Sharing My News
So, I had planned to tell you guys my news this morning, but I slept late and didn’t have time to write this post. I’ve told a few people my good news, but I wasn’t able to announce it to the blogworld until now– and it was a really hard to secret to keep!
You guys remember when I went to New York City a few weeks ago, right? Well, it was to meet with a PUBLISHER.
So, some of you guessed correctly! I got a book deal and…
I AM WRITING A BOOK!!!!
My book will hit shelves in Spring 2011. Ahhh, a real live book! I still can’t believe this is really happening!
The book is going to be a healthy lifestyle guide based off many ideas from Carrots ‘N’ Cake (i.e. Cookie Friday). But, the contents of the book will be entirely new material, so while you’ll still see my daily posts on CNC, I’ll also be writing brand-spankin’ new content for my book. The book will be about 250 pages and sold at Barnes and Noble.
So, how did this all happen?
Like Jenna, the publishing company contacted me through my blog. The email seemed so random and far-fetched, I almost deleted it! I mean, who would want me to write a book?!? And, to be honest, writing a book wasn’t really on my radar. But, the more I thought about the idea, the more excited I got about it. Plus, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I’d be crazy to turn it down!
After a number of conversations with the Editorial Director at the publishing company, I submitted a book proposal… and waited patiently.
A couple of weeks past and I still hadn’t heard anything, so I figured that I just wasn’t cut-out to write a book. But then, I received an email inviting me to New York City to discuss my proposal in person! The experience was nerve-racking and exciting, but once I met with the publishing team, I knew that I wanted to write a book.
Only a few days after my trip to NYC, I received a formal offer to write my book!!! I can’t believe that I am going to be a book author! I’m still freaking out about it!
If you had told me even just a year ago that I would write a book in my lifetime, I would have never believed you. I feel so very fortunate to have this amazing opportunity, and it’s crazy to think what my little ol’ blog has done for me. It gives me faith that good things really do happen to people who work hard.
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
tina, thats way way way awesome news! i cant wait to read your book when it hits the stores! congrats~and i love reading your blog everyday!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
OMG CONGRATS!!! That’s so incredible exciting! All these wonderful things are happening for you!! Good for you! I can’t wait for the book!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
How exciting! CONGRATS!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Congrats Tina!!!! Wow I’m going to have so many great books to buy next year!!! This is so exciting–I’m so happy for you!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Congrats! I am really looking forward to reading it! YAY!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
What amazing news!! Congratulations!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
This is great news Tina!! Congrats!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
OMG! Congratulations, you deserve it! I can’t wait to buy your book!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
ahhh that is soo amazing!! I look so forward to reading it!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
OMG yay!
wow i cannot believe this, this is the best news ever and i can’t wait to read what you have to write!
you are such an inspiration! yay!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Congrats! I can’t wait to see what it says! (especially the Cookie Friday part since that’s a tradition I wholly love
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on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Congrats! That is SOOO exciting!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Congrats!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
YAY! Congrats! Can NOT wait to buy it
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Congrats!!! That is awesome amazing news
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Good for you!! That’s amazing news!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Congratulations, Tina! That’s such exciting news!
Also, is that your living room in the picture??? I love all of the colors!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Great job Tina! finally your cooking enthusiastic into a real business!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Aw, that’s so super EXCITING!!! Hard work does pay off! Congratulations. Enjoy you’re new life of being paid to write.
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Congrats! That is so fantastic!!!! So happy for you
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Congrats to you !!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Congrats! This is great!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I had a sneaky feeling that’s what it was. Congratulations!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Yeah!!! Congratulations!!! What a wonderful opportunity.
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Congratulation
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Congratulations on the book deal! I am so excited some of my favorite bloggers will by writing BOOKS! I will definitely be out on the first day to pick up the finished product!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Holy crap! That’s awesome. Congrats.
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Congratulations! I was totally thinking it was a pregnancy!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I knew it! I will be eagerly awaiting it….adding it to my christmas list a few years early
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Congrats! It’s a well deserved reward, I think!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Congratulations Tina! Can I get a signed copy? Great news and you deserve it!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Tina- I’m so pumped for you! I guess this is what got in the way of going to IIN!! I can’t wait to hear more about your journey! So many healthy living bloggers will now be writing a book- I can’t wait for them all to come out!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
congrats!!!! how wonderful!!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Congratulations! Sometimes the most exciting things in life are the things that aren’t planned OR expected!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Congrats! The bloggers are on a ROLL. I love those things that just happen to fall into your lap.
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Congrats, very exciting!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Wow! How exciting! Congrats!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
I am so happy for you! What a great experience. I can’t wait for your book. Good luck along the way. I know it will be FABULOUS!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Congrats, Tina! I can say I knew you before you got famous … well, slightly before.
Shirley
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Congrats!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Congratulations, Tina! That’s so exciting. Good luck!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Congratulations!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Wow! That’s spectacular news! Good for you!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Wow!! Congratulations girl!!!!
Have a fantastic ride and I’ll be looking for the book when it comes out!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
congrats, tina, that’s awesome!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Congratulations!! All these great blogger books coming out!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
SO happy for you! I can’t wait to hear more about it — congratulations, Tina!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Woohoo, that’s very exciting!
I work in publishing so it’s really fun to see reactions to a book deal from the author side, CONGRATS!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Congrats – now three of my top six bloggers are publishing books. I’m going to need to start saving up!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Congrats! That’s fantastic news!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Congrats, Tina! You deserve this. I am so happy for you!
And that picture… way too adorable
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Congratulations! It has been my dream my entire life to write a book. Enjoy it!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Wow, congrats!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
omg congrats tina!
jenna
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Congrats Tina, I’m so excited for you!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
congrats! i can’t wait to buy your book!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Congrats!!! I am so excited to buy your book
This is so amazing and I know you are beyond excited!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
SO EXCITING! CONGRATS
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I knew it!!!! Congrats!!!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
i cant wait to buy 20 copies of Carrots N Cake The Book!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
That’s such exciting news! Congratulations!
Are those your bookshelves??? I LOVE them!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
congrats tina! =)
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Wow!! What fantastic news — and AMAZING bookshelves, too.
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
SO exciting…I will definitely buy a copy.
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Congrats! That’s so great. So many of the bloggers are writing books… it’s crazy! YAY for healthy living blogs. THOSE are the people who should be writing books
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
That is SO exciting!!!!! YAY!!! I can’t wait to buy and read it!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
WOW!!! OMG congratulations! That’s amazing! Adding that to my list of “bloggers’ books to buy”!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
congrats! I hope it’s available on kindle!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Add my congrats to this growing list!
Can’t wait to see you in book form!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Congrats! two of my fave bloggers with books out soon! I need to brush up on my english language! jk.
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Congrats Tina! That’s fantastic
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Congratulations Tina! I agree, it is a good reminder that hard work can pay off!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Wow..you, Jenna, and Caitlin?? I am going to have a lot of books on my wish list the next few years. I really cannot wait to read! It’s going to be fantastic, you write everyday..you can do this! If you ever need encouragement just know we are right here to cheer you on. You go girl.
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
SCORE!
Way to go Tina!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Congrats!! You say you never saw it coming, but I’m not surprised in the least
That’s one book I’ll definitely be buying!!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Congratulations!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
congrats tina! your book will be stellar, i already know it!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
How exciting!
What a funny coincidence both you and Jenna are writing book with same copany.
I think it’s really cool that a company realizes that popualr bloggers have “built in readers” already and therefore a good choice for becoming authors!!
I love the fact that you never would have thought you ever would write a book,and now look at you& EatLiveRun,and Operation Beautiful(is that the same book company too?)
Hope it boosts your income,cause no doubt it will be a boost for you creatively! Break a leg!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
ahh thats so exciting. I will definitely be buying your book when it comes out!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Congratulations!! I’m so happy you got the deal!!
By the way, is that YOUR bookshelf in the photo? Because it’s amazing!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
congrats!!
p.s. Nice bookself!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
good for you!!! i can’t compose worth a chit !!!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Congrats!
on Nov 11th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Congratulations! That’s so exciting!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Congrats, what fabulous news! Can’t wait to read it!!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:10 am
Congratulations! You really deserve this because you SHOULD be writing a book. You inspire people across the world and your voice should be heard by even more people. You are a great example to all of us!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:48 am
CONGRATULATIONS!! I look forward to purchasing and reading it!!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:49 am
WOW! Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it:)
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Oh man, you and Jenna?! Haha, this is just too much. I know that I hardly know you (or Jenna) but I really am SO proud of both of you. As someone who hopes to get a book deal one day herself, I can only imagine how psyched you were when you got that final letter. Congratulations!!!! You definitely deserve it
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Congratulations, Tina!!! Can’t wait to read it.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:05 am
Congrats! That is so awesome! I can’t wait til it comes out
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:30 am
Congrats! What a wonderful achievement!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:53 am
What an amazing opportunity congratulations you must be soooo excited.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 2:49 am
That’s so amazing! Also, is that bookshelf in your house?! If so, it’s so cool!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:05 am
YOU GO GIRL! i mean, you write, lady. totally amazing!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:17 am
This is soooo exciting for you!! I’m sure that it will be a best seller!!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 4:05 am
That’s fantastic! I can’t wait to read it!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 4:18 am
Thanks great news. Can’t wait to see your book!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 4:26 am
congrats on your book deal! can’t wait to buy your book!!!!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Oh my god this is so cool! Well done you, I just wanted to say thank you for being such an inspiration, I have been following your blog for a while now eagerly awaiting my daily email updates each day. You have actually inspired me to follow my heart and start my own healthy living blog. I am a keen healthy eater and exercise is one of my favorite things to do (my friends think I’m weird so finding blogs like yours reassures me i’m not the weird one they are!) My dream is to work in health and nutrition in some way and this is the beginning of something for me I can just feel it! So thank you and if you have the time to drop by that would be awsome! x
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Wow! Congrats!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Again- SO happy for you. You deserve it!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Congratulations!! That is amazing and so well-deserved. I wish all the best with your book. I hope you are or did celebrate appropriately!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Tina I think writing a book for you was only a matter of “when,” not a matter of “if.” I am SO proud and envious of you – let us know when it hits the shelves!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Congratulations!! This is so incredibly exciting! Can’t wait to see the final product!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Congrats! You’ve done an amazing job and have set a great example of how to live the life you truly want. Well done!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Wow Tina! That’s amazing news, you so deserve this and it will be so exciting to see your name in hard copy print
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Congrats!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Congratulations! That’s such wonderful news! You’re book will surely be a hit!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Congrats!!! That’ awesome!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:09 am
I’m a “devoted lurker” and never commet but I just had to say congrats. How exciting! I will definitely buy your book!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:11 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That’s fantastic news – you deserve all the success in the world
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:29 am
Congrats on your great news! Now get writing
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Congratulations, Tina!! =)
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Congratulations! I love your blog– I always say it’s like reading Bridget Jones Diary (BUT DIFFERENT FOCUSES)because you have such a great voice and sense of humor and a book would be the perfect compliment. Good luck writing- I am sure it will be fantastic.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
That is so awesome! Congrats!!
The book will be wonderful and I can’t wait to buy it!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Congratulations! Very well-deserved. Can’t wait to read it!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:02 am
wow all kinds of folks getting book deals lately, that’s really exciting and to think we knew you before you were famous
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:07 am
Congrats!! Cant wait to read it, 2011 will be a good year : )
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:09 am
That is incredibly exciting! Congratulations to you
I am so excited about the propsect of soon reading books by some of my favorite bloggers! A book deal is a dream come true, as far as I’m concerned. Again, congratulations!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Congrats! That is wonderful news. Can’t wait to see it on the shelves.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:27 am
That’s so awesome!!Congrats!! cc
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:30 am
Congrats Tina! This will surely be an adventure. It was nice meeting you (ever so briefly) at the Foodbuzz dinner and awards ceremony last weekend. Congrats on your Foodbuzz award as well!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Congrats, Tina!!! That is fantastic news! I’ll be buying a copy!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Congratulations, bud!! I am so proud of you! I don’t know if I can wait a year and a half for it to hit the stores though! I hope you’ll share some sneak peeks with us – if you’re allowed!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:48 am
OMG..Hope to see you soon on a TV show…
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:49 am
That is amazing! I would totally buy a book that you wrote. Congratulations, and good luck with the writing process!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:51 am
omg, congrats Tina!!! I had a feeling when you and Jenna both ate lunch at the same place in NYC
So exciting – I’m going to have so many books to buy in the next few years!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 11:05 am
congratulations that is great news!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Congrats that is awesome and definitely deserved!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Wow!! Congratulations! I am SO happy for you! What a great year for you!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Congrats!!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
MAJOR CONGRATS!! Sooo exciting
Can’t wait to read it when it’s all done!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
You’re basically living my dream. I was inspired by your blog and others, and have started my own (vegan) food blog. I’m still working on the design and my photography skills, as well as gathering readership, but check it out if you have the time. I know you’re going to be super busy now. So exciting!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
I’m really happy for you, Tina. It must be a great feeling after putting so much time and energy into your blog without the objective of a publishing a book. Congratulations!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Congratulations Tina! You deserve the best!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Congrats Tina!!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
wow congratulations!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Tina, that is the most fabulous, amazing news! CONGRATULATIONS!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Congrats Tina! I can’t wait to buy your book…I just know it’s going to be amazing!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Congratulations! How exciting.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Congratulations! That’s so exciting. It’s so awesome and inspiring to see people doing what they love. I can’t wait till it comes out!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
OMG this is so exciting! Congratulations Tina!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!! I really enjoy reading your blog every day, and am so happy for you! I will definitely be buying your book
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Congrats! This couldn’t have happened to a nicer person! Does this mean you are going to be in NYC more? Because Amelia and I would love to meet up with you whenever you’re in town.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Congratulations!!! That is so exciting. Can’t wait to see it hit the stores! And I’m kind of obsessed with the picture of the books–those colors are awesome!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Congrats! That’s such an awesome oppurtunity…
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
What can I say? I knew it would happen
You’re amazing, Tina. Congratulations!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
congrats! i can’t wait to get the book!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
congrats tina! such great news – i’m quite envious of you all with your book deals, and wondering how you got all the little freelance writing jobs you also have [like for health.com] – did they come to you or did you contact them first?
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
congrats, Tina!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
i got cut off again! lol. but really, congratulations. you deserve this. you have one of the best food philosophies. i rarely hear you justify or feel the need to defend your food choices and i think that is awesome. there is no good or bad food on this blog. just food and your balanced choices. i love that!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Congratulations!!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
congratulations- that is amazing
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
I know I already emailed you to tell you congrats, but I had to post something about it! I think it is awesome that you are getting the opportunity to write a book-it’s an ultimate goal for me so maybe one day I would be lucky enough to publish my own book too! Congrats!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
This is soooo late – but congratulations Tina – SOOO exciting!!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
OMG ~ I am finally catching up on your blog today (since work has kept me SOOO busy after the festival) and what AWESOME news to read!!! I am so excited for you and LOVE that you are writing a book. I really think that all your writing for CNC, newspapers and magazines is paying off.
yeah!!! so excited for you ~ you truly deserve everything you work so hard for.
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
So awesome! You totally deserve and can do this! But I want to know too — are those your bookshelves? They are awesome and PERFERCTLY color coded!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
I’m SOOO happy for you!!! I TOLD you should have wrote a book and I think it was exactly a year ago. HA! Glad you finally listened. :p
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Yay…….. that’s amazing news… love love love your blog, and am looking forward to the book now too!! Great job!! I love the book shelves too.. sooo fun!!
Congrats again girl. you totally deserve it!
on Nov 12th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Wow, Tina!!! Congrats. So crazy that you and Jenna both got word around the same time. Can’t wait to pick it up…Hurry up 2011.
on Nov 13th, 2009 at 12:28 am
OMG what a WONDERFUL opportunity! Remember I do professional book reviews for a living so if you would ever want a pro book review I’d be happy to do a gratuitous version! Either you or your publisher can send me a copy, or if they want to do it through my company & pay you can contact me directly via email too! Just remind me who you are and what I offered! LOL
I’m so excited for you! Welcome to the world of publishing!
on Nov 15th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
I’ve been out of town and away from the computer for a while, but just wanted to say congrats on your book deal! All the bloggers are getting book deals! Can’t wait to hear about the journey and buy the book in a couple years!
on Dec 4th, 2009 at 4:19 am
That’s funny that this happened to you and Jenna at the same time. Is it the same publisher? I can’t wait for Spring ‘11. Congrats!
on Feb 3rd, 2010 at 9:55 am
This is so inspirational for me to read! I want to write a book more than anything — it’s my dream! I wish you and your book all the success in the world! Congrats! You should be so proud of yourself!