If You Don’t Know Now You Know… You Know … The Call!
Those in the know will recognize the nod the Notorious B.I.G. in my blog title. Those who don’t, I’m sorry about that, it’s the lyric that’s been running through my head for the last week or so that along with the probably much more appropriate, gospel lyric, “I’m so glad they prayed for me.” Both are almost equally fitting to my monumental feelings right now.
A little over a week ago, after more years than I’d now care to admit (I’m getting up there ya’ll) I got my first ever CALL. You know the one that all writers dream of and daydream about and make up elaborate stories around. Well, nowadays THE CALL can oftentimes come via email but this one actually did come on the phone.
But before the CALL I did receive an email from my new rock star agent, Rachel Brooks, with the L. Perkins Agency with the subject line: CAN I CALL??? In all caps. And her being the amazing magical intuitive fairy she is, knowing me oh-so-well for the neurotic I am, she put in the email that she had good new and a super fun gif of two women in a lather of excitement because she also knows I love a gif way too much.
I quickly answered her back, yes, and to that Rachel called and let me know that after so many years of trudging my way, I had received an offer from the amazing Selena James for a 3 book deal plus a Novella with Kensington Book’s Dafina imprint. Hold the phone!
What the- Get. Out. Of. Town!
Here is the official announcement from Publishers Marketplace.
I am over the moon right now and so thrilled to be welcomed into this new publishing home. Not to mention, but to mention, being humbled and honored to be in the presence of so many talented writers who have come before me at Dafina. Talk about blown away.
I know my late Nana is smiling wide right now. Her prayers and mine plus those of my mother and all my family and friends have been answered and I hope to make her and the rest of them very proud.
Thank you all, and especially my ever patient Dear DH, so much for all your continued support and love.
I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring us!
All the best with all my heart,
KMJ
#WeNeedDiverseRomance
24 Comments
Melissa Walker
Kwana, I am SO SO SO thrilled for you that I want to say it in multiple places! YAYAYAYAYAY! Celebrate BIG time. Then go write those 3(!) books!
Falguni Kothari
Congratulations! Kwana, so proud and happy for you.
Monica
Congratulations Kwana!!!
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon
Congratulations Kwana! You rock!
Jax
I’m SO proud of you! It was worth the wait, eh? *blows kisses*
Laura K Curtis
*happy Snoopy dance*
Woohooo!!!! It was only a matter of time!!!
Janet Mullany
Big congrats to you Kwana, so happy for you!
Adrienne Trent
OMG gurlie! I’m so happy for you! Congratulations! We will be celebrating HARD at RWA!!! YAAAAASSSS!!!!!!
kwana
Dear Melissa, Falguni, Monica, Elizabeth, Jax, Laura, Dren & Janet,
You all have been hanging in there with me so long and I can’t thank you enough. My heart is flowing over with love. It’s just wild. I almost can’t believe it’s really happened. Thank you so much.
Kwana
Jackie Roberts
Congratulations Kwana! God truly answers prayers. I am so happy for you.
Tigris Eden
GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!
Zoraida Cespedes
Congratulations Kwana. That is fantastic news. You go girl.
I’m happy for you.
#ifyoudontknownowyouknow
Mary (formerly Minatee) Womack
Kwana, I am so proud of your accomplishments. I bought and read Bounce and thoroughly enjoyed the book. Direct me to where I can purchase your other books. I’m sure Robert is smiling up there too.
Kristina Knight
Happy dancing for you over here – good for you!!!!
Synithia W
That is soooo AWESOME!! I’m so happy for you!!
Lola
Congrats K.M! It’s definitely well deserved!
Bettye Griffin
Congratulations, Kwana! Selena is wonderful to work with.
Jen
CONGRATULATIONS! WOW! THAT IS GREAT NEWS! Thanks for giving us hope!
Evangeline Holland
Congratulations!
idnightAce
KM so very excited for you and certainly this is well deserved! Congratulations!!!
pve
This is what you have been dreaming of and working so hard for. You know you earned it, now get to work deary! Coffee deliveries, if needed, you know I can bring it! Make us proud! Best sellers please!
pve
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Gwen Hernandez
Kwana, that’s so awesome! Congratulations!! 🙂
kwana
Oh wow I’m so overwhelmed by this response. Thank you all so much for all the love. My heart is just bursting.