Monday, June 20, 2011

Book Deal!

Guess what: My wonderful agent Sara Megibow sold my debut YA novel, Bruised, to the fabulous Maggie Lehrman at Amulet Books.

Now here's the same info in a different format, because Publishers Marketplace makes it look so pretty and official:

Children's:
Young Adult 
Sarah Skilton's debut BRUISED, about a 16-year-old girl with a black belt in martial arts who freezes up at an armed robbery and is left wondering if martial arts failed her or if she failed it, to Maggie Lehrman at Amulet, in a nice deal, for publication in 2012, by Sara Megibow of Nelson Literary Agency (World).

Next week, I'll share the same info in Esperanto, and the week after that, I'll share it in an interpretive dance vlog.

(Just kidding; little bit giddy.)

Huge thanks to my friends for reading early drafts of the novel (sometimes multiple times...), and of course my family for their love and support. My husband Joe deserves special commendation for giving me so many pep talks the last couple years, through first drafts to querying to submissions.

I couldn't be more excited to work with Maggie, and I'm so grateful to Sara for her all her hard work.

Really looking forward to sharing Bruised with new readers next year. I hope you like it! :)
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27 comments:

  1. Sarvenaz TashJune 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    YAY!!! Can't wait to place that puppy on my bookshelf next year.

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  2. MarybkJune 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Congrats, Sarah! Sounds like a great read. Can't wait.

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  3. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I cannot wait to read it with my advisory class next year! ---Tabitha

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  4. Sarah SkiltonJune 20, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Thanks, Sarv! And just think -- we'll be next to each other alphabetically. If you're into that sort of thing ;)

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  5. Sarah SkiltonJune 20, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Thanks, Mary! I really hope you enjoy it.

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  6. Sarah SkiltonJune 20, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Thanks, Tab! I would be honored!

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  7. Jennifer WolfJune 20, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    YAY! So excited for you! It sounds like a FABULOUS read!!! Can't wait!

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  8. Sarah SkiltonJune 20, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks so much, Jennifer. 2012 will be an exciting year for both our books :)

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  9. kahJune 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    WOOOOTTTT!!!! *does a lil dance* I love seeing Team Megibow announcements. CONGRATS! :)

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  10. NatalieJune 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Oh man! I was really looking forward to the interpretive dance vlog! CONGRATULATIONS, my friend! I'm so excited for you.

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  11. Roni LorenJune 20, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Woo-hoo! Huge congrats to you! So exciting. :D Can't wait to read it!

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  12. Author R. Mac WheelerJune 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    C O N G R A T S

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  13. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Sarah!!
    I'm so happy for you! This is such wonderful news!
    I can't wait to feast my eyes on your book!
    Yipee!!
    xo Vicki

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  14. Sophia ChangJune 20, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    I'm dying Sarah! Dying and screaming! We have to get together again so we can squee all about it in person and I hug you major.

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  15. Kristen KittscherJune 20, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Jumping up and down for you, Sarah! I am going to bone up on my Esperanto for next week's reprised announcement. Can't wait to see Bruised in print.

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  16. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    So excited for you Sarah!
    Can't wait to celebrate with the you and the knitting girls.
    xo
    Leah

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  17. AislinnJune 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Congratulations on the sale! Isn't it exciting? Can't wait to read it.

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  18. nutschellJune 20, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Congratulations! I'm so happy to see another martial arts themed book added to the list! I'll be waiting in line to read it, as the book I'm querying as of the moment also has martial arts in it. :D
    nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  19. KaraJune 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Sarah!! Congrats! What amazing news! Can't wait to read this book--it sounds sooo good. :) Cheers!

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  20. Miranda KenneallyJune 20, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Yay! Congrats again. :) So excited for you.

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  21. SaraJune 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I couldn't be more proud to work with such a talented author. Congratulations to you! *cheers* to your wonderful career and a FABULOUS book for the world to devour! Go YOU!

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  22. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I knew you would . . .
    I knew you should . . .
    I knew you could . . .
    And you did!!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS - so well deserved!!!! [place cyber hug here.]
    - Rob

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  23. Caroline Starr RoseJune 21, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Woohoo! I heard Maggie speak at a conference a few years ago ans was very, very impressed!

    So excited for you. Be sure to sign up with The Apocalypsies.
    Xo

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  24. Caroline Starr RoseJune 21, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Pleese excuze my inability to spel.

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  25. ConorJuly 2, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Sarah, what an exciting moment for you. Congratulations!

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  26. Sarah SkiltonJuly 3, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Thanks, Conor. Really appreciate it!

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  27. Rachel BrooksJuly 4, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    CONGRATS! *throws confetti* That's fabulous news! You rock :)

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