Dreams Do Come True - Thanks HP

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   klanguedocposted 12 years ago

   Last year with the release of Panda, I redefined the type of Hubs I was writing. I wanted to create a consistent content image. So I removed all the Hubs that weren't related to programming and started focusing on programming topics that were trendy.
   
   Anyway, last fall an acquisitions agent at a major IT books publishing house, Sams Publishing, started following my work on HubPages and contacted me with an opportunity to write a book for them. I was so ecstatic, I have only been dreaming about being a "Published Author" my whole life.
   
   After 5 months of preparation, I had to submit three versions of the table of contents for the proposed book along with a marketing plan and sales plan, I have finally signed the contract. So if everything goes according to plan, I will be a Published Author by this Spring/Summer.
   
   So I would like to thank HP for this fabulous venue for fledging writers and, ironically, to Google for forcing us to be better writers.

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      Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations.

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      Trsmdposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats klanguedoc for your achievement

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      AEvansposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations! Here is a big ((( Hug))) from me to you!

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   rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

   That's wonderful news! Great job and good luck with your book.

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      klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks a bunch

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   Lisa HWposted 12 years ago

   Nice!  Congratulations.    Good luck with this book and any that may follow it.

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      klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you

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   skyfireposted 12 years ago

   Congratulations.

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      klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you

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   colpolbearposted 12 years ago

   Congratulations!  It just goes to show that hard work does pay off.  Good luck with the book and the rest of your endeavors!

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      klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks

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   Eric Newlandposted 12 years ago

   Congrats! I saw you mentioned this in answer to my question, too. Sounds like a really cool opportunity.

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      klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah, you just never know. At first I thought it was a joke or the person had sent the e-mail to the wrong person, but when I called, I was pleasantly to learn that it was really me that it was really me the offer.

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   PaulGoodman67posted 12 years ago

   Well done, that is wonderful news for you!  :-)

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      klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Paul. The only thing that is daunting me is the writing schedule...but it is very exciting

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   LoriSoardposted 12 years ago

   Congratulations. What an exciting thing to have happen. I'm sure it will be the first of many books for you.

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      klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I sure hope so

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   sofsposted 12 years ago

   Congratulation! Your story is one that brings encouragement to other hubbers. I am so glad to see this positive thread among those numerous negative ones! Have a wonderful day and best wishes for your book and future work!

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      klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for your kind words. If you have similar aspirations, I hope that you meet with similar or greater success.

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    Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

    Congratulations! This is wonderful news for you and for those who, as Sofs has already stated, will be encouraged by your success.  I'm passing the word on...

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       klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks and I hope everybody who aspire to be an author see their dreams realized.

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       viryaboposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hello Denise how have you been?

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    viryaboposted 12 years ago

    This is a great achievement, and wonderful chance that has been bestowed on you.
    Congratulations. I wish you all the best.

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       klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks viryabo and to everyone else for your words of encouragement and thanks. I am really excited and nervous at the same time. It is a daunting task to write a 750 page book.

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    GDiBiaseposted 12 years ago

    Congrats,on your book. Your story is inspirational and encouraging, thank you! so much for sharing it

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       klanguedocposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks GDiBiase. I am very excited. I wish everyone else who aspires to write a book, to have their dreams realized or any other lifelong dream for that matter. It is truly a moment of elation.

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    mary615posted 12 years ago

    Congrats!  I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to even try if I were asked!  Good luck to you.

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    diplessposted 12 years ago

    Congratulations this is an amazing story and an excellent opportunity, I'm sure you will absolutely nail it and I hope that is the first of many for you. Good luck and keep us posted.

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