I haven’t posted in almost a week, but for once it had nothing to do with my incurable sloth. I’ve been very busy, you see—busy pinching myself, and waiting for ink to dry, and for my sense of unreality to dissipate. It hasn’t, but I can’t wait any longer:
It was number one.
All standard disclaimers apply. This is only a first step, editors may yet scoff or retch, etc. But I am…well, certainly there must be some stronger word than the anemic “happy.” “Joyous” doesn’t cut it. “Delirious” is probably as close as one word can come, but “gleefully nauseated” is more accurate still.
Details tomorrow. I think it goes without saying that I couldn’t have done this without all of you, but look at that! I’m saying it anyway.
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What gorgeously wonderful news! Congrats!
ROCK ON you writer-lady you! So awesome, and so deserved. Hoisting a glass in your direction!
OMG, that’s awesome! I’m not a bit surprised, of course. Congrats! Can’t wait to see it officially in print…..
A-FUCKING-LEXA! (That sounded better in my head. Now, it looks mean, but of course, I mean it in a HAPPY way.)
This is the best news ever. Ever. Like, you know, EVER. I am actually over the moon for you in that way that celebs claim to be when they’re pregnant, except that I really, really am.
Alexa. You did it. A huge huge accomplishment and a huge-ass step to amazing, well-deserved acclaim and success.
xoxo
Wow! Fiction or non-fiction? I’ll be in line to buy it when it comes out.
Congratulations Alexa! We knew you could do it!
Do I have to buy my own champagne, though?
You sound surprised. Obviously the woman would have to be severely lacking in taste to think you anything but brilliant. Obviously.
Congratulations! I’m pleased to say that I “know” you.
Congratulations!!!
oh yea!!!! congratulations!!! brilliant… you are f’g brilliant.
Congratulations! When you’re on your whirlwind book tour, make sure you stop in Seattle – I’ll be the first in line! You deserve this, Alexa – congrats!
Congratulations!
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: you are the best writer in Bloggyland and beyond. It absolutely couldn’t have gone any other way.
Congratulations! And how could it have been any other choice? You are an awesome writer. We wait with collective baited breath……
SO awesome. SO psyched for you, babe.
Oh, wonderful! Congratulations!
Big Big Big Congratulations!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations!
Seems like a good reason to do some drinking. But that, for some reason, wasn’t part of that first scenario. A flu-related oversight, I am sure.
W00t! W00t! and W00t!
Such great news!
Congratulations! Wonderful news.
Hooray! So excited for you!
Yay! So happy for you. Congratulations!
Yippee!! (hic!)
Yay! Where do I pre-order? Can I do that yet?
Whoo Hoo!
Fantastic news! Well done, you.
(It’s always nice to have a good excuse to drink on a Sunday evening.)
WhoopeeEE!! You deserve it! I can’t wait to read it. You are an awesome writer (and I can’t imagine there will be any scoffing or retching!).
Yay! Cannot wait to purchase a copy for myself and everyone else I know!
Whoo tits!
I’m doing a happy…no, wait, a gleefully nauseated dance! Congratulations!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it
WOW! Seeing this made my day! I’m so excited for you! :)
oh how awesome!!! Congrats :)
Woooohooooooooo!!!!!
i am so happy for you! congrats!
Oh, wow, Alexa! That is AWESOME! Congrats!
This is excellent news. I know how competitive publishing is, but you are exceptionally talented. Any smart agent/editor should snatch you up in a heartbeat. Enjoy your joyous delirium.
YAY!! Congrats! Have fun, enjoy this moment, kiss the baby! Can’t wait to read a whole “Alexa” book… how awesome will that be?!?
Congrats!!!!!!
First comment from a longtime follower. Congrats to my favorite blogger!
Congratulations!! You’re the only author I can imagine seeing in person at a book signing.
Congratulations! I am beyond happy for you and I cannot wait to buy and read your first book.
Yaaaaaaaaaaay! Congratulations Alexa! Can NOT wait for this to actually happen for you…you deserve it.
YAY!!! Do you hear me screaming with joy across town? Congratulations! I’m absolutely thrilled for you!!
SQUEEE! YAY! Oh Alexa, this is fantastic.
Yayyyyy!!! Awesome news!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Alexa’s Number One! Alexa’s Number One!!!
I knew it I knew it I knew it :) That’s so awesome, congrats and I can’t wait!
So proud, so happy and so ready to buy it! ;-)
Congratulations!!! You are so talented that I have to say I’m not too terribly surprised by this wonderful news!!! Hooray!!! =)
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