It’s
Labor Day in the US and I am doing my part by laboring. Specifically, on preparations
for the upcoming release (WooHOO!) of my first full-length novel.
Bringing Like There’s No Tomorrow from conception to reality has truly been
a labor of love. For more than 7 years, I've been writing, revising,
re-revising, polishing, and preparing this “baby” in hopes of publication. The
book has been picked over by critique partners. It’s been represented by a highly-respected
literary agent. It’s been submitted to all the major publishing houses. It’s
been adored by editors and considered by publishing committees. It’s been
through all the growth and healthy development I could give it myself.
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| Christina Tarabochia-AL Publisher, Nicole Miller-AL Designer, Camille Eide-Author, Sherrie Ashcraft-AL President |
And
now, it’s being “delivered” by an amazing team of women who I like to call The Three
Midwives.
My
daughter recently gave birth at home with the help of three excellent midwives.
They were so professional and so personally attentive to her and her sweet infant
(my gorgeous granddaughter! I have pictures...) that I couldn't help but see an obvious similarity.
The women of Ashberry Lane (Sherrie Ashcraft, Christina Tarabochia, and Nicole Miller) are much
like midwives when it comes to birthing a book-baby. This team has worked hard
to make sure my book is as healthy as it can be and are working to help it make
the best entrance into the world possible. They see purpose and potential in this baby. They have grown to love it as their own and are as invested in its
future as I am.
I submitted my book to Ashberry Lane because their mission is to see good quality, God-honoring literature available to
readers, and to see hard-working, talented authors succeed. And after "laboring" with them, I am more confident than ever that my baby and I are in
the best of hands. As I gaze once again at the beautiful (sneak-peek) face of my book cover, I am thankful for this team and their desire to honor God. We’re more than business partners; we’re like family. And our
family is growing! I pray God’s best success for Ashberry Lane and for the
authors who are blessed to call themselves part of this wonderful family.
5 comments:
Love, Love, Love this announcement!
I read the book and absolutely adore it. I can't wait to see the cover - I can only imagine. Nicole is amazing and will do a terrific job.
And although I've read the preliminary copy I can't wait to read the final.
Camille, you are a wonderful writer and I am certain this book will make a big splash in the writing world. Readers are going to love it.
Birthing a baby is SO hard, but worth every agonizing minute. Thank you for sticking with this to the end.
BIG HUGS.
I'm SO excited for you, Camille. I loved "Savannah's Gift" and have pre-ordered this new one. Can't wait for the 30th!
Ooh, that may be confusing. Horsegirl is Dawn Shipman! And I'm still excited to get your book. :)
Thanks, Bonnie and Dawn! This baby is on its way. :)
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