I realized one of my childhood dreams today. I have just signed a contract with a major publisher to publish my first book.
I'm still sort of in shock.
It's so damn cool.
My book, Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians will be published by Jossey-Bass in the Fall of 2008.
It's so damn cool.
I did what a bunch of writer and wannabe writer friends of mine said couldn't be done.
"First time writers don't get agents," they sagely intoned.
Oh, yeah?
I found one after six query letters to potential agents.
"Just a fluke," they shook their heads. "Beginner's luck. Now settle in for the long wait to find a publisher."
Six weeks later - a publisher.
It's so damn cool.
Now, they're all asking me how I did it.
My answer: Write a damn good book. Write a damn good proposal to sell it.
That's what I did.
It's so damn cool.
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Think I'll wait for the movie.
No, seriously...CONGRATULATIONS! I knew you had it in you, kid. And, thing is, I feel like this is only the beginning.
BTW, if I'm not in the dedication/foreword, there will be trouble.
Love the new pic, Michael. Then again, I always adored you with short hair.
How about: "And finally to the man who ruined me for all other men."
Would that work for you. :)
Hope the kids and the wife are well!
Hi. Congrats on your book!!! I am working on my own, but haven't gotten very far with it. I, too, am a recovering Southern Baptist and I found your blog at whosoever.org while searching for something to make me feel better about my parents' condemnation. So yeah...hi and congratulations. If you have any advice, drop me a line at waxingpoetic75@yahoo.com
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