Christmas Came Early ~ Published Book!


Christmas came early!

I can't believe it's already available for order. * so smiling*

It's not a book about this blog, but I couldn't resist using the blog name for my book of poetry. Greg was my inspiration for the blog name, as well as countless poems. (I don't think he's read all the poems I wrote about him ~ but he'll see some in the book, for sure!) I love you, Sweetheart!


I also have to give credit to Marcia, a dear friend and fellow poet, who believed in my poetic endeavors. She helped me through the manuscript phase and gave me positive feedback on my poems. Thank you, Marcia!


If you'd like to buy a copy, it's available right now through:

http://www.publishamerica.com/ There's an area to search for the title; the purchase can be made online. Eventually it will be available through Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.
** Edited to add: Fleur de Aleta is now available on Amazon - Woo Hoo!

Comments

GypsiAdventure said…
Oh how exciting...Congrats!
~K
Aleta said…
Thank you, Kel! I'm so thrilled! It's wild to see the book with my married name. Tomorrow we're going to see Father Ken, to go over wedding plans. Last night I went to Greg's parents' home and his Mom (my Mom to be) altered my dress - she's incredibly talented!
Ugich Konitari said…
Aleta,

How wonderful ! Congratulations on publishing your book.... and what great timing as well ! best wishes to you.....
Dr. Wifey said…
how cool is that!?! congrats :)
larkswing said…
Congratulations! How wonderful! What a busy end of 2008 you are having!

Cheers!
Stephanie said…
Hola from SITS! That is sooo exciting! Congrats! :o)
Brandy said…
Congrats! Not only do you make gorgeous jewelery but you can write poetry too-You are so talented!
Anonymous said…
congrats. im so excited for you.
:)
Renae said…
OH, this is wonderful! I'm so proud of you. And I love the cover - it is beautiful! Congratulations and Merry Christmas!
the Bag Lady said…
Congratulations! That's awesome.

And, in case I don't get back here next week (holy crap, how can I be so busy all of a sudden?).... Merry Christmas!!
Tabitha Blue said…
Congrats!!!!! That's so great! Good to see someone "make it happen!" I wish you all the best on sales as well!!!!!

:)
~Tabitha~

freshmommyblog.com
Anonymous said…
Congratulations! That's a very attractive cover, too - did you have a hand in the design, too?
Jessica said…
Congrats to you!!! :D
Anonymous said…
Yay! Whoo hoo!
I JUST bought one!
So proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous said…
Me too ;)
Aleta said…
Awww, thank ya'll so much! It's been a dream in waiting to get published. I can't stop smiling!
Unknown said…
That's fantastic! Congrats!
Darlene said…
Congratulations on getting your poetry published!! That is a fabulous Christmas present!
My heartiest and wholehearted congratulations!!! What a lovely Christmas bonanza for you. From the few poems of yours which I have read in your blog (I still remember the prize-winning one you posted a few months ago), you write so wonderfully well, and so spontaneously (like Keats said, "as naturally as leaves to a tree") - I'm sure it'll be a pleasure reading a bookful of poems by you.
Oh my gosh, CONGRATULATIONS! That is wonderful and what an accomplishment to see your name at the bottom of the book. What an amazing dream come true!
Carrie
nikkicrumpet said…
WOW...You have to be just grinning from ear to ear...How very exciting!!!
Vikki North said…
Congratulation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a beautiful book. I'll definitely check it out. Good luck with your sales.
Vikki
Hippomanic Jen said…
Well they say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but that has such a pretty cover! I'm sure it will live up to expectations on the inside as well.
♥ Boomer ♥ said…
That is so wonderful!!! How are you holding up? It's almost here! I almost here the wedding bells ringing!!!
Kavi said…
Wow !! How cool is that !?!?

That is so fabulous. Congratulations ! And must say, you truly are an inspiration. Like the last time around that i asked you...are you for real !?!? !!

Congratulations !
A New Yorker said…
WOW! I can say I knew her when. AWESOME!!!!! Congrats.
Jennifer said…
OMG Congratulations Aleta!! That is such exciting news! Wishing you tons of luck with it!!
*Akilah Sakai* said…
That's just amazing!

You must be a ball of excitement right now. What a wonderful early X-mas present!

CONGRATS ALETA!!
GingerJar said…
Wow! A book, I love books! Hope all goes beautifully for your wedding. Ck back on my blog, I've answered your question about night shift. I thought you didn't blog anymore, because a while back I clicked on your blog and it never loaded, so I haven't checked your blog in a while. I had to read, read, read. I loved the video of ya'll all kidding your sister-in-law about the snake! Too funny!
grace said…
congratulations--if ever there was anything to merit a ton of pride, it's a published book. kudos to you!
nsiyer said…
Great Aleta!. I have always wanted to publish a book dedicated to my parents.

You inspire me further.
Walker said…
WOOO HOOO
Congrats :)

You should be happy, it's a big accomplishment
The Blonde Duck said…
Congrats! I'll have to check it out!
Tiffany said…
Congratulations! That is huge!! I love writing. I dabble in poetry and dabble a bit more in fiction. I'm so excited for you!
Congrats!!!! You're right that's a great early Christmas gift.

Checking out SITS blogs(and loving it)...feel free to stop by my blog to enter the 2 "gift-a-ways" that I'm having....
Happy Sunday!!!
Heather said…
ob wow! that is awesome! congratulations!!! that must be the best feeling...

i feel like i am visiting all these blogs this morning and keep seeing amazing news on them...must be the christmas season! :)
Debbie Y. said…
Absolutely amazing. I can't wait to buy one. Your writing and poetry talent is evident by the snippets that you have posted, so I will be going now to order my copy of your publication.
Debbie Y. said…
Absolutely amazing. I can't wait to buy one. Your writing and poetry talent is evident by the snippets that you have posted, so I will be going now to order my copy of your publication.
Anonymous said…
Whoa, published?! Congrats!
Lilly said…
Aleta, NOW THAT IS A COVER!!!!!

Congratulations on being published. I will be buying a copy! I hope you hold a party to celebrate what is hopefully the first of many books.
Aleta said…
I want to Thank You all for your sweet and wonderful comments! This means the world to me. I might not have ever met any of you "in real life" but you are real to me, through your blogs, your comments, your thoughtfulness. Your friendship and support and excitement makes this all the more beautiful!

And...it's an honor to me that anyone would want to buy a copy. If there's a way I can sign a copy for you, I'd be glad to pay the return postage to send the book back. If you have a suggestion to make it easy to sign a copy, I'm all ears (eyes).

Oh and I found out that Amazon is selling my book too (but it's more expensive at Amazon by a couple of dollars, but you'll get it sooner than going through Publish America).

Thanks again, everyone!
Holly said…
As you've seen already this morning, I'm playing some serious 'comment catch-up' here. This is SO exciting for you Aleta! WOW! To be published! Congrats to you! Oh, I'm excited because I can say I 'knew' you before you were 'published'!
I would like to buy a copy :)
Kimberly said…
Oh my goodness Aleta!! Congrat! You must be sooooo very very proud!! whoo-hoooo!!

My hat is off to you!! I'll have to look into buying a copy! :)