I’m delighted to announce that I’ve signed a publishing contract for Hand of Fire with Fireship Press, an outstanding small press that specializes in historical fiction. By coincidence they are based in Tucson, so I have the pleasure of getting to know the staff and working face to face on parts of this process. I’ll keep everyone posted as the timeline to publication starts solidifying. Right now I have until November 30th to get the manuscript editing completed and in to the press. Several amazingly generous and talented writers have been helping me with that process: Diane Benitez, Tinney Sue Heath, Bonnie Pike and Nancy Bilyeau. I was also thrilled to have renowned historian Eric Cline read my manuscript to check my historical accuracy. I’ll let his comment close this post:
“Absolutely loved the book. Couldn’t put it down. Wonderful writing. And, I see no errors whatsoever as regards the history.”
What exciting news. And a great closing comment from Eric Cline. Congratulations, Judith! *throws confetti*
Judith, congratulations! This is fantastic news, and I’m looking forward to seeing HAND OF FIRE published.
Congratulations Judith, looking forward to seeing it in print.
Congratulations, Judith. That’s wonderful news!
Thrilled to see this Judith! Congratulations. Lots to talk about when I see you in November. Will you be able to breathe?
Brilliant, Judith – good luck with the final editing.
Thanks. So lovely to hear the good wishes of good friends! Particularly on a project that had such a long journey!
Wonderful news, Judith – you deserve it after all your hard work:)
Congratulations and onward to the final phase in the process. Can’t wait to read it.
Great news, Judith! Congratulations and looking forward to reading your book.
Congratulations, Judith, on both the publication announcement and the verdict of your historian reader. No errors, wow! (I’m in awe.) Great news, and I can’t wait to read your book.
Best wishes!
Nancy
Congratulations, Judith! Am looking forward to reading HAND OF FIRE.
Good luck with the final editing process.
Rosemary
Congratulations Judith, great news.
Absolutely fabulous news! Dare I be greedy and ask if there is an e-reader version coming too? Do keep us posted on process. This is so exciting!
Exciting stuff, Judith, I can’t wait to hear all about it!!!
Hi Priscilla, it will come out in all e-reader formats as well as trade paperback. And I’ll keep you posted throughout the process!
Congratulations, Judith! This is my first time visiting your blog and it’s wonderful to stumble upon such amazing news. (I think there should be a saying similar to the “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings” except it’d be a writer version: “Every time a writer signs a publishing contract a muse soars…” or something to that effect!)
Thanks, Natalia. It was a long time coming. I see you have a book coming out in the spring also. Congratulations to you!
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