Friday, December 23, 2011

My Two-Book Deal

Yes, you read that correctly. I'm bursting with excitement to share this news. My amazing agent, Lauren Hammond, got me a two-book deal with Spencer Hill Press! Yay! Mark your calendars because my young adult paranormal, TOUCH OF DEATH, releases January 15, 2013!

This news was actually announced on Tuesday, and it's already been getting around. My agency sisters Trisha and Rachel announced this on YA Bound yesterday, and the extremely supportive writers at YALitChat blogged about it, too. The congratulations and support has been incredible.

If you read my review of Jennifer Armentrout's HALF-BLOOD then you know I love Spencer Hill Press's books. They are amazing, and I'm honored to have my book come out through them. I can't give you too many details about TOUCH OF DEATH just yet, but this book was my favorite one to write. It flowed out of me like no manuscript ever has. And I owe a lot of that to my agent. When I pitched my idea to her, she was so excited about it that she pitched the idea to editors. Yes, before I wrote a word. And she got me requests before it was even finished. She knew she could sell this book, and she was right. A thousand thanks to her. (Please don't flood her inbox with queries. Sorry, Lauren! She really is that awesome though.)

Okay, I could gush forever, but I'll restrain myself. I'll leave you with this. I have an official release date! January 15, 2013! TOUCH OF DEATH!

Please leave any good news you have in the comments so we can celebrate together! Happy holidays!
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83 comments:

  1. Carol AppleDecember 23, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Congrats on the 2-book deal! That is awesome and I am so happy for you. Can't wait to read the book!

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  2. SarahbotbonkersDecember 23, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Wow, congratulations Kelly! That's a really nice news especially with Christmas coming and all! Congratulations again, can't wait to read your book. :)

    Sarah @ Smitten over Books

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  3. Ronald L. SmithDecember 23, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Fantastic news. What a great holiday present!

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  4. Claudine GuehDecember 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Congrats, Kelly!

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  5. Jodi AmanDecember 23, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    This is terrific news, to a very deserving person who gives and give of herself! Many blessings, can't wait to read it! I love reading YA!
    Love,
    Jodi

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  6. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Thank you, Carol. I appreciate that.

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  7. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Thanks, Sarah. It definitely is the best Christmas present I could've asked for. :)

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  8. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Ron, thanks! Yes, it is.

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  9. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Thank you, Claudine!

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  10. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Aw, thank you, Jodi. I really appreciate that. You made my day. :)

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  11. BethDecember 23, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Congratulations, Kelly!

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  12. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Thank you, Beth!

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  13. Susan Kaye QuinnDecember 23, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Congrats!! That's wonderful news! :)

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  14. Nicole ZoltackDecember 23, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Congrats, Kelly! :)

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  15. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    SQUEEEEE! What exciting news, Kelly. I'm doing the happy dance with you! You SO deserve this!

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  16. Catherine StineDecember 23, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    That's so great, Kelly. Sounds like an awesome stort, and sounds like you have an amazing agent! Way to go!

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  17. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you, Susan and Nicole!

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  18. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Anne, thank you so much! I appreciate you dancing with me. :)

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  19. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Catherine, Lauren is the best! Thank you!

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  20. Karen Wojcik BernerDecember 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Kelly, that is wonderful news! Congratulations! What a fantastic Christmas present for you--awesome!

    The best of everything in the new year to you and your family. Sounds like it is going to be a good one. :)

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  21. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Thank you on both accounts. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. I hope 2012 brings great things for you. :)

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  22. KatrinaDecember 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Congratulations, Kelly. I can't even imagine this kind of excitement. :)

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  23. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Cat, you don't need to imagine it. I'm sure you'll experience it yourself. :)

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  24. M. Christine WeberDecember 23, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Congratulations!!! I just saw your note on Book Blogs and of course had to follow the link to read about your awesome news! What a great Christmas present! May there be many more book deals to come :-).

    -m

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  25. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    M., Thank you so much! I appreciate you coming by. This is the best Christmas present I could've asked for. Thanks for sharing my excitement.

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  26. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Congratulations!! I dream of the day when I get signed for a multi-book deal. I'm sure you are ecstatic. :)

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  27. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Thanks, Vicki! I definitely am. It will happen for you, too. Persistence is key.

    I think we were on each other's blogs at the same time just now. :)

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  28. Tracey NeithercottDecember 23, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so happy for you! WOO HOO. Can't wait to read your book. That will be published. :)

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  29. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Thank you, Tracey! 2013 seems so far away, but I have a feeling it's going to creep up on me pretty quickly.

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  30. Jolene PerryDecember 23, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    CONGRATS!!

    Totally excited for you!!

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  31. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Thank you, Jolene!

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  32. Disgruntled BearDecember 23, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    We're delighted to have you, Kelly. Welcome aboard!

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  33. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thank you, Kate. You made my day by stopping by. :)

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  34. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Kelly, that's great. Always good to hear of another's success, especially for someone like yourself who definitely seems to have logged the hours and paid their dues.

    Congratulations.

    Paul D. Dail
    www.pauldail.com- A horror writer's not necessarily horrific blog

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  35. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Aw, thank you, Paul. That means so much to me. I'm a firm believer that hard work and putting in the time does get you rewards.

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  36. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    You are awesome, Kelly! Way to go.

    Can't wait. :)

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  37. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Thank you, Diane! :)

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  38. Jennifer L. ArmentroutDecember 23, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Congrats!!!

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  39. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks, Jennifer!

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  40. Mirka BreenDecember 23, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Cool, Kelly. Very happy for you!

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  41. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Thank you, Mirka! :)

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  42. Emily WhiteDecember 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Yay!!!!

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  43. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Thanks, Emily. I'm happy to join you and the other amazing authors at Spencer Hill Press. :)

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  44. DMSDecember 23, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    How exciting! It is always nice to hear good news about someone else's success. I can't wait to read the two books. I am sure this was a wonderful present for you this holiday season. Wishing you lots more happiness and good luck! Yeah for you!!

    ~Jess
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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  45. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Thank you, Jess. Yes, it's a great present! :) Happy holidays!

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  46. Moon ChildDecember 23, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Congrats. I love hearing author success stories.
    I'm certain you will experience a happy holiday.

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  47. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Thanks, Moon Child. I already got the best Christmas present, so anything else is just icing on the cake. :)

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  48. UnknownDecember 23, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Congratulations! So happy for you.

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  49. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Thank you, Kelly!

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  50. Lara SchiffbauerDecember 23, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    What wonderful news!! Congratulations! I'm also happy I can follow you on blogger now, so I can get the updates when you post!

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  51. Kelly HashwayDecember 23, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Lara, thank you. I'm really liking it here on Blogger. It's very easy to use.

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  52. TrevorDecember 23, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Congrats!

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  53. JoDee LunaDecember 24, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I'm so excited for you and share your joy. Way to go!!!!

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  54. Kelly HashwayDecember 24, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks, Trev!

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  55. Kelly HashwayDecember 24, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Thank you, JoDee. I know you are celebrating your Amazon sales right now too, so we can celebrate together. :)

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  56. Deborah LawrensonDecember 24, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Fantastic news, Kelly. Very well deserved and what a finish to the year!
    Happy holidays to you - cheers!

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  57. Kelly HashwayDecember 24, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Thank you, Deborah! Happy holidays!

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  58. BigfootDecember 24, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I’m discombobulated and can’t remember if I already left a congratulations comment. If so, here’s another. A two-book deal warrants double the applause!

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  59. Kelly HashwayDecember 24, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Thanks, Bigfoot. I think you congratulated me on an earlier post, not this one. But I'll take two congratulations. :)

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  60. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Congratulations, Kelly! What a great way to end the year. Happy holidays, too.

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  61. Kelly HashwayDecember 24, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks, Medeia! Happy holidays!

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  62. ChristinaDecember 24, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Oh my goodness!! Congratulations!!!

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  63. Kelly HashwayDecember 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Thank you, Christina!

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  64. Ruth DonnellyDecember 26, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Huge congrats on your book deal! What a wonderful holiday surprise!

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  65. Kelly HashwayDecember 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Thank you, Ruth!

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  66. brendaDecember 26, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I can't think of anyone more deserving. You are simply the best. Big hugs.

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  67. Kelly HashwayDecember 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Brenda, I can't even begin to tell you how much that means to me. You've made my day. :)

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  68. ReginaDecember 27, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    This is such wonderful news. I love Lauren. She is a fantastic person and Author. I can only imagine her as a agent. Best wishes! I look forward to your work!

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  69. Kelly HashwayDecember 27, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Thanks, Regina! Lauren is seriously amazing. I can't say enough good things about her. :)

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  70. Nancy HinchliffDecember 29, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Fabulous, Kelly. So happy for you...you deserve it!

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  71. Kai Strand, AuthorDecember 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    That's fantastic news, Kelly! Congrats. And a fast release date. Love that!!!! Can't wait to hear more about your book.

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  72. Shannon LawrenceDecember 29, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    How incredibly exciting! Congratulations!!

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  73. Kelly HashwayDecember 29, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Thank you, Nancy!

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  74. Kelly HashwayDecember 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Kai, thanks. You think over a year is fast? Really? I think it's about right, but this is my first novel contract so I'm not really sure.

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  75. Kelly HashwayDecember 29, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Thank you, Shannon!

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  76. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Wow! Huge congrats sent your way!

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  77. Kelly HashwayDecember 29, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Thank you, Donna!

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  78. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Oh WOW KELLY!!!
    I'm super excited for you! You will soon be rocking our reading world I'm sure of it. SOrry I missed the announcement... Squee!!! so exciting
    hugs Tee

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  79. Kelly HashwayJanuary 1, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    tgayer, thank you so much! Your excitement means a lot to me. :D

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  80. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    That is awesome! Congratulations! It's great not only to get published but with a publisher you really respect. :-)

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  81. Kelly HashwayJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Thank, mclicious! I couldn't be happier to be signed with SHP. They're great. :)

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  82. MajankaJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Amazing news! I'm so happy for you! :) The cover looks gorgeous as well! Can't wait to read this book!

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