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Juliana Haygert

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Categories: Lyrical Press, My Books, New Adult

I Have GREAT News …

After 6 months of querying and hair-pulling (if you’ve been through it, you know how it goes) I decided to trunk DESTINY GIFT. Some may think 6 months is too little, but I queried a lot and got tons of feedback.

See, DESTINY GIFT got several partial and full requests—I would say a 50% rate—but several only looked at it and said I should make it YA or Adult before trying to query again. That frustrated me. I wouldn’t back down from NA, nevertheless, I realized I should rewrite the whole first half of the thing to pick up the slow pace.

I had began the rewrites of DESTINY GIFT when I saw a pitch contest at Savvy Authors. I remember thinking “hey, what the hell, one more try” …

Fast forward a few  months (while I moved from Brazil back to the US and settled my life again and rewrote the first half of the ms): last Tuesday, I got an offer of publication, and now that it’s official, I can tell you …

Destiny Gift, my New Adult Paranormal Romance, will be published by Lyrical Press!

I’m delighted to be working with editor Abby Rose from Lyrical Press, who was the  judged of Savvy Authors’ pitch contest*. She understands my story and she wants to see it published as much as I do. We exchanged many emails and we even talked about the Destiny Gift’s sequels and she loves all my ideas! I’m really, really happy to have her on my side for this ride ;)

I can’t believe this is finally happening. I’m still on a dream and I’m afraid of waking up … guys, I’m so happy! This is my first step into the publishing world and oh, am I happy about it!

I want to thank my husband for giving me the sentence that became this whole book. True story. It was, basically, his idea. THANK YOU, LOVE! Thanks to my family who always supported me, to my friends and my lovelies CPs and my NA sisters and the whole writing community. You’re all amazing! And a special thanks to Abby Rose for believing in me, and Renee Rocco for welcoming me into their family!

Signing the papers!

So freaking excited! This is happening! Yay!

Want to know more about DESTINY GIFT? I have an under-development storyboard on Pinterest, I have an interview with my hero, the announcement of being the finalist of a contest, a pitch and the first 150 words used on another contest, and the query and the first 500 words which were used on yet another contest.

Thanks everyone!

Cheers,

 

*By the way, there are lots of pitches with agents and editors coming on Savvy Authors, you guys should check it out.

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About Juliana

While Juliana Haygert dreams of being Wonder Woman, Buffy, or a blood elf shadow priest, she settles for the less exciting—but equally gratifying—life of a wife, mother, and author.

Comments

  1. Robin Moran

    June 24, 2012 at 6:17 am

    Fantastic! Definitely shows you shoudn’t give up on your dream! Especially if everyone is saying no to NA. Congrats and so can’t wait to see it out in the world! =D

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:16 pm

      Thank you, Robin!

  2. S. J. Maylee

    June 24, 2012 at 7:59 am

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!! SQUEEEEEE :D I am so excited for you!! Lyrical Press, wow, congratulations!! (((hugs)))

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:16 pm

      Thanks!! =D

  3. Lynn Rush

    June 24, 2012 at 8:27 am

    O. M. G. This is GREAT GREAT GREAT news!!! Super excited for you!! :)

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you, Lynn!!

  4. Jani

    June 24, 2012 at 8:46 am

    *Party!* Congratulations! I’m so freaking happy for you!!!

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks, dear!!

  5. Alex J. Cavanaugh

    June 24, 2012 at 8:54 am

    That is so awesome! Congratulations. See, always still to your guns.

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks, Alex!

  6. Renita Pizzitola

    June 24, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Congrats! Awesome news. Abby’s my editor as well. She’s amazing! Welcome to the Lyrical family :)

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      Woot, team Abby! Thank you!

  7. Rachel Firasek

    June 24, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Big Congrats! I’m so excited for you!!! :) Enjoy every moment!

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you, Rachel!

  8. Ryan King

    June 24, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Juliana, that is wonderful news! A huge congratulations :) You didn’t give up and it shows.

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you, thank you! I won’t ever give up ;)

  9. Mason T. Matchak

    June 24, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Congratulations! That’s awesome. ^_^

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks, Mason!

  10. Katy Upperman

    June 24, 2012 at 9:43 am

    Oh, my gosh, Juliana… Congratulations! That’s fantastic news, and I’m thrilled for you! I love New Adult, so of course I’m very much looking forward to reading your book. Congrats again!

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:21 pm

      Thank you, Katy! That means a lot ;)

  11. Andrea

    June 24, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I am so happy for you Juliana. I’m glad to hear that you stuck to your guns and you found the right home for Destiny’s Gift. You are going to be published. This is awesome!!

    Remember how I emailed you last week about how someday I will get to say I know a famous author? You are making it happen. :) I feel honored to be part of TEAM Juliana. Yeah!

    Most of all, your hard work, dedication, and beautiful writing has inspired me beyond words. Seeing your dreams come true makes me feel like wow.. maybe someday this could happen for me too, (if I work as hard as Juliana.)

    Congratulations!!!!

    Andrea

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:24 pm

      Awww, thanks for the kind words! I’m so happy to be sharing this new phase with you! Thanks so so much!

  12. Heather Reid

    June 24, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you. Enjoy being on cloud 10 and keep us posted on release dates and everything. Can’t wait to read it!

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      Yup, cloud 10 it is! Thanks, Heather ;)

  13. Nicola

    June 24, 2012 at 10:46 am

    That’s awesome! Congratulations! :D

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks, Nicola!

  14. Rachel Schieffelbein

    June 24, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Congratulations!! That’s so wonderful!

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks, Rachel!

  15. Victoria

    June 24, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    So very excited!!! Contests are awesome! You deserve this so much. You’re such a strong lady and it couldn’t have happened to anyone more awesome :D Congrats sista!!!

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:28 pm

      Aw, thanks sister! It means a lot!

  16. Susan F

    June 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s very exciting and an inspirational story, too! :D

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you, Susan!

  17. Carrie Butler

    June 24, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    Squeeeeee! I’m so excited about this. Congratulations again, Juliana! :D

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Squeeeeeee too! Thanks, Carrie!

  18. EM Castellan

    June 24, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Congratulations Juliana! So happy for you :) I can’t wait to read DESTINY GIFT now :)

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks, Em!

  19. Becky

    June 24, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    HUGE congrats! Can’t wait to read it!

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 5:16 pm

      Thanks, Becky!

  20. Jenny Hansen

    June 24, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Juliana, I am so excited for you!!! Way to go, staying true to your dream and NOT GIVING UP!

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks, Jenny!

  21. Lauren Garafalo

    June 24, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! That’s fantastic news! I also think it’s amazing that you’re sticking to New Adult. I hope you’re spending the day celebrating. Enjoy your new home at Lyrical Press :D

    • Juliana

      June 24, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks, Lauren! I celebrated on Friday, when I signed the papers! But I guess I’m still on cloud nine ;)

  22. Bridget

    June 24, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    That is such awesome news!!!! Congrats!!!! :D

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you!!

  23. ilima

    June 24, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Congratulations Juliana! This is fantastic news and I’m so happy for you.

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you, Ilima ;)

  24. Colin

    June 25, 2012 at 9:29 am

    WooHooooo!! Congratulations, Juliana!! I wish you every success for the future. :D

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks!!! ;)

  25. Gina

    June 25, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Such wonderful news — many, many congrats to you. Hope you are basking in happiness!!

    -GC

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:33 pm

      I am! Thanks!

  26. Abby Rose

    June 25, 2012 at 10:07 am

    What a lovely publication story, Juliana! And I’m so happy that I got to be a part of it. As you know, and said, I love your voice and Destiny Gift and am excited to continue to work with you on this. Such amazing talent! I’d like to add my Welcome to the Lyrical Family!

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      Aw, Abby! I’m so excited too! Thanks!

  27. Ghenet Myrthil

    June 25, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Congratulations Juliana!! That’s really exciting. :)

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks, Ghenet!

  28. Julie Glover

    June 25, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Woo-hoo! Fabulous news, Juliana. Congratulations. Couldn’t happen to a sweeter person!

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:36 pm

      Aw, thanks Julie! =)

  29. Michael

    June 25, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    Congrats, Juliana! That is awesome news. Another win for NA!

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you, Michael! ;)

  30. Sydney Aaliyah

    June 26, 2012 at 5:16 am

    Hi Juliana,

    That is so awesome. Congrats to you! I am so excited for you.
    Enjoy it.

    • Juliana

      June 26, 2012 at 12:40 pm

      Thank you, Sydney!

  31. Danya

    June 26, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Major congratulations, Juliana! That’s fantastic news. It’s great to see more and more NA writers getting book deals! :)

  32. Jessa Russo

    June 26, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    AAAAAAAAAAAH! So so so excited for you!!!! Congratulations!!!

  33. Melissa Hurst

    June 26, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I am sooooooooo happy for you! You totally deserve this! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

  34. Jaime Morrow

    June 26, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Yay, Juliana!!! That’s wonderful news. :)

  35. Nadja Notariani

    June 27, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Congratulations, Juliana! I’m so excited for you! :)

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