The World's Newest Presents Author

I believe I've mentioned before how much I love a new sale story and today I bring news of the world's latest Presents signing. Annie West is a fellow Australian and one of the loveliest ladies you could ever meet. More than that, Ann has kept pursuing her dream-career of writing for Harlequin through nine years and many submissions and loads of contest successes and many almost-there moments.

When the senior editor of HM&B Modern (marketed in America as Presents) requested revisions on her latest manuscript, she could barely hope to dream for fear of another almost-but-not-quite disappointment. But of course she nailed those revisions in spectacular fashion and yesterday learned the fabulous news. A first sale to her favorite category line--it doesn't get much better than that!

Annie's success is a testament to her talent, determination and hard work. Her
first book is tentatively titled Mistress For the Taking and I'm looking forward to reading it and many more Annie West titles in the future.

posted by Bronwyn Jameson @ 8:59 AM

Comments:

Wow, Bron! Finding my story on your fantastic (award winning) website is such a thrill. Almost as much as hearing about the acceptance. Almost.

It was enormously exciting discovering that my book is going to appear on the shelves as a Presents romance. And sharing the news has been such fun. There are so many positive, talented writers happy to celebrate with me.

No wonder writing romance is such fun!

Annie

posted by

Annie W : 8:02 PM

How nice of you to tell us about Annie, Bron. I'm looking forward to her debut as well.:-)

posted by

Meljprincess : 1:38 AM

Congrats on your success, Annie!

posted by

Heather : 6:06 AM

My pleasure, Annie. Hope you're still floating on that cloud of happidom!

Mel, you know me. Nice is my middle name. ;)

Hi Heather. And thank you for mentioning my interview at AR on your blog. Did you happen to read my answer to the reader mail question?

Bron

posted by

Bronwyn Jameson : 10:46 AM

I'm definitely still floating. In fact I'm so befuddled I forgot to bother organising food for the family today!

Thanks for the congrats, Heather.

I don't know how our hostess copes with the euphoria when she has so many successful books and awards. What's been your favourite success lately, Bron?

posted by

Annie W : 5:59 PM

Congratulations, Annie! I look forward to seeing your book the shelves :)

posted by

Nalini Singh : 7:30 PM

Congrats to you Annie,wow talk about perserverance!!!!I'll be looking for your book.

Bron it's very rare for an author to promote another author thats so kind of you.

posted by

Dena : 2:30 AM

Dena, I love promoting other authors whose achievements I admire and whose books I love.

What's been your favourite success lately, Bron?

Oh, wow, tough question, Annie. How about finally working out the problem with ch3 of my wip, which has been driving me nuts for weeks now. *g*

Seriously, as much as I enjoy the affirmations of contests or awards, my favorite successes are approval of a proposal or finishing a book. Those events make me practically giddy with joy.

Oh, and I've also really enjoyed the reader mail I've received re my Princes of the Outback books. Knowing readers are enjoying my books is always my #1 favorite success.

posted by

Bronwyn Jameson : 7:52 AM

[b]Did you happen to read my answer to the reader mail question?
[/b]

Sure did, LOL -- and, um...I recommend you check the post in the next week. *big cheesy grin*

posted by

Heather : 3:15 PM

Thanks everyone for the positive vibes.

Bron, I bet you've had some excellent feedback on the Princes of the Outback - that must be a wonderful feeling!

Actually I'd be feeling pretty chuffed too about some of the covers you've had recently - they look terrific. And I've just been looking at Nalini's covers too - don't they look great?

posted by

Annie W : 6:58 PM

I recommend you check the post in the next week.

*Squeal.* Oh thank you, Heather, and thank you again. *Happy dancing*

I've just been looking at Nalini's covers too - don't they look great?

Oh, yes, I absolutely agree, Annie. Keep watching for the collection of gorgeous ones I'm featuring this coming week.

posted by

Bronwyn Jameson : 7:12 PM