Thursday, 4 August 2011

So erm, I haven't held them in my hands yet, but ...

... I have seen them by my publisher's window!



And I'm so excited!!!!!! For all those of you who signed up to receive print ARCs of String Bridge for my blog tour, they'll be on their way to you very very soon!


(If you weren't around yesterday, check out yesterday's post to sink your teeth into something with a little more meat. I know the arrival of my ARCs is a lot more exciting for me than it is for you!)


Also ... yesterday I received my very first review by Magadalena Ball, an author whom I adore. My heart was pumping so hard when she sent me the link. I hope that doesn't happen every single time I get a review ... I felt kind of faint!
Have a great weekend, all!





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41 comments:

  1. Talli Roland4 August 2011 at 12:29

    They're GORGEOUS, Jess! Beautiful! I bet you can't wait to get them in your hands. By the way, I'm going to start 'String Bridge' this weekend. I cannot wait!

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  2. RHYTHM AND RHYME4 August 2011 at 12:30

    Congratulations on your exciting news. Good luck both with the book and the interview.

    Yvonne.

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  3. Steve MC4 August 2011 at 12:46

    Patti makes her own cameo in the book.

    O.O and :D

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  4. Len Lambert4 August 2011 at 13:35

    I adore the cover of your book, Jess. I can't wait to receive my ARC copy! Can't wait to read it! I'm so happy and excited for you! :)

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  5. Hilary Melton-Butcher4 August 2011 at 13:40

    Hi Jess .. that sounds just wonderful and I too look forward to reading your book sometime soon .. great news - and having one of your CDs too .. Congratulations .. and I'll check out Magadalena's review too .. cheers and happy times .. Hilary

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  6. Unknown4 August 2011 at 14:41

    Woohoo!!! Jess they're fantastic! Oh you must be over the moon! I know I would be! Congratulations! Your publisher certainly has the best seat in the house ;)

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  7. Ann4 August 2011 at 14:53

    Oh Jessica I am just thrilled to bits for you. They are beautiful. Sorry I missed out on the ARC. But hey, the bound copy will suit me just fine!!!

    Well wear!

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  8. Unknown4 August 2011 at 15:00

    They are beautiful. Nothing like holding it in your hand.

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  9. Dawn Ius4 August 2011 at 15:27

    I got home late from work yesterday but I have a "delivery notice" - I think it may be STRING BRIDGE. I can hardly wait for the post office to open so I can get my hands on one. Congrats, honey - they are beautiful!

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  10. Matthew MacNish4 August 2011 at 15:28

    Your time has come.

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  11. Anonymous4 August 2011 at 15:33

    Yay!!!!! Hurray hurray. How exciting.

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  12. jabblog4 August 2011 at 15:58

    That's a very pleasing review:-)
    Now I want to read the book!

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  13. Jen4 August 2011 at 16:04

    How exciting! You must be over the moon. I hope you're enjoying every minute!

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  14. kah4 August 2011 at 16:41

    They are SO gorgeous. :)
    I can't wait to get mine and read it. Woot!

    Congrats! xo

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  15. Kristie Cook4 August 2011 at 16:55

    It's real! There's nothing like seeing this and then holding them in your hands to truly realize that this is actually happening. I'm so excited for you! And unless you're a stronger woman than I (which I believe is 100% true), no, the heart pounding and butterflies never stop when you're about to read a review.

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  16. Suzie F.4 August 2011 at 17:04

    Beautiful books! What a great way to start the weekend :)

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  17. LTM4 August 2011 at 17:39

    OMG OMG OMG!!!! They're BEAUTIFUL! I love it. Look how fantastic that is.

    You did it. *sniff* ((BIGGEST hugs))

    super-congrats! :o) <3

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  18. Alex J. Cavanaugh4 August 2011 at 18:03

    I remember when my review copy came - I was so excited. That is awesome, Jessica - hope you get to hold one soon.

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  19. Samantha Vérant4 August 2011 at 18:44

    Yes! Yes!Yes! Okay, I'm in danger of sounding like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally, so I'll stop while I'm ahead. So happy for you! Exciting times are ahead!

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  20. Laura M. Campbell4 August 2011 at 20:19

    Whaaaattt! Super exciting to see your hard work bound and ready for consumption. My fingers are crossed I find one in my mailbox soon!

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  21. Dianne K. Salerni4 August 2011 at 21:03

    Oh, they're beautiful!! Especially stacked together in a lovely display! Congratulations, and I hope you get to hold one in your hands real soon!

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  22. L. Diane Wolfe4 August 2011 at 21:05

    Jessica, that's so exciting!

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  23. Carolyn V4 August 2011 at 21:16

    SWEET!!!! Jessica, that is soooo exciting! I'm so happy for you! Yay!

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  24. Lenny Lee4 August 2011 at 21:17

    hi miss jessica!
    HOOOOORAY!!! YIPPEEEEE!!!!! YAY!!! HOW COOL IS THAT!!!!!!! WAY TO GO!!! YEEEHAW!!! HUBBA HUBBA!!! HUZZZAH!!! sorry i got just a little excited seeing those neat blue books. im soooooo happy for you cause i know for a while you got all discouraged out and feeling down and WHAMO!! just look at you now!!! :)
    ...big hugs from lenny

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  25. Janet Johnson4 August 2011 at 22:05

    So exciting! Congratulations X 100 or something. That's gotta feel good to see your hard work laid out so nicely. :)

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  26. Aubrie4 August 2011 at 22:11

    Congrats on the release of your book! Love the cover.

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  27. Linda G.4 August 2011 at 22:16

    How gorgeous! You must be so THRILLED! Congrats. :)

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  28. Katrina L. Lantz4 August 2011 at 22:20

    Awesome!! It must just be surreal to see your book piled up like that. Very excited for you, and now I am off to read yesterday's "meaty" post, curiosity burning.

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  29. erica and christy4 August 2011 at 22:52

    Very exciting! Congrats!!
    erica

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  30. Annabel Banks4 August 2011 at 23:26

    Congratulations! How wonderful. I hope you're celebrating...

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  31. Angie Paxton4 August 2011 at 23:35

    Congratulations!!!!! That's so exciting!

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  32. Mimi5 August 2011 at 02:24

    Wow, just WOW!
    So exciting, congrats!

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  33. E. Arroyo5 August 2011 at 05:46

    It's so exciting!! Congrats. They are beautiful!

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  34. Michelle5 August 2011 at 06:29

    Happy Dancing here!

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  35. Jessica Bell5 August 2011 at 10:02

    Thanks so much everyone!!!! :o)

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  36. Ted Cross5 August 2011 at 10:10

    Wait until you see them on shelves in bookstores. Won't that be the best thing ever?

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  37. Amy Saia5 August 2011 at 18:08

    Very, very cool. I said it before, but that's a beautiful sight : )

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  38. Jolene Perry5 August 2011 at 20:13

    They're so pretty....

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  39. Shannon5 August 2011 at 20:44

    Lovely, lovely sight! So happy for you! You deserve nothing but great success!

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  40. PK HREZO5 August 2011 at 20:47

    Awesome! They look amazing!! Congrats!

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  41. Arlee Bird6 August 2011 at 20:34

    What a beautiful photograph! I can imagine how excited you must be. I wish you tons of success with the upcoming release.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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