Friday night Cory and I saw a movie and ate Thai for dinner. Then, with much garlic breath and excitement, we stopped by Staples to pick up the printed-off draft of my novel.
The girl laughed when we took pictures. I cringed at the thought that she might have read the first page. I know I would have.
Editing started today and it's got me nervous as a rooster, but hallelujah, I'm one big step closer.
To be continued...
Oh that's SO cool! So So So happy for you! I LOVE reading your posts and cannot wait to read your novel. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteHow incredibly exciting! A dream is coming true!
ReplyDeleteYee HAW!!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you, for "us"..meaning all of your blog followers/fans. Yayy!!
Thought of you on Christmas day.
I know it sounds odd.
Relax.
I "layered with abandon" and saw your words in my head as I was doing it. I have no photographic proof, but I got a few compliments.
I even sort of made my own belt for a black sweater that was..get this..LAYERED over two other shirts.
Yep, I said two.
I'm a changed woman!
Yay!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so excited for you and for us readers.
ReplyDelete- Julia, Seattle
How SUPER exciting!
ReplyDeleteNice necklace! I reconize a good Haiti necklace when I see one. :)
hurry up!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You are on your way!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I am new to your blog. Please tell me when is this book going to be ready? Chomping at the bit!!!:)
ReplyDeleteWill you discuss your adoption journey? Just starting mine....
So excited for you (and for all of us that get to someday read it).
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read it. I know it's gonna be a big hit.
ReplyDeleteYAY and Congrats on these steps!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! What a great way to start a new year!!
ReplyDeletexo
Shannan, so excited for you!!! Can't wait to see those lovely words on a page. Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMary
yes, yes, yes!!! and you told me it wouldn't be ready till 2014. ; ) can i reserve my copy yet?!
ReplyDeleteps. your layers have me swooning.
yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAm I allowed to one day state I am friends with an author? I will anticipate the pending news with much excitement for you. Once again...you make me so aware of how to truly live life.
ReplyDeleteCheers~
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A. YAY!
ReplyDeleteB So glad you took a picture to document this!
C. You look cute! Love the color combo!
D. If you need an objective proof-reader send it my way! I promise I won't laugh!
E. Can't wait to read the final product!
Wow, how EXCITING is that.
ReplyDeleteMay 2012 be filled with many blessings for you and your family.
FlowerLady
holla!
ReplyDeleteroosters are totally nervous, bless your heart.
really, your outfit is making me nervous, hotness.
bring it, farmgirl, with your fancy book and cutie fashion!
love ya.
When do I get to put in for a signed copy...
ReplyDeleteGo Shannan, Go Shannan, Go Shannan
~G~xo
How exciting!!!! Cant wait for a preview!!!
ReplyDeleteHaute Diggity, Farmgirl!
ReplyDelete:)
oh, what great news! :)
ReplyDeletemany congratulations ... your hard work and obvious talent are paying off! i am so happy for you!
kathy
So stinkin' awesome! You're so talented.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, Shannan!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you.
Like so excited I just told Gary all about it.
He isn't as excited as we are.
He does think you are cool though.
I told him you are just about the coolest girl i have ever known.
SOOOOOOOOO exciting!!! SOOOOOO excited for you! that's a whole lotta editing! can't wait to see this all come together!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! Can't wait to read it!!
ReplyDeleteSuch exciting news! I cannot wait to hear more :)
ReplyDeleteSo exciting and can't wait to read it!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood times! Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteSo very exciting, congratulations!! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy :)
ReplyDeleteXOXO,
Angie
Girly, you are GONNA be FAMOUS!!! LOL (WEll, I mean you already ARE of course... but this is BIG!) So stinkin proud of you... GO GIRL!!!
ReplyDeleteI would have read the first page too. I mean, how could you NOT? LOL
Merry Christmas Sweet Pea!
I'm so pumped! So, so very pumped! Your personal cheering section awaits you in rural Alberta! You go, Lady, in OH SO MANY ASPECTS! Hoping your holidays were so, very happy. Blessings to you and your fam!
ReplyDeleteHow totally EXCITING!!! Can't wait to hear all about it and even get myself a copy!
ReplyDeleteWoah!!! A well and a book all at once?!? How thrilling!
ReplyDeleteI think we need a preview!?! I've been off blogs for a little while but I am back on and catching up with you and the family. I love the pajama picture. That's the kind of cuteness you need to remember for ever.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for this! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog! It meant so much to me! Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!
ReplyDeleteWhat an accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Shannan!!! That is so exciting!!!! Congrats on making this first big milestone with your book!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!! I am so happy for you. Writing a novel is such a labor of love. You've worked so hard and so long at this! You've got the hard part behind you, at least, as a writer myself(not novels), the editing part seems less stressful. I can't wait to hear more and I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I know she read the first page. I totally would have!
Two words. Rock. Star.
ReplyDeleteSo stinkin' excited for you! The best part of this post was the "to be continued" line. Can't wait to see what God has in store ...
ReplyDeleteso, when can i read it? now? now?
ReplyDeleteYour courage, determination, and just plain hard work are such an inspiration to me. Can't wait to get a copy!
ReplyDeleteso exciting! congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteOh boy! This is gonna be good... ;)
ReplyDeleteso exciting for you! i can't wait to read it...
ReplyDeleteI think it's going to be fantastic and I can't wait to read it. : ) Love reading your blog. Your zest for life and the Savior is so uplifting. I can't help but to think it is such a boost for so many. It is for me. And I try to pass that along when I'm done reading each week. : )
ReplyDeleteYah! So happy for you to be at this step of the process. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteoh the joy that must be boiling up in your heart! congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you!
ReplyDeletethis is great news!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!!I would have read the first page too!
ReplyDeleteyou are beautiful. honestly.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'll be doing the same thing when I get back home.
ReplyDeleteSquealing and dancing and yipee-kai-yai-yaying for you!!
ReplyDeleteSo, so exciting. Big congrats, girl.
ReplyDeleteYiiiiiiiiiiPPPPPPPeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete{that was me screaming in my best Jessie the cowgirl voice from Toy Story!!}
How exciting,I cant wait to read it!!!!
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord richly bless your writings! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteSmiling SO BIG right now! :-D
ReplyDeleteThere's just something about seeing a person do what they were made to do on this here little earth of ours that is so very, very exciting. What an exciting road to be traveling down right now....journey on sister friend...journey on!!
ReplyDeleteYay! I cannot wait to see it!
ReplyDeletewhooaa! you are writing?! how inspiring. i really admire that.
ReplyDeletexoxo
HAPPY for you! (Can you tell I'm doing the catch-up thing tonight?)
ReplyDeletexo, Cheryl
That photo makes me giddy, what with that big ol' manuscript and picture-perfect layering of textiles. Awesomeness all around. And just so you know, I'm DYING to read it! Dying.
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS!! That is awesome and I can't wait to read it! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteyou have no idea how excited this post made me! I totally didnt see it coming either. I've said it before, but I'll say it again ... when the day comes I will be up on hilltops screaming out loud for anyone & everyone to come and buy this book. I. Can. Not. Wait! <3
ReplyDeleteI think you are hysterical - can't wait to read your book. Thanks for being a strong, funny, Christian lady.
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