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Jake’s Book

October 5, 2006

I’d mentioned here at WriteMinded a week or so ago that I’d started writing Jake’s book. It wasn’t the first time I’d done so and normally, for what I call the brother trilogy, I would try and start with the other brothers, convincing myself that Jake would be better off having his book written last.

Jake, being Jake, insisted on being first. And I finally listened to him and yes, Jake and his SEAL brothers sold in a three book deal, to Bantam Dell.

I should have something better prepared, but really, all I’ve done for the past week is sit staring into space, sometimes crying. Good crying, of course, but it’s been a really, really emotional sale for me. These characters have been with me a long time and they’re finally going to get their stories. And I’m thrilled and grateful.

Jake, I’m sure, will have more to say on the subject at some point soon.:smoke:

Steph T.

34 thoughts on “Jake’s Book”

Carol Burnside on October 5, 2006 at 2:59 pm said:

Oh, wow, Steph, this is fantastic. Go, Jake!!! I’m SO happy for you. Congratulations. :bravo:
raine on October 5, 2006 at 3:03 pm said:

Steph, I am so very happy for you!!

Yo, Jake! Woooo!!! :LOL:
Jaci Burton on October 5, 2006 at 3:06 pm said:

Steph! (and Jake!)

Wooo-freakin-hooo babe!

Sorry about all that sleep you’re not gonna get anymore…hehehe.

This is just fantastic!

Mega congrats! :bravo:
Cece on October 5, 2006 at 3:18 pm said:

Congrats babe!!!!!!!!! It’s very well deserved! :bravo:
Steph T. on October 5, 2006 at 3:43 pm said:

Thank you, ladies!!! I’m really through the roof with this one!:biggrin: I know Carol, Cece and Raine have been hearing me babble about Jake for like…forever…

And Jaci – I’m totally mourning sleep. I didn’t get much to begin with because of the kid, but now? :frazzled:
Estella on October 5, 2006 at 3:48 pm said:

Congratulations Stephanie!!
Joely on October 5, 2006 at 4:05 pm said:

Woo-hoo!!! I’m so happy for you and Jake!!
Tori Lennox on October 5, 2006 at 4:25 pm said:

Woohoo!!!!! Fabulous news!!! Congrats!!!! So, who besides Jake is getting his book published?
Jen on October 5, 2006 at 4:29 pm said:

CONGRATS!!!!!!! That’s great :bravo: Keep us updated….
Steph T. on October 5, 2006 at 5:22 pm said:

Thanks Estella, Tori, Jen and Joely!!

Tori – Nick and Chris get their books after Jake. Saint will, of course, make many appearances…because he’s is pissed none of these books are his book. So you get to keep him for a while longer.:wink:
Alyssa on October 5, 2006 at 5:37 pm said:

:bravo:

You are on fire these days, woman. LOL! Congrats! Good for you.
Michelle on October 5, 2006 at 5:38 pm said:

I am so happy for you!! Woo hoo!!!:bravo:
jaq on October 5, 2006 at 6:08 pm said:

Steph, I’m so damn happy for you!!!! (And me, cause i finally get to read Jake’s story!!! lol) Whoooo Hoooo!!!!!
Steph T. on October 5, 2006 at 7:02 pm said:

Thanks Alyssa, Michelle and Jaq!

LOL @ Jaq’s happiness…because that’s the kind of thing I love hearing. As does Jake…:cool:
April A on October 5, 2006 at 8:34 pm said:

Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations! Can’t wait to READ their stories :thumbsup:
Amy on October 5, 2006 at 8:59 pm said:

WOOOOT!

So thrilled for you! I cannot WAIT to read Jake’s story. Think he’ll shut up once you write it?
Linda on October 5, 2006 at 9:11 pm said:

All righ, Steph!!! (And Jake!!) :bravo:

This is FABULOUS news! So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!
jaq on October 5, 2006 at 9:29 pm said:

::making space on the keeper shelf Jake:: :shoot:

I’se luv me summa Alpha Jake. Yeah baby, yeah! (where’s your drooling smilie? *Gg*)
Jean on October 5, 2006 at 10:26 pm said:

:bravo: What else can I say? Heck. I’ll say it again… :bravo:

Good for you, and I’m looking forward to reading Jake for real.
Angie T on October 5, 2006 at 10:57 pm said:

Whoo-hoo!!!
Finally, Jake gets his story! :bravo:
I can’t wait for this one….
I am just thrilled for you Steph!
Things just keep getting better and better. I love it when that happens!
Sasha on October 5, 2006 at 11:11 pm said:

I think it’s absolutely wonderful. I’m so happy for you. *BIG hug*
Bonnie Ferguson on October 5, 2006 at 11:45 pm said:

Woo Hoo, Steph!!! Congratulations!!! :bravo: Let the Snoopy dancing commence
Elisabeth on October 6, 2006 at 1:26 am said:

Congrats, Steph! That’s just fabulous news. Can’t wait to read it!
Little Lamb Lost on October 6, 2006 at 3:32 am said:

Hurray and Congrats Steph! Can’t wait to read Jake’s story…
Steph T. on October 6, 2006 at 9:27 am said:

Thank you Jean, April, Amy, Linda, Angie, Sasha, Bonnie, Elisabeth and Little Lamb Lost!!!

You guys are all awesome – and I think you’ve all been there to hear me babble about Jake from the start!:LOL:

Amy – I doubt it, because he’s going to want big parts in his brother’s books too…
Charlene on October 6, 2006 at 10:28 am said:

WOOOOHOOOOOOO!
HelenKay on October 6, 2006 at 11:04 am said:

Mega congratulations! What a great deal on top of all of your other great deals :biggrin: Leave it to Jake to be the subject of such good news.

Go celebrate
Jill on October 6, 2006 at 11:48 am said:

YAY YOU, CONGRATULATIONS!!! This is so wonderful, I’m so happy for you! And for me, I finally get to read Jake. About time.
Kristen Painter on October 6, 2006 at 12:30 pm said:

:bravo: Awesome news! Congrats!
Tori Lennox on October 6, 2006 at 3:44 pm said:

I really need to work harder at convincing Saint he doesn’t NEED his own book. He has me.
Jordan on October 6, 2006 at 5:31 pm said:

Congratulations!!!
Steph T. on October 6, 2006 at 5:44 pm said:

Thanks, Charlene!

HelenKay – you know Jake is just loving this. He’ll be even more impossible than usual:lol:

Thanks, Jill, Kristin and Jordan!

LOL @ Tori’s convincing!
Mary on October 9, 2006 at 8:02 am said:

Incredible news, Steph! As long as I’ve been in the blogosphere, you’ve talked about Jake. I can’t wait to read his story!
Steph T. on October 9, 2006 at 9:47 pm said:

Thanks, Mary!!!

And Jake thanks youo too…:wink: