Got incredible news today and had to share

[jasonf]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 8:40pm

I've been pursuing writing for a few years now. I've written five books and sent out to agents on two of them. I pretty much gave up on the first one ever getting me anywhere. Earlier this year, I completed a middle grade book about kids at a theater school. The book is filled with references to musicals and follows a traditional musical comedy plot.

Today I finally landed an agent. I've been sending to agents for two years, and after many, many rejections, it's an incredible feeling to get some validation and to know that my writing career is really starting now.

Next comes some more edits then sending out to publishers. Hopefully in a couple of years (it actually takes THAT long even from this point) I'll be on here hawking my new book to all of you!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 8:47pm

That is AWESOME!!!!!! Congratulations on this!! :) :) :) :)

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 9:26pm

Congratulations!

Can't wait until you get to come here and shill for yourself

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 10:02pm

Cheers. I just started my first year of college. Creative Writing major. It's a long and winding road, but always good to hear of a fellow author making it! :)

[AC126748]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 10:10pm

As someone who's been through this process as well, I know how hard it is to get an agent to even look at your manuscript(s), let alone show an interest in representing you. This is a seriously fantastic accomplishment, and you should be very proud of yourself. Congratulations.

[jasonf]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 10:20pm

Thank you, guys. I've been pretty much non-stop grinning since Friday when I got the initial email. Today was the phone call when I got the "official" offer.

Contract comes later in the week.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 10:27pm

Congratulations.

[clever name]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 10:35pm

That's so exciting! Congrats :)

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 10:47pm

Congratulations, and thanks for showing me that it can be done!

[sabrelady]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 10:55pm

Congrats, kudos and 3 cheers -Hip Hip Hurrah! (x3)
Breathlessly await fully published tome.

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 9/19/11 at 11:25pm

Congratulations!

[strummergirl]

Posted: 9/20/11 at 1:11am

Congrats! The book sounds really interesting.

[Kristie-K2]

Posted: 9/20/11 at 1:15am

Great News...Congrats...Dreams do come true.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 9/20/11 at 1:30am

Congratulations!!!