I’m so excited to finally be able to announce my debut novel, INTO THE DARK, will be released by MuseItUpPublishing in November! It will be available in ebook format with paperback released at a later date.
I still can’t believe it’s happening. I’ve spent a lot of time wondering what’s best for me in this ever changing industry. Should I continue to hold out for an agent when small presses were interested? Should I self-publish and learn on the fly? I finally decided that a small press with strong editors and a close-knit author community was the perfect place for me to take my first step into the publishing world.
I’m truly excited to be included among a talented group of authors that include Larion Wills, Joylene Nowell Butler, Heather Haven, Cyrus Keith, and many more.
I have to give major thanks to Catie Rhodes, my critique partner and voice of reason. More thanks to Donna Galanti, Melissa Foster, and TJ Proofs for their patience and encouragement, as well as the entire #Row80 crew for their unwavering support. And a special thanks to my best friend, Kristine Kelly. Without her I would have never started down this writing road.
Of course, THANK YOU to Lea and Nancy at MuseItUp for believing in me. I can’t wait to share INTO THE DARK with you all in November!
Heather_Ponzer
Congratulations, Stacy! Yay! So happy you figured it out! Can’t wait to read it.
🙂
Stacy Green
It was a tough decision, that’s for sure. Worrying about what others would think played into it as well, but the bottom line for me was just gut instinct. I knew Muse was a great place for me to start.
kford2007
That is wonderful! Congratulations!
Stacy Green
Thank you!
Kelly Hashway
Congratulations! That’s great news!
Stacy Green
Thanks so much, Kelly:)
Mollie
Congrats! I’m so excited for you and can’t wait till it is out on paperback.
Stacy Green
Thanks, Mollie! I just signed the contract on Friday, so I don’t have any details on paperback release, but I will definitely let you know.
Fallon
Congratulations! That’s awesome news!
Stacy Green
Thanks so much!
Cynthia Robertson
Congratulations, Stacy!! So very happy for you! 🙂
Stacy Green
Thanks so much, Cynthia. Still can’t believe it:)
Natalie Hartford
WOOT WOOT CONGRATS Stacy – wonderful news and it sounds like the PERFECT fit! I love it….yeahhhh…here’s to your stupendous success ahead…HUGS!!!
Stacy Green
Thank you! It was a hard decision, in no part because I worried what others would think about a small press, but I was so impressed by the publisher and the positive comments from Muse others I knew it was the right decision.
Hugs back!
Diane Carlisle
Awesome news, Stacy!!!
You deserve every bit of the success you receive. It’s tough out there and since you stuck with it, you should be ecstatic.
Congrats, girl!
Stacy Green
Thank you! It’s been hard to grasp that it’s actually ME I’m talking about, if that makes any sense, lol.
Jessica R. Patch
Woohoo!! Congrats! Can’t wait to read it! 🙂
Stacy Green
Thanks so much. I’m still a bit numb over it, lol.
Laura Pauling
Congrats Stacey! I’ve watched you try and figure it out! I think it’s terrific! Can’t wait to read your story! Do you have release date?
Yay!
Stacy Green
Thanks so much! Yes, it was a tough decision for me, but I truly feel this is a great place to start my career. November. Just signed on Friday, so I haven’t been given actual day yet. Will definitely keep you all posted.
Marcy Kennedy
Congrats!!!! That’s wonderful news. When’s the release date?
Stacy Green
Thank you! It’s in November. I just signed the contract so I haven’t been given exact date. Will definitely post when I know.
August McLaughlin
CONGRATS, Stacy! I may pop open some champagne in your honor. 🙂 Can’t wait to read your book and follow your awesome progress.
Stacy Green
Thank you! I celebrated with a big Mexican meal (destroying my diet) complete with jumbo strawberry margarita.
donnagalanti
Stacy, really just so thrilled for you!! And so honored to have gone thru part of your process and read parts of Into the Dark. I cant wait for this to come out – and see the cover! Keep us all posted on your amazing new journey. All the best-Donna
Stacy Green
Thank you, Donna. Your help and support meant a lot to me. I’m excited to see the cover, too, and will definitely keep you all posted.
Lauren Garafalo
FANTASTIC NEWS!! Congratulations! Can’t wait to check it out. All the best for continuing on with your current project too!
Stacy Green
Thank you! I admit, dealing with the publishing end has slowed me down on the current WIP, but I’m hoping to get a lot done in the next week.
Ann Cory
Congratulations! That’s fantastic news 🙂 WOO HOO! *tossing confetti*
Stacy Green
Thank you! I’m still in the clouds, lol.
educlaytion
Awesome Stacy! Congrats to the max.
Stacy Green
Thank you very much!
Catie Rhodes
I think this is a great step for you, and I wish you the best with it. Thanks for the shout out. I enjoyed reading and working on Dark. I can’t wait to see what new stuff you learn about editing as you navigate the publishing process.
Stacy Green
Thank you so much. I can’t tell you how much help you were through the process and how lucky I am to have you as a critique partner. It’s your turn next!
Auden Johnson
Congrats! This is awesome news. Good luck.
Stacy Green
Thank you very much:)
Lauralynn Elliott
Congratulations, Stacy! Awesome news!
Stacy Green
Thank you so much!
Nicole Basaraba
WHoooo Hoooo Stacy!!! Pop the champagne! That’s excellent news. Me thinks we should have a Twitter part #row80 style. 🙂 #teamsprinty anyone??
Stacy Green
LOL. I can’t make #teamsprinty today, but I can be there tomorrow. Running around half the day today. And thank you so much!
Lena Corazon
Stacy, this is AWESOME news! You have put so much time, energy, and work into making your book the strongest it can possibly be. I can’t wait to read the finished product. 😀
Stacy Green
Thank you. It’s been a really validating experience so far, and you’re right, after al the hard work (and anxiety, lol) it means a lot.
Eden Mabee
This is #happydance time, Stacy. So glad to hear this news. Congrats. Glad you finally made the leap.
Stacy Green
Thank you! It was a tough decision to make, because there are so many choices for writers nowadays, but I feel confident this is a wonderful place to begin my career.
Claudia Lefeve
That’s fabulous news Stacy!! I am soooo happy for you 🙂 And you did the right thing by doing what’s best for you, going with a small press. Publishing isn’t a one-size-fits-all and you gotta go with what works for you. CONGRATS!!
Stacy Green
Thank you so much. No, it’s not, and that’s a great thing. We’re lucky to have so many options as writers!
Julie Glover
Fabulous news, Stacy! Congrats. So exciting!!!
Stacy Green
Thank you so much, Julie! And for the RT, too:)
Adriana Ryan
Congrats, Stacy!!!! 🙂 Welcome to the Muse family–where the authors rock! (But I may be biased, tee hee!)
Stacy Green
Thank you, Adriana! It’s nice to meet you. I talked to several Muse authors and was so thrilled to hear how happy they were. Can’t wait to get to know you!
Anne E. Johnson
Congrats, Stacy! That’s so exciting. I’m with MuseItUp too (tween paranormal mystery Ebenezer’s Locker, coming out in June). Hope you’re a happy Muser.
Stacy Green
Thanks, Anne! It’s so great to meet fellow Musers. I’ve been so impressed with Lea, Nancy, and all the others I’ve talked with. Looking forward to getting to know you!
Wendy
This is such great news. Congratulations. You have worked very hard and it will continue to pay off. Thank you for sharing your news. It is very inspirational.
Stacy Green
Thank you, and I’m so glad to hear that. It goes to show that hard work pays off, and that as writers, we are so lucky to have different options for our career.
Jill Kemerer
Oh wow!!! Huge congrats, Stacy!! This was such great news to hear on a Monday! Woo-hoo!!
Stacy Green
Thank you so much! I still can’t believe it’s actually ME we’re talking about, lol.
Bridget Bowers
Congrats! so happy that all your hard work and waiting has finally paid off.
Stacy Green
Thank you very much! Can’t wait to share the book with everyone.
Tiffany A White
YAY, Stacy!! I am soooo excited for you! You just let me know when you’d like to be featured on my Friday FabOoolousness Author Interview series. 🙂 Woooo-Whoooo!!!!
Stacy Green
Aw, thank you! I will definitely keep that for the marketing push!
Angela Wallace
If only I could press the Like button ten times!!! Congratulations. 🙂 That is awesome and I’m wishing all the best with this new experience!
Stacy Green
LOL, thank you. I can’t wait until I have the cover to share with everyone.
Jen J. Danna
Congratulations! Very awesome news! 🙂
Stacy Green
Thanks! Still in shock about it, lol!
Juliana Haygert
Congratulations!! So awesome!!
Stacy Green
Thank you very much:) Still can’t believe it!
mj monaghan
Congratulations, Stacy! Perseverance and dedication always pay off. 🙂
Stacy Green
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
Julie Spira (@JulieSpira)
A very huge congratulations to you Stacy! This is terrific news.
Stacy Green
Thank you! I’m still on cloud 9 and can’t wait to share more details with everyone.
Laura Kaye
Many congratulations, Stacy! 🙂
Stacy Green
Thanks, Laura. Your input was a big help!
Gloria Richard Author
True crime fanatic? A perfect passion for writing a best-selling suspense/thriller. Congratulations, Stacy!
If you ever need fodder, my attic has boxes, many boxes filled with my husband’s old case files. I keep nagging him to get down the cold case files, but he shrugs on his way out the door to golf. Think of it! Thirty-four years of files during his stints in homicide, S.W.A.T., Tactical…
There’s probably enough there to keep a true crime fanatic on the NYT bestselling list for decades. Congrats, again. I’m happy for you!
Stacy Green
Thank you! I can only dream of one day having best sellar status. Oh wow, thank you! Your husband sounds like a great resource. I may take you up on that one day!
beverlydiehl
Cheering you on – may you have every possible success with this book – and the next, and the next, and the next 🙂
Stacy Green
Thank you so much, Beverly. Looking forward to sharing the book with everyone.
Annie
Stacy, this is such exciting news! A huge congrats to you! You have been so dedicated and driven to follow your goals and dreams that this was bound to happen. I couldn’t be more happy for you! So well-deserved!
Stacy Green
Thank you so much, Annie. It’s still amazing that after more than 18mths of writing/editing this book, it’s really going to happen.
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