Monday, December 6, 2010

Virtual Hugs

This has been a very emotional weekend for me. I was completely awed and humbled by the comments, tweets and emails. This blog post by Susan Quinn brought me to tears, in a good way. Laurel Garver was inspired to include me in her Feature Friday. My critique partner Lori Walker, who has had a front row seat to all my ups and downs, wrote this sweet, funny post. My new agent-mate, Caroline Starr Rose, announced it on her blog. And the delightful Susan Mills posted about it as well.You guys are too kind. Thank you.

I've tried to respond to everybody personally, but a few people that I don't have emails for slipped through the cracks. Please know that I appreciate everyone who has read this blog over the years, and thanks to all of you for your good wishes.

Quite a few people asked what the book is about and I realized I've never posted about it at all! So, here's the pitch for WISH YOU WEREN'T:

Twelve-year-old Marten doesn't believe in the power of wishes. None of his have ever come true. His parents only notice him when something goes wrong, his little brother is a pain and his family is talking about moving to Texas. Not cool. So when he makes an impulsive wish during a meteor shower, he doesn't expect it to make any difference. 

Until his annoying brother disappears.

Marten is whisked away to review his life with Tör, a star spirit. But when their journey gets interrupted, Marten realizes that there's more than one life at stake. With his brother's future in limbo and Tör's present uncertain, Marten finds himself stuck in his past. And this time, even wishes might not be enough to save the ones he loves. 


The first chapter is up on my website: http://sherriepetersen.com

But enough about me.

On a completely different note, Robin over at the Shrinking Violets blog has been doing a series on Online Persona and I contributed to the conversation today. Head on over there and see if you agree with my Four C's for Finding Friends and Followers.

Okay, I guess that's still about me, but hey, it's my blog! I promise I won't be self-promoting at all in my post on Wednesday. Until then, have a happy Monday!

25 comments:

Laura Pauling said...

I was thinking about you all weekend. Because you weren't some nobody blogger that suddenly overnight I heard about. I am so happy for you! Thanks for sharing your story - sounds awesome!

Anne Gallagher said...

I was singing that crazy song all weekend. I am SO happy for you.

And your book sounds amazing.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Ooo, your story sounds intriguing!

Angela said...

What a great premise! I hope your book finds success.

Mim said...

Congrats on landing an agent. I haven't been keeping up with my blog reading, but I'm so excited for you!

Lenny Lee said...

hi miss sherrie! wow you could know im soooooo happy for you!! im thinking thats a book for my age for sure and it real exciting just how i like books. so you could know im gonna be one of the very first ones reading it! :)
...hugs from lenny
ps i like that you talk about your self! :)

Laurel Garver said...

Thanks so much for sharing a little more about your work. Sounds like an intriguing story.

And I loved your querying story too much to not share it with everyone--it's so encouraging!

Wishing you all the best as you head out into submission land!

Tere Kirkland said...

Awesome synopsis! Can't wait to hear more about your experience!

Crystal said...

Hi Sherrie! I've been out of the blogosphere a bit and am now easing my way back in . . . and just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! on this FANTASTIC NEWS! Your story sounds wonderful so I just know you'll snag an awesome publisher soon! :)

lotusgirl said...

Man, I take a break for a couple weeks and big things happen. Congrats. I'm going to have to go back and look over the posts I missed. I'm so happy for your success.

Krispy said...

Yay yay yay again! Also, I love the premise of your book!

Lori W. said...

Soak up the love like it's sunshine and you're solar powered and then get back to work on that WIP, which is EVEN cooler than the fabu, Wish You Weren't. Group Imposed Deadlines, Friend. ;)

Tricia J. O'Brien said...

As a very, very lucky person who got to read this story, I had no doubt Sherrie would get an agent. I'm equally sure it will get published. It is that good. Can't wait to see it on bookstore shelves. Congrats again, Sherrie!

Shannon O'Donnell said...

I love your pitch! The book sounds like all kinds of fun, Sherrie. I can tell already that my boys would love it! :-)

Windy Aphayrath said...

Congrats again, and what a great sounding premise! MG is so hard, I applaud all those who can do it!

Susan R. Mills said...

Love the blurb! Sounds like a great story!

Kristan said...

A) As you know, I love the pitch.

B) Your 4 Cs are great (no, really!) but I know the secrets to success: (1) sign with an agent, (2) get a book deal, (3) have Robert Pattinson star in your movie. ;)

Melissa Gill said...

That sounds like an awesome story. I can't wait to read it.

Karen Jones Gowen said...

Sherrie, here's my virtual *hugs* and many congrats to you! Your book sounds delightful and I'm sure you're still on a roll from this!

Kelly Polark said...

Love the synopsis of your story, Sherrie! I bet you are still smiling!!! Enjoy all the accolades and attention that you deserve, and I hope you get lots more when your book sells!!!!

Stina said...

Darn it. So that's all it would have taken to get rid of my annoying brother. Why didn't your tell me that when I was 9? ;)

Good luck with submissions. :D

Deniz Bevan said...

That sounds like a great story! Running away to read the first chapter...

Unknown said...

Good luck with the next stage. My fingers are crossed for you. I'm off to read the pages you posted.

Caroline Starr Rose said...

xo

Patty Palmer said...

Wow! Looks like I'm late to the party! Congrats, Sherrie and best wishes for finding your book a home.
Have a great holiday!

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