Scribo, Ergo sum

Grandad May 31st, 2008

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.

Toilet

I’ll give myself the weekend off.

Then I’ll start on the next one.

No Responses to “Scribo, Ergo sum”

  1. Deborah IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 10:27 am

    That’s fantastic Grandad… looking forward to it! Ran out of TP last night! ;-)

  2. Grandad IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 10:54 am

    Deborah – Sure, you are an old hand at this?

    TP? Is the chemist not open today?

  3. Rosie IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 11:41 am

    congratulations, Grandad. i look forward to reading it.

  4. Grandad IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 12:17 pm

    Thanks, Rosie. I have asked them to perforate the pages along the spine for easy recycling.

  5. Xbox4NappyRash NETHERLANDSon 31 May 2008 at 1:33 pm

    Congratulations. Exciting times.

  6. robert IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 2:31 pm

    Nice one, well done. You have finished it a lot quicker than I thought. Here’s looking forward to the final publication. – Cheers!

  7. Jefferson Davis UNITED STATESon 31 May 2008 at 2:38 pm

    Congrats Grandad! :) Go down to the pub and have a pint on me! :)

  8. J Adamthwaite UNITED KINGDOMon 31 May 2008 at 4:45 pm

    Congratulations! I’ve yet to know how it feels but I’m sure it must be good! Enjoy the valley between the books!

  9. Olga, the Traveling Bra UNITED STATESon 31 May 2008 at 5:27 pm

    Woo-hoo! I hope you get GOOD NEWS soon! :)

  10. Grandad IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 6:35 pm

    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????

  11. Sam, Problemchildbride UNITED STATESon 31 May 2008 at 7:00 pm

    Congratulations!

  12. Baino AUSTRALIAon 31 May 2008 at 8:35 pm

    Triffic . . .hope they publish it in Oz!

  13. Bock the Robber IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 8:49 pm

    Well done. Here’s a quid on account. Please forward book now.

  14. Geri Atric NETHERLANDSon 31 May 2008 at 10:23 pm

    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!

  15. Sue Doe-Nim UNITED STATESon 31 May 2008 at 11:40 pm

    I’d buy it but I don’t read Irish. They didn’t teach it to us in school.

  16. stipes IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 11:46 pm

    good luck grandad, and congrats
    ITS NOT IN IRISH, IS IT?

  17. Grandad IRELANDon 31 May 2008 at 11:57 pm

    IRISH??? Good God no! It’s in Swahili.

    Thanks, everyone :) I hope it’s worth it?

  18. june in florida UNITED STATESon 01 Jun 2008 at 12:46 am

    Congrats,your in at the right time .Publishing profits are down and Rowling is out.

  19. Olga, the Traveling Bra UNITED STATESon 01 Jun 2008 at 5:19 pm

    Friday the 13th can be a very lucky day! I’ll keep my straps crossed for good luck! :)

  20. Grandad IRELANDon 01 Jun 2008 at 5:58 pm

    June – Am I the new Rowling? :lol:

    Olga – Fortunately it’s only a decision on when to publish. Thanks for the straps though!

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  22. flirty IRELANDon 02 Jun 2008 at 9:05 pm

    well done you, can’t believe you are finished already – so impressed.

  23. Grandad IRELANDon 03 Jun 2008 at 12:14 am

    Hiya Flirty – Don’t be impressed… The Magnum Opus has yet to be writ. That is due out in 2010??

  24. Karyn Romeis UNITED KINGDOMon 03 Jun 2008 at 11:18 am

    Congrats! Will your regular hecklers readers be able to get a signed copy?

  25. Grandad IRELANDon 03 Jun 2008 at 11:22 am

    Karyn – Of course. If the price is right?

  26. Darren IRELANDon 05 Jun 2008 at 1:26 pm

    Congratulations, Sir! Looking forward to it.

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