My Daily Grateful - BOOK CONTRACTS

Today I am so very, very grateful for and terrifically excited about book contracts. Because I recently SIGNED ONE!!!

I am thrilled to announce that I’ve sold my middle grade novel, SAVE THE LEMMINGS! to Featherweight Press. A publisher of children’s and young adult fiction.

When Natalie’s Texty-Talky invention makes her an overnight sensation, the media digs until they find a way to smear her goody-goody image. When her best friends start believing what they read, Natalie’s sunny spirit is pushed to its limits. How will Natalie stop the lies and win her friends back? And who will SAVE THE LEMMINGS?

Look for publication in 2012. Stay dialed in by liking my author page on Facebook. Kai Strand, Author.

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Comments

  1. Rebecca November 22, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Great News! Congratulations and well deserved. You must interview at my blogs when the book comes out.

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  2. Donna J. ShepherdNovember 22, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Congratulations!! Something to be thankful for indeed!

    Donna
    Topsy Turvy Land

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  3. Susan Kaye QuinnNovember 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Yay!!! So awesome. And SO happy for you!!

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  4. Kai Strand, AuthorNovember 22, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Rebecca, I'd love to. Thanks for the offer!

    Donna, certainly is!

    Thanks, Susan. You know I'll be picking your brain for launch ideas. Hmmm, must keep my eyes open for a Lemming plush toy.

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  5. Jo RamseyNovember 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Congratulations, Kai, and welcome from another Featherweight author!

    Let me know when the launch is; I'd love to give you a guest spot on my blog to help promo.

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  6. Kai Strand, AuthorNovember 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    You know, Jo, you contacted me the same morning I signed the contracts. It was so ironic! Thanks for the blog invite. I look forward to it.

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  7. Jo RamseyNovember 22, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    That's pretty cool, Kai! I love working with Featherweight; I hope you have as great an experience with them as I've been having.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Congratulations! This is great!

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  9. Barbara WatsonNovember 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Super exciting! Let me know when/if ARCs are available. I review MG every Monday and would so love to read and promote yours.

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  10. Kai Strand, AuthorNovember 22, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks, Jennie. Such fun news to share.

    Barbara, thanks for the offer. I'd love to. I've added you to my list!

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  11. Kelly HashwayNovember 22, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Congratulations, Kai! That's great news.

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  12. Kai Strand, AuthorNovember 22, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Thanks Kelly :D Yippee!

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  13. RoseKillionNovember 23, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    That is so exciting! Congratulations! I can't wait to read it.

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  14. Kai Strand, AuthorNovember 23, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Thank you Rose. Can't wait for you to be able to :)

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  15. AnonymousNovember 27, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    I am so excited for you and so proud of you for doing what you dreamed about and not giving up!!

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  16. Kai Strand, AuthorNovember 27, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks, sweetie. You know I've come close a few times. Truth be told, I'll probably come close again in the future. Rough business!

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