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Pony Talk => Off Topic => Topic started by: Kalavista on May 09, 2012, 06:12:41 PM

Title: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: Kalavista on May 09, 2012, 06:12:41 PM

Someone PINCH ME PLEASE???

My book just won the 2012 Next Generation Indie Book Award (category: Children's/Juvenile Fiction). Um, yes, gold medal and national recognition?! WAKE ME UP ... AM I DREAMING??

My publisher is FREAKING. OUT. Says sales are going to skyrocket. AND jumping up and down for the next book (the other was the first of a series).

All future printings of my book are going to have this big shiny gold foil medallion on them. Every library in the country wants a copy. I'm like... WUT.

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: kellyponyfeathers on May 09, 2012, 06:18:54 PM

WOW!   I've worked in publishing, so I know what a huge deal that is, not to mention how competitive the field is!  Major, ginormous congrats!  What's your book and your real/pen name?  I want to have a look!  Can you post a pic of the cover?

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Post by: Pinkie21 on May 09, 2012, 06:20:33 PM

MAJOR congrats!!!  Wow, that is just freaking awesome!  I second kellyponyfeathers... ^_^ 

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Post by: hyenacub on May 09, 2012, 06:22:09 PM

WOW!  I am jealous!  And impressed!  MUCHO congrats!!!!!  What was the book about?

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Post by: StarDragon on May 09, 2012, 06:24:29 PM

Wow, congratulations. :O Now I am really curious... what is it called? I wants to read it!

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Post by: okapishomapi on May 09, 2012, 06:24:42 PM

Oh my gosh, congrats!!!

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Post by: Beachball on May 09, 2012, 06:29:14 PM

That's fantastic! Congratulations! :hifive: :banana: :iconclap: :cheer: :thumb:

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Post by: Applejax on May 09, 2012, 06:29:59 PM

You are so amazingly talented Kalavista - in so many ways!

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Post by: kaoskat on May 09, 2012, 06:36:43 PM

That's awesome! Congrats!

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: Kalavista on May 09, 2012, 06:38:12 PM

Oh duh ... I'm a dork XD

http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Shadow-Book-One/dp/0982750528 (http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Shadow-Book-One/dp/0982750528)

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ETA: thank you SO much guys, your kind words have always been such a huge encouragement to me!!!
:hug:  :lovey:  :heart:

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Post by: TexasGal on May 09, 2012, 06:44:01 PM

Congrats!!!!!!!!  I didn't know there was another writer on here....DH and I love to write and are wanting to publish our own books one day...so we understand how much of a big deal this is for you! 


YAY!!!!  *throws confetti everywhere*

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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on May 09, 2012, 07:29:17 PM

CONGRATS!  That is simply so awesome there are no words!

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Post by: RedheadedBeauty on May 09, 2012, 07:32:51 PM

 :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: That is huge!!!! Major congrats!!!!

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Post by: okapishomapi on May 09, 2012, 07:34:31 PM

Kala, if I buy it from Amazon now will it have the medal on it? I would really like to support you (plus I love children's literature) but I would like one with a medal - that way I can see it and be reminded of how awesome you and this community are. :lovey:

Whoops, tangent. :blush:

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: Brightglowpony on May 09, 2012, 07:41:38 PM

That's fantastic!!!  Wow HUGE congratulations to you!

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Post by: Eviecorn on May 09, 2012, 08:05:42 PM

Oh my gosh, girl!  I never knew you were a writer!  This is HUGE.  I am SO happy for you!  :hug:

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Post by: ButtercreamDream on May 09, 2012, 08:18:22 PM

That's incredible!  Huge congrats!

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: saply on May 09, 2012, 09:14:06 PM

Whoa, cool! This kind of news is giving me SO many feels. I'm so happy and proud of you!

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: Kalavista on May 09, 2012, 09:24:42 PM

Quote from: okapishomapi on May 09, 2012, 07:34:31 PM

Kala, if I buy it from Amazon now will it have the medal on it? I would really like to support you (plus I love children's literature) but I would like one with a medal - that way I can see it and be reminded of how awesome you and this community are. :lovey:

*BLUSH* Thank you - I'm not sure when the medallion version will be available but I'll check with my publisher.
:heart:

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Post by: Marlin on May 09, 2012, 10:08:39 PM

That is seriously awesome for you, and an enviable accomplishment!! Huge congratulations!! You must be soooo happy! (an understatement, really!)

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Post by: hyenacub on May 09, 2012, 10:12:37 PM

Quote

Oh duh ... I'm a dork

Haha of course you are...else you wouldn't fit in here!  XD  Oh! I remember that one.  I'll have to look out for it in the stores.  ::likes physical books::

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: Saja on May 09, 2012, 10:13:51 PM

Thats so HUGE!! Congrats, Its so great that your next book will have that gold on it too!
I wanna buy one too!

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Post by: Beldarna on May 10, 2012, 12:41:41 AM

HOORAAAY!!! :D Congrats!

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Post by: Sora on May 10, 2012, 07:13:18 AM

Woah, that's amazing! A huge congrats! :frolic:

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Post by: Kiwi on May 10, 2012, 07:17:38 AM

Wow that is awesome! Major congrats :D

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Post by: Evening_Moonstone on May 10, 2012, 07:18:59 AM

Wow, congratulations!  What a terrific honor! :D

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Post by: Koudoawaia on May 10, 2012, 08:22:28 AM

Wow congratulations.

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Post by: melodys_angel on May 10, 2012, 09:10:09 AM

Eeeeeeeee!  Ohmugosh, thats huge!  Major congrats hun, im soo happy for you^^

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Post by: aero_oceana on May 10, 2012, 09:15:49 AM

OMG, Kala!!! What a dream come true for you. :) That is fabulous news, huuuuuuge ultra mega congrats to you!! I'll be looking forward to seeing what else happens with this. :)

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Post by: Alrak on May 12, 2012, 10:19:01 AM

eeeeeeh superhuge congrats! i saw it on goodreads^^

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Post by: ZennaBug on May 12, 2012, 08:14:24 PM

That's so amazing, congrats!!!!!  :cheer:

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Post by: Saiko on May 12, 2012, 10:53:34 PM

Wow! Major congrats Kala! National recognition surely will bring in some extra pony money! Now when's my payday, I have a new book added to my 'must read' list!
Do you have any tips or advice for an aspiring author? :) x

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: bagheera86 on May 12, 2012, 10:57:39 PM

Maybe they'll even make a movie of it one day!

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: xkelpiex on May 13, 2012, 09:15:48 AM

I also want to buy a medallion edition! This is so exciting! You're so creative, I am jealous. Your customs are beautiful and now you're an award winning author?!? Wow. It has always been my dream to have one of my works published, although because of my illness I haven't written in years, but am thinking of just diving back into it.

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Post by: Eternia on May 13, 2012, 12:39:39 PM

I remember when you posted about your book getting published! and now an award?! that is amazing, you should feel so proud! (and buy yourself a pony :p) congrats!

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: Kalavista on May 14, 2012, 12:16:46 AM

Thank you so much, you guys... I tell ya, when I have good news, I rush to the Arena - because you guys are SUCH awesome encouragement!!!
:hug:

Saiko - just keep writing and getting your stuff out there! Self-publish an e-book - it's free through Amazon - and sign up for contests and stuff. The more you're out there the better!

xkelpiex - you should totally dive back in. I hadn't written seriously since I was a teenager - then I self-published my e-book in 2009 which was... what... over ten years later, lol

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: NumiTuziNeru on May 14, 2012, 02:57:41 AM

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Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: xkelpiex on May 14, 2012, 12:34:56 PM

I want a book award now *sparkly eyes* I think I'll maybe sit down sometime this week and spit out a few short stories or something.

Title: Re: HOLY BOOK AWARD, BATMAN........
Post by: Ligress on May 14, 2012, 07:41:59 PM

Way to go!!! That is super awesome! <3