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Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 22 Feb 2017, 18:22

Yes, of course I will, John and Courtenay.

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 22 Feb 2017, 18:38

That's brilliant, Julie!

I can at least call myself a 'published author' as I've had a short story printed in 'The People's Friend' - and was paid for it - only £79 but better than nothing!

pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:11

Nice news Julie.
Will you be using a nom de plume?

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:15

Do you mean a pen name Pete?

If you do, then yes. It will be under a pen name, which is also on the contract I signed along with my own name.

Machupicchu14 · Post by **Machupicchu14** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:30

Congratulations Julie!!!
Those are amazing news!!!

I honestly can't wait to see it published and read it!!!

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:38

Julie2owlsdene wrote:Do you mean a pen name Pete?

If you do, then yes. It will be under a pen name, which is also on the contract I signed along with my own name.

As long as you're not writing an adult Famous Five under the pen name 'Enid Blyton'

pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:41

Now I'm wondering what pen name Julie has picked,male,femail,continental....

I'm sure all will be revealed if we're patient.

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:42

pete9012S wrote:Now I'm wondering what pen name Julie has picked,male,femail,continental....

...or even 'female'...

pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:43

Wondered why my spellchecker was going crazy!

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:51

Yes, it's female, Pete.

Eddie Muir · Post by **Eddie Muir** » 22 Feb 2017, 19:57

Great news, Julie. Chick and I are really looking forward to reading your book.

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 22 Feb 2017, 20:12

Thanks, Eddie.

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 22 Feb 2017, 20:51

It really is brilliant news. As someone who knows just exactly how difficult it is to get published these days (I've been rejected about 40 times!) I know what a great achievement it is. Well done Julie.

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 22 Feb 2017, 21:43

thank you, Robert. I have been rejected heaps of times too. But because you may have a rejection, it doesn't mean to say your novel isn't any good. It just means that the publisher may not want to take a chance on a book they are not sure of.

I think that is why many these days go down the self publishing route. But by going down that route, it just means that you have to do your own selling of the book etc. The beauty of a published novel means they do it all for you, but they'll still only publish when they feel the time is right. My hubby's publisher has had his book number 3 volume on their files for 2 years now!

Spitfire · Post by **Spitfire** » 22 Feb 2017, 22:26

That's wonderful, Julie - well done! I'm looking forward to finding out more about the book at the proper time!

I'd be interested to know if you were accepted by a publisher directly or if it was through an agent, but if you'd rather not say then don't worry.

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