Monday, March 19, 2012

And then this happened...

So after a long day of grinning too widely and tweeting many thanks on Friday, I was pretty sure that the day couldn't get better.  And then I saw this:

 

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group Fall 2012



Yes, that is the cover for the Fall 2012 Macmillan Children's catalogue.  And doesn't it look familiar?  Anyway, one of my lovely critique partners asked if I had cried after the cover reveal.  I had not.  If you read my agent to book deal story that might come as a shock, because I pretty much cried over every small moment: a full request, a call, going on sub.  I was a sopping mess.  I'm not sure why I didn't cry over the cover reveal.  Maybe because I was waiting for it and then I couldn't get the page to refresh and my sister got to post about it before I did and I was frazzled.  Or maybe because it was like going to the most awesome birthday party ever.  EVER.  A party that was full of fun and excitement and love.  Nobody parties like book lovers, people.


But the cover of the catalogue?  That was something else.  It was sort of like your parent standing up at your graduation party to give a toast to tell you how proud they are of you.  The party has you swollen with joy.  You can't stop smiling and saying hello and thank you to everyone and then dear old dad  gives his speech and it all sort of hits you - this happened.  To you.  And not only did it happen, people believe in you.  They're excited for you and what's to come.   That's how it felt to see this cover.


Sadly, Macmillan switched to all electronic catalogues this spring, so I might have to go and print a copy.  But seriously, wow! (And if you click on the picture you can see all the awesome books coming from Macmillan this fall!)  I'm so excited that I'm dreaming up ways to sweeten the giveaway over on The Crewel World site.  Stay tuned.

16 comments:

  1. Congratulations! Its a gorgeous cover (and catalogue cover. Talk about a double whammy!) - I'm really looking forward to reading this one!

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  2. Congratulations!! The cover is absolutely gorgeous! Can't wait to see all the exciting things in store and absolutely can't wait to read it :)

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  3. The cover is FABULOUS, Genn! I'm so blasted excited for you and can't wait to read CREWEL!

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  4. I don't know how I missed your big cover reveal (I'll blame Spring Break,) but HUGE congrats! It's absolutely gorgeous!!! So unique and eye-catching. :) And to be on the cover of the catalog?? Amazing!

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  5. Thanks Beth! I love when people get blasted excited ;)

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  6. Me either! Macmillan is awesome!

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  7. I know! It was a shock! A very good shock!

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  8. Thanks, sis! I know you've been busy with edits. I hope they're going well.

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  9. I stand corrected.... Even with the face, there is no sign of "girl-washing" here. It's absolutely amazing! The artist really knocked it out of the park. I can't wait to read it!

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  10. Your cover is to die for!!! I would print the Macmillan and have it FRAMED! Seriously! I would put it in my den right above my computer. Congratulations Gennifer! I can't wait to read it!!

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  11. Hee. I was wondering if anyone would remember girlwashing. I'm still marinating the next post on that topic. And I'm glad it's not girlwashed :) I think it's just pretty in an aesthetically appealing, artistic way. Also it's my cover, so I am biased.

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  12. Oh Jennie, thank you! Also I clicked on your name and it took me to your blog where I discovered you have a Wednesday cat. I have a Tuesday cat. I believe this bonds us.

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  13. The cover is really breathtaking. No wonder they chose to use it!! I think everyone is counting down the release of CREWEL!! Can't wait!!!!!

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  14. And thanks to Petra over at Safari Poet, I have an actual, beautiful countdown! Squee!

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