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  • Aug. 13th, 2007 at 10:31 AM

So, I'm revising the YA fantasy for an editor who is lovely, and bright, and cool, and I've only just started revising, which means that someone has come back to haunt me.

Baby, I told you to get to work.

But did I listen? No! Of course not.
Instead, I checked email and found out that Kelly Bingham, Class of 2k7 member and Vermont College alum, has a book nominated on the ALA's Best Book list.

Go YA author! Go!

So, why are you lollygagging around on the Internet, kid? Why aren't you revising?

Um, deciding to ignore Mr. Wayne a little more, right now.
What did she say?

Anyway, I checked out the list and then in my procrastination frenzy I checked out the YALSA quick pick list for reluctant readers and TIPS ON HAVING A GAY (EX) BOYFRIEND was there!

!!

I stood up. I stared at my computer.
I reverted into some 1980s valley girl and said, "Shut up. Ohmigod, shut up."

This is totally ultimately awesome to the max!

I am so ashamed.

But how cool is that? I never ever imagined TIPS would make a  nomination list. And it did! It made an ultra cool list. If it was nominated on the Best Books list I think I'd have to pass out because the inner squee-er in me could not handle it.

Okay. Okay. I will be calm now. I will go revise.

See what a little hard work and a whole lot of luck can do, partner?

Stop smiling at me, John! I'm disconnecting from the web right now. I swear!

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[info]kidlit_kim wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 02:51 pm (UTC)
YAY! I'm sure this is just the first of the many awards lists TIPS will be on. It really is a fabulous book and totally deserves all the awards it will earn this year!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:24 pm (UTC)
Thanks, Kim. I am so amazed to get nominated for one.
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[info]jbknowles wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 03:02 pm (UTC)
YAY CARRIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But am I surprised?? Nope,not at all.

But still.

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:25 pm (UTC)
Thanks, Jo. Your book will be right there too in a month, I bet.
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[info]tltrent wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 03:03 pm (UTC)
YAY, Carrie!! That is so awesome! I'm so excited for you!! w00t! *high five*
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:25 pm (UTC)
Are you ready to join me, baby?
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(no subject) - [info]tltrent - Aug. 15th, 2007 01:42 pm (UTC) Expand
[info]brian_ohio wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 03:07 pm (UTC)
Can you do a John Wayne impression? I bet you can. Not well, but I bet you can.

Nicely done on TIPS. First of many, I'm sure.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:26 pm (UTC)
"Well, Brian, there are some things a man just can't run away from."
- John Wayne as Ringo Kid in Stagecoach

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(no subject) - [info]brian_ohio - Aug. 15th, 2007 03:01 pm (UTC) Expand
[info]boreal_owl wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 03:10 pm (UTC)
Congrats!!! The first of many awards... :-)
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:26 pm (UTC)
Thanks.
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[info]lenkaland wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 03:21 pm (UTC)
Hooray hooray!! I am thrilled for you!! Procrastination pays off after all :)

Can't wait to hear about more awards! Rock on!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:27 pm (UTC)
Thanks. Yay procrastination!
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[info]kellyrfineman wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 03:23 pm (UTC)
YAY! And well-deserved, too!!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:28 pm (UTC)
You have no idea how good you make me feel, Kelly. That sounds kinky. I do not mean it kinky. I just mean... oh whatever... Thanks.
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[info]lurban wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 03:26 pm (UTC)
OHMYGOD is right. HOORAY, Carrie! That is so very cool. Not surprising, but very very cool.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:29 pm (UTC)
Thank you. It is cool. Your book baby, however, is going to be award-plauged. It is.
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[info]davidbeall wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 03:46 pm (UTC)
Welll I juuust wanna say... howdey... and if there's any fandangled word person that deserves a little bit of honey with their biscuit... it's you.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:31 pm (UTC)
I can't even type because you make me laugh too much.
So, I'll give you a John Wayne quote: "Sorry don't get it done, Dude."
-- John Wayne as John T. Chance in Rio Bravo
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[info]robinellen wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 04:29 pm (UTC)
Very cool! And very well deserved :)

I had a friend in college who only dated gay men (well, that's what we used to tease her about) -- it never failed, she'd date them, and before they found another girl, they'd come out. Nice guys, all of them (which is why she liked them, of course), but she had no sense of that, I don't think:) Just had to share, he-he.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:32 pm (UTC)
Oh, your poor friend. Why do some of us just not have gaydar? It's so wrong.
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(no subject) - [info]robinellen - Aug. 15th, 2007 03:22 pm (UTC) Expand
[info]jemacleod wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 04:35 pm (UTC)
You are the cleverest girl ever. No wonder the accolades.

Congrats.

janet
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:32 pm (UTC)
Janet! You make me get all blushy.
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[info]mango_firefly wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 05:01 pm (UTC)
I'm SO happy Tips getting the attention and accolades it deserves. I'm looking forward to reviewing your next effort. p.s you're cute!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:33 pm (UTC)
Yay! M. thinks I'm cute!
It was so great meeting you.
xo
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[info]seaheidi wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 05:08 pm (UTC)
Cool, Carrie!! Did the other YA editor buy your fantasy or are you revising it first? I can't remember details on that story. I'm so happy about Tips!! Yay. =)
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[info]varianjohnson wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 05:33 pm (UTC)
Congrats, Carrie. I'm doing a happy dance for you! You belong on that list.
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(no subject) - [info]carriejones - Aug. 15th, 2007 01:35 pm (UTC) Expand
[info]piratefanatic wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 05:43 pm (UTC)
Hooray hooray hooray! YALSA's quick picks! Yay for Carrie!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:36 pm (UTC)
Thanks. I love your icon. It's so perfect!
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[info]britlitfantwin wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 07:25 pm (UTC)
Your entries are always such a delight ... congrats on your awards list inclusion, Carrie! That's an awesome milestone. Have a virtual brownie or two!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:37 pm (UTC)
Oh, yummy brownies. You make THE BEST virtual brownies. Thanks.
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[info]sleekwriter wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 09:04 pm (UTC)
Yay!!! Congratulations, Carrie, you rock! :)
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:34 pm (UTC)
Thank you. That's so nice of you. I'm still amazed.
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[info]linbinwriter wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 09:19 pm (UTC)
S.A.M. knows how to pick 'em and you know how to write 'em. Don't forget that was the deal. But I think he still gets to wear the cape. Don't worry, you get the fleece jacket. That's all you need.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:35 pm (UTC)
All I want is that fleece jacket!
Although, I would be pretty cool in a Wonder Woman cape.
Not the rest of the outfit though.
Oh, I've made myself shudder.
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[info]lizjonesbooks wrote:
Aug. 13th, 2007 10:23 pm (UTC)
Wooo hoooo!!!!!
A most excellent thing-- and I'm not a bit surprised!!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:33 pm (UTC)
Thanks, Liz.
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[info]edgyauthor wrote:
Aug. 14th, 2007 12:00 am (UTC)
Congrats, that's so awesome!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:32 pm (UTC)
Thanks. I think it's crazy but good.
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[info]bostonerin wrote:
Aug. 14th, 2007 12:30 am (UTC)
Yay! Yay! Yay!
I'm bouncing up and down for you. Congratulations--well-deserved, for sure!

(John Wayne, stop looking at me like that!)
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:31 pm (UTC)
Re: Yay! Yay! Yay!
He does glare, doesn't he?
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[info]kmessner wrote:
Aug. 14th, 2007 01:49 am (UTC)
Congratulations, Carrie! TIPS so belongs on that list. I'm sure it'll be the first of many.
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:30 pm (UTC)
Thanks, Ma'am. I keep staring at your book cover icon and sighing. I can't WAIT to get it.
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[info]cynthialord wrote:
Aug. 14th, 2007 11:17 am (UTC)
YAY, CARRIE!!!!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:28 pm (UTC)
It was my broken toe at Books and Blooms that did it.
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[info]gneri wrote:
Aug. 14th, 2007 03:19 pm (UTC)
Woo hoo!

Here's a little celebratory dance at the John Wayne airport!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MTPM6BmbW80

(that is not me)
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:27 pm (UTC)
It is too you! I swear it is.

Thanks for making me laugh a little too hard today, Mr. Neri.
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[info]tamra_wight wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 12:41 am (UTC)
Get out! LOL

Of course it made "a list" Carrie! It was wonderful ... .
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Aug. 15th, 2007 01:26 pm (UTC)
You are too nice to me. xo
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