by Teri Terry
I’m very excited to announce that I’ve got a three book deal with Megan Larkin at Orchard Books for my futuristic thriller, SLATED!
Book 1 will be out in May, 2012!
And books 2 and 3 of the trilogy are planned for twelve month intervals thereafter.
And books 2 and 3 of the trilogy are planned for twelve month intervals thereafter.
Somebody, pinch me...
A year ago this seemed a dim possibility. All those long months spent freezing in the Writing Shack last winter:
Writing Slated wrapped in a sleeping bag to stay warm:
And then there were all the sacrifices made to get the book done:
Less time for all those little things that seem important at the time, like polishing my ducks:
And all that hard work revising, and revising some more:
Sometimes it was hard to keep the faith, and a little pep talk from my editorial committee was necessary:

But what a difference a few months can make. It was only in April that I was thrilled to have the amazing Caroline Sheldon as my agent. With her on my side the opportunities for champagne continue.

Short weeks later Slated was on submission, I was biting my nails, and trying to quash the ‘what if’s’ dancing through my head. You know, what if they like it? What if they hate it? What if they like it but marketing hates it?
But before long I was meeting with publishers, and the dream was getting closer.
I chose Orchard Books because I was impressed with new publishing director Megan Larkin, her marketing team, and their enthusiasm for Slated, and felt that they were in the best position to launch my career.
And guess what?
It is so worth it.
Hi Mum! It's me! I'm gonna be published!!
Woo! Fantastic news! Well done T-squared...as my kids call you...
ReplyDeleteDARN!Keren got there first! yes, well done, Teri! Proud of you!
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! Huge congratulations! I am so thrilled and so proud of you!
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I can't believe at almost 7am 4 people got there before me! Crazy people...
ReplyDeleteMassive congratulations Teri - now you can officially shout it from the rooftops (try not to fall off after all that champagne though). x
Absolutely fantastic news, Teri. Brilliant brilliant brilliant. What an amazing year for you and I hope that coming one will be even more amazing. Can't wait to hold a copy in my hands. Yippeeee!!!! x
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ReplyDeleteEXCELENT news
Well done Teri!
Teri this is brilliant news and so well deserved - you know I loved Slated , can't wait to read the whole thing - WELL DONE, GIANT HUG xxxx
ReplyDeleteMarvellous news! Looking forward to reading the first installment.
ReplyDeleteWhat totally brilliant news, Teri, and so very well deserved! Here's wishing you LOADS of success! Well done!!! xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Teri. So deserved and You're right about Megan. I had some dealings with her a few years ago and she was so friendly and helpful. Together you make a great team and I know Slated will sell and sell! xxxx
ReplyDeleteI've already pre-ordered the entire trilogy ... in my imagination!
ReplyDeleteHurrah! The doughnuts are on YOU!!! Brilliant news Teri, well done!
ReplyDeleteThat's so good to hear when it seems so hard to get accepted these days. Obviously, brilliance will win through! Congrats from me too.
ReplyDeleteThat's so good to hear when it seems so hard to get accepted these days. Obviously, brilliance will win through! Congrats from me too.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Terry! All your hard work has finally paid off. Good luck to you and don't forget the chocolate....x
ReplyDeleteFantastic, fantastic, fantastic! I am so so pleased for you ( and Banrock).
ReplyDeleteI look forward to having signed copies as soon as possible.
Fantastic news Teri. Looking forward to seeing how the first book has changed since your early drafts. Congratulations!!! xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm looking forward to finding out more about Slated.
ReplyDeleteWhoohoo! You shiny thing. So very pleased for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm at the Winchester Writers Conference for the weekend, but have managed to wrestle a computer away for a few minutes to say THANKS.
ReplyDeleteAnd especially big thanks to all my writing buddies & the SCBWI.
Wahoo!
Teri Terry
Love the photos - I can see the basis here for Teri's rules for successful writing.... Rule One - stop polishing the ducks!
ReplyDeleteI'll think of you everytime the fridge beckons. Well done, good to know that hard work and talent still get the results they deserve.
Teri, that's fabulous news. Well done and huge congratulations. Love the photos - I need a fridge magnet like that!
ReplyDeleteFantabulous news Teri! CONGRATULATIONS!!
ReplyDeleteI remember that early incarnation of Slated very well and it's always a sign of quality when something stays with you.
Wishing you well for publication and beyond.....
Hooray for you, Teri! Enjoy Winchester.
ReplyDeleteTruly wonderful news - now, tell us more about 'Slated' - I'm dying to know what it's about!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Teri! I love hearing path to pub stories and the meetings with all the publishers sounds fun. What doesn't look fun is the winter writing even with the sleeping bag! Best of luck with the next stage of your journey.
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations. Terrifically thrilled for you. A just reward for all your hard work. Can't wait to read it. nicki
ReplyDeleteI slept with my laptop beside me to congratulate you first... but obviously TOTALLY overslept. So, huge congratulations - I think I'm the 29th... boohooo!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures Teri. So many of them point out where I'm going wrong - no shed, no ducks, no fridge notice. I'm doomed to failure.
ReplyDeleteHave a big, huge, giant well done from me X
What a brilliant thing you are!! I love the photos - top marks to your support crew!
ReplyDeleteHooray!!!!! x
31 spectacular comments so far! oh happy day!
ReplyDeleteJust got back from a break in the New Forest to see this - it's brilliant! I loved what I saw of Slated in a crit group, so very well done and very well deserved - I'm really pleased for you! May I drink some champagne for you after my g and t tonight? Is that really your long blonde hair in the editing photo?
ReplyDeleteHope to see you soon to congratulate you in person - and give the wonderful Marcus Sedgewick back!
@maureen the ducks are key.
ReplyDeleteMany many congratulations, Teri - that's absolutely fantastic news and I can't wait to hear more about the books. Another SCBWI success story - yay! And I NEED that fridge magnet - where did you get it?
ReplyDeleteWell done, my lovely! And roll on May 2012!
ReplyDeletePaula x
Three is the magic number!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Teri. All those hours of typing with numb fingers finally paid off. Fantastic news - thoroughly deserved.
I look forward to reading Slated in May. Wahey!!!
AUNTIE SEIJA says...
ReplyDeleteTeri, I always knew that some day you would be famous. I look forward to buying the book for all your cousins. Congratulations.
Love ya.
Uncle & Auntie Dittmar
Thanks SO much, everyone!
ReplyDeleteYou can get your very own threatening fridge magnets here: http://shop.cafepress.co.uk/writers, but hands off my ducks!
And I will let you know more about Slated soon, I promise.
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It was great to see you at Winchester, Teri, and even better to hear about your success - you've paid your dues, girl, and you deserve it. I love the photos on the blogpost! I bought a book-bag at the literary gifts stand at Winchester, which says, in capital letters, 'GO AWAY, I'M WRITING!' - am going to hang it on the door handle of the study when I'm working. It'll be ignored, though, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Dont forget my signed first edition. Sandy
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! A three book deal is amazing! Enjoy every minute!
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