June 20, 2014

Hey, Look! It’s a book.

Like, a real book.

It came on Wednesday, delivered by a very nice man with a floofy mustache and a white van. I was crying before I even opened the box, because that’s how I roll when I’ve been waiting years for something.

No, not waiting. Fighting.

This has never been easy. I’ve never taken shortcuts, though there have been detours and unexpected destinations.

I have never worked this hard for anything, and it is totally, completely, mind-blowingly worth it.

Six days to launch.

About Kate Sparkes

Kate Sparkes was born in Hamilton, Ontario, but now resides in Newfoundland, where she tries not to talk too much about the dragons she sees in the fog. She lives with six cats, two dogs, and just the right amount of humans. USA Today bestselling author of the Bound Trilogy (mature YA Fantasy), Into Elurien, and Vines and Vices. Writing dark, decadent, and deadly Urban Fantasy as Tanith Frost. www.katesparkes.com www.tanithfrost.com View all posts by Kate Sparkes

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21 responses to “Hey, Look! It’s a book.”

Amanda Staley
June 20th, 2014 at 2:17 pm

That is fantastic! I am very happy for you.

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Joanne Guidoccio
June 20th, 2014 at 2:20 pm

Beautiful cover!

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L.S. Engler
June 20th, 2014 at 2:25 pm

Isn’t that the most incredibly complex feeling in the world? Congratulations, Kate! It looks spectacular, and I cannot wait to have it on my shelves soon, too!

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- Kate Sparkes
  June 20th, 2014 at 2:25 pm
  
  Very soon! 😀
  
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Elaine Jeremiah
June 20th, 2014 at 2:44 pm

Congrats! It’s a beautiful cover. 🙂

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- Kate Sparkes
  June 20th, 2014 at 3:08 pm
  
  Thanks! And you know what? IT HAS MY WORDS IN IT. *dies*
  
  I’m such a dork… XD
  
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Steve (Schleeve)
June 20th, 2014 at 2:59 pm

I love you and I’m so proud of you. Can’t wait to read it!

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madlaura
June 20th, 2014 at 3:41 pm

Kate, I just dint know how to express how excited I am for you. You’ve always had a way with words and I can’t wait to read this. You’re awesome!!!

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Jessica Minyard
June 20th, 2014 at 4:28 pm

This looks awesome, Kate! I can’t wait to get my grubby little hands on a copy. 🙂

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TAWilliams
June 20th, 2014 at 5:58 pm

Congratulations, that looks amazing.
Just further proof that with hard work, dreams do come true!

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tracycembor
June 20th, 2014 at 7:06 pm

Twenty thousand congratulations!!

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Emily Witt
June 20th, 2014 at 9:23 pm

Ahhh, that’s so exciting! I really have to get on with my plan of eventually having print copies of all my blogging friends all nicely lined up on my shelf. It will be so shiny.

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- Kate Sparkes
  June 20th, 2014 at 9:33 pm
  
  I’m working on it! Signed copies, even. They’re super pretty. 😀
  
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nerdinthebrain
June 20th, 2014 at 9:55 pm

Congratulations!!! 😀

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sknicholls
June 20th, 2014 at 10:43 pm

Awesome. You are so cool! it is OK to cry 🙂

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mysticcooking
June 23rd, 2014 at 10:18 am

Congratulations!!! I would totally cry, too. 😉 Your cover looks spectacular – good luck!!

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L. Marie
June 23rd, 2014 at 1:42 pm

Oh my word! Looks so wonderful on your bookshelf! The first of many I hope! 🙂

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- Kate Sparkes
  June 23rd, 2014 at 1:44 pm
  
  You bet! You know… Unless those dragons eat me. 😉
  
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Mariella Hunt
June 24th, 2014 at 10:05 am

I’m so excited to get to that point.

Congrats! ❤

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- Kate Sparkes
  June 24th, 2014 at 12:27 pm
  
  At least you have a date! 😀
  
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