My countdown to my debut novel’s release and a chronicle of my attempt to not go stir crazy while waiting. (I post here on Mondays and Fridays. See you then!)
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
My First Goodreads Review (And yes, I'm still grinning!)
Hey, guys! In the spirit of sharing every step of this journey with you, I'm sharing a link to my first ever Goodreads review from a reader (she received an advance copy) in BRAZIL! You will also see the book's "official" blurb from my publisher on the site :D
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Before Ever After Novel,
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Samantha Sotto,
Samantha Sotto-Yambao,
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48 comments:
Congratulations, Sam! Total awesome-sauce!
Thanks, Kate! Had a blast with you today! :D
Fantastic - you're on your way so enjoy!
Sam, that's great! Congratulations! You can't ask for better than 5 stars.
Thanks, Deborah and Kelly! :D
Congratulations, Samantha. Can't wait to rrad your book.
Thanks, Nancy! :D
Awesome! Are you doing the gitty author dance? :D
Congrats Sam!
Haha! Absolutely! So glad the webcam isn't switched on *double checks webcam* ;-)
Congrats Sam! Isn't it crazy that for the hours...the hair-pulling...the exhausted frustration it all seems to go away with 5 little stars? I have no doubt your journey is going to be important to watch!
Wow! Congratulations Sam! I'm so excited and very happy for you and your novel! Finally...I know someone famous!!! :D
Awww...thanks, Meagan! Yup - I thought I was done being thrilled about getting stars in kindergarten, but it turns out that those twinkly little things still put a silly grin on my face. Haha! :D
Haha! Thanks, Mia! I'm just not too sure about the famous part! LOL
Well done! ;)
Impressive review! Congratulations are in order!
Awesome! I'm sure more fabulous reviews are to come. Savor the moments ;~)
You must be over the moon right about now!! Congrats.
Well done! And not at all surprised you clever thing...
5 stars! Congratulations and I hope to read the book soon! :-)
You guys are made of AWESOME! Thank you SO MUCH for all your cheers and kind words. :D
Congratulations! Your first review and it's glowing! Yay!
That's amazing!! Fabulous!! Congratulations!!! Awesome blog!
Thanks, Jennifer and Jen!!! :D
Hey Sam, thanks for dropping by! You have a pretty darn cool blog too! And hey, congrats on the book AND the review!
Congratulations!! That is wonderfully exciting.
Hi Samantha - thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! Nice to "meet" you. :) And CONGRATS on your upcoming novel release! I hopped over to Goodreads to read about it, and I love the premise. I mean, wow. Sounds like a wonderful story! And congrats on your 5-star review - amazing!
Cathy - Awww...thanks! :D Great to see you here!
Connie - Thank you! This whole adventure doesn't feel quite real yet. :)
Donea - Hello! Thank you so much!!! I'm thrilled you like the premise. You've made my day. :D
That is so wonderful. Congrats! I think it's fabulous that your book is going to be published. That's my dream. I'm just searching for an agent who believes in my book.
Thanks WhisperingWriter! :D it's been quite a roller coaster journey to get to this point. NEVER EVER give up on your dream. The right agent for you is out there.
Congrats, Samantha! Thanks for stoppng by my blog. Will check out your reiview! ;o)
Thanks, Jessica! Hope to see you around Goodreads too! :D
Hi Sam! Congrats on an amazing review! How exciting! Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's fun to reach out and meet new writers this way!
Hi, Danielle! Thanks! Looking forward to exchanging writing adventures with you :D
Wow, your book sounds soooo awesome. Great job! Very excited for you.
Thanks, Tanya! Thrilled you like it!!! :D
Hi Samantha - thanks for stopping by my blog! This is the first time I've come across yours and really like it. Your book sounds totally intriging and reminds me of Diana Gabaldon's 'OUTLANDER' series. Looking forward to reading it when it comes out!
Congratulation Samantha! Here's wishing you many more...
author of The Greek Seaman
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Hi, Samantha! Your novel sounds absolutely amazing--such big scope and intrigue! That summary has me hooked. Congrats on the review!!!
YAY!Heading over (nice to meet you too)!!
D U Okonkwo -Oh, wow! Thank you!!! :D
Jacqueline - Thanks!! (The Greek Seaman sounds very interesting! Congrats too!) :D
Meredith - Thank you so much! I'm so happy you like it!!! :D
Christina - Great to meet you too! Thanks for swinging by :D
Great review! Congrats. And enjoy the glow! :)
Thanks, Linda! I'm holding on to the glow as long as I can :D
How exciting! Print it out and tape it to your desk. :-)
CONGRATS! :) (yeah, you should print it and save it.)
This is my first time here. *waves hello*
Hugs,
Lola
Sherry - Confession- I already have! LOL :D Thanks for stopping by!
Lola - *hugs back* Thank you! Great to see you here! :D
So excited to see a deserving new writer on her journey. I hope to join you in the waiting game soon! And I can't wait for your book...sounds like my kind of story!
Thanks, Karen!!! (Can't wait for you to hop aboard the waiting train. Would love the company! :D )
That is AWESOME Sam, congrats a million times over :o) I am just chomping at the bit to read it now! Now the big question is....am I going to be able to order it anywhere ahead of time so I don't have to wait and drive to town to buy it, lol? :o)
Haha! Thank you so much, Leah! 140 days isn't such a long wait, is it? It certainly feels like it's zipping by for me! LOL :D
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