The news, which I have been sitting on until it was official, is that my son has sold his debut novel. End of Life will be published by Harcourt Brace’s Mariner imprint, publication date TBD.
I will of course say more when the book comes out. For now I just want to congratulate him, and share my pride and joy with you. Over the years you’ve been more fun than a barrel of monkeys and so kind.
Patrick has been this person, with this capacity, since he was a tiny boy. Although he’s no longer chubby-cheeked with feet like little marshmallows, he has never in these 35 years trusted himself less than the world. He has worked hard. And as I have said before, the past decade has been tough for my family but hard times go and come, so I am taking this exact moment, on this very day, to fully feel pride and gratitude to the universe. Thanks, ‘Verse. Hope you don’t mind my informality.
I wish you all a very happy weekend.
13 Responses
Congratulations, Patrick!!! What wonderful news! Looking forward to hearing more about his work. Thank you for sharing this with us, Lisa.
Hope your weekend is full of lots of pride and joy! xo
Thank you!
Thrilled for you, and especially Pat, who’s become a buddy of mine, thanks to Instagram. I can’t wait to read his book! Congratulations!
What fabulous news Lisa!! I am just so happy for your son. What an achievement! You have every reason to be very ver proud!
Congratulations, Patrick! And hooray to his proud mom.
Thank you for sharing your joy, Lisa.
Looking forward to reading “End of Life.”
Super exciting!
Fabulous. As a novelist who sent 70 queries out before getting a publisher, I know how big this is. The market is very difficult right now, but it is also a time of possibility. Some folks are coming back to reading books, understanding their value.
Wonderful news, Lisa! Congratulations to both of you!
Dottoressa
wonderful news!! congratulations to him. and to you for the joy shared.
Congratulations to all , let your pride glow through you. .
Congratulations, how thrilling! Isn’t it wonderful to see them become themselves?
What happy news! I look forward to reading it. xx
How wonderful for you all! Can’t wait to hear more and then buy it!