My Book Is Going to be Published!
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I’m absolutely thrilled to (officially) announce that my book, “Can’t Always Get What You Want” is going to be published by Random House. Specifically, with a digital imprint of Random House, called Loveswept.
EEEEKKKKK!!! (Cue hyperventilating and jumping on the spot).
Time to break out the wine and chocolate, today is all about celebrating!
I can’t quite believe this is happening. I started blogging about my publishing journey back in June. And now, I’ve got a publishing deal.
I was looking at Loveswept’s list of authors today, and see that my name has been added to the list. What an incredible feeling it is to see your name among these authors who have written New York Times and USA Today best sellers.
It was agony to keep this quiet, by the way. I wanted to shout it from the roof tops!
I did, however, discuss it with a select few (before it became official). And you all had some wonderful questions. Let me answer them:
1) When will your book be released?
We are looking at a January 2015 publication. Don’t worry, I’ll keep y’all posted on when it’s finally released!
2) Where can I buy it?
It will be available in an eBook format through all major distributors. (Think Amazon, for starters).
3) Can you get me a signed copy?
Loveswept is a digital imprint, meaning that my book is being published as an eBook only. So dig out your Kindles and Kobos, my book is FABULOUS!
4) What is a digital imprint?
A digital imprint basically means that a book is being published digitally (i.e. no paper copies). Publishers are using “digital imprints as a way to publish new authors as well as to bring back once popular titles that have gone out of print.”
Excerpt taken from Publisher’s Weekly. See the full article here: Digital Imprints Take Root.
5) How did you go about getting it published?
Long story short, Random House has several digital imprints that will take unsolicited manuscripts. They currently have four digital imprints (see links below for details).
Loveswept (Romance and Women’s Fiction)
Alibi (Mystery and Suspense)
Hydra (Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror)
Flirt (New Adult)
I sent a query letter to Loveswept using their online submission form, and hoped for the best.
6) What are you working on now? Is it a sequel?
No sequels in mind at the moment, but I won’t dismiss the idea completely 
I’m currently writing my second book. I won’t give away any of the plot or character names just yet, but I will give you a few clue words: thrift stores, fire fighters (ooh la la!), rockabilly music, and mysterious photo albums.
Curious yet?
Alright, my lovely fan base, spread the word! I’m going to kick back with a glass of wine and do absolutely nothing for the rest of the day.
Love ya!
– Chelsey
