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Hey all! I was just excited and had to share. I didn't want to tell everyone until it was official, but just today I signed my very first contract to have my very first novel published!  Off to keep pinching myself...
~~Erin
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Hey, congratulations! That's great! Is it going to be out under your real name or a pen name? 
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Yaaaayyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Wendy 
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Woohoo! Way to go, Erin!!  You'll still talk to us when you're famous, right?  Seriously, well done - it couldn't happen to a more talented and deserving author. LabRat 
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Hey, congratulations, Erin! Hope you get rivers of money! I was surfing the Internet and found this little interview you did a couple of years ago (August 2001), that can be found here . It seems like your plans are finally coming through : ... But I also write a lot in my spare time (yeah, right...what spare time?  and plan to one day be a best-selling novelist, even if it takes many years! I've already written two complete novels, with a third and fourth nearing completion. I just have to find that one book that gets my foot in that publishing world door, and then I'll be set. In the meantime, I'll just let writing continue to be my passion. Good luck! malu
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Originally posted by malu: I was surfing the Internet and found this little interview you did a couple of years ago (August 2001), that can be found here .
It seems like your plans are finally coming through :
... But I also write a lot in my spare time (yeah, right...what spare time? and plan to one day be a best-selling novelist, even if it takes many years! I've already written two complete novels, with a third and fourth nearing completion. I just have to find that one book that gets my foot in that publishing world door, and then I'll be set. In the meantime, I'll just let writing continue to be my passion.
malu Geez, did I really say that? How embarrassing.  I'd say that my goals have definitely changed over the years. Instead of "best-selling," I'm just thrilled to have something published, no matter how well it does. And I'm certainly not in it for the money, since there really isn't money to be made as a writer. I'm just happy to have something to do once in a while that doesn't involve changing diapers, bouncing a fussy baby, or playing referee. It'll be something to maintain my sanity. Thanks for sharing your find! As embarrassing as it was.
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Yay Erin!! I am so excited for you!!!  And like Wendy said, be sure to let us know when it comes out. I know I'll be pre-ordering a copy. Congrats! ~Anna
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Hey, bravo!! We're all proud of you. Is it going to be out under your real name or a pen name? Well, I have another question:  What *is* your last name? I hope I'll be able to find your book here, when it's published. Congratulations. See ya, AnnaBtG.
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Congratulations, Erin! I'm so happy for you. - Alicia
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Is it going to be out under your real name or a pen name? Well, I have another question: What *is* your last name? [/QB] LOL! Sorry; I've been around folcdom for so long I just assumed everyone knew who I was. No, I won't be using a pen name; it'll be published under my real name, Erin Klingler. I was debating for a while about including my middle initial, but it's "L" (as those of you who know me on IRC know ), and I don't know that having everyone make the connection to what my initials spell would add credibility.
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LOL!!!!! and I don't know that having everyone make the connection to what my initials spell would add credibility. Congratulations, Erin!!!! Yes, let us know the details and when it is out. My Barnes and Noble card is itching for some exercise. Artemis
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Congratulations Erin!
It's nice to see people realize their dreams.
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Oh wow that's so exciting!!!
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woo-hoo! yay erin! that's amazing! congrats! Paul
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Congratulations Erin! And I'm also looking forward to read the novel once it's out to order. Saskia
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Congrats Erin!!! 
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Wow Erin! That's wonderful news, I'm so happy for you! Congrats, PS: d'you still need help with thet pinching thing?  Otherwise, i've got this fresh bottle of champagne...
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WOW, congratulations Erin! Tricia 
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