…I am terrible at keeping secrets and this one has been burning a hole in my draft blog file since August when the lovely Larissa Edwards (my publisher) rang, wanting me to sign on with Simon & Schuster for another two books.
That means books three and four of my plan (read: dream) to see my Seasons Collection in print will actually come to life in 2015 and 2016. (Now my Facebook friends will understand my fascination for trees (thanks Patricia Franks) and my new little logo thingy showing 
four seasons.)
To say I am excited is, well, a massive understatement. I am also a little daunted as my previous experience has been along the lines of: write two books, sub two books, edit two books. It wasn’t until I saw the contract front page had books three and four listed as “UNTITLED NOVEL” did the significance of this offer hit me and I decided wine was required. (Quite liked the Two Fathoms label for two books. Any excuse really!)
Sincere thanks to my followers, my friends, family and especially my readers. And to those of you who have already popped reviews on retail & review sites (Amazon, Goodreads) here is a big (((cyber hug))). Contrary to popular belief, happy reader reviews do NOT give authors massive heads. They let authors breathe and enjoy the dream.
Such a dream come true too. I’m feeling a little country magic right now and am so glad I can finally shout out my news. The wait has been killing me, but I wanted to have the contract in my hands before I told anyone and there was a delay as it had to go through the S&S USA contracts process. As a result things were a tad more ‘involved’ so I am grateful for Clare and Annabel at Curtis Brown for their expertise and guidance.
But wait! There’s more…
No, not the steak knives. It’s the B format** of House for all Seasons. (And look at this lovely praise.)
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&S are bringing it forward from March next year to Christmas – in time for Chrissie stockings, folks! (and with a snazzy teal-coloured title!)
To celebrate I will have some House for all Seasons giveaways to announce soon – I will do so here or on Facebook. So if you are not subscribed to my blog as yet 
(or Facebook) now might be a good time if you wnat a chance to win a copy before Christmas.
**To those readers unfamiliar with the publishing jargon, the B format is the smaller version book that generally comes out around the same time as an author’s latest release. BTW – ‘Back List’ (what the biz calls an author’s previous titles) is another word I never thought I’d associate with my name!
Jenn that’s wonderful, wonderful news! Congratulations and all the best wishes in the world!
Nene
Thx Nene. I hope Distance is doing wonderfully, as it should be doing. gee, that is so not good English!!!! Blame the bung arm. 😉
Congrats Jenn!
Thx Lisa. We must meet someday!
Exciting news, Jenn. Mega congrats and you’ll now need a wine label with ‘4’ in the name to celebrate!
Ahh, Susanne, a wine challenge! You know me so well!
That is just fantastic news, Jenn, but well deserved. House for All Seasons is a well crafted book that seemed to really hit the sweet spot for many readers. Good news on getting the B Format out for Christmas too. Go Jenn 🙂
Greg, you are my favourite male reader. Okay, so you are the only male reader that I know of, but you get my drift. Coffee sometime so we can celebrate YOUR great news. Happy countdowning.
Wow! Jenn that is great news, its no wonder your excited.
Thank you, Kathy. Meeting lovely readers like you is a real bonus.
Brilliant news Jenn! Heartiest congrats to you on many more successes!
That is just fantastic news…….House for all Seasons……I so loved. I can’t wait to read more of your books. What a great early Christmas present for you. 🙂
Thank you for your lovely comments, here and on FB, Amanda. I should have my cover for Simmering Season next. Very exciting part of the process.
Huge congratulations Jenn!!!
Thx Kez, it is all that sofa moving!!!!
Love your ‘good news story’, Jenn.! Congratulations – and best wishes!
Thank you Faye. Did you see my reply to Greg’s comment. LOL Lovely man.
Well done to a wonderful Australian author. Cant wait to read further books.
Congratulations Jen! I look forward to reading all three!
Sooo happy for you Jenn, totally fabulous news. You deserve it.
Congratulations -what wonderful news. Can’t wait for those two to come out. I’ll be on the lookout for more trees to add to your collection. 🙂
Cheers and Happy writing.
Congratulations! Such good news. ‘House for All Seasons’ is second from the top of my to-read pile — I’m very much looking forward to getting stuck into it.
Congratulations that is absolutely awesome. All your hard work has paid offf!!
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Yay, Jenn. That’s huge news – so exciting and well deserved. Go you!
Congratulations, Jenn!! Wonderful, wonderful news. I hope you’ve celebrated in the style this fab development deserves.
What fabulous news, Jenn. So very happy for you!
YAY Jenn, that is fantastic news! Very deserved as well. I am so excited to know that there are more books in the works from such a wonderful Australian author. I am so looking forward to seeing the cover of Simmering Season, and of course buying my copy!
OH MY GOODNESS…… there goes my TBR list – it just had 3 more books added. 🙂
Congrats Jenn, celebrate in style.