With the contract for Samuel’s Kisses signed and in the mail, I can breathe a huge sigh of relief and believe I really am about to be published in Australia. I’m delighted to announce my publisher is… (drum roll, please)
New Frontier publish a wide range of excellent books by Australian authors, and I don’t just say that because I’m joining their list. Their books really are magnificent. Sally Odgers, Sally Murphy, Mark Carthew, Peter Carnavas and Janeen Brian have all had divine picture books published with New Frontier and I can’t believe mine is going to sit alongside them with the New Frontier logo on the spine.
And, just to add to the excitement, the illustrator of Samuel’s Kisses is none other than Janine Dawson, whose illustrations were recently featured in another gem of a New Frontier book, Delilah’s Dream. I can’t wait to see Janine’s interpretation of the text. She is super-talented and I love her work.
Samuel’s Kisses is scheduled for release in September, 2010. As someone pointed out, that means in less than a year I’ll hold the first copy of this very precious story in my hands. Then you just might hear me squeal.
Wow, congratulations! That is so exciting.
Thank you, Michelle. It is SUPER exciting and I can’t believe it’s actually happening! Proof that dreams can come true, I believe
Huzzah! Congratulations, Karen!
When I have grandchildren I’m gonna buy your complete set of children’s books for them. (I want you to sign ‘em of course)
Dr. B
I’m screaming already for you… dreams definitely materialise if believed for long enough!
Congratulations, Karen.
Oh, double excitement! I can’t wait to buy my very own copy…