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Celebrate Good Times – I’m Being Published!

June 24, 2019

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I’ve been writing for eleven years now and blogging for seven.  It hasn’t been a smooth road before or during this time, but through all kinds of rejection and even more self-doubt, I kept working.  Kept fighting.  Dreaming.

I have felt the tide slowly turning over the past year or so, but I still really had nothing to show for that feeling.  Good feedback and a couple manuscript requests weren’t anything to hang my hat on.

As I seriously contemplated where my life was headed and what steps I should take to change my future, I participated in #pitmad, part of Pitch Wars that takes place quarterly on Twitter.  I’d participated before and received a couple requests that again led to nothing.

In February, Magnolia Press requested one of my manuscripts called Cause of Death.  Months passed before I heard anything, so honestly, I figured I wouldn’t hear back, picked up the pieces, and prepared to move on yet again.

All the sudden in May as I was about to go to Florida (and conquer my biggest fear), Nicole Tone, the CEO and editor-in-chief, sent me an email offering publication.  I did take some time to consider my options and ask questions (I got my ability to ask never ending questions from Mom 😉 ), but I woke up one morning and saw that this is my chance!  It’s what I’ve been waiting for forever.

Now, having thought about my official decision for a few days, I’m even happier.  This feels so right for so many different reasons.  And I am so grateful to Nicole and the rest of the team at Magnolia for giving me this opportunity.

 

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During March’s #pitmad event, we found @piesandplots’ thriller, Cause of Death. Cause of Death follows the investigation into what was believed to be Margaret Moore’s daughter’s suicide after an anonymous tip is called in. Now being treated as a homicide, Margaret’s life is being turned upside down. But as more bodies—and lies—begin to pile up, the more everyone is sure Margaret is a murderer. And one person will stop at nothing to make sure Margaret goes down for her daughter’s death. Coming summer 2020, you can add Cause of Death on Goodreads today. 🌩 #bookcommunity #womenwriters #amreading #bookobsessed #thrillerbooks #comingsoon #bookworm #bookish #bookstagram

A post shared by Magnolia Press (@magnoliaindie) on Jun 24, 2019 at 5:09am PDT

Sometimes we are given what we need (and have worked really hard for) at just the moment when we need it most.  That’s what Nicole and Magnolia represent for me.  I am going to be a published author.  I am going to hold my book in my hands.  You all are going to have the chance to read it.  OMG!  This is crazy and I can’t get over it and I’m doing silly things like dancing around the house and talking in squeaky voices because I’m just so happppppppyyyyyy!!!

The books won’t be out until next year, but I will keep you posted on the progress and the process.  I’m thrilled to share it with you all who have been a part of this journey for so long and give you insight as I experience publication for the first time.  Head over to Magnolia’s site for more details and a brief synopsis of my book – a twisty and turny thriller.

I’m poppin’ bottles because hey look ma (and dad), I made it.  Really, we made it!  I’m so grateful to you as well.  Also that I didn’t die in the process of opening a bottle of champagne for the first time ever.

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Comments

  1. Diane Dupuis says

    June 24, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    Congratulations Laura! That is awesome news! I look forward to reading your book!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 25, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks, Diane! I so appreciate you taking the time to comment.

      Reply
  2. Marie says

    June 24, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    Congrats, lady!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 25, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks, Marie!

      Reply
  3. Jazspin says

    June 24, 2019 at 7:03 pm

    Congrats from one Detroit-area writer to another!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 25, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      Hey, Jazspin – thanks for the support!!

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    June 24, 2019 at 7:40 pm

    Laura, that is so amazing and wonderful and I’m so happy for you! I love mysteries and thrillers, and I can’t wait to read your book! Congratulations!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 25, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! I’m a big fan of mysteries myself – I can get totally wrapped up in them and figuring out what’s going on.

      Reply
  5. sidra says

    June 24, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    very happy for you Laura!

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    • Laura says

      June 25, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Awwww, thanks, Sidra!

      Reply
  6. Mary McCusker says

    June 24, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    Congratulations Laura that is such good news.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 25, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Yes, it’s definitely great news – thanks, Mary!

      Reply
  7. Rebecca says

    June 25, 2019 at 10:14 am

    Hi Laura, I’ve been lurking on your site for a long time and have been rooting for you to get published! Serious congrats! I admire your persistence and determination. I can’t wait to read your book when it comes out.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 25, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      I’m so glad you left a comment, Rebecca! It means so much you have been reading my blog 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kiara says

    June 25, 2019 at 10:40 am

    WOW!! This is such wonderful progress!! I can’t wait to read your book!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      June 25, 2019 at 4:50 pm

      Thanks, Kiara! I can’t wait for you to read it either.

      Reply
  9. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    June 26, 2019 at 10:17 am

    Terrific news! Congrats — I’m really happy for you. 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 8, 2019 at 4:13 pm

      Thanks, John! I appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Debbie Eccard says

    June 29, 2019 at 11:05 pm

    Looks like you made it…..Your first book published!!! Amazing job, all your hard work paying off.. I can’t wait to hold this book in my hands!! This is one hard copy that I will have in a special spot in the house. So very proud of you!!! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      July 8, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      Awww, thanks, Debbie for all the support over the years. I couldn’t have done it without Mom, Dad, and you.

      Reply

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