Friday, October 28, 2011

Exciting News!



books, notebooks


A few months ago a publishing house contacted me with a book idea. When I first read the email I thought they were just sort of interested in my feedback and/or to write an article to include in the book. But after a bit more email correspondence, it was clear that what they were really looking for was an author and wondered if I had any interest in writing a book.

Do you know how many times I had to re-read the actual sentence to make sure I was reading it correctly?! A LOT.

After more email correspondence and phone meetings and a few more emails, the deal was done. It was all rather quick and tidy actually... but then there was about a week and a half before I knew for sure which almost killed me. It's that excitement that you're not actually supposed to be excited about but can't really help it either. And then one afternoon I checked my email and there it was. Finalized. I was going to write a book! I was so happy and excited, a few tears of joy may have slipped out of my eyes and down my cheeks.

And then I my very next thought was OHMYGOD I HAVE TO WRITE A BOOK!!

What I'm really excited about is the idea for the book and just how perfectly it aligns with my style philosophy. I mean I don't know how many times I've said aloud "Flaunt your assets and disguise your flaws".... and when I expressed that in a meeting with the publisher she said, "That's how I found you".


So obviously, the book is about style and the tentative title is :

Rock Your Assets: How to Dress your Body Type to Become a Fashion Goddess

And I have a LOT of work ahead of me.


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81 comments:

Brit said...

That is so exciting! Congratulations! I'm sure it will be amazing! :)

The F Girl said...

How exciting Maegan, congratulations! I can't wait to see the final book.

Gemma said...

:OOOO Congratulations!

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

WOW! AMAZING NEWS! Congrats Maegan, I'm sure it's gonna be an awesome book :)


Have a great weekend!

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

Anonymous said...

A book from you is just what i need! Congrats.

Vanessa, Take only Memories said...

That's fantastic news! Congrats! I've always wanted to write a book! How cool that they came to you (not the other way around).

Kez said...

Congratulations - that is so truly exciting!!!!! :)

allison said...

omg! that is so exciting!! congratulations - i cannot wait to read it!

taylor said...

i am BEYOND excited for you! i can't think of a more deserving blogger and absolutely cannot wait to hear more about the book. yay!

Melody said...

That is soooo exciting!!! Congrats!! I know it's going to be great!

*starr fish said...

Proof that when you do what you love, people notice! So happy for you, Maegan! Congratulations. Looking forward to reading the finished book!

Michelle said...

Congratulations!!! Couldn't be more deserved. I can't wait til you're finished so I can get a copy for myself!!

Loulou said...

How exciting is that?! Way to go ... Congratulations. It's going to be great!

Loulou @ Loulou Downtown

Morgan said...

SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! congratulations!

GFS said...

Congratulationssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stopmeifyouveheardthisone said...

Congratulations! That is so exciting, and I'm sure it will be completely fabulous :)

~Stop Me if You've Heard This One

tina said...

yay!!! congratulations! i know your book is going to freakin' fantastic! woohoo! :)

meghan hochgesang said...

so exciting and well deserved. cheers!

Andi said...

So freaking stoked for you!!! What an incredible opportunity. How amazing will this be!?!? You definitely deserve it and that publishing house exec is a smart cookie. I cannot wait to see (and buy!) the final result. Congrats to you!!!

P.S. I love this... said...

That IS exciting!! I would certainly buy it. Congrats!

myradollsworld said...

Congratulations!!!! That is very exciting news!

sandyb said...

had a feeling! congratulations! rock that book

Malinda said...

Where can I pre-order? Congrats! I'm sooo buying it!

tootie said...

Wow, congrats!!

Daniela said...

Congrats!!!

Jani said...

CONGRATS! Thats so exciting!

-Jani
www.funfashionfit.com
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Xuan said...

Such great news and congratulations to you!

jenn~the stylish housewife said...

CONGRATS!!! i can NOT wait to get my copy!!! i will be at your book signing girl!!! =)

xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife

Natalie {Where North Met South} said...

Congrats!!! I can't wait to read it! :)

Veronika said...

congratulations! what a wonderful opportunity! :)

Holly said...

a million congrats to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so well deserved :)

a minute to spare said...

congratulations!!! you deserve it... xoxo

Galaxia said...

congratulations, looking forward to this!


btw, this page keeps reloading while I'm trying to read...I'm using Chrome if that means anything?

Kayla said...

That is such exciting news! I can't wait to read it!

thankfifi said...

Wow Maegan, congratulations - can't think of a better person to fill that title with a book.x

Pamela said...

congrats meagan!! You deserve it!! I can't wait for it to come out and I'm defintely buying a copy!!

Mad For Fashion...For Less said...

Congratulations Maegan, and I can't wait to purchase my copy!!!!

Gabby said...

Congratulations!! What exciting news!

Amanne said...

Congradulations! What a huge accomplishment. I'm sure you and the hubby are over the moon. Can't wait to read it.

Sing said...

Very cool! For minute I thought the concept was going to be a DIY.
Congrats!

Alex said...

Awesome news Maegan congratulations!

Sherry said...

NO WAY!!! Wow!! That is incredibly exciting!!!! Congrats!! It sounds like it's going to be amazing, just based on the title and from reading your blog - can't wait to actually read it!!! :)

http://sweetandsassy-sherry.blogspot.com/

Lauren said...

YAY!

So so so so so excited for you!

Congrats Maegan!

So looking forward to it...annnnd a book tour? Yea? Chicago? See you there!

Maria said...

That's great news!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!I'm so getting a copy! :)

Miriam Stella said...

i love your blog! is nice! i like it!
have you seen mine? please, come to visit! there is also a great giveaway whit non price limit! and if you like it, you can follow me ;-)...i hope! :-)
kisses
Miriamstella
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Molly said...

I'm so happy for you! And I can't wait to read it! Congratulations!

Nadine said...

That is sensational news! CONGRATULATIONS! I cannot wait to read it - I love both your phenomenal style and your real, genuine, authentic, honest blogging 'voice. Fantastic photo, too. Big hugs! I'm so excited! :D

The Beauty In Me said...

CONGRATULATION....


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Anonymous said...

Congratulations! so excited for you!

The Curvy Girl said...

WOW!Congrats! I am sure all of your fabulous fashions will be an inspiration!

CessOviedo said...

OMG! That book will be a total hit! You absolutely know about that, gosh! I still sometimes read that post about you inviting us to embracing our body type and being comfortable in our skin, can't wait for it! So much amazing stuff going on in your life doll! congrats!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

seekingstyleblog said...

How exciting! That is definitely a book that I would be interested in!

Nancy said...

C'est magnifique, Maegan.

*amanda* said...

I would like to pre-order mine now. ;)

Imagine said...

Such an amazing opportunity!
Congratulations.

Joi said...

Sa-weet! Perfect job for you! Can't wait!

stacy said...

big huge most awesome congratulations!

Ticka said...

Congratulations!! What an amazing opportunity!! Have fun!

http://ticka-spoonfullofsugar.blogspot.com/

Elizabeth Marie said...

congratulations!! You were the reason I started a blog! Well, that sounds creepy...but Gabby said "you have to check out this girls website, you'd love it"

and I did!

Can't wait to read it! xoxo

Pink Sun Drops said...

I'm already putting it on my to-buy list!

magdalenny said...

WOW! Congrats!!! I'm looking forward to read your book ;)

Check out my blog:
www.magdalenny.blogspot.com

xoxo

ShopChantal said...

Congratulations! I can't wait to order a copy!

ANA CASTILHO said...

Love your style!

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SConnerFoto said...

That is such wonderful news! Congratulations!! You truly deserve all of the good things and success that are coming your way!

Tania said...

Congratulations Maegan! Well deserved. I've noticed the publishing industry is more savvy and open to blogger authors in the past few years, it's great. Can't wait!

Aimee said...

Congrats, Maegan! I hope they're going to publish it in Australia!

Amanda said...

I am not surprised this happened at all! Congratulations :) and definitely good luck with writing it!

Matter Of Style said...

amazing!
Congratulations! You deserve this!

Smaggle said...

Fantastic! I've been reading your blog for years, very much looking forward to the print version.

x

Jill said...

Chin Chin, Chica!!

EarthMommy said...

Congratulations Maegan! What an exciting year you've had! Well deserved. :D

TK Kerouac said...

Congrats, can hardly wait to own it!

Keeping Up With DaFashionista said...

That's AWESOME NEWS! Congratulations! I was trying to read it off my "crackberry" it was slow loading up your news...all I could see was "Exciting News..." immediately, I thought you were going to say you were pregnant! But, the book deal is just as exciting! Can't wait to read/buy it;)

Hair Romance said...

Congrats! That is amazing! Can't wait to get a copy x

drollgirl said...

SUPER DUPER EXCITING! and you will do an amazing job! i cannot wait to see what you come up with!

Britt said...

That is very exciting news Maegan!! BIG Congrats to you!! :)

lo said...

Congrats and I can't wait to read it!

...love Maegan said...

You are all so kind. Thank you so much!!! xoxoxo

August Wrinkle said...

CONGRATS!! Cant wait to pick up a copy =) you have an awesome blog!

Concomprasyaloloco said...

Congratulations! I love your blog! Good luck!

oh, jenny mae said...

i am beyond thrilled for you! can't wait to see what you whip up!