chikaustin

June25th

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I have this little secret.

One that I’ve been wanting to share with you for a couple of months now.

And since I just signed my contract last week, I am overjoyed, over the moon, ecstatic.

I got a book deal.  Did I just say that?  I got a book deal.  Sometimes I have to say it aloud just so that I believe it.

I’m working with Lark Books on a great new project for Craft Hope!  And I can’t wait to share it with you very soon.  I’m blessed to be working with some incredible editors and fabulous designers/bloggers, who I am also proud to call my friends.

big news

So in all of my free time (ha) I’ve been researching, recruiting and networking.  I’ve been writing, brainstorming and planning.  I’ve stayed up late to catch my friends on the other side of the world as they are just waking up.  I’ve gotten up early to catch the others as they are finishing up their day.

I’ve sat at the bookstore researching.  I’ve sat quietly alone at my desk working.

All of this while changing diapers, potty training, pool dates, play dates, laundry, house cleaning, cooking, blogging, blog reading and running Craft Hope.

My major deadline is running exactly the same time as my due date.  How about that for timing?

I can’t wait to share more with all of you.  Stay tuned!

30 Comments

  • Comment by Courtney — June 25, 2009 @ 7:59 am

    Hooray for you! This is just fabulous news :-)

  • Comment by april — June 25, 2009 @ 8:19 am

    unbelievably great exciting NEWS !!!!!! That is so incredible, I am so excited and proud of you!!! Gosh, what a load to juggle but if anyone can do it…..you can!

    Love you guys!

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  • Comment by Liz — June 25, 2009 @ 9:10 am

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you and I can’t wait to hear all about it!

  • Comment by meg — June 25, 2009 @ 9:42 am

    How exciting! Congratulations — I’m so happy for you!

    Boy, and talk about multi-tasking. I feel like I can barely draft a grocery list along with the kiddos. Go ‘head! :)

  • Comment by Amy — June 25, 2009 @ 10:03 am

    How totally awesome!!! You are one incredible gal. I thought it was amazing that you had painted a dresser….little did I know!

    Go, girl! You’re makin’ the world better in a thousand ways. What a hero.

  • Comment by chikaustin — June 25, 2009 @ 10:07 am

    thanks y’all! i think painting furniture should be high up there on earning your angel wings. takes patience like nobodies business.

    oh, and my grocery lists are the same way. i’m trying to save the world here but can’t figure out what i need from the grocery store!

  • Comment by Di — June 25, 2009 @ 10:41 am

    Hey you! Congratulations!! That’s great news indeed!

    I popped by to say that I don’t sell my baby blankets normally but am happy to participate in some sort of swap with you if you would like. I swapped with Beth over at Red Yarn last year. So if you are interested in perhaps coming up with a swap plan you can email me on dianedundee at yahoo dot co dot uk!

  • Comment by Rebecca — June 25, 2009 @ 11:45 am

    a big congrats! No matter the subject matter, I imagine it will be a wonderful book!

  • Comment by jessica — June 25, 2009 @ 12:04 pm

    That is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really am thrilled for you!

  • Comment by Our Green Nest — June 25, 2009 @ 1:40 pm

    HOW EXCITING!!! SO happy for you! Can’t wait for it…Bet you ARE busy! You all have fun in FL…bet you need some relaxing!!! :)

  • Comment by Ashley — June 25, 2009 @ 2:07 pm

    Congrats! That is so exciting. I can’t wait to read it! I’m sure you are so busy..so stay out of that Texas heat! = )

  • Comment by chikaustin — June 25, 2009 @ 6:26 pm

    thanks gals! trying to stay out of the heat and in a pool. somewhere! the book is very exciting and coming along beautifully. you are going to LOVE some of the projects in there and they come from designers/bloggers you all know well!

  • Comment by Adrienne — June 25, 2009 @ 6:48 pm

    Well howdy doody! That’s just awesome! Congrats to you~

  • Comment by Emily Flippin Maruna — June 25, 2009 @ 6:53 pm

    Congrats! BTW I just did a post about Craft Hope on my own blog. Check it out at http://emilyflippinmaruna.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/inspiration-wednesday-craft-hope/

    Thanks for all the inspiration!

  • Comment by Linda — June 25, 2009 @ 7:08 pm

    Wow, that is so exciting! I can’t wait to hear more about it!!

  • Comment by Rebekah — June 25, 2009 @ 11:54 pm

    Jade, that is INCREDIBLE!!! Congratulations! I hope it will bring MUCH attention to Craft Hope!

  • Comment by karin — June 26, 2009 @ 3:28 am

    Congratulations! I am very curious to see how it will turn out. And take care of yourself, that is a lot to do at the same time!

  • Comment by Andrea — June 26, 2009 @ 5:23 am

    Congrats Jade! Sounds awesome….Hang in there busy girl.

  • Comment by Miranda — June 26, 2009 @ 10:26 am

    Can’t wait to hear more! Congrats!

  • Comment by ruth — June 28, 2009 @ 3:37 am

    wow! Congratulations, exciting news indeed!

  • Comment by carrie — June 29, 2009 @ 4:06 pm

    WooHoo!! I love it when great things happen for great people!

  • Comment by Marjorie — June 29, 2009 @ 5:41 pm

    Girl, you have a lot on your plate! I’m so excited for your book :) And for Craft Hope! I thought of you this weekend… I’ll have to find my notes from church and I’ll email you. xoxo!!

  • Comment by Paula — July 1, 2009 @ 7:38 am

    Such wonderful news! Congratulations. I’m excited for you and I’m also excited to get a copy of that book! And a baby at the same time. Sew Sew Incredible!

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  • Comment by sheene — July 20, 2009 @ 7:14 am

    kudos to you, jade!!! great news! i am so excited for you! congratulations!

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