Holy Ms. Potato Head!!
Yes! Yes! Yes! I'm proud AND REALLY relieved to report that the first draft of the second I So Don't Do book is done, done, done! And my revisions are coming along nicely too. Tonight I celebrate with warm sake and a rainbow roll.
Trivia: Did you know that "saki" (not "sake") is a South American monkey with a brown-to-black shaggy coat and a bushy tail. Who, by the way, will not be invited for sake tonight.
I think putting up the spud has made me giddy!
So, if I'm somewhat MIA, please understand it's because I have to rewrite/polish and get this baby to the editor.
And onto proud parent news: 
I'd also like to mention how delightful it is to see Child #3 flying off the block, with that familiar look of determination on his face and know that it's not directed at, say, his little sister.
Random thought: It may have been a mistake to teach Child #4 my cell phone number. You cannot even imagine how many calls I'm getting when writing at the coffee shop. And I can't bring myself to not answer...
In other big news, we have a new book launch over at the Class of 2k8's blog. Elizabeth Bunce's debut Young Adult novel, A Curse Dark as Gold, is now available in stores. If you have a sec, click on over and congratulate her.
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Woo-hoo....lots of accomplishments in one post. Congrats on being DONE on book no. 2! Amazing! And equally amazing to hear about child # 3s feat!
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Heidi
Congratulations to you and #3!!
ReplyDeleteAnd mmmm... Sushi.
WOW - lots to celebrate!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS AND KUDOS!
Wow wow wow. Congrats to you and child #3. Here's hoping #4 gets bored with the cell number.
ReplyDeleteCongrat, Barrie! I love the first draft stage and I also love the early revisions!
ReplyDeleteI send many bravos to you hours, for you and for #3!
ReplyDeleteCell phones - it's a love hate relationship, isn't it?
Congratulations. I can't wait to read BOTH your books!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!!!! That's amazing! (The number of !'s is no accident)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and #3! Sometimes I think officials forget that these are children but then it can also be used as a good lesson. I imagine placing 1st helped take away some of the sting though-good job buddy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both of you. Must feel so good. I wish I had a book in me. Who knows, maybe some day.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on completing your manuscript - that is great! ANd congratulations to Child #3 on the big win - WOW!!! You all have a lot to be happy about this weekend - that is great!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week - see you soon. Kellan
Yay! Congratulations on getting that first draft done and on your revision success! And big congratulations to Child #3--I so wish I was a better swimmer.
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dang, good news done spread itself all over this post!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on passing this milestone, and hope you have a pleasant celebration!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your well-deserved sake.
ReplyDeleteGive Child #3 a high five from me for taking first place. That is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGive yourself a high five from me for getting through your first draft.
Give Child #4 a high five from me for driving Mom batty while she's at the coffee shop.
Congrats to all of you.
Hey! Any word yet on whether you can have a fifth grade class preview the book with a read aloud?
ReplyDeleteAny more child #3 swim meets during break?
ReplyDeleteYay for you and child #3!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Congrats on the first draft. I have yet to get that far on one book. I am in awwwwww
ReplyDeleteMajor congratulations for finishing your draft!
ReplyDelete50,000 words is very impressive.
I find editing more fun than actually writing.........
Also congrats to child #3.
i sometimes think the parents get more joy than the child.
All best wishes
SO HAPPY for you Barrie, about your book! This is a big, big deal! Congratulations! I admire you greatly.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to to child #3 too!
Constance
Kudos to you and child #3!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Barrie...on all accounts! The book is exciting but nothing beats the pride you have for your children!! :)
ReplyDeleteTons to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteYay you!
that's wonderful! congratulations! thanks for stopping by my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, kudo's to the potato. But really to you and to child #3. My child #2 was sick and totally missed said swim meet due to strep throat. yuk! I can't wait to read both books.
ReplyDeleteCongrats both on getting your draft done and on #3's successes on the swim team. Have fun with the edits. :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like things are going great. A book, a proud parent, and a child that calls so much because they love you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing the draft of book two!
ReplyDeleteHi - I came up with a pretty good marinade for the sea-bass and have just posted it if you're interested!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing draft one!
ReplyDeleteSushi and sake -- yum, yum!!