I am walking around with a big silly grin on my face as I have signed a book contract with C&T Publishers for my book on Crazy Quilting. After much dithering around, as I was thinking of self publishing, I decided the traditional route and the help of an editor was the way to produce the best book for my readers. Basically I think I will write a better book if I work with a good publisher. C&T Publishers know textile type people as they specialise in quilting and creative fiber related books and tools. They publish authors such as Judith Baker Montano, Allie Aller, Valerie Bothell, Jennifer Clouston and Christen Brown so I feel like I am in good company.
So I am feeling energised, I am sure I will learn heaps and I think the process will be work but most important it will be fun! This also keeps me on track as
What will be happening on Pintangle?
I am not allowed to share bits of the book as I write it. I will be still running Take a Stitch Tuesday because that is too inspirational and fun not to do. I will also continue adding to the stitch tutorials on this site. Patterns from and posts about the button box quilt and my sampler will continue. To be honest I am not sure at what rate. I will do them as I can manage them.
While I write a book I find blogging more than a few days a week difficult. If things are a bit quite at times please be understanding. The way I view it is, in the long run, in a decade I will be proud of the book I am working on today, but I will have forgotten the number of emails I answered today, or the blog post I wrote, or the facebook group admin. What is more of an indicator the people I write to, or tend to in the facebook group etc, will have long forgotten too! In fact I think they will have forgotten within months! These tasks will still of course go on (since I am sitting here writing a blog post!) but both the email and the browser will be closed more often as I try to limit distractions while I work.
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If I were you, I’d be walking around with a wide grin on my face too. Congratulations!! They say that writing a book is like giving birth, so I wish you a process that is smooth and easy — and look forward to ‘delivery’!
In reading all the comments I see only congratulations on your achievement and delight in your forthcoming book. Like everyone else I will be waiting in anticipation for the release of your book and look forward to buying it.
Take time to savour the journey and we will all be cheering you on to the finish line so if you happen on a slow patch think of us all with our own silly grins in place as we shout “go Sharon”!
What wonderful news and how exciting for you! I know your book will be wonderful because you were so thorough with the class material. I loved the class! Take your time and enjoy the process.
Thanksyou everyone who has left a message I really appreciate it
Congrats, Sharon! I’ll get the book as soon as it is available and Pintangle will always be kind of home for me as a stitcher. Whenever I meet someone who is interested in embroidery or creative stitching the first question is: do you know Sharon Boggon from Australia? The best luck for you!
Briditte you ask if I know Sharon Boggon – yes I do I look at her every day in the mirror and poke my tongue out as I am Sharon Boggon
Well, maybe my English isn’t that good anymore. What I meant was I’m trying to make some “advertising” for you and your wonderful work whenever I meet someone with similar interests. So of course I know you are you :-))
Hi Brigitte I re-read what you said and your English is fine I misread it! Sorry and thanks for promoting what I do! I appreciate it
A big congrats to you Sharon! I am so happy for you and will be looking forward to your book to be out in print. Happy writing!
congratulations! C&T is a great book making company – and a good one to work with from the buyer’s side, too (I’m a former quilt shop owner).
It will be worth the wait, I am positive! I look forward to holding a copy of your book in my hands.
🙂 Linda
Great news. Can’t wait to buy it.
Congratulations Sharon!! I own many books published by C&T and they do a terrific job. You are indeed in great (and well-deserved) company. Looking forward to purchasing your book as soon as it’s available.
Hooray and Congrats! Hope your contract mandates a world-wide book tour; I want my copy autographed!
Congratulations, my friend, I think you are doing the right thing by going with C&T. Your knowledge and their guidance will make this book a sure-fire success. And a CQ classic, I’m sure! I miss our chats, but know I’m sending you hugs and good vibes from here!!
So looking forward to this book Sharon – congratulations and good luck a plenty. xx
Fantastic news Sharon! Congratulations! I look forward to your book.
Congrats!! Wise move to go with a publisher. Looking forward to buying the book I’m sure it will be wonderful.
Congratulations! I know that your book will be excellent and look forward to reading it!
This is fantastic news.
Congratulations on your book. I’m so excited about this happening. Will look forward to getting my hands on a copy.
Thanks for sharing your talents in so many ways.
Beth
What wonderful news, I am so pleased for you. Looking forward to ordering my copy 🙂
You go, girl! Can’t wait to have your book in my hot little hands!!!!
great news!!!
This is such exciting news! Can’t wait for the book. It will be the best available.
Congrats to you!! I’ll be buying your book as soon as available…that’s a promise. Your book will be a wonderful success.
Congratulations, Sharon. That is great news. I’m sure we’ll all still be here when you find time to blog, so don’t fret on that score!
Wonderful news. You have much to share and a book is a great way to share it.
I can hardly wait to purchase the book.
Congratulations, dear Sharon, I love books fro C&T Publishers and yours will be a great success with all the good photos and instructions we are used to get from you.
XXX from Germany
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félécitation , si ce livre pourrait être traduit en français ce serait un vrai bonheur pour moi, pensez-y !
je travaille toujours sur la courtepointe folle et j’espère que vous n’arréterez pas sa diffusion
bonne écriture
salutation
TT
Congratulations! I will be waiting for news that the book is out!
Congratulations on your book. I will buy a copy when it is published. By the way, I feel very important when you “like” or comment on my stitching or quilt blocks on TAST.
Wonderful news Sharon! You work at getting the book out on shelves for sale, and we all will be happy!
congratulations for thr signing ..Can you tell us when the book is on sale ?Do you think it can be translated in French ?
cordially
michele
Sharon, wonderful news! How exciting for you. I am looking forward to seeing your book, what a treat it will be, definitely on my shopping list. Thank you for answering my email about design on the weekend.
Congratulations, Sharon. C&T puts out good books and you have
tons to offer! Good for you and good for all of us!
I am looking forward to your book with great anticipation. The materials you shared in class were so wonderful and extensive I can only imagine what the book will be. In any case, I know it will be a wonderful guide and resource, offering your expertise and encouraging my growth. Thank you for all you do and have done. It has made a great difference in my stitching journey.
Thanks everyone for you positive reactions my readers are the best as I alway have such wonderful compliments it really does make my day
I am so very happy for you! You deserve every good thing as you are a generous soul. Don’t worry about the blogging, etc. we all understand, and eagerly await your first publication! Big cheesy grins from New Jersey, USA ! YOU ROCK, SHARON! Marianne
Bravo for you Sharon. I can’t wait for your book. I unfortunately discovered your blog after you stopped online teaching, so I haven’t had the opportunity to take a class with you. I think a book will be a great way for all of us to hev you teach us. Good Luck!!! I think it’s a great decision.
What wonderful news! I’ll be in line to buy your book!
Congratulations! A book deal is a wonderful achievement.
YAY!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Sharon. I have worked with others writing text books for high school students and working with a good editor can make all the difference.
Your audience will be here what and whenever Sharon. You can’t be all things to all people and the book has to come first. I am really delighted that you’ve been able to announce this great news – and you know I wish you every success – and I’m waving and cheering you on from the sidelines!x
Thanks Jules and Carolyn it is lovely to know friends and readers are barracking for me