So... remember that time I kept a BIG secret from you guys for five months???
Well...
I *kinda* did it again...
I *kinda* did it again...
Messenger’s YA Novels Get Six Figures at S&S
Laura Rennert of Andrea Brown Literary Agency sold North American rights for Shannon Messenger’s debut young adult novel, Let the Sky Fall, and a sequel. The six-figure deal went to Liesa Abrams, executive editor at Simon & Schuster for the Simon Pulse imprint. Let the Sky Fall, slated for March 2013 publication, is about a 17-year-old boy who has no idea how he survived the category five tornado that killed his parents. Though his memory has been erased, he is haunted by dreams of a beautiful, dark-haired girl. Now, years later, he finds out the girl is real: she’s his guardian sylph, an air elemental, who harnesses the power of the wind.
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And I know a lot of you are probably re-reading those and thinking... wait--YA?
Did it say YA???????????
Yes, yes it does--THAT IS NOT A MISTAKE!
Believe it or not, I, Shannon Messenger, am now officially a middle-grade AND a YA Author.
!!!!!!
I know--it's totally unexpected. Believe me, I was just as surprised as you. In fact, I'm probably the most accidental YA author EVER. But ... it's really happening. The book is already written and edited--and I promise I will tell you more about how that all played out in another post, when my head isn't spinning so much.
It's funny. I thought announcing the news would be less emotional this time, since I just did this a few months ago for my middle grade series. But that actually makes it MORE overwhelming.
I am so humbled and stunned that I get to share both of my series with the world--and that I get to work with my incredible editor on both of them. In fact, I get a little teary every time I really let myself think about how amazing that is--and believe me, no one is more grateful, or shocked, than me.
My sincerest thanks go to Laura Rennert for always believing in me and working tirelessly to help get me to this point. HUGE thanks also must go to Liesa Abrams--and Simon & Schuster--for trusting me enough to buy so many of my books. And of course I also have to thank all of you, for your unfailing support and enthusiasm. I'm so honored to have you all along with me for this crazy publishing ride. (Strap yourselves in--the next year is going to be CRAZY!)
And... I'm starting to sound like a lame award show acceptance speech (and I'm getting a bit choked up, typing this) so I'm going to stop here for today. But I'm SO glad the news is FINALLY out there. I've been stuck sitting on the secret since July. (yes, JULY!!!!)
So *phew*--I don't have to keep quiet anymore. Once again I made it through the endless waiting without leaking anything important. It was torture, you guys. TORTURE.
But I did it!
AND NOW NO ONE CAN CLAIM I CAN'T KEEP SECRETS EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!
*collapses*
Congratulations, Shannon! This is soooo amazing! I LOVE the title! :D
ReplyDeleteHappyhappyhappyhappyhappyhappyhappy <3
ReplyDeleteSO happy that you get to announce. Yet another one of your amazing books that I can't WAIT to see out in the wild!!
xoxoxo
CONGRATS! This is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteGreat premise, great title, and great job keeping the secret until now!
Shannon, wow, you are amazing...and my hero. So very happy for you. Such great things you've accomplished over the past year.
ReplyDeleteOH MY! And yay! And WOW! Keeping that news under wraps must have been so hard...to do AGAIN!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDelete(and, VERY impressive secret-keeping!) It sounds like you've been busy wearing out your keyboard :) Can't wait to hear more about how Let The Sky Fall came to be!
Great news, Shannon! And so inspirational for those of us still in the trenches. Thanks for sharing the news with us!
ReplyDeleteBIG HUGS! And pop the champagne!
Shannon,
ReplyDeleteYou are such an inspiration. Amazing news and amazing secret-keeping powers. Hey, maybe that could be your super power.
Shannon, HUGE congrats to you! I know it's been killing you to wait, so enjoy every single moment of this!
ReplyDelete:) You busy bee! Congrats again. xo
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you and so happy that you can FINALLY talk about it. Love you. Mom
ReplyDeleteThat. Is. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!
YAYYY!!!!! Congrats, Shannon! Best news ever!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! Congratulations!!! Yay! *throws confetti*
ReplyDeleteSo next week you're announcing your adult novel series, right? *winks* Just kidding.
Incredible news, you totally deserve it!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, CONGRATUALTIONS!! I did read that a couple of times and go, "Wait...what?!" :) This is ridiculously exciting! SO happy for you! And seriously, I have no idea how you kept that secret for so long. You definitely deserve a cupcake for that! Also, I'm looking forward to hearing the story of how this all played out!! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteWow. That's great. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteTo make it even more official, here you go:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13445306-let-the-sky-fall
<3 G.C.
Congrats, Shannon!
ReplyDeleteCongratuYAtions!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS! :D
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC! CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteSo Happy for you!! Congratulations~ You've always been so Talented!! Love you, Aunt Julie
ReplyDeleteYou are YAmazing, Shannon!! Congratulations, this is so well-deserved.
ReplyDeleteYou are also the undisputed Empress of Secret-Keeping.
Finally, can you bottle some of your energy and enthusiasm? You's have a sweet side business if you did!!
Congratulations again!!!
Im so glad its finally out there - I know you were dying to tell (me too :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! This sounds like a fantastic book! This is definitely Champagne worthy!
ReplyDeleteholy crap! Girl you've been busy! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap, dude! That's amazing! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh my god! That's crazy unexpected news!!! But I'm soooo happy for you -- and for myself, because I get to read all of your books :) This is good news for both of us!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great announcement. I'm very impressed that you kept the secret for so long. Both this new series and the MG series sound great. I look forward to reading them. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteWow! I don't know what is more incredible, the fact you kept it all a secret or that you have been so busy. I sure you've had your moments and challenges, which again, makes it amazing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Congrats! Sounds like a must read!
ReplyDeleteHuge congrats! That's fantastic!
ReplyDelete*goes speechless*
ReplyDelete*applauds*
HOW DO YOU EVEN KEEP SECRETS LIKE THAT?
What. An. Epic. Deal.
Wow wow wow :D Congrats! And triple wow again for keeping it a secret!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! So excited to read BOTH series!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! The book sounds totally awesome--I can't wait to see both debut books on the shelves! :D
ReplyDeleteHIP-HIP-HOORAY! HIP-HIP-HOORAY!! HIP-HIP-HOOOOOOOORRRAAAYYYYY!!! I'm so happy for you, #1--so, so, so happy!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is amazing news. It sounds like a great premise, too! All the best!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!! I am SO EXCITED about this!!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds amazing, I can't wait to read it.
But if you announce another book deal next month I'll start questioning if you're really human.
Congratulations! You have to be beyond ecstatic!
ReplyDeleteExciting times!
We have the best job in the world!
~ Wendy
Congratulations!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! A dream come true. Crazy to think how long an author knows about it all but has to wait for the public to know. Must be an odd experience especially since we are programmed these days for instant gratification. And you still have to wait another year before we can really join in the party. I wonder if it is a bit like knowing the future. You are a year ahead of the rest of us slow pokes. So how does the future look? Sweet?
ReplyDeleteComplete and total wow! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! The book sounds amazing too! I just added it on my goodreads! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news! Super congrats.
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome - and I have the coolest cyber friends ever. So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteFabulous news!!! Congrats, you deserve this!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Shannon. That is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFINALLY!!!!!! You are free!!!
ReplyDeleteGirl, you are seriously amazing!
I'm SOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!
Those books sound amazing! Can't wait! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThis is a direct violation of MMGM Code 1341 (No MMGM author shall produce a piece of young adult literature.)
ReplyDeleteIn other news: I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED FOR YOU.
Next up? YOU TAKE OVER THE WORLD! Congratulations! Again! I want your life! Ha! =)
ReplyDeleteI'm SO excited for you! I know this one would sell big. Whoo hoo!
ReplyDeleteI don't think my day can get any better after hearing this! Congrats, Shannon!You deserve this so much!!
ReplyDeleteAngela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Oh my goodness, congratulations!!! I can't wait to read the books--that concept is FANTASTIC! I hope you're celebrating with a million cupcakes. :)
ReplyDeleteI just started reading your blog the other day, but I wanted to add my congratulations. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Shannon! So excited for all your great news this year. You deserve it. Can't wait to read both of your books.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, that's amazing! So so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many comments it will take you a month to reply.ha
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS TO YOU! And I'm not surprised by this 'cause obviously they have seen your awesomeness.
Wow--that's amazing! Congrats again! You're seriously keeping busy!
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow, lady. That is awesome!!! You have been working your BUTT off.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. This is so awesome.
Oh wow!!! You are just tooooooo amazing!! You GO GIRL!!! Yay!!!! Well done you!! Super duper CONGRATULATIONS!!! Yayayyayyayyayay!!
ReplyDeleteTake care
x
Thrilled! A real life fairy tale come true!!!! I love this story premise SOOOOOO much!
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS FREAKIN' FANTASTIC SHANNON!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! I'M SOOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! (AS IF YOU COULDN'T TELL BY THE ALL CAPS AND !!!S EVERYWHERE!) I CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT!!!!! (CONFETTI AND VIRTUAL CAKE FOR EVERYONE!)
ReplyDeleteYou are right...I totally did not see that one coming! Crazy! And totally completely awesome!!!! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteOne word: YAY!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay, one more: CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait for everyone to read BOTH (or, um, ALL) your books!
I am SO SO SO happy for you! I can't wait to read all of your books. :D
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! It's OUT!!!! WOOOOOO!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh. Wow! That is amazing! Congratulations--it sounds so intriguing!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond amazing. You are beyond amazing. Good work!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! That's so amazing. :D
ReplyDeleteWOW That's fantastic news.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Shannon! I hope you are journaling your adventure. (~`* tosses confetti`~*)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Shannon! So excited and happy for you and I can't wait to read the book!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You're a rock star.
ReplyDeleteYay, congrats Shannon!
ReplyDeleteHoley Cannoli! Congratulations, Shannon!! I'm doing a happy dance for you lady! And for those of us who are lucky enough to know you and be inspired by you!
ReplyDeleteRock on, that rebel
Is there nothing this woman can't do? I bet the answer is no. Congratulations, Shannon!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing year you've had! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh.
ReplyDeleteMy.
GAWD!!!!! I swear I shouted that--scared my doggies, lol!!
Six figures.....wowsa.
Congrats you!
Congratulations, you busy, BUSY girl!
ReplyDelete(Is this the book I dared you to write one summer when I was all about daring people to do stuff?)
I like to think it is.
Shelley
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What an exciting secret to get to keep. You'll be one BUSY lady in the next year or two. i can't wait to read them.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You are on fire!
ReplyDeleteYay! Congratulations Shannon! :-D
ReplyDeleteAwesome news! Congratulations! The book sounds great. Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC!!! This is so excellent. I'm so happy for you!! :D
ReplyDeleteOMG! CONGRATS times like a bajillion!! I CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT!!
ReplyDelete:)
Awesome news!!! Congrats!!
ReplyDelete:-) :-) :-)
Congrats!!!! That's great news. Can't wait to read it. :-)
ReplyDeleteEven though I posted on FB I had to come here and say another CONGRATULATIONS, dearest Shannon!!! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteAnd now we are both MG and YA authors!!! I am so psyched!!!
And you're amazing for keeping it in for 6 months. Whew!!!
Reading the description gave me goosebumps. Congratulations! :o)
ReplyDeleteAh, dangit. I was trying SO hard to be number 100. But I really can't wait any longer. CONGRATULATIONS, Shannon! You are blazing a trail through the sky. This (and you) are AWESOME.
ReplyDeleteHeh. NOW I'm #100. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! How exciting for you. CONGRATS!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh!! How did I miss this! You are on a roll, sweetie. Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on such exciting news! And WOW but that must have been a tough secret to keep ;-)
ReplyDeleteHappy dance, happy dance! *Throws confetti*! You must be on cloud 9, girl. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! How exciting!!!!! So stoked for you!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow. You are a writing queen. *bows down to you*
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all the success!
Mega congrats!
ReplyDeleteWow! Sounds like you've been keeping busy! I can't wait to read both of your books!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! You deserve it, Shannon!
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