The deed is done.
The final full-stop has been fully stopped.
During the week, I sent off the first draft of The Book to the publishers. I got an acknowledgement yesterday [I am still amazed at the speed of the Interweb].
So it is done, but probably not yet dusted.
It is now in the lap of the gods.
[Note to publisher: That's just an expression. You are not deified yet]
I can see the day when every house will have a copy.
I’ll give myself the weekend off.
Then I’ll start on the next one.
That’s fantastic Grandad… looking forward to it! Ran out of TP last night!
Deborah – Sure, you are an old hand at this?
TP? Is the chemist not open today?
congratulations, Grandad. i look forward to reading it.
Thanks, Rosie. I have asked them to perforate the pages along the spine for easy recycling.
Congratulations. Exciting times.
Nice one, well done. You have finished it a lot quicker than I thought. Here’s looking forward to the final publication. – Cheers!
Congrats Grandad!
Go down to the pub and have a pint on me! 
Congratulations! I’ve yet to know how it feels but I’m sure it must be good! Enjoy the valley between the books!
Woo-hoo! I hope you get GOOD NEWS soon!
Xbox – It’s more relief than excitement.
Robert – The one that went to the publishers isn’t the definitive Masterpiece Novel. That is going to take years!
JD – Welcome home/back/whatever! Please forward price of pint via PayPal!
JA – My experience was sort of strange, in that they asked me to write a book before it had even occurred to me. At least I’m spared the rejection process. They have already seen a draft of the draft[!] and are very pleased with it. In fact, they are talking about hardback!! The sensation is partly one of relief, but partly one of listlessness. Hard to explain.
Olga – First major meeting on Friday 13th. Anyone superstitious????
Congratulations!
Triffic . . .hope they publish it in Oz!
Well done. Here’s a quid on account. Please forward book now.
Hi Grandad,
Well from what I’ve read on this site since I discovered it a few days ago, I’d say that your book will be a resounding success. Good Luck!
I’d buy it but I don’t read Irish. They didn’t teach it to us in school.
good luck grandad, and congrats
ITS NOT IN IRISH, IS IT?
IRISH??? Good God no! It’s in Swahili.
Thanks, everyone
I hope it’s worth it?
Congrats,your in at the right time .Publishing profits are down and Rowling is out.
Friday the 13th can be a very lucky day! I’ll keep my straps crossed for good luck!
June – Am I the new Rowling?
Olga – Fortunately it’s only a decision on when to publish. Thanks for the straps though!
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well done you, can’t believe you are finished already – so impressed.
Hiya Flirty – Don’t be impressed… The Magnum Opus has yet to be writ. That is due out in 2010??
Congrats! Will your regular
hecklersreaders be able to get a signed copy?Karyn – Of course. If the price is right?
Congratulations, Sir! Looking forward to it.
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