I got Published!

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   Pollyanna Jonesposted 7 years ago

   So, after a few years of chipping away with blogs, websites, and HubPages, I finally have got something in print that is not self-published. I haven't been so active on HubPages of late, so I am sorry for not sharing the news before now.
   
   After making connections through my articles which I share mostly on a Facebook page and Twitter, I was asked last year to contribute to a book on fairy folklore called "Magical Folk: British and Irish Fairies: 500 AD to the Present", which was published in December 2018.
   
   My contribution to the book is a chapter on fairies of Worcestershire, which tend to appear as lights that lead travellers astray. Fairy folklore from the region also includes wild hunts, scary fairies, and manners on dealing with the Good Folk. I really enjoyed researching this, and was so thrilled to see it receive good reviews the press, and feature in the Fortean Times.
   
   They sell it on Amazon and in bookshops. It's really weird to walk past a shelf in a shop and see this on there! This has been really exciting for me.

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      charlesnuamahposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations.

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      Christy Kirwanposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations! It's so exciting to see HubPages writers succeed elsewhere too!

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      RoadMonkeyposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations. Published March 2018?

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         Pollyanna Jonesposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         Oh my, I've seen what I've done! I meant to type December 2017!

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      sallybeaposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      Good job! Congratulations.

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      peachpurpleposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      congratulations.

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   emgeposted 7 years ago

   I am thrilled for you. I also hope this is the first of many more books to come.i am also in a similar boat having published my novel " ROMANCE of the Frontier" a year back. I am now getting ready for my second novel. I can share your thrill and pride and wish you all the best.

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   theraggededgeposted 7 years ago

   Oh well done That must be a great feeling!

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   erorantesposted 7 years ago

   Good morning misss Jones. Congratulations for your big and exciting accomplishment. It is not an easier task to publish a book . The amount of money that publishing companies want is alot for many people. Than, writers have to compete with many talented people. I am happy for you. I give you many applause. Some times, I see other writers being publish but not too many. I hope you make a big party to celebrate your new book. Good luck to you miss Jones. I hope; you make a lot of money.

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   Barbara Kayposted 7 years ago

   Congratulations! I'm happy to hear that your dreams are coming true.

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   How to - Answersposted 7 years ago

   Congratulations

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   Natalie Frankposted 7 years ago

   Congratulations!  This should be just the beginning of a very successful career!

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   RedElfposted 7 years ago

   Congratulations! What an awesome achievement, and how satisfying to see all your hard word starting to pay off. Many more to come, I'm sure!

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   Kenna McHughposted 7 years ago

   Sounds like a wonderful book. Congratulations!

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    RooBeeposted 7 years ago

    How wonderful, many congratulations to you!! Well done!

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    Pollyanna Jonesposted 7 years ago

    Thanks everyone for all your kind and encouraging comments! Really appreciated. Best wishes to all of you with your writing.

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