Breaking news: I’ve just sold my second book!
Little, Brown is going to publish the thoroughly silly, not-at-all-nonfictional, just-something-I-made-up picture book that I’ve been referring to here as “S.V.T.” And in fact, because the book is so concept-driven, and because the actual title gives so much of that concept away, and because I’m just plain paranoid, I’m going to continue to refer to it by its acronym.
But if you’re the first person to guess what “S.V.T.” stands for, not only will I not stamp my feet until I go through a hole in the floor, I’ll give you a free copy of the book — you know, in a few years.
This has been a thrilling few weeks watching this deal come together, and I’m just as happy as can be. It was fascinating to watch my agent do her thing, and it just about killed me not to spill the partially cooked beans here on Bartography. I could go on and on about this whole experience — as you already know if you’re my wife, kids, agent, or mother — but I have no idea where to start (or stop).
Many thanks to my family for their inspiration and enthusiasm, to Don, Julie and Gregory K. for reading an early draft of S.V.T., and to Agent E for finding such an exciting home for this manuscript. Wheeee!
Congratulations, Chris!! That’s so cool. I’m really happy for you. But not creative enough to know what SVT might stand for.
Congratulations! I’m guessing Stupid Vampire Toads.
Wonderful! Wonderful! Hooray for you!
Wonderful! Wonderful! Hooray for you!
Congratulations, Chris! S.V.T….hmmmm. Could it be: Slimy Vats of Toads? No? I guess I’ll just have to wait to find out for sure. :-)
Natalie
Congratulations, Chris! S.V.T….hmmmm. Could it be: Slimy Vats of Toads? No? I guess I’ll just have to wait to find out for sure. :-)
Natalie
Southern Virginia Tales?
Congrats, on number two!
Greg
Southern Virginia Tales?
Congrats, on number two!
Greg
What wonderful news! Congratulations. Since it is a boys’ book, I have to agree the V stands for Vomit.
What wonderful news! Congratulations. Since it is a boys’ book, I have to agree the V stands for Vomit.
Congrats !
Scandalously Vapid Tomatoes ?
Seriously Vomiting Turtles ?
Soaring Violet Turnips ?
Silently Vanishing Trees ?
Congrats !
Scandalously Vapid Tomatoes ?
Seriously Vomiting Turtles ?
Soaring Violet Turnips ?
Silently Vanishing Trees ?
OK, folks — as a public service, I’m going to take “Vomit” off the table.
I repeat: the “V” does not stand for “vomit.”
Carry on.
OK, folks — as a public service, I’m going to take “Vomit” off the table.
I repeat: the “V” does not stand for “vomit.”
Carry on.
Seven Valuable Things?
Seven Vile Toads?
Congratulations on book 2!
Seven Valuable Things?
Seven Vile Toads?
Congratulations on book 2!
Sheesh. Go away for the weekend and I miss Big News. Yay for you! That is most excellent news.
Sheesh. Go away for the weekend and I miss Big News. Yay for you! That is most excellent news.
total random shot: is SVT that medical shorthand for heart palpatations and fluttered beating and whatnot, you know, supraventricular tachycardia? just one of those things i happen to know about first hand, which is why it popped into my head.
my second guess would have to do with a band from my old SF stomping grounds back in the early 80’s.
either way, congrats!
total random shot: is SVT that medical shorthand for heart palpatations and fluttered beating and whatnot, you know, supraventricular tachycardia? just one of those things i happen to know about first hand, which is why it popped into my head.
my second guess would have to do with a band from my old SF stomping grounds back in the early 80’s.
either way, congrats!
Congratulations, Chris! Great feeling, isn’t it?
Is it a socially transmitted disease unique to spiders and snakes:
Swapped Venom Tonsilitis?
Congratulations, Chris! Great feeling, isn’t it?
Is it a socially transmitted disease unique to spiders and snakes:
Swapped Venom Tonsilitis?
Congratulations!
My guesses:
Sid Vicious’ Tonsils
Seven Virulent Toads
Stand Very Tall
Scary Vampire Teeth
Stomping Vineyard Troubadors
Such Vile Tales!
Sam’s Victory Tomatoes (in a victory garden, doncha know)
Sally’s Viscous Toes
Such Vile Tales!
Sam’s Victory Tomatoes (in a victory garden, doncha know)
Sally’s Viscous Toes
CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS!!!!!
So, does it stand for Silly, Very Truly?
or Some Vampire Treats?
Some Virulent Turmoil?
I’m so happy for you!
:)
e
I couldn’t be happier for you. Congratulations!!!
Silly Vampire Tales
Snakes, Vermin & Tarantulas
Stealing Vampire Teeth?
I ran across this site and recognized
the picture. I went to school with Chris at SSHS. maiden name Wilkinson.Anyway, hope all is well and glad to see some one from SS Tx is successful Knew you would go somewhere.
I ran across this site and recognized
the picture. I went to school with Chris at SSHS. maiden name Wilkinson.Anyway, hope all is well and glad to see some one from SS Tx is successful Knew you would go somewhere.