Why I've Been Wearing this Goofy Grin

.I can't seem to stop smiling and having random fits of giggles lately....
Why?  Two reasons..
.first, I sold my second novel - another middle grade stand alone currently titled Skies Like These - set in Wyoming - traces of cowboys and adventure and a city girl who needs to find her way in life.  It's slated for Spring 2014 and I'm in the middle of some wicked hard edits...but I'm tackling them with a grateful heart..second, I just recently got word that With a Name Like Love will make it to paperback Spring 2013. This is something I've worried about ... as I once thought it was an automatic thing to go to paperback, but learned it is not at all.  A book has to earn its way and making it to paperback is more difficult than one might think.  The reason I care so much is because, as cool as a hard bound book is, it's pricey and I know a lot of readers just can't afford to make those kinds of purchases.  To me, paperback means a lower sticker price and more potential readers.  I know my kiddos spend their hard earned chore money very carefully -- they almost always opt for paperback when making a purchase.  The thought of this little story being in the hands of more children just makes me giddy with excitement..
There must be some good August news floating around out there...care to share yours?
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