Jenna and I have decided to take over the world.
See, this is what happened. My book? Never sold. I got nice feedback from editors who basically said, “Industry’s tanked. Not taking chances on a new writer. Thanks.” Our choices were to move to smaller publishers or rethink the project. Delia and I talked and decided rethinking was in order because editors like my writing but weren’t so crazy about the book. Woe is me, right? Yes, friends, woe. is. me.
So I grieved that and around that time I also started my job and I grieved that, too. And my whole life seemed lousy and I’d never be a writer again and oh it was all so awful and miserable and basically I have been moping around the house a lot in 2009. Then Delia asked if I’d ever thought of working with Jenna on a book. And I said, why no I haven’t but let me give it a think. And I thought for all of ten seconds maybe and then emailed Jenna.
Jenna and I scrapped the memoir idea because we couldn’t think of how to meld our stories right and then I dug around in my notes and found this other idea, which we both like a lot and now we’re all google waving at each other over it.
I have never written with another writer and that kinda scares me but it’s Jenna so that kinda doesn’t. Because I feel like in a lot of ways we’re on the same wavelength about stuff and our experiences are complementary not just as adoptive mom to first mom but also to our parenting ideas and our work ideas and our juggling lives and WordPress fixation and multitasking careers, etc. We have a lot in common but we also have a lot of good differences and I think (hope!) that this will translate to being able to write a book together.
If nothing else, together we have a platform that kicks major ass.
Where we are now is talking about chapters and each of us deciding what research we want to do. We’re going to use google wave to share info so that we can collaborate as we go even as we each take responsibility for certain parts. Then when we feel like we’ve gotten some basic info down, we’ll work on writing it together. I’m not sure how that’ll work but if we get together on a structure to follow so that we’re on the same page there, then each of us can maybe write what we want to write and then edit for cohesiveness. I’m hoping Delia has some thoughts on how to do that. Or we’ll hire Becca to help us. Because she’s brilliant.
Here’s hoping that 2010 brings more good things because I am about done with all that 2009 moping but seriously!
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Awesome!! I bet 2010 is getting nervous b/c it better damn well be a better year!
Two great tastes that taste great together! This sounds so fantastic, Dawn. Best wishes for the new year and this new endeavor!
Yeah, hire me! Everyone should hire me!
Yay!!!!! This is going to be amazing, I’m sure of it!
Ooooohhh!!! That’s just so great! I bet it’ll totally work. Do keep us posted. Meanwhile, we’re keeping our fingers crossed for the two of you. Go ahead and take over the world!!!
P.S. I keep on meaning to comment on the blog’s new looks, but keep forgetting.
I usually like all the changes you make, but I especially like these later ones. The blog looks so clean and yet to clear and impressive (the bigger size is great!).
I’m so excited! I’m rooting for you guys. =)
LOL. Way to announce. I was busy hiding for fear of failure. Thanks for outing me, Dawn.
(That’s probably a good difference, yes?)
Hahahaha, Jenna!!! Remember Delia found me ‘cuz she was reading my blog and saw I had a book project. I figure a publisher could find us that way, too, right? So the more talk, the better! Also now we have to live up to my hype!!!
Yeah, yeah, yeah. But now all of these people KNOW. So I have to work instead of just sitting over here eating bon-bons. You know, like I do!
*snort*
it’s about time! (jk!!! really!!! but honestly, oh thank god, cause i’ve been wanting to read THAT BOOK for way too long now!)
How Exciting! Best of luck!
So happy for you both and it’s so exciting. I’m glad you BOTH are outed because it does kind of put the pressure ON you, right? Live up to the hype, right? I think you two will do great together, then you need to start speaking engagements together. Or wait, do that first!
and you’ll both be signing my copy, RIGHT??
Congratulations!!! I am very happy for both you and Jenna! Yey!!
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.