Well, the book stuff is all turned in.

[knitter4democracy]

The committee meets on the first (ironically, the day I'll be in a Lucy Neatby class all day as a stress reliever), and I'll find out after that if the publisher is going to go with my proposal or not. I have a back-up plan if they don't, but I really think this one would be the best for my book. So, I started swatching last night for one of the patterns to make sure I have it all figured out in time for any deadlines this summer.

Think good thoughts. :)

[eleny]

1. Thinking the good thoughts for you, dear!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[knitter4democracy]

2. Thanks! I'm trying not to freak out.

Well, that, and I'm working up some sketches for one of the patterns . . . It calms me down.

[Katherine Brengle]

3. Good luck!

I am so sucked into knitting - it's wonderful.

[knitter4democracy]

4. It can be addictive, that's true.

No word yet from the editor . . . pace, pace, pace . . .

[KarenS]

5. ohhhh good thoughts for you.

I hope they go with your proposal on this book!!

:)

[photogirl12]

6. Just for you k4d

I am thinking good thoughts, keeping my fingers and toes crossed (part of the time - I mean let's not be silly here, I wouldn't be able to type, photograph, or knit if I did that!!), ad I have brought back out your cheering section!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[knitter4democracy]

7. That's what I need--a cheering section.

:D

I'm working up some swatches for one of the patterns tonight. I'll start figuring it up if something works out well tonight. It's progress at least.

[knitter4democracy]

8. Yaaaaaaaaaay!

The committee loved my re-writes, and the editor has to check with one other person before she sends me the contract and a list of things they need and due dates and such. I'm so pumped!!!!

Man, now I have to write this thing . . . :)

[eleny]

9. Congratulations!

And good luck with your writing!

[AllegroRondo]

10. Woohoo!

I cant wait.
How long until a finished product is for sale?

[knitter4democracy]

12. I have no idea.

I have to write it, I have to knit everything, and then they have to get it all ready. I don't know how they figure time tables on that.

Oh, and my editor told me to wait to tell anyone today. Oops. :blush: Well, maybe she doesn't read DU. ;)

[eridani]

14. Let us know all the geeky details of how they photograph your knitting

I can never get photos of my stuff to look anywhere near professional.

[knitter4democracy]

16. There's a thread over a Knitty about that.

I think I saw it in General Happy Stuff. Elizabeth knows how to get great photos, and she started the thread with great advice.

[Longhorn]

11. This is so exciting!

Congratulations! We're very proud of you! :yourock:

[Katherine Brengle]

13. Woohoo!!!

Congrats!

[photogirl12]

15. Woo-Hoo!!!!!!!

Congrats!!! Go k4d, go!!!!

[Nite Owl]

17. This is such wonderful news

We have such a talented celebrity in our midst.

Best of luck with the book. Can't wait to buy a copy!

[knitter4democracy]

18. Ooooooohhhhkaaaaaayy. Not good.

Editor said today that there might be a similar book coming out this fall. They're looking into it, and if it's too close, they'll drop me. Think good thoughts!

[eleny]

19. Good thoughts continue!

[photogirl12]

20. Tons of good thoughts for you

Hopefully the other book isn't too similar!!

[knitter4democracy]

21. Still no word.

I'm really trying not to freak out.