Guess what!! I got my FIRST EVER book dedication today!
I've been acknowledged in lots of books before--ok, let's be honest; the only reason I'm as nice and agreeable and lovable and helpful an editor as I am is because I'm secretly hoping that EVERY SINGLE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGES ME!!! And hyperbolically.
But a dedication?! That was beyond my wildest dreams. I can die happy.
All right. Full disclosure. The book is a how-to on an unsavory subject and the author explained to me that her husband, agent, and friends have all forbidden her from dedicating it to them.
But hey! I'll take what I can get! (Gotta start somewhere.)
Ps. For any of you about to be published, this is something to keep in mind. Don't you ALL want to dedicate books to me? ;) Just kidding. I don't want to cause any divorces or family feuds.
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A how-to on an unsavory subject?
The mind reels . . . .
What Dennis said.
In lieu of actual, y'know, publication, would it count if we dedicated a blog post to you? or would it have to be an entire blog*?
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* Not counting Editorial Ass.
LOL! A dedication is a dedication!! Congratulations!!
I like JES's idea - dedicating a blog post to you would be a terrific idea!! :):)
If it meant getting my book published, ABSOLUTELY. Want my agent's number?
(Umm, just to clarify: KIDDING. Totally. I'm pretty sure you don't work with what I write. But if I ever write a how-to on an unsavory topic [which would most likely be how to clean up vomit and change diapers while staying sane] I am SO dedicating it to you.)
Ha! What's the book title? I will buy.
But I know you won't fall for my subtle ploy. Had to try.
You had your chance for a dedication my pretty, but no, oh no, you passed. I'm taking my submission and flouncing off, flouncing I say!
The mind boggles at what this topic could be. How to Cheat at Cards? How to Cheat on Your Spouse? How to Bribe Headwaiters for a Good Table?
Congrats though!
You had your chance for a dedication my pretty, but no, oh no, you passed. I'm taking my submission and flouncing off, flouncing I say!
The mind boggles at what this topic could be. How to Cheat at Cards? How to Cheat on Your Spouse? How to Bribe Headwaiters for a Good Table?
Congrats though!
Well, I guess at least other writers will understand if I put 'dedicated to moonrat' in my dedication section, but maybe reader will wonder about my sanity. :)
Congrats! :)
Heh. Moonie, just give me your real name, publishing house and snail mail addy and I'll send you something. And when it gets published, I'll gladly dedicate it to ya! ;)
Truth is, I write sf/fantasy and you don't appear to represent that, lol.
congrats on a job well done, though.
Congrats on the dedication!
If my book ever makes it across your desk I'll be sure to dedicate it to you!
I've already dedicated my novel to you and I don't even know who you are. I hope I guessed your name right.
I'd hope that most people are nice and would give a nod to those who gave them a helping hand...but maybe they'd rather thank their neighbours cat or something equally quirky. writers are a funny bunch!
wow! so awesome! congrats, moonie!
Ooh la la, Moonrat dear! SO very happy for you! You are truly loved.
That's cool. Congrats. I've had two books dedicated to me in part as a member of a writing group. It was kind of nice.
You deserve a least a blog post. Perhaps an entire blog!
Mazel Tov! That's fabu! Take me on as a client, and I'll dedicate every blasted word to you for the rest of my life (and in perpetuity).
You'll definitely get a nod in acknowledgements - I've earned oodles from you. Cuz it takes a village to publish a book. Peace, Linda
Word ver: ovention. I like that.
I am truly hoping for the day I can dedicate my next novel to you, Moonie.
Woohoo!
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