The Path to Publication

I'm at work all day today but wanted to give Loretta Boyett a shout-out. She graciously invited me to guest post on her blog this week. If you're interested in hearing a more detailed account of the events leading up to The Call, you can read about it HERE.

Hope you all have an awesome weekend!

Comments

Jessica R. Patch said…
Have a great weekend! Heading over now!
November 4, 2011 at 6:45 AM
Katie Ganshert said…
I went over there yesterday and saw you! How fun!
November 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Kara said…
Have a great weekend! I'll go check it out:)
November 4, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Linda Kage said…
Just headed over. Great interview.
November 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Cheryl Linn Martin said…
Nice, Jessica! I left a comment.
November 4, 2011 at 1:15 PM
Loree Huebner said…
Will check it out. Have a great weekend.
November 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Cindy R. Wilson said…
Cool! I will head over now ;)
November 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Amy Sullivan said…
First time here, I'll head on over and take a peek.
November 4, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Nancy said…
I think it is interesting that you submitted to the same house twice. I have always heard that you could do that but was afraid to try.

You are truly on the way now. Congratulations.
November 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Jessica Nelson said…
Nancy, you can definitely do that. :-) There needs to be some kind of change in the story though, something that tells them that they're getting something different (or better) this time around. Plus, it was 3 years later.
November 5, 2011 at 7:27 PM
Deb Shucka said…
It's so wonderful to watch you enjoy the fruits of your labors as you guest and get ready for your book to be published. I'll love getting to say I knew you when.
November 6, 2011 at 4:18 PM
Brandi Boddie said…
Hey, Jessica! Just wanted to let you know that I awarded you the Tell Me About Yourself Blog Award. I'll be posting about it tomorrow. Have a great day!
November 7, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Julie Dao said…
Hope you had a great weekend, Jessica! Checking out your guest post now :)
November 7, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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