In what has been the most unexpected turn of December events (I had previously thought that December was a dead month), I’m ever so happy, ever so excited and ever so about to jump out of my skin to announce that I have just received two offers from two different houses for two different picture books!
The first is a short boy-friendly pb to Bloomsbury and the second is a short pb celebrating the wonders of having a better-than-best friend to Philomel.
I couldn’t be more thrilled and can’t wait to share more as I can. But for now, LET’S HAVE A PARTY!!!!!
Kristy Dempsey 
Kristy! Now THAT’s some good news. And, bravo on being able to type out sentences we can read and understand, lol. I think I’d be so excited I’d not make much sense. Congrats, congrats, congrats, what a wonderful next step in your writing journey to be making!!
Deb
I made sense? I feel like I’m silly!
YIPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEE!!!!! One offer is amazing, fabo, incredible. TWO???????????????????? WOW! Ho, Ho, Ho!
Thank you! Ho,ho, ho to you too!
I said congrats on Verla’s, but I’ll put it here too — after all, two books, two congrats, two sites! 😀
Thanks for both congrats!
That’s wonderful, Kristy!
Hooray!!! I’m so happy for you!! What a lovely holiday greeting!!
love
kerryxx
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Thanks, Kerry! Will you be in Asheville over Christmas?
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We’re going to go sometime btw Jan 1st and 4th…to Maggie Valley, anyway, and hopefully Spellbound Books in Asheville…when are you there?
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I’ll be in SC close to Asheville until January 1 then in Nashville from the 2nd to the 4th, then back to SC. If we’re anywhere close to one another at any point, I’d love to meet for a cuppa joe. Have a great trip!
KRISTY!!!!!
YOU know how to throw a party!!!
WEEEEEEE-HOOOOOO!
Have fun at the party. It’s in your honor too!
Wow! That is amazing news!!! Huge congrats–
Thanks! I’m still amazed too!
Whoa! December was never so alive! Congratulations!
I know! I thought December would be quiet!
You are AMAZING! You so totally deserve this. WAY TO GO!!!!
Thanks, Lisa! You’re so sweet to say I deserve it. You know, I do think there’s that right place, right time thing going but I also think it’s good that I hung in there until the right place at the right time came about. I wanted to give up so many times!
Hark the party has to start
Kristy is back. Hear her hearhttp://kristydempsey.livejournal.com/33205.html?mode=replyt!
In the words of text on pages
There the rhyme and joy rages
Two books for your dearest shelves
One day sold to you by elves
Hear the news and all proclaim
Kristy is the author’s name!
Hark the party has to start
Kristy is back. Hear her hearhttp://kristydempsey.livejournal.com/33205.html?mode=replyt!
In the words of text on pages
There the rhyme and joy rages
Okay, the above is practice. . .
The stuff beneath is for real 🙂
Two books for your dearest shelves
One day sold to you by elves
Hear the news and all proclaim
Kristy is the author’s name!
Okay, there is a mistake
Let me start over
Hark the party has to start
Kristy’s here! Hear her heart!
In the words of rhyme on white!
Now her holiday is bright!
Yay! A poem for me! Thanks, Meg!
Woohoo! Go, Kristy!
Thank you!
Just read your good news on Verla’s and again, I want to say MAJOR, MAJOR congrats!!! Did you not get the memo that said no one sells a book in December? 😉 What about the one that said no one sells a PB these days? 😉
Aww, thanks! I know, I know. I thought the same thing about December. I *did* get that memo. But somehow I got sent another one!
Just read your good news on Verla’s and again, I want to say MAJOR, MAJOR congrats!!! Did you not get the memo that said no one sells a book in December? 😉 What about the one that said no one sells a PB these days? 😉
Boreal’s icon sums up my feelings to a tee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m SO happy for you, my friend.
Talking about ending the year on a high note… this note is high enough to shatter glass :).
xo
Aw, you sweet friend. The second of the two sales was a complete surprise so it was especially fun!
Wow, you must have been an excellent girl this year. Santa is bringing home the goods for you. Congrats!!!!
Thanks! I don’t know how good I’ve been but I feel very blessed!
I said it on Verla’s, too, but MAN! It’s worth repeating….WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW! You ROCK, Kristy! That is WONDERFUL news and those are WONDERFUL houses! Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!
~Della
Thanks for saying it both places! I feel very privileged to be able to be with those houses.
Awesome!!! How cool is that?!!
It feels cool!
It feels cool!
Yay!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy to see your good news on here!!!!!! Yippppeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Kay!
I would do two posts if I were you, because you deserve double the congrats. Which is why…
I’m going to congratulate you again! Have a huge and happy holiday! Such fantastic news
You are so sweet! You are so sweet! (You deserve two too!)
Thanks for inviting me to your party! I’ve brought the champagne and crystal.
Many, many congratulations to you. Obviously, Santa thinks you’re a very good girl!
Yay! Someone brought the champagne!
Do you mind if I ask a follow-up question? I’m wondering if you just get offers today, or if they happened earlier in the week.
My agent and agency don’t shut down ’til the 23rd, and I’m wishing on the Star in the East that my own book will sell before the end of the year. One week left on that calendar deadline, and it’s looking less and less likely, but hey, a girl can hope…
The first one was in the making for a couple of weeks but I heard the official news just after the beginning of December. The second one was a complete surprise and I heard on the 13th. So I do think it’s possible. Good luck!
Doubly exciting news! Don’t forget to celebrate.
I’m trying! Thanks. 🙂
You are on a roll!
DOUBLE CONGRATULATIONS, KRISTY!
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Another crown! Thank you!
Big double congrats! And no more waiting, waiting. Wow, Wow!
I know! I’m so relieved that some of the waiting is over. (I’m still waiting on other manuscripts but these two sales take the edge off. 🙂 )
I know! I’m so relieved that some of the waiting is over. (I’m still waiting on other manuscripts but these two sales take the edge off. 🙂 )
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
COngratulations!!!!!
And Merry Christmas!!!
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!
YAY! and YAY! again!
I’m so thrilled for you. The best part is that it’s two houses for two different books, so you can sell both without angst! Awesome!!
Thanks! It’s worth hanging in there!
Pretty amazing, Kristy! Two books!! Congrats, congrats, and congrats.
Thank you, dear friend!
Oh, come let us congratulate her!
HOW AWESOME IS THAT!!! Merry, merry and ho, ho, ho!
Relish and revel in every moment.
XO Candie
Thank you, o wise one! Your words gave the courage to hope. 🙂
Oooh, I like that—”O wise one”! Can I show that to the husband and kids (and my mother)?? LOL
In all seriousness, I’m so glad that some little something I said gave YOU courage to HOPE! That makes my day!
XO Candie
WOO-HOO X 2
I’m so excited for you, Kristy! My news will seem kind of lame in comparison, but: Ta-da, you also won my blog contest! I have a copy of YUM YUCK! ready to mail as soon as you email me an address.
juliadurango AT yahoo DOT com.
Congrats again! Keep us posted on all the juicy details!
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I sent you an email. I’m so excited! Thank you so much!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, I am so happy for you!
Hey! THanks. I’d love to get together while I’m in SC.
I’d love to, too! We are leaving for Maine on Saturday and will be gone a week (and maybe a little more). How long are you in town for?
I’ll be here with the kids until January 15th. So maybe I’ll be in touch after Christmas. 🙂
Congratulations, Kristy!! Wishing you many, many more offers and a successful, fulfilling (and lucrative–hey, why not?) career as a children’s author!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You have a huge part in this wondrous news!
Oh, come on, Snoop. Just bust a move instead. 🙂
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I’d love to! I so loved meeting you. I can’t wait for our kids to meet!
Wow! WOW! I just saw this, Kristy. Congratulations, lady, CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news. I’m sorry I’m so late to the party, but I’ll raise a glass of wine in your honor this very eve. Wow!
Thanks! I’m still in shock!
Thank you! I’m definitely still bouncing.
This may be a bit late, but . . .
Congratulations!!!
What a wonderful way to round out the year!