Yesterday brought a VERY lovely email.
A publisher from Portugal has offered for the Portuguese language rights and we’ve said yes. (Actually, I typed ‘OMG and Squee!’ but I’m hoping Mr Publisher kept that to himself)
Like Bees to Honey is flying to Portugal. (squee!)
“There is little in the way of relief in this harrowing first novel, but Smailes' sensitivity towards her subjects – and the poetry of her writing – carry the story.” Financial Times.
'Black Boxes is bursting with creative ideas, beautiful language, and unforgettable characters. You may need to be a little bit brave to read it - but if you take the plunge, you'll be very glad you did.'
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Woo hoo, and a big congrats to you! That’s excellent news.
Nicely done, how! Do we know the Portuguese for “Squee!”? Anyone?
hmmm… maybe Iupiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! or Eba!
(I’m not sure if they say it like that in Portugal, I speak Portuguese but I’m from Brazil)
Wow! Thank you Fernando
Angie – thank you!
xxx
Nik – I very nearly wrote the whole blog post in Google-Portuguese…but then thought that I might offend an entire nation when really I just want them to LOVE my novel
I think you were very wise!
And I’m sure they will!
X
That’s a really fantastic news! I, like Nik, sat here wondering how the Portuguese do a squee but I am sure we will learn soon enough! Congratulations!
See? I TOLD you that you were ace.
x
Brilliant! Well done.
Excellent news! Wooo-hooo!
Congratulations!!
Fantabulous!!
And where might it go next ..?
Steph – thank you and look ^^^ there is an answer to the squee question
Darren Craske – have you just sneaked in a ‘told you so?’ Ha!
JJ Beattie – thank you!
Nik –
woo hoo, indeed!
LilyS – thank you!
megan – one country is too good to be true, I dare not hope for another
xxx
Indeed, INDEED!
Awesome news.
X
Ah that’s lovely news, congrats!
Yayyyyyyyyyyyy, forgot to comment my lovely friend. So frigging awesome chick xx
DJ Kirkby and Lplate Author – thank you so much
xxx