Oh my God--- I'm going to be a published author!

[Padraig18]

I just retrieved the mail from our PO Box about 30 minutes ago, and there 'it' was--- 'it' is what every author dreams of receiving--- an acceptance letter from a publishing house! I've read it at least ten times, and had Tony read it too, just to be sure there was no mistake about what it said. My hands are shaking as I type this, but it's true--- Simon & Schuster has accepted my manuscript for publication! :D

My book, tentatively titled Some Dared Call It Treason: Copperhead Democrats in Civil War Illinois, focuses on the activities of the so-called 'Copperhead Democrats' in central Illinois between 1861-1865, with an emphasis on the role they played in the Great Charleston IL Riot of 1864 in which 22 people were killed. After 3 years of research, writing, editing and revising, I completed the final draft the first week of December; I sent copies off to multiple publishers and had yet to hear anything back--- until today.

I know no further details regarding sale price, advances, royalties or the like, or even a tentative date for publication, but I should know more this next week; I'm to contact my new editor on Monday to arrange a conference with her.

With no disrespect to the mothers among us, but I think I have a good insight into how you ladies must feel when you give birth!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

[Midlodemocrat]

1. Paddy that is fantastic news!

Congratulations and can't wait to read it!!!!!!

[Padraig18]

3. Thank you!

I'm positively giddy! :hug::D

[supernova]

2. Congratulations, Paddy!

That's terrific! :D I'm so happy for you! :D :bounce: :party:

[Padraig18]

4. Thank you!

:hug::D

[GOPisEvil]

5. Wow! Congratulations!

:toast: How exciting!

[Padraig18]

7. Thank you!

:hug::D

[blondeatlast]

6. Woo Hoo! Make sure it gets reveiwed in the library pubs!

I buy for my library, I think I can make a case for it!

[Padraig18]

8. Thanks!

Will do!

:hug::D

[bearfan454]

9. That is Great !

Good for you.

[Padraig18]

12. Thank you!

:hug::D

[jerryster]

10. Great news!

Congrats to you. I hope it has phenomenal success. 3 years of hard work has paid off! Keep that bounce!

[Padraig18]

14. I hope so, too.

It really is like giving birth and hearing the doctor say "You have a fine, healthy child!"

:hug::D

[LynzM]

11. Congrats!!

That's awesome! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[JitterbugPerfume]

16. congratulations

that is so cool !

[Padraig18]

18. Thank you!

:hug::D

[Padraig18]

17. Thanks!

:hug::D

[saracat]

13. WOW! THat is fabulous!

Congratulations! :toast:

[Padraig18]

15. Thank you.

:hug::D

[kittycat1164]

19. Oh yeehaw! congrats!

Let me know the details when you know, I'll make sure to get a copy for the library here at the University of Kentucky.....can I get it signed? CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bounce:
:yourock:

[Padraig18]

20. You may indeed have a signed copy!

:D

[hippiechick]

21. Congratulations !!!

:toast: :party:

[Padraig18]

27. Thank you!

:D

[babylonsister]

22. WONDERFUL NEWS!

My dad is a civil war buff, so I too may be requesting (and paying for, natch) a signed copy! Good for you-all that hard work paid off! Please keep us posted on when we can look for it at Barnes and Noble-so exciting!

[Padraig18]

Thank you.

As soon as I know more, I'll post it here.

:D

[ikojo]

23. Mazel Tov on your achievement!

[Padraig18]

29. Thank you!

:D

[pretzel4gore]

24. the downside is

all the autograph hunters and paparazzi, the latenite phone calls from drunken movie stars and invites to conferences in hawaii (no time for, as a busy writer ;( )
:)

[Padraig18]

30. LOL!

I'll manage some how, I suspect.

)

[NJCher]

25. I'm so happy for you!

Cher

[Padraig18]

31. Thank you

:D

[JI7]

26. Simon & Schuster

now that's impressive.

congrats on the book, i look forward to reading it.

[Padraig18]

34. Yep, it's the big time.

I honestly thought I'd get a publisher, but I didn't dare hope it would be a big, 'name' house.

:D

[Dark]

28. Congratulations!

:)

[Padraig18]

35. Thank you

:D

[trof]

32. Are you "a" historian or "an" historian.

You better go ahead and decide and then stick with it.
;-)
Congratulations.
:thumbsup:
Good feeling, isn't it?

[Padraig18]

36. It feels AWESOME!

:D

[XNASA]

33. Wonderful news.

When's the party?

[Padraig18]

37. Which party?

There's a VERY small, intimate one planned for here this evening--- just Tony and I will be attending. :evilgrin: I'm sure I'll have something a bit more formal later on this spring or summer. :P

[Bronco69]

38. Congrats!

I just LOVE hearing (reading) things like this! I'm excited for you! I can't wait to read it. :-)

[Padraig18]

39. Thank you!

:D

[tjdee]

40. S&S is a MAJOR house! Congrats!!!

Your manuscript must be very compelling, can't wait to get it.

Will you do autographs? :silly:

Many congratulations, I can only guess how exciting that must be.

How are you feeling, btw (weren't you in the hospital)?

[Padraig18]

44. I'm feeling MUCH better!

I was feeling better, even before this news, and today I feel GREAT!

:D

[AlCzervik]

41. Wow, excellent and good for you!

you'll let us know where we can buy it of course?

[Padraig18]

45. Of course.

:D

[Lydia Leftcoast]

42. Congratulations!

:toast:

Was this an academic project?

[Padraig18]

46. It started out as a term paper for a freshman history class.

My late mentor/friend/editor/chief critic, Dr. Donald Tingley, read it and thought it had 'possibilities' as a book. The rest, as they say, is history (pun intended).

:D

[Dastard Stepchild]

43. WOAH!! Heartfelt congrats!!

That is simply marvelous!! :)

[Padraig18]

47. Thank you!

:D

[jonnyblitz]

48. well Paddy, I am not surprised....

I expect this sort of thing from you! anyhow, this seems like a big deal to me especially when I hear so many stories of rejected manuscripts. this is great news!! :hug: :hi:


I also hope you are doing well post-surgery wise too!

[Padraig18]

51. Thank you, jonny!

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

49. Hard work pays off! That's wonderful!

congratulations on your achievement, your new 'child' will soon be out in the world.

Way to go!


kesha

[Padraig18]

52. Thank you, kesha.

:hug:

[BigMcLargehuge]

50. Congrats :)

Well done!

[Padraig18]

53. And congratulations to you and Mrs. BML!

Well done, also; she's absolutely beautiful. Any new pics?

:D

[MountainLaurel]

54. Woot!

That is indeed a major accomplishment Paddy! Best of luck to you, and let us know when it comes out so that I can order a copy for our library.

[Padraig18]

57. Thank you.

I'll keep everyone posted, just as I know more.

:hug:

[sundog]

55. Congrats

:toast:

[Padraig18]

58. Thanks!

:D

[A-Schwarzenegger]

56. Congrabulations!

May it be contagious!

[Padraig18]

59. I would like nothing better.

Let's not talk about a second book just yet though, OK?

;)

[A-Schwarzenegger]

60. I'm not!

I'm talkin' 'bout my book!
Gimme some of yer publication cooties.

[Padraig18]

64. *sprinkles you with magic writing dust*

:hug:

[mitchum]

61. Congratulations, my friend!

Well done
I'm here doing a happy dance for you :)

[Padraig18]

62. Mind if I join you!

Tony says I'm bouncing off the walls already, so I might as well dance!

:bounce:

[Downtown Hound]

63. Congrats! That's awesome!

[Padraig18]

68. Thank you

:D

[Bunny]

65. That is great news Paddy!

I'm so happy for you! :thumbsup:

[Padraig18]

69. I'm on Cloud !

:hug:

[Aristus]

66. YAAAAAAAAY! Congratulations, Paddy! I'm so happy for you!

That's wonderful. I can't wait to read it. Tell us when publication is, and I'll go right out and buy a copy.

Oh man! This is so COOL!

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

[Padraig18]

70. I'll keep everyone posted

Thanks!

:D

[RagingInMiami]

67. Congratulations

Keep us updated

[Padraig18]

71. Will do.

:D

[greatauntoftriplets]

72. Congratulations, Paddy.....

This is an auspicious start to your writing career.

[Padraig18]

73. I'm just blown away.

I'm not even 22 yet, and soon to be published. *pinches self*

:D

[RetroLounge]

74. Congratulations !

:yourock:

RL

[Padraig18]

81. Thank you

:D

[Book Lover]

75. Great news!

Oh, how wonderful! Good luck with everything! Please feel free to ask me anything about the publishing process - I've been making books for nearly 15 years now...

[Padraig18]

82. I may pick your brain

Thank you!

:D

[arismomkoofie]

76. Yes! Good for you!

[Padraig18]

83. Thank you

:D

[FuzzySlippers]

77. Congratulations Paddy!

Simon & Schuster! That's really impressive!:toast:

[Padraig18]

85. I'm still in shock!

:D

[Maestro]

78. A big high five right at ya!!!!

[Padraig18]

86. Thank you!

Slainte!

:toast:

[B Calm]

Great news! Will Simon & Schuster drug screen you?

[Padraig18]

88. I don't know, although I don't see why they would.

:)

[B Calm]

99. Why does any employer do drug screens?? Hell if I know!

[Padraig18]

100. Good point.

:P

[fishwax]

79. Congratulations!

That is fantastic news. Sounds like an interesting topic too :)

:toast:

[Padraig18]

89. Thank you.

It's actually a very interesting era, especially in the area Mr. Lincoln considered 'home'.

:)

[lavenderdiva]

80. Big Congratulations to you!! Will you do a book tour?

When will it be published? When you come to Houston let me know! :toast:

[Padraig18]

91. I may do one, if there's an interest.

A I understand it, it may take from 6-12 months before the book actually rolls off of the presses.

:)

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

84. That is Fan-Frigging-Tastic! I'm really happy for you!

(Mebbe now's a good time to maybe shop for an agent to get you top dollar and a contract for the next book!)

[Padraig18]

92. You and Tony think alike.

He said almost exactly the same thing.

;)

[Maddy McCall]

87. Yay!!!! Great news! I'm an historian....

can't wait until it's in print! Let us know when it's available...I'll have to pick up a copy.

[Padraig18]

93. Thank you.

I will be certain to let you know. I only ask one thing--- be kind, when you review it. remember, I'm not even a college graduate yet.

:hug:

[Maddy McCall]

95. Well, that makes it even more amazing!

I would NEVER say that one has to be a PhD to make a "worthy" academic contribution.

I bet it will be very interesting! Can't wait to get my paws on it.

:hug:

[Padraig18]

96. That's what Dr. Don always said, when I'd begin to doubt myself.

He was my biggest fan and my harshest critic. I just wish he could have lived to know about this--- he'd have been tickled pink.

:)

[Maddy McCall]

97. You are lucky to have had a mentor like him.

I bet he knew your work was good enough to see publication. I bet he knew. :hug:

[Padraig18]

98. He always said it was.

I'd have gotten a kick out of seeing his reaction. Some days, I wasn't sure I was going to be able to finish, but then I'd hear his voice in the back of my brain saying, "Oh, quit whining about it and just DO IT, Paddy!", and so I would. *grin*

:)

[kittycat1164]

104. He knows. I'm hardly religious or church going

but deep in my heart I feel he knows and is as proud as Tony!

[Padraig18]

120. Tony says he thinks Doc knew all along.

He says that's why he'd never let me get 'stuck', and would badger me into getting UNstuck.

:D

[scarlet_owl]

90. That's great news! Congratulations!

:bounce:

[Padraig18]

94. Thank you. Are you feeling better?

I read where you had had the flu, and were in the hospital.

:hug:

[scarlet_owl]

144. Much better. Thanks for asking!

Thankfully I wasn't in the hospital for very long-only long enough for them to give me two IVs. Again, congratulations! I'll be sure to look out for your book. It sounds really interesting.

:hug:

[LDS Jock]

101. OMG that's wonderful!!!

Best news I've heard in a while. I'm so happy for you! :hug: You must be floating on air right now.

Oh yeah.. if they make it into a movie, can I have a part? :P jk

[Padraig18]

102. Thank you, handsome!

I'm on Cloud 9, and if they make it into a movie, I'm sure there'll be a part for a handsome guy like you.

:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

103. Sounds intriguing and fascinating

My sincere and heartfelt congratulations! That is a truly wonderful achievement:thumbsup: :toast: :toast: :party:

[Padraig18]

106. Thank you so much!

I keep pinching myself.

:D:hug:

[MuseRider]

105. I am so happy for you!

I have not been around much the last week or so so I am very glad I did not miss this chance to say congratulations to one of my favorite DUers. I am not surprised having read so many of your wonderful essays here, you have the talent and now to be published, you must be ecstatic! I am so happy for you! :hug: :beer: :party: :bounce:

[Padraig18]

107. Thank you, darlin'!

Coming from you, it's twice as sweet!

:hug::loveya:

[Floogeldy]

108. Fantastic!

Oh brother you must really be on Cloud 9.

Congratulations!

Do you have an agent, or should you get one?

Hold out for a good price. :)

[Padraig18]

109. No agent, yet.

Prudence did take hold earlier, though, and we called our attorney. I suspect between one Irishman, one Cuban and one lawyer, we won't get hornswoggled TOO badly.

;)

[deadparrot]

110. Wow, congratulations!!

Keep us posted...sounds interesting! :party:

[Padraig18]

113. Will do

Thanks!

:)

[JohnKleeb]

111. Congrads and hell if I find it, I may pick it up

I like reading civil war stuff.

[Padraig18]

114. If the timing's right, you might get it for your birthday.

If not, then maybe graduation from high school.

:)

[JohnKleeb]

116. is it gonna be in major stores?

You know that I reckless so I wont have a credit card to get it offline. Sounds like good reading, and reminds me to get reading what I gotta read. And damnit I realized my mom still has my Ann Rule book :grr:.

[Padraig18]

117. I suspect it will be.

It should be in either the 'history/local history' section, or the 'new author' section, based on how most bookstores retail.

:)

[Skittles]

112. I am a native Illinoisan and would like to read this please

keep me posted OK Padraig18? Thanks! And congrats! :D

[Padraig18]

115. Will do.

Thank you.

:)

[Shredr]

118. That's so awesome! Congratulations.

The book sounds really fascinating, too. I'll be first in line to buy a copy.

[Padraig18]

119. Thanks!

:)

[CubsFan1982]

121. Awesome! Congratulations!

And for a history major like me, especially Civil War history, it'll be right up my alley! Hopefully I'll be able to find it up here in Rockford, can't wait to read it. Congrats once again! You must be ecstatic. :)

[Padraig18]

122. I'm not just happy, I'm *thrilled*!

If you can't find it in Rockford, just PM me with your address, and I can mail you a copy.

:)

[CubsFan1982]

135. Thanks a bunch

I'm sure it'll be a good read. But this is coming from a guy whose idea of an awesome Spring Break is a road trip to Springfield to see the Lincoln sites, so take it for what it's worth! :P

[Padraig18]

136. We'd get along famously.

That's exactly how I spent MY last spring break!

:P

[CubsFan1982]

139. Sweet!

Nice to know there's another history geek out there. I was beginning to think I was weird in some way. lol

[Padraig18]

140. Not weird at all.

You should check out the Lincoln Farm historical site in Coles Co. some time, when you get a chance; it's VERY interesting. It's the actual Thomas & Sarah Lincoln farmstead (and a working farm), and is done as a historical interpretation.

:)

[CubsFan1982]

143. How far is that from Springfield?

[Padraig18]

145. About 80 miles east.

It's about an hour south of Champaign, on I-57, near Charleston.

:)

[CubsFan1982]

150. Maybe I'll make a little side trip

When I go down there in a few weeks. I've been the Lincoln sites before, but it hasn't been for about 15 years. I've been itching for the chance to get back there.

[Padraig18]

151. You'll enjoy it.

The interpreters are all 'in period' when they work. The last time we were there, we went into the Lincoln's cabin, and the man who was sitting beside the fire invited us to 'set a spell and wait on Uncle Tommy and Aint Sary to git back'.

:)

[CubsFan1982]

152. They did that at New Salem, too

I remember. I'm a sucker for those "living history" exhibits. Reenactments, too. Whenever I mention to my friends that I'm going to a Civil War reenactment, they look at me like I grew another leg. They just don't get it. :)

[Padraig18]

153. LOL! I love those.

We always try to hit the holidays there, as well as the harvest and planting times; it's like opening a door and stepping into the past.

:D

[kittycat1164]

171. Paddy, you ever hear of the Homeplace 1850?

My husband lived there over a summer in college. He did an internship there. I just found a link:
http://www.explorekentuckylake.com/lbl/homeplace.htm

I always kid him cause he's been married before. LOL He says the weirdest part was that there were people that actually thought they were who they were living as. That and the Japaneses tourists were a hoot. So enthralled with them all the time.

[Southsideirish]

123. "Maith thu"!!!

[Padraig18]

125. "Go raibh maith agat"

:)

[RevolutionaryActs]

124. Holy crap That's amazing!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

:toast: :bounce: :toast: :bounce:

[Padraig18]

126. I'm still a bit amazed myself!

:D

[BrklynLiberal]

127. I hope I am not the last to congratulate you...

:toast:

May this be the first of many successes.

[Padraig18]

128. Thank you!

Slainte!

:toast:

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

129. Paddy, this is simply awesome...

I can't wait until it's published. When I get a copy, will you sign it for me?

Congratulations and I'm glad to hear that you're feeling much better.

Why don't you and Tony come up to Chicago next weekend for the meetup?
Celtic Crossings has great Guiness I am told.

:toast: :beer: :hug:

[Padraig18]

131. You shall have a signed copy.

I'm not quite up to long-distance car travel yet, per my doctor's orders, but spring's not far off, so maybe over Easter?

:)

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

174. Sorry, you can't make it next weekend,

but maybe we can arrange something around Easter.

I should have known that you wouldn't be able to travel yet. After I had my back surgery in 1994 I couldn't drive for six weeks. It really sucked.

I'll mention this at next weekend's DU meetup. We'll have a drink for you and Tony anyway.

And again, congratulations!!!!

:loveya: :hug:

[GOPBasher]

130. Congratulations! That's awesome! :-) n/t

[Padraig18]

132. Thank you!

:D

[Schema Thing]

133. Mucho Congratulations. Very cool!

[Padraig18]

134. Thank you!

:D

[Pithlet]

137. Wow! Congratulations!

Yes, I imagine the elation you feel is very much like what us mothers feel. Keep us posted! :bounce:

My husband is an aspiring writer who has submitted a few times, so I know second hand the frustration of trying to get published.

I can't wait to read it. I love non-fiction historical books. And I can tell everyone I know the author online :)

[Padraig18]

138. Thanks!

Tell him to keep trying, because I know my case is a 'lightning strike'; almost no one steps up to the plate and hits a homer, their first time at bat.

:)

[Dookus]

141. Very cool!

Congratulations. Which division of S&S?

[Padraig18]

142. Academic (history).

Thanks!

:)

[cruadin]

146. Congratulations. I am interested in all phases of American history...

but especially the Civil War era. It's a thrill to know (sort of) an author who has a new book on that era.

Again, congratulations and continued success.

[Padraig18]

147. Thank you!

To fully understand where we are now, as a nation, one must clearly understand how we came to be here, and equally clearly how we very nearly came NOT to be here.

:)

[brainshrub]

148. Woo Hoo!

Incredible! Good for you!

:yourock:

ON EDIT: Do let us know when it hits the shelves so I can ask for a copy at my locally-owned bookstore.

[Padraig18]

149. Thank you!

You'll hear the news here fist!

:D

[Solly Mack]

154. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!AWESOME!!!!!!

I'll be adding it to my library of civil war history!!!!!

[Padraig18]

155. Awesome!

TIA for your purchase!

:D

[Guaranteed]

156. THAT IS AWESOME, Padraig!!

Send me an autographed copy?? :)

For a fellow Illinoisan, of course...

[Padraig18]

157. Consider it done.

PM me your address in about 6 months.

:)

[Guaranteed]

161. LOL so you're gonna make me wait, huh?

Pushahhh. :P

[Padraig18]

163. Oh, they'll have to make me edit it, etc., I'm sure.

God forbid that something from a young, upstart, immigrant, papist, would-be academic should hit their sacred presses in its virginal state!

:P

[lumberingbear]

158. Congrats Paddy!!!

I think you should get one of those jackets with patches on the sleeves and a pipe for your "Author" photograph!
:hi: :hug:

[Padraig18]

160. Hehehe!

Tony says I should pose in my U of I basketball jersey, holding a cigarette in one hand and a cup of tea in another--- a 'true to life' pic, if you will.

:P

[Kat45]

159. Congratulations! That is GREAT!

I would get excited to get just an article published, but a book--wow! You must be ecstatic! :toast:

[Padraig18]

162. I've never been this high before!

It's pure adrenaline. Thank you!

:D

[KittyWampus]

164. What Was A Copperhead Democrat??? That's My Way Of Congratulating

Ye.

[Padraig18]

165. Thank you!

They were the pro-slavery, northern Democrats.

:)

[Dervill Crow]

166. Congratulations!

[Padraig18]

168. Thank you

:)

[amazona]

167. whoo hoo congratulations!!!!

Go you!

The conservation movement is a breeding ground of communists
and other subversives. We intend to clean them out,
even if it means rounding up every birdwatcher in the country.
--John Mitchell, US Attorney General 1969-72

[Padraig18]

169. Thanks a ton!

:)

[Padraig18]

170. Going to leave and call my Gran, and let her know.

I may or may not be back later, depending on what Tony has in mind...

:evilgrin:

[SW FL Dem]

172. Congratulations that is a huge accomplishment

You should be proud!

[HEyHEY]

173. Good good - now make sure to sneak the word "Ass" in there a few times

[Bouncy Ball]

175. It hurt THAT MUCH????

LOL, but seriously BIG congrats to you!!! I'm so happy for you!

Way to go. On edit, let us know where we can find it and I am going to pick up a copy. Mr. Bouncy is a huge history buff and I think it'll be neat to say I "know" the guy who wrote it!

[Fridays Child]

176. Hey, my great-great grandfather was an Illinois cavalryman, back then.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilcivilw/dyers/cav-oharn.htm

Congratulations to you, and what a great subject. I love Illinois and Civil War history.

[HeeBGBz]

177. Congratulations! It's a good feeling.

I wish you the best with it.

[Catchawave]

178. Congratulations.....

...what an amazing feeling that must be ! Sure glad pregnancies don't last 3 years though <wink, wink>. Let us know when it gets on Amazon!

[GOPFighter]

179. A Standing O for you Padraig!!!

It must be one helluva a manuscript! Way to go! May this be just the first of many.

[Stepup2]

180. Congratulations to you!! n/t

[qanda]

181. Good on ya!

Congratulations!

[Hatalles]

182. Get yourself a lit agent.

nt.

[katinmn]

183. Congratulations, Padraig18!

I am soooooooooooooooooo happy for you!

As a non-fiction writer (who has yet to tackle a book project) I understand your joy and pride. I'm sure you worked your tail off to create something a major house belives in enough to publish.

You're the best!:)

[Wickerman]

184. Paddy! Way to go!

I am delighted to hear your hard work and perseverance paid off! Let us know when you have pub details.

[bonito]

185. I love

To see the flowers blossom, You!

[Garbo 2004]

186. That's absolutely fantastic!! Congratulations on the great news!

And I'll be sure to order a copy when it comes out so I can check to see if there are any naughty bits. ;)

Seriously, writing the book is itself an accomplishment and then to get a major publisher to accept it is just freakin fantastic! :bounce:

[mdmc]

187. congratulations!

[Ediacara]

188. ROCK ON!

[Old and In the Way]

189. Whoa....Simon & Schuster....Big Leagues!

That's an impressive accomplishment. Congratulations!!

:toast:

[sellitman]

190. Congrats!

I hope it is the first of many!

:thumbsup:

[Pam-Moby]

191. Congratulations Padraig18

What wonderful news. :toast:

[AwakeAtLast]

192. My congratulations to you!

I am from a part of Illinois directly south of Charleston, so I will be very interested when this is published. Keep us up to date on it, please!

Celebrate, you've earned it!

[Liberal In Texas]

193. Congratulations.

I know you've got more posts on this than you know what to do with, but as an unpublished author with a novel sitting here (done, but not "perfect" enough) I just had to say...

WAY TO GO!!!

[Sparkly]

194. Congratulations!!

Simon & Schuster -- that is HUGE!!!

[DS1]

195. That's great news, congratulations!

I hope you and CL not only have a good time with the bookstore, but you also reap the benefits of your newly published book!

[satya]

196. No disrespect to my kids, giving birth to a book might be better!

;)

Congratulations!

:toast:

[Longhorn]

197. Fantastic!

Congratulations to a fellow DU-er and best of luck for the success of this book and those to follow -- and I know there will be more!

[Vert]

198. Congratulations

That is wonderful news!

[applegrove]

199. Wow - I hear that is really hard to do. Hope you had fun researching!

[Shananigans]

200. To one of my favorite DU-ers...CONGRATS!

A toast to you and your good fortune! I am so happy!

[Cleita]

201. What wonderful news!

I hope this is the first of many works published by you.

:toast:

[EFerrari]

202. Congrats! And, can I touch you? lol nt

[fujiyama]

203. This is great!

We have two DUers that got their work published (the other was Paul Thomson of the 9/11 timeline).

Wow, great job :toast:

[sandnsea]

204. OMG Paddy!!!!

I just saw this. I am so so so so excited for you!! A child is wonderful and you love them and they're irreplacable.

But a book!!! A BOOK!!! OMG! That is YOUR heart and soul. If I ever had a book published, I think it would mean more to me than the birth of my children. I wouldn't love the book more, duh, but the accomplishment and validation. OMG!!!

Congratulations. You SO deserve it!

[BanzaiBonnie]

205. A whoop, whoop, whoopin' congratulations

I'm glad I'm here, in good company with all the talent here at DU.

[cornermouse]

206. Congratulations.

[PatrioticOhioLiberal]

207. WooHoo!

Congratulations!

:toast:

[UrbScotty]

208. On the day Dean became DNC Chair?

YEARGH!!

[Bertha Venation]

209. holy freaking crap!

Congratulations, dear, dear Paddy! That is wonderful news! :hug:

[realFedUp]

210. Congratulations!

Will look forward to reading it.

[koneko]

211. Well done! Congratulations!!!

You've every right to be proud!

[Misunderestimator]

212. Congratulations!

:toast:

[mzmolly]

213. Congratulations Padrig!

:toast:

[bigwillq]

214. Congrats Paddy!

:bounce:



That is awesome news! I am very happy for you!

One word of advice--

Don't forget about us little people here at DU when you become all rich and famous!:)

[gardenista]

215. Congrats! Can't wait to read it!

Sounds like a book my dad would like, too.

So that's two potential sales you can cite in your advance negotiations!

Enjoy your success, it's really wonderful news! Take Tony out for a nice dinner!

[wryter2000]

216. Hokey smoke!

Simon and Schuster. Can I say I knew you when?

:yourock: :toast:

[earth mom]

217. Congratulations!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[eyepaddle]

218. Let me add my congratulations

to all the others posted here! This is fantastic news; good for you! :toast:

[lala_rawraw]

219. Happy Happy Happy

FORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR YOU:D

Congrats, Mazol Tov, etc. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[in_cog_ni_to]

220. Paddy, I'm so proud of you! This is such GREAT news!

Congratulations!

I will definitely buy your book! Be sure to let us know when it's available. This is truly exciting! :bounce:

[Padraig18]

221. A HUGE 'thank you', everyone!

:grouphug::loveya:

[ncrainbowgrrl]

222. Woo-Hoo!!! Go Padraig18!!

Awesome news! Congrats! :-)

[Beer Snob-50]

223. congratulations!!!

will you start to charge us to read your posts here now! lol

congrats again.

[Richardo]

224. Unbelievably good news

Kudos, Padraig18.

Let us know when it comes out - I'll put it out as a staff rec at the book store! :thumbsup:

[sniffa]

225. out fucking standing

congrats! i'm very happy for you. :D :D :D :D

as a bit of a history buff, i Look forward to reading it.

[ProfessorGAC]

226. Wow! Good For You, Paddy!

That's really cool!
The Professor

[latebloomer]

227. How incredibly excellent!

But it's always been clear that you are an amazing writer!

Did you accomplish this without an agent?

[rocktivity]

228. YEEEEEAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHH!

I have decided to adopt the Dean Scream as my official reaction to really good news on DU. Carpe screeum--SIEZE THE SCREAM! And congrats!

:headbang:
rocknation

[DemExpat]

229. Congratulations, Paddy, hugs to you and Tony.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

:bounce:

:hug:

DemEx

[benburch]

230. Can I say I knew you before you were famous?

;)

[redqueen]

231. Holy crap! Congrats, Paddy!

:toast: :bounce: :party: :bounce: :toast:

S&S, huh? You got it goin ON!

And I assure you, it is not like giving birth... unless it was REALLY FRICKIN PAINFUL. ;)

[southpaw]

232. Congratulations, dude!!!

:toast:

[papau]

233. Congrats! - After its publish - getting on the Illinois reading list!

Can I say that I knew you when you were not as rich as you will be (I hope)

Congrats!

It is good to hear!

:toast:

:-)

[rasputin1952]

234. Fantastic News!!!!! I'll buy a copy! But I'll send it to you for a signing

That is my favorite period of American History! Such much has yet to come out from the Civil War years.

The country was so exhausted after those 4 years. they just wanted to make it all go away. Like the Library at Alexandria, knowledge was lost, never to retrieved again...:(

Once again. fantastic news!!! and congrat's...:D

Ras

[madrchsod]

235. congrats!!!

i`m sure my local bookstore will carry it since they have a nice selection of illinois history books. congrats again and i look forward to reading it..

[Rowdyboy]

236. Absolutely incredible! I was a history major, and can't wait to read it!

We gave a party this weekend and I was rarely on-line so this is the first I've seen of your news. I am incredibly impressed. :thumbsup:

[Lisa]

237. wow! congratulations!

Re: what you said about giving birth -- no need to apologize -- a couple of women I know who are moms and authors have told me that the parallels are strikingly similar. (I should give you a heads-up about the post-partum thing as well - don't be alarmed if you feel a bit deflated or frustrated for awhile, after you've wrapped up this project.) One of them told me, after seeing her (printed) opus in the university bookstore, "at least I didn't have to pay the big bucks to send it to college -- and I didn't have to wait for 18 years either!"

[Padraig18]

238. Thank you all sooooooooooooooooo much!

:grouphug::loveya: