And now it can be told:
Strange Chemistry are thrilled to announce a two book deal with Gwenda Bond, concluded between Amanda Rutter and Jennifer Laughran, of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Inc. The first book, Blackwood, will be one of the imprint’s September 2012 launch titles, with the second following in 2013.
More info at the Strange Chemistry website. You could say I'm over the moon.
ETA: YOU GUYS, I am overwhelmed by all the congratulatory notes. Each and every one makes me tear up. You are all the best.
See also: io9's great round-up of the first THREE announced Strange Chemistry books; so excited to be in such good company. SQUEE.
Huzzah!
Posted by: Rita Yates | January 30, 2012 at 09:35
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
Posted by: Erin Jade Lange | January 30, 2012 at 09:39
I am so happy for you. Can't wait to read it!
Posted by: Alison | January 30, 2012 at 09:51
Such great news!
Posted by: Gavin | January 30, 2012 at 09:51
How wonderful! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Jenn Reese | January 30, 2012 at 10:34
Over the moon to hear this! You're such a remarkable writer. I feel honored to get to say I knew you when!
Posted by: Cynthia Leitich Smith | January 30, 2012 at 10:43
Congratulations - Blackwood sounds like a great story!
Posted by: Bill Greeves | January 30, 2012 at 10:44
Thanks much! xxx
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 11:00
Thank you, lady!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 11:01
:)
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 11:01
High five!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 11:01
Thanks, Jenn!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 11:01
I am honored to know *you*!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 11:01
Thanks, Bill!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 11:01
Excellent news! Congratulations--the book sounds fascinating.
Posted by: Heather Tomlinson | January 30, 2012 at 11:53
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Awesome news - I can hardly wait to read it.
Posted by: chance | January 30, 2012 at 12:41
Thanks so much, Heather!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 12:58
*hugs*
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 12:58
Yes, so great, can't wait to read 'em!
Posted by: Jenny Davidson | January 30, 2012 at 13:43
WOO HOO!! Happy dance! :) :)
Posted by: aquafortis | January 30, 2012 at 14:18
High five, agent sister!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 14:23
Congratulations, Gwenda! That is so cool!
Posted by: Jen Robinson | January 30, 2012 at 14:24
Thanks so much, Jenny! :D
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 14:24
Thanks, Jen!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 14:25
Gwenda, I suppose I'm too old for young adult books;
but they can't stop me from reading it! I'm waiting impatiently to get my hands on a copy of your work. This is a long way from the little girl who used to stop by on Halloween for a quarter from my grandmother. I admire you and I'm proud of you.
B. Farmer
Posted by: B.R. Farmer | January 30, 2012 at 14:26
This is my favorite comment ever. Thank you so, so much. :)
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 14:29
CONGRATULATIONS!
The summary of your book sounds so awesome, I really can't wait to read it!
Posted by: Miss Erin | January 30, 2012 at 14:31
Hooray! The Book sounds AWESOME, I can't wait!
Posted by: Celia Marsh | January 30, 2012 at 15:01
GWENDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Colleen | January 30, 2012 at 16:14
Congratulations!
...and may I add, WOO HOO!
Posted by: Little Willow | January 30, 2012 at 18:00
GWENDA! Hoorayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Posted by: Shveta | January 30, 2012 at 18:37
Thank you!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 19:38
Thanks, Celia!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 19:39
!!!!! :)
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 19:39
Thank you, darls!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 19:39
EEK!!!!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 19:39
YES!!!!!! Good to see work & genius paying off. Can't wait to read this.
Posted by: Ellen Kushner | January 30, 2012 at 21:02
*blush* Thank you! Wish you were going to be in Mexico with us, but there will be celebratory-ness at some point! :)
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 30, 2012 at 21:14
holy shit, congrats! that is fantastic and lovely and deserved.
Posted by: jen fu | January 30, 2012 at 21:47
Pooks was singing your praises in class today. Many congratulations to you!!! C.E. Wolff
Posted by: C.E. Wolff | January 31, 2012 at 10:58
Thanks, Jen!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 31, 2012 at 14:30
I heart Pooks. Thank you!
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | January 31, 2012 at 14:30
Gwenda--I was demonstrating some of the top online sites for writers Monday night when I saw your headline--WOW! What a fabulous surprise! I'm so thrilled for you, and my classes now see what success looks like.
Go, you!!!!!!!!
Posted by: pooks | February 02, 2012 at 12:50
Well, what perseverance looks like anyway! :)
Posted by: GWENDA BOND | February 03, 2012 at 13:36