Comments on: Going through with it

By: Pema

Pema — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:21:19 +0000

A happy dance. If a writer’s going to get published, the writer might as well do a happy dance. Or at least this writer.
Cake would also be present. Nothing is celebrated without cake. (That’s why I dance so much.)

By: beth

beth — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:41:21 +0000

Ever since I saw how the Dixie Chicks tatooed little chicken feet on their own feet for every milestone in their record sales, I thought it would be cool to put a little symbol on my feet/ankles for every book I sold. I was thinking of maybe stars... Here's a pic of the Dixie Chicks design: http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoo/celeb-dixi_chicks.htm

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:52:46 +0000

I’ve thought tattoo umpteen times (especially since my book revolves around a tattoo.) But, I’m too indecisive about location & if I really want to be looking at that particular image when I’m 100!
So, I think I would throw a huge party at my favorite wine bar & have all my friends & family celebrate with me!

By: Marva

Marva — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:19:54 +0000

I would have celebrated when I got the advance. Since I’d already be broke again the day before publication date, then I wouldn’t do anything except what my agent and publisher have scheduled for appearances, signings, etc. I hope those entities still do some publicity setup. There must be a reason why they get the big bucks.
On my last published book (released 6/1/08), I said, “That’s nice,” and continued on my WIP.

By: Fie Eoin

Fie Eoin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:59:14 +0000

Dinner at the Charleston Place Hotel. Last year when I finished NaNoWriMo we got to have dinner there because one of the other wrimos worked there. It was probably the best dinner I’ve ever had. So hubby and I would go there for dinner to celebrate.
And then appearantly I’m supposed to help him start a restaurant with that oh-so-huge check I’ll be getting for my book (I don’t think he knows how much unknown writers actually make).

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:22:28 +0000

My date is still quite a ways off, but my plan is to hire one of my favorite bands to play at a launch party. Since I know the guys in the band, I’m hoping I’ll be able to convince them to make it a charity event with donations going to their favorite cause. But, the point here… having my boys play a personal show.

By: Amie

Amie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:19:23 +0000

I would totally get another tattoo (and plan to for my birthday). That said, it took me YEARS to decide on a design for my second tattoo.
Happy Fourth!!

By: Alyson Noel

Alyson Noel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:07:54 +0000

I’m like you Daphne- I like the idea of a tattoo but could never settle on the design or placement! I like to celebrate my releases by buying a small item I’ve had my eye on- CRUEL SUMMER = Gucci Sunglasses!
Happy 4th to you!