The official release date for Christmas Belles of Georgia is September 1st, but I have already received my author copies from Barbour as you can see from this picture. This is truly a dream come true, and I give all the praise to God for giving me this opportunity, and for leading me to ACFW where I have learned so much and met so many wonderful, helpful people who had a big part in this happening.
So, I want to share with you my dedication which took over a page to thank everyone. It truly "takes a village" to get a book published!
Dedication
This book is dedicated to two of the most wonderful ninety-four-
year-young women I know—Ruth Seamands and Helen
Jean Wiglesworth. Their Christian witness and zest for life have
been an inspiration to me and countless others. My friends and I
all want to be like them when we grow up!
Special thanks to:
My husband, Chester, for all of his encouragement and help,
even when it means loading the dishwasher
three times in one day!
Becky Germany, Jeanie Smith Cash, Jeri Odell,
and Debra Ullrick for taking a chance on me and my writing.
And to Margie Vawter for her wonderful editing skills.
My encouragers and prayer warriors—Crystal, Dottie, Kathy,
Kim, Connie, Jan, Ann, and Unity Christian
Church Rosebud SS class.
My forever friends, whose names are immortalized
in some of my characters’ names.
Debbonnaire and Jennifer, who helped me brainstorm this story.
And my fabulous critique partners who enriched the story—
Jennifer, Joy, and Loretta.
My two daughters, Christy and Mandy, who also read the story
and gave me encouragement. And my son, Stephen, who now
has to read my book because he promised to
do so when I got published!
My Georgia helpers who answered many questions—Ane and
Greg Mulligan, Thomas Smith, Rod Perry, and Scott Smith.
All of my writing friends at LRW, BCW, and ACFW,
with special thanks to Lynn Coleman for making
my first critique so gentle, yet helpful.
The readers whom I hope will enjoy this
book as much as I enjoyed writing it.
And most of all, praise God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—
from whom all blessings flow, including this opportunity
to see the writing dream He gave me come true.
16 comments:
Rose, that is the most awesome picture of you with your new book!! I'm so excited for you! Whoot, whoot!
Angie
CONGRATULATIONS, dear friend!!!!
hugs,
alice
Aw, thanks, Rose! It's a gorgeous cover!! And my son will be thrilled to see the acknowledgement. :) It's a mutual thanks, since you pinned my brand tag on me. You saw it before I did!! Love you & can't wait to read this!!
Congratulations Rose!!!
I'm about to cry for you, I'm SO happy!!!
Love your book cover and your beaming smile.
Fantastic pic, Rose. Thrilled for you. Wishing you much more continued success!
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Congratulations on your release, Rose! Enjoy the thrill.
Rose, this is a wonderful dream come true! Congratulations! Enjoy the hoopla! : )
Beautiful! Your smile says it all! I'm going to get a copy and savor it over the holidays!
Enjoy your first publication, Rose. Wishing you many, many more!
Sue
Rose, I am so happy for you!
congratulations rose :)
karenk
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So excited and happy for you, Rose!
This is SOOO wonderful, Rose! I'm so happy for you!
Rose, the day your contract was announced, I don't think there was a happier person in the room than me--well, maybe YOU, but I was a close second!! Congratulations, sweet friend. I'm so excited for you!
Congratulations, a dream come true. Enjoy the journey. Claire
Hallelujah! I am so excited for you, dear Rose! A dream come true indeed! And God's dream come true in you!
Love and Blessings,
MaryAnn
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