Thursday, January 1, 2009

Special Announcement!


Special Announcement Revealed! Thank you to all who have been following along with my teasers/hints regarding my special announcement. Your interest and support is greatly appreciated. Without further ado:

In the last several years I have attended numerous in-person writers’ conference and the last two Muse Online Writers Conferences. The success stories that I've been privy to when a writer finds success in finding an agent or publisher are exhilarating. I have often wondered: How can I make this happen? Are these events pipe dreams? I'm here to tell you, you can make these special connections happen and they do not need to be pipe dreams, but reality. While coasting through the cyber-space hallways at the 2008 Muse Online Writers Conference, I received a virtual tap on my shoulder and an unexpected surprise was presented to me. VS Grenier, founder and editor of Stories for Children Magazine presented me an offer to join her team, starting January 2009 as Marketing Manager.

Your attendance at conferences is indeed crucial to be put into the right place at the right time. You never know who has been watching your writing career from afar and may present themselves to you and offer a wonderful opportunity.

Go for it...market your writing career...the break you've been striving for may just be right around the next corner!

Wishing you all a blessed 2009 filled
with happiness & success!

17 comments:

  1. That was worth the wait, Donna. Congratulations.

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  2. Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! Stories for Children is awesome. You'll make a great Marketing Manager. I love the "full circle" aspect. Good luck with your new job.

    Also, I just read your January issue of Write What Inspires You Newsletter. Loved it. It's so cool to see how editors and illustrators work and makes me appreciate their efforts a lot more.

    Happy 2009 to you. You've started off very impressively.

    Bev

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  3. Terrie and Bev...thanks for your lovely notes. Much appreciated.

    Bev...glad you enjoyed the January newsletter!

    Wishing you both a wonderful 2009 filled with much joy and success!

    Warmly,
    Donna

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  4. Donna, congratulations on your new enedeavor! I wish the best for you in 2009.

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  5. Katie...thanks for visiting and for your lovely words of encouragement.

    Warmly,
    Donna

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  6. What a great way to start a new year. Congratulations.

    Vivian
    http://vivianzabel.blogspot.com
    http://prairiedogcowboy.weebly.com

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  7. Congratulations, Donna!
    Woo-hoo!

    You're right about attending conferences and networking. Good things can't happen if you're not out there where good things can find you!

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  8. Donna my heartfelt congratulations go out to you and for you. This is a wonderful opportunity. You will be awesome.

    Carma
    http://carmaswindow.blogspot.com

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  9. Donna,

    Congrats on the new job! If your newsletter is any indication of your marketing success, you will shine in your new position with Stories for Children.

    Enjoyed the new issue of your newsletter - read it "cover to cover."

    All the best in 2009,
    Beth
    http://www.bethbencereinke.com

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  10. Congratulations Donna! This is great news. I'm so thrilled for you.

    Cheryl

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  11. WOW!

    Congratulations! What a great feeling it must be to have accomplished this. I wish you all the best.

    Cheers,

    Kimberly

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  12. Wonderful news, Donna! A tip of the Stetson and a Texas ton of kudos ane contrats to you.

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  13. Yay, Donna! Way to go! Congratulations on your new position- Stories for Children is a wonderful magazine and you're such a wonderful person and writer! What a great match! :)

    All the best,
    Lori
    www.loricalabrese.com

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  14. What a great way to start the new year! I hope your new opportunity as Marketing Manager of Stories for Children is even better than you dreamed!

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  15. Congratulations, Donna. I think this is a fabulous opportunity for you. You will be great. Best of luck.
    Warmly,
    Terri
    http://heartfeltwords4kids.blogspot.com

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  16. Thank you one and all for putting up with my teasers/hints. Your wonderful words of support are encouraging..thank you!

    Warmly,
    Donna

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  17. Been meaning to log on and say, "Congrats!" What a great opportunity for you. Happiness and health in the New Year.

    KT

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