one day you’re out, the next day you’re in again
How’s that for turning Heidi Klum’s well-known Project Runway line on its head? :happysun
So there have been some interesting & exciting developments recently. Last week, I shared my idea for a new trilogy for Harlequin Desire, set in the the world of high fashion. I called it “Project: Passion” to give it that Project Runway feel. (Duh. :howyoudoin )
As mentioned, I’d just spoken to Editor C about what my next Desire project should be. And while “Project: Passion” didn’t come up at the time, I thought it had some merit, so I worked on it over the weekend, wrote up a quick one-page pitch, & e-mailed it to Editor C with a little note that said, “Um…I know this is completely different than the ideas we discussed, but whatcha think?”
His quick reply was, “You like this idea better than the one we discussed & want to work on it instead?” I said, “I like this one, but I like the other one, too. I can go either way—it’s totally up to you.” He said, “N’kay. I’ll be in touch.”
Two days later, I was just sitting down to check e-mail when the phone rang. So almost simultaneously, I read a note from Editor C saying, “We love this idea & want to go with it” while in my ear, Agent Extraordinaire is saying, “I just got a call from Editor C—they made an offer on your ‘Project: Passion’ trilogy.”
So here’s where I hurt myself a little bit, bending around to pat myself on the back… :cool
When I spoke to Editor C about what I should work on next, he informed me that he’d finished reading SECRETS, LIES & LULLABIES & was about to start the line edits. That’s pretty much the official acceptance of a manuscript…if they weren’t going to accept it, I’d have gotten a big, fat, “We have a problem…” :patrick2 But since they didn’t have a problem, that meant my last contract with Harlequin Desire had been fulfilled.
Came up with the “Project: Passion” idea over the weekend, pitched it on Monday, 
& by Wednesday I had a new contract offer. That’s only four whole days of being without a contract. Two if we’re talking “business days.” And let’s, shall we? Technically two whole business days between contracts.
Of course, now that all is said & done, I’m banging my head against the wall just a little bit, because I got caught up in the wave of my own brilliance & left absolutely zero down time for myself. And I really need down time between books. :slamdesk
But there you have it—a brand new sale & new Harlequin Desires from Moi on the horizon. :cheer
There are still a few details to iron out, but I’ll fill you in on those as I get them.
Comments
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Donna says:
Go you! Lucky us. :cheer
On May 24, 2012 at 6:13 am
Heidi says:
Thanks, Donna! :happysun
On May 24, 2012 at 11:56 am
Addison Fox says:
Awesome news!!! This sounds like a fantastic series!!!
Addison
On May 24, 2012 at 10:15 am
Heidi says:
Thanks, Addison! Not sure it will become quite as popular as Project Runway the TV show, but I still think I’m going to have fun with it. :bubble
On May 24, 2012 at 11:55 am
Kathleen O says:
Wonderful, Wonderful news… :thumbsup BIG CONGRATS…
On May 24, 2012 at 10:38 am
Heidi says:
Thank you, Kathleen! :happysun
On May 24, 2012 at 11:57 am
Terri Brisbin says:
Such terrible problems to have as a writer!! No, really, two days without a contract!?!?
Huzzah to you on this new deal — it will cement your reign as Queen of the Universe!
Terri B
On May 24, 2012 at 11:00 am
Heidi says:
:lolol Hahahahahaha! Yes, it’s true…today Desire, tomorrow the world! :eeee
Know what keeps going thru my head, tho? I didn’t even get a nap between books! I really needed a nap. :Cukoo
On May 24, 2012 at 11:54 am
Bobbi says:
yay, Heidi! :o) xoxo
On May 24, 2012 at 11:55 am
Debbi S says:
Congrats Heidi!! I can’t wait to read them.
On May 24, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Tammy Beck says:
Oh Wow! That’s great news. Congrats! :cheer
On May 24, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Heidi says:
Thanks so much, guys! I hope to fill you in on more details of the story as I go along, but right now I’m just trying to get my ducks in a row. lol
On May 24, 2012 at 8:04 pm
DebraG says:
Great :cheer :thumbsup :chickendance News!!
On May 24, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Laura J. says:
Heidi, my reading list is a little slim July, August and September. Think you can get them done by then?!?! :thumbsup
J/K I think this is AWESOME and can’t wait to read them. I’m not surprised. I have always loved your writing and I’m glad to see you getting more recognition and getting on those bestseller lists. And of course, it benefits me with you getting on those lists because you get more contracts and I get more books. Win/Win!
On May 24, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Heidi says:
LOL Well, aren’t you just a glass-spilling-over gal today. :angel
Summer might be a little early for these particular books, but it sounds like they want to put them out asap, so they probably will show up sooner rather than later.
And I like your train of thought…keep it up. :howyoudoin
On May 24, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Heidi says:
Hey—I just realized SECRETS, LIES & LULLABIES will be out in November! :cheer That’s not “summer” but it’s definitely earlier than this trilogy will be ready. :cool
On May 24, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Jessica Lemmon says:
Fantazmagoric! Good job, ladybug! :cheer
On May 25, 2012 at 6:17 am
Ruth Chestnut says:
:cheer :cheer :cheer Congrats Heidi. We all knew you had a great idea there when you first mentioned it. Glad Editor C realized that. :patrick3
On May 26, 2012 at 2:57 pm