I have an agent.
If I keep saying it, maybe it’ll sink in. Last week I got a call from Wendy Lawton of Books & Such Literary Agency and she offered representation. I’ve been following the agency blog for a couple of years now and thought any one of the agents would be outstanding, but Wendy charmed me in particular. So, I queried her. And two months later . . . I have an agent. Check out her post here.
And I thought this would feel . . . well, like Christmas, my birthday and my first real date with my husband all rolled into one. And it does. But this wonderful news also came at a crazy time when I was traveling for Thanksgiving, dealing with a family health issue and generally wrapped up in the complications of LIFE.
And here’s the upshot. God’s timing put this incredible leap forward in my career in perspective. I’m thrilled to my toes. But I’m also grateful for my wonderful family. I’m thankful for loved ones on the mend. And I know that getting an agent, finding an editor, and publishing a book–each step a dream come true–are nothing without God.
If I were doing an end-zone dance, I’d pull a Tebow right now. That boy’s got it right. It’s not about me. It’s all about HIM.
Meet Sarah
Squeeee!
Congratulations, Sarah! I felt like it was you! 🙂
Tickled beyond words, fellow “Bookie!” Here’s a hug from me to you! (((hug)))
Oh, I so wish I could hug everyone in person! Thank you.
oH MY WORD, GIRL!!! We were speculating as to who the mystery girl was. I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU, my mountain-mama friend!!!!
WV girls will take over the CBA one day. I just know it.
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!! SO THRILLLLLLLLLLLED!!!!! 🙂 Doing the Snoopy Dance of Joy.
I can picture that! The cats wonder what’s gotten into you.
I was RIGHT!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
SO happy for you Sarah!!
Chocolate and cheesecake for everyone!
I’m so excited for you. Congratulations!
(I pray that someday your story will become my story.)
Thank you–it sounds like it happened all at once, but there was a loooong learning curve to get here. I’m betting you reach this point, too.
Congratulations, Sarah! I sold to Love Inspired about a month ago and I said the same thing, His timing IS perfect!!! Keep giving him the glory. Look forward to hearing more good news from you.
Congratulations!
Congrats! That’s so amazing!!!! 🙂 Welcome to the Books&Such family. 🙂 I loved reading Wendy’s blog about it, too.
Thank you–I can’t wait to meet other family members in person. Yay!
Yay!!! Congratulations, Sarah!! It’s been so fun to read the comments over at Books & Such today! Soooo happy for you! Woo-hoo!!
It’s been pretty fun for me to! Thank you!
Congratulations Sarah! What a great story of the God’s faithfulness! Can’t wait to read your book.
I can’t wait for you to read it, either! (Though I’m figuring out that waiting is what this game is all about.)
Congratulations, Sarah. Thanks for sharing today. I’m afraid I don’t do well with unsolved mysteries. Hahahaha! Blessings!
It was all I could do NOT to share. Thank you!
Congrats!!!
Thank you!
This is amazing news, Sarah! So happy for you! Congrats.
Thanks so much!
Sarah!!! SO thrilled for you! Wendy is just amazing! I have a feeling the bookies post is about YOU today. Will have to go see. Congrats on a major milestone!!
I wanted to jump up and down and say, “It’s me! It’s me!” but we writers are supposed to avoid exclamation points. Hope you’re having the BEST time in Scotland.
Sarah! I am sooooooo excited for you! It was fun to read your story over at Books and Such today! Congratulations!! 🙂 Woooot! Now I’m really excited for the day your book comes out!
You and me both, sister!
Sarah – how thrilling for you! I love your heart – truly it is all about HIM!
Annie
Thank you. Feel free to remind me of that if I seem to be getting too big for my britches!
Loved reading all those comments! So proud of your ability, determination, the woman you have become and (most of all) your faithfulness to God and your willingness to follow Him and His plan for you. I love you.
Couldn’t do it without my #1 fan!
Congrats! The joy that everyone is sharing is awesome, and I’m glad that someone from the wonderful community of writers hanging out at the Book and Suchs blog is taking the next step in sharing this joy we call writing with others!
So glad you stopped by to join the party!
Wendy’s enthusiasm for your book made me want to read it the minute it’s on bookshelves! Excuse the exclamation point, but I’m thrilled for you. I’m in the process of looking for an agent, and I can only imagine what it feels like to receive “the call”. I think I’d pull a Tebow too:)
Can’t wait to read about your agent experience. It’s going to be great!
Congratulations.
But, you know me, I have to argue. It is about you. I have it on good authority, God does not find people parking spaces, nor does he find good writers agents. She expects humans to do that sort of thing on their own. She calls it self-reliance. You did it. I knew you could.
I was waiting to hear from you! It’s always good to have at least one friend who gives me too much credit ; )
From one WV gal to another, CONGRATULATIONS!
WV girls unite!
Congratulations! So glad for this blessing for you!
Thank you!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
So excited for you!! Books & Such is fabulous, but of course, you already know that! And personally, I’m glad to see another Sarah in the family 🙂
And one who spells her name *correctly*–thanks for the welcome!
Wow, wow, wow! I am SO thrilled for you! This is such a positive step forward. (I love that blog too.) Yay!
Thank you on both counts!
Now that I have read the post over there too I wanted to tell you how much I love your “nudge” language. It is such a nice way to check in on the status without being obnoxious. I never know how to do that.
I think the two primary qualities of a good nudge are short and polite. Of course, I’ve sent nudges to other people that went unanswered. I guess they weren’t who God wanted me to nudge!
Congratulations, Sarah! What good news. Can’t wait to give you a hug! See you Sunday, God willing.
Note: this is from Buffy, not Steve. I don’t know why the name was changed…it’s MY email address.
The stinkers! It looks like I’ll be working a ministry fair Sunday morning so save that hug!
Sarah, read about your success over at Books and Such. Congratulations. So happy for you.
Pat
Thank you!
Congratulations, Sarah, I’m so happy for you! I’m delighted that you’re a part of the Books & Such family!!
Thank you!
Congradulations!!!
Sarah, I loved this story of your journey and your blessing!
I’m pretty in love with it myself!
I read Wendy’s post….then landed here. I have officially shed a tear of joy for someone I have never met : ) Congratulations!!
The people celebrating with me whom I have yet to meet has been deeply touching. Thanks for stopping by!
Way to go! Congrats and many blessings on your writing career. Right on — It’s all about Him.
And thank goodness for that–takes some of the pressure off me!
Sarah, congratulations! I just heard the news. I am a bit behind because of the Thanksgiving holiday. God bless you and your new book!
I know that catching up feeling! Or rather, that trying to catch up feeling.
I’m a little late to the party, but so excited to be here wishing you many congratulations and well wishes, Sarah! I read Wendy’s blog the other day and remembered to go back now and check it out to see who the author was – so happy it’s you!! Praise God for a speedy process – I’ll be praying the next steps go just as smoothly.
I’m so glad you checked! I was missing you, but didn’t want to draw undue attention to myself. Well, maybe a little ; )
YAY! CONGRATS SARAH! I knew it was you!! 🙂 It was what Wendy said about the miracles. So happy for you girl!!
Oh good–you recognized me by my brand! ; )
This is the most refreshing news. I’m excited for you and will be following your journey!
I’m so glad you stopped by and saw the news!
Congratulations, Sarah. Just happened across Wendy’s blog post and then jumped over here to meet you. Wendy also represents me, so we’re kind of, sort of, writing sisters. Plus I’m from KY with a son living in WV. Hugging cousins for sure. Now, on to the next step. Finding that editor to fall in love with your story the way Wendy did. And then the next step, writing another great story. What fun to have all those steps ahead of you!
Thanks for stopping by! Knowing Wendy represented you was one of the reasons I wanted her to rep me–I love your stories. Angel Sister is in my list of comps. I love that you’re a farm girl, too. Living in the mountains of NC is wonderful, but I still miss the family farm in WV–that’s where my heart is.
It IS fun to have all those steps ahead! And a little scary–though less scary with Wendy on my side.