Nov 20, 2015

A little celebration.....

I'm having a little celebration this week....it's five years ago today that I got the call from my agent to say that Harlequin wanted to buy my book. It was a long road to publication....eighteen rejections over twenty three years, but that day I forgot about how hard it had been. I'd sold my book!

As I finish writing my tenth contracted book for Harlequin Special Edition, I think about how lucky I have been and the wonderful author friends I've made along the way, and how blessed I've been to have connected with readers all over the world.

 
I've also been fortunate to be part of the new LoveCats Box Set called Hot Christmas Nights. Seven authors, seven brand new novellas. Available for Pre-order here....



 
 
There are many milestones in our lives - birthdays, weddings, anniversaries...and for an author, selling that first book and/or seeing that first book on the shelf.
 
Are there any milestones you like to celebrate? Do you have a big birthday coming up? An anniversary?

Leave a comment and I will draw one winner to receive any book from my backlist (Including my January 2016 release Three Reasons To Wed)
 
Happy reading!
 
 

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  1. Yvonne LindsayNovember 20, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Happy anniversary, Helen, and congratulations!

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  2. Michelle DouglasNovember 20, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    What a wonderful anniversary, Helen! Congratulations. :-)

    Laughing at your question because the only milestone I want to celebrate at the moment is my current book (but the end is in sight!). :-)

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    1. Michelle DouglasNovember 20, 2015 at 5:04 PM

      Doh! That's supposed to be 'FINISHING' my current book. ;-)

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    2. Helen LaceyNovember 20, 2015 at 6:53 PM

      Hi Michelle - yes, I know that feeling :)

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  3. HelenNovember 20, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Woohoo Helen happy anniversary I am so glad they bought the book because it has meant many good stories for us readers :) oh and I am looking forward to the new one

    For me I celebrated a milestone just this week November 18th was the first anniversary of me retiring and I am so glad I did :)

    Have Fun
    Helen

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 20, 2015 at 6:54 PM

      Hi Helen - thank you for your lovely words :) Hope you enjoy the latest book. And yay on retiring....more time to read!

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  4. Kandy ShepherdNovember 20, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Congratulations Helen on your publishing anniversary! That's definitely worth celebrating.
    One anniversary I always celebrate is November 11. Not just because it's Remembrance Day with all the reasons we have to remember. But because on that day 27 years ago, my husband and I got officially engaged. That's nice, you might say. But it happened on exactly the day a fortune teller had told me eight years previously that I would start a new cycle of my life with the love of my life. Spooky! I hadn't thought about that prediction for years and didn't realise the significance of the day until hours later. (We're still together, BTW!)

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 20, 2015 at 9:45 PM

      HI Kandy - what a great thing to celebrate. And congratulations on 27 years together, that's awesome :)

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  5. Moosehog83November 20, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    The motorcycle club called me Wednesday to tell me they are throwing hubby a surprise 50th for hubby with lobsters. Lol. Love parties but they now that it's too much for me to do and plan this year so they took over and are doing it all for him. (100+strokes i had last year ) we have terrific friends !

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 20, 2015 at 9:46 PM

      Hi Diana - what a wonderful surprise for your hubby, and how awesome that your friends are so supportive. Enjoy the party! :)

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  6. penneyNovember 20, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Helen Happy anniversary and congratulations!!
    Next year on Oct 10th 2016 my hubby and I will have our 30th Anniversary, we're looking forward to it.
    Happy Thanksgiving
    Penney

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 20, 2015 at 9:47 PM

      Hi Penny - thanks so much! and congratulations on your 30th anniversary....that is such a special milestone :)

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  7. Annie WestNovember 20, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Congratulations, Helen. Lovely to celebrate this milestone.
    I like celebrating wedding anniversaries, not with gifts but with a romantic meal.
    I also celebrate each book sold.

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 20, 2015 at 9:48 PM

      Hi Annie - celebrating every book sold is awesome. And romantic dinners are the best :)

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  8. Franca PoliNovember 20, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Congratulations and Happy Anniversary Helen. I like to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, but right now not there are, are all in the first months of the year.

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 20, 2015 at 9:50 PM

      Hi Franca - it's lovely to be able to celebrate birthday's and anniversaries :)

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  9. Mary PrestonNovember 20, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    This is why you never give up. Congratulations!!!

    Every birthday is a big deal in our family. Considering the longevity of family members that's a lot of partying.

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 20, 2015 at 9:51 PM

      Hi Mary - yes, never give up was my mantra for two decades LOL. And yay to all that partying....enjoy! :)

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  10. LynNovember 20, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Other than the main big birthdays and things like graduations, I can't think of any other milestones that I celebrate.

    Great milestone for you to celebrate and I'm sure it made everyone of your rejections feel worth the effort to write.

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 23, 2015 at 7:15 AM

      Hi Lyn - birthday's are always a great way to celebrate :)

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  11. Michelle SomersNovember 20, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Happy anniversary Helen!
    What a fabulous milestone for you :)
    I'm about to celebrate my one year anniversary for signing my first book contract.
    I can't imagine how it must feel to release your tenth book.
    Pretty awesome, I imagine.
    All the best for the release of your LoveCats Box Set. I can't wait for it to arrive on my kindle.
    Michelle

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 23, 2015 at 7:16 AM

      Hi Michelle - congratulations on the anniversary of signing your first book - that's a special feeling. Hope you enjoy the BoxSet :)

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  12. Grandma CootieNovember 21, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Congratulations! Happy you finally broker through.

    We like to celebrate all milestones large and small. Edging closer to our 50th anniversary in a couple of years so that will be a big one. Also 2 years of retirement, woo hoo, couldn't wait for that one - more time to read ;-).

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 23, 2015 at 7:17 AM

      Hi Grandma Cootie (which is now officially the coolest blogger name I have seen) And huge congratulations on your upcoming 50th....that's amazing :)

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  13. Sue MacKayNovember 21, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Great milestone to celebrate, Helen. That first call, holding that first book for the very first time, a wonderful experience never to be forgotten. Congratulations.

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 23, 2015 at 7:19 AM

      Hi Sue - yes, the 'firsts' are always special :)

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  14. MalvinaNovember 21, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Congratulations, Helen! a wonderful milestone. I'm celebrating my ruby wedding anniversary next weekend. Wow, where did that time go? We came back from our honeymoon to Whitlam's dismissal. I read romance then and I still love it, so keep writing!

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    1. Helen LaceyNovember 23, 2015 at 7:20 AM

      Hi Malvina - congratulations on your Ruby wedding, that's wonderful. Enjoy your weekend :)

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