Release me
By Kathleen Bolton | August 17, 2009 |
The release of my first book for Working Partners, CONFESSIONS OF A FIRST DAUGHTER, is nigh. It was exactly this time last summer that I delivered the final revisions to the editorial team. September 1, 2009 seemed so far off into the future. And now it’s almost here, and the hardcover edition releases in a few short weeks.
Like Allison, I’m finding my emotions veering from excitement to nausea, and back again. Though I was commissioned to bring Morgan Abbott’s story to life, there’s a lot of me in this book, from characterization to the wisecracks. It’s a frothy read for teens, and the advanced reviews understand exactly who these books should appeal to. My editor sent over the reviews from HarperCollins (sorry, no online links yet, except to Amazon):
“A fun-filled adventure . . . Fans of Cabot’s All-American Girl series will scoop up this one.” VOYA.
“A fun and breezy fantasy that’s full of girl appeal.” Kirkus Reviews.
Wow. I’m reading reviews. From a book I wrote.
I’m hopeful CONFESSIONS does well in the marketplace. In June I delivered revisions for the sequel SECRETS OF A FIRST DAUGHTER. Then, we wait to see how the sales are. HarperCollins bought only two titles to this series; if sales are good, more titles are possible.
Meanwhile, I’ve got my own stuff to work on. In this business, you gotta keep it moving.
Kathleen Bolton is co-founder of Writer Unboxed. She writes under a variety of pseudonyms, including Ani Bolton.
She has written two novels as Cassidy Calloway: Confessions of a First Daughter, and Secrets of a First Daughter–both books in a YA series about the misadventures of the U.S. President’s teen-aged daughter, published by HarperCollins, and Tamara Blake, for the novel Slumber.
Hi :)
I am looking forward to reading CONFESSIONS OF A FIRST DAUGHTER.
It must be so exciting to see your YA debut coming to bookstores soon.
:)
Love & Best Wishes,
twitter: @RKCHarron
xoxo
Eeee, how exciting! Good luck!
Way to go Kathleen! Can’t wait to read CONFESSIONS…I’m sure it’ll be great and fingers crossed for additional titles in the series!
Congrats! Looks like a fun read. Looking forward to reading it. =)
So excited for you, Kath!! I can’t wait to hold that book in my hands.
Hey, congratulations! Sorry. In the past, I’ve just lurked. Can’t wait to read it.
Congratulations from me too! I hope the book’s a huge success.
Thanks for the good wishes, everyone!
I predict a big hit!! all the best to you, kath!! can’t wait til the big day so i can go get my copy!! i wonder if sasha and malia will be on line? maybe you should send them a copy!! hugs, t
Congratulations! May all your readers agree with those excellent reviews.