
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I expect an autographed copy. :)

Congrats sweetie. You deserve it.
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Thats so awesome!!
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:D CONGRATULATIONS, JES!!!! Way to go!!! I think you're already running out of superlatives to describe your feelings right now. But, hey-you're a WRITER-you'll think of something! :lol:
'' My door is always open to you, Kes.''

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jespah
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Thank you!!!

The first person I told was Steven Culp.

I mean, the autographed picture that's on the wall of the computer room, but, eh, details ....

I had actually written to him about fan fiction, asking him some innocuous personal stuff (e. g. what's your favorite jam?) to see about making a story more personalized.

He wrote back, and I quote -

"...I hope your story came out well. .... I wish you continued success in your writing. Steven"

Then I screamed a few times, called my husband at work and then my parents. :)
Once Ixalla was ready, Tathrelle cornered her. “Before we leave for work, I just want to tell you, I’m sorry. I guess I sort of shut down last night. I know you were in pain and I wasn’t too terribly supportive.” There was a wall covering in the main part of their chamber, something that Tathrelle hadn’t noticed before. She stared at it for a second and then shook her head.

Outside, a disembodied voice announced from a hidden speaker, “It is time to travel to all daytime places of employment. Transportation sleighs are available and ready. Citizens are encouraged to thank the sleigh drivers at the end of a successful transport. The government recommends haste, and requests that all pregnant persons be given preference for seating in their designated areas.”

A little distracted, Ixalla just asked, “Pain?”

Untrustworthy - by me, actually. It's for sale on Amazon
- Yeah, I'm a published author
jespah
My author page on Facebook
Author of Untrustworthy



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Awesome, Jes. I would give my eye teeth, to be able to talk to Jen about the ideas I've had for Kes. Now, YOU are a celeb. I'd get my pen ready, 'cause, well, one of these days....hello, Barnes and Noble, baby!!! :lol:
'' My door is always open to you, Kes.''

-Kathryn Janeway, ''Tuvix''
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Live long and prosper.....!!

I know what you mean about ideas for Kes, I've had a few plot ideas over the years. Have never thought that the writers gave her good story ideas, other than the eps leading up to 'The Gift', but as that was her last regular appearance on the show they had to do something special. Very under-used and under-appreciated actress imho !!
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:clap: :joy: :thumbsup: :dewleaf: :aussie: :toast:

:beer: :pondy: :blues: :trekslut: :stars: :confetti:
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:)
Once Ixalla was ready, Tathrelle cornered her. “Before we leave for work, I just want to tell you, I’m sorry. I guess I sort of shut down last night. I know you were in pain and I wasn’t too terribly supportive.” There was a wall covering in the main part of their chamber, something that Tathrelle hadn’t noticed before. She stared at it for a second and then shook her head.

Outside, a disembodied voice announced from a hidden speaker, “It is time to travel to all daytime places of employment. Transportation sleighs are available and ready. Citizens are encouraged to thank the sleigh drivers at the end of a successful transport. The government recommends haste, and requests that all pregnant persons be given preference for seating in their designated areas.”

A little distracted, Ixalla just asked, “Pain?”

Untrustworthy - by me, actually. It's for sale on Amazon
- Yeah, I'm a published author
jespah
My author page on Facebook
Author of Untrustworthy



Posted Image Posted Image I blog about Startrek fanfiction..

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Ok Steven Culp just went up in my books
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Steven and I approve of this message. ;)
Once Ixalla was ready, Tathrelle cornered her. “Before we leave for work, I just want to tell you, I’m sorry. I guess I sort of shut down last night. I know you were in pain and I wasn’t too terribly supportive.” There was a wall covering in the main part of their chamber, something that Tathrelle hadn’t noticed before. She stared at it for a second and then shook her head.

Outside, a disembodied voice announced from a hidden speaker, “It is time to travel to all daytime places of employment. Transportation sleighs are available and ready. Citizens are encouraged to thank the sleigh drivers at the end of a successful transport. The government recommends haste, and requests that all pregnant persons be given preference for seating in their designated areas.”

A little distracted, Ixalla just asked, “Pain?”

Untrustworthy - by me, actually. It's for sale on Amazon
- Yeah, I'm a published author
jespah
My author page on Facebook
Author of Untrustworthy



Posted Image Posted Image I blog about Startrek fanfiction..

Honk if you love silence.
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It seems I am late to this party as well, but, of course, I knew that SOMEBODY was getting published. :D Congrats once again!

I am actually grateful you posted the top of your contract - I still can't believe you have a contract! :joy: - as I'd never seen one before. But I have to admit that this most fortunate event has given me hope that I might one day. It seems it's not entirely impossible.

Well, enjoy this! You earned it.
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To clarify, Alienesse beta read the story for me, to help get it into shape for submission. Very, very helpful!!! :)

So, thank you again.

Mr. j and I are guessing on a summer publishing date, not really based on anything other than a feeling, since I'm new and there are others ahead of me. The publisher is looking to rush out a biography of Lorde (it might be an unauthorized one) before her March tour, plus there are 4 other winners and 5 runners up who are supposed to be published, and my aliens, if they were to be put on the cover, would have to be drawn.
Once Ixalla was ready, Tathrelle cornered her. “Before we leave for work, I just want to tell you, I’m sorry. I guess I sort of shut down last night. I know you were in pain and I wasn’t too terribly supportive.” There was a wall covering in the main part of their chamber, something that Tathrelle hadn’t noticed before. She stared at it for a second and then shook her head.

Outside, a disembodied voice announced from a hidden speaker, “It is time to travel to all daytime places of employment. Transportation sleighs are available and ready. Citizens are encouraged to thank the sleigh drivers at the end of a successful transport. The government recommends haste, and requests that all pregnant persons be given preference for seating in their designated areas.”

A little distracted, Ixalla just asked, “Pain?”

Untrustworthy - by me, actually. It's for sale on Amazon
- Yeah, I'm a published author
jespah
My author page on Facebook
Author of Untrustworthy



Posted Image Posted Image I blog about Startrek fanfiction..

Honk if you love silence.
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spocklet
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Live long and prosper.....!!

Piece of cake, that's what the art dept is for !!
R.I.P. Gummy, we'll miss you bro
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Kesfan74656
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..To the tune of Lorde's latest hit....

.....Call all the trekkies out, their in their red-shirts,

to jump and scream and shout, our Jes is published, see,

she's gonna find it out, what dreams can be seen and be,

for one of these days, her no-vel wil be....re-leased......

:lol: :clap:

Hey, I gave it a shot....
'' My door is always open to you, Kes.''

-Kathryn Janeway, ''Tuvix''
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Live long and prosper.....!!

:clap:

Better than I could have done (am not a songwriter) !!
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