I am thrilled to announce that my recently completed novella “Home for Christmas” has been accepted for publication by Escape Publishing. “Home for Christmas” (HfC) started life as a 2013 Little Gems entry and while it scored well it didn’t make the anthology. One of the judges gave very specific feedback on how to improve the manuscript and in April 2013 - HfC v2 was born – a 6500 word short story, which I subbed to Escape Publishing. It wasn’t accepted for publication in April, but again I received great feedback and an invitation to resubmit if those issues were addressed. I used the RWA June 50K in 30Days event to work it through and the manuscript grew to 22000 words - HfC v3. I started the critiquing process and received mixed opinion – I listened to the feedback and rewrote huge chunks to address everyone’s concerns, all the while working towards a goal of re-submitting the manuscript before leaving for the Riding the Waves conference in August. HfC v4 ended up just over 31000 words, and I subbed the first three chapters six hours before I left for the airport. The printed copy I proof-read during the flight was still warm from the printer when I boarded. After conference, we took a few days to visit Rottnest Island and while working through another proof on the verandah overlooking the beach, I received a request for the full manuscript. Fast forward to October and while visiting Tiaro (a town I will remember forever now) I checked my phone and saw that Home for Christmas had been accepted for publication. Hubby and I ditched Tiaro, headed for the beach and celebrated with impromptu fish and chips by the water. It's a day I will remember forever. 27/10/2013 04:12:31 am
So, so pleased for you. And who doesn't like a Little Gem.
Fiona Greene
27/10/2013 11:54:12 am
Jenn, thanks. really it was something you said to me in 2012 that made me keep going with this one when it would have been easier to give up. So thank you! Fi x 27/10/2013 04:53:00 am
Congratulations Fiona that's fantastic! Welcome to Escape!
Fiona Greene
27/10/2013 11:55:39 am
Hi Nicole, thank you. It was lovely to meet you in Freo and I'm so looking forward to joining the Escape artists. Fi x 27/10/2013 05:45:45 am
So thrilled for you, Fi. You've worked so hard and the story is wonderful. Looking forward to celebrating your success!
Fiona Greene
27/10/2013 11:57:31 am
Hey Sharon - thanks - we are going to have a humdinger of a Christmas celebration this year - counting down to seeing you. Fi x 27/10/2013 07:27:31 am
HUGE congrats! That's an awesome story. Shows that hard work pays off. Is Home For Christmas gonna be out this Christmas?
Fiona Greene
27/10/2013 12:00:13 pm
Hi Rach, thank you ! I don't have a release date as yet. Fi x 27/10/2013 09:26:20 am
Am so thrilled for you, Fi. I love hearing first sale stories :)
Fiona Greene
27/10/2013 12:01:49 pm
Hey danielle - thank you - I'm still really excited. Fi x
Fiona Greene
29/10/2013 01:45:25 pm
Hi Michelle, thanks for the lovely wishes. Fi x
Allison McDonald
27/10/2013 02:32:24 pm
Congratulations Fi, your dedication has been rewarded; I'm so proud of and happy for you :-)
Fiona Greene
29/10/2013 01:46:40 pm
Hi Allison, thank you very much. Fi x 28/10/2013 12:04:15 pm
Fi, I am soooo excited for you. Love to see this story on the e-shelves!!! Enjoy the ride. x
Fiona Greene
29/10/2013 01:48:11 pm
Hey Eleni, I am so happy to be joining the e-pubbed ranks. Now that I've joined the e-reading revolution, I can't recommend it highly enough. Fi x
Rosie
31/10/2013 06:28:25 am
Congratulations, Fiona on your first contract. It is a sign of things to come for you. You have the talent and the dedication to your craft to be multi published author I'm cheering for you always.
Fiona Greene
31/10/2013 09:36:47 am
Hi Rosie, Thanks so much for the lovely comment, and fingers crossed the success continues. Fi x Comments are closed.
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