Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Closer to the Couch

Firstly, I apologize for not having blogged lately..but I have a really good excuse. You see, I have been working on co writing a book with my sister...and thanks to this very blog, I have a friend at a publishing company who is quite interested in this book. Are you choking on your morning coffee, like I was when publishing friend contacted me? All of a sudden I am spun into a world of "I need an outline by monday" and "blah blah blah...present to the editors blah, blah, blah". Is this really happening? Could we be the next big thing in the literary world?

I try not to get to excited, but c'mon, how can I not already be planning how I will balance motherhood, partnership and a book tour? Is it jumping the gun a bit to start looking at real estate on the lake, and dream vacations? Is it too soon to quit my job and spend my days with a mug of hot coffee, my ideas, and my (new) laptop?

Is there a chance that I will no longer just be viewed as the funny one in the family? The one that will keep everyone laughing with all of her mishaps, but never really be taken seriously...

A friend of mine said to me "If you make money from this, what will you have to write about?"
Hmmm.....I agree that bouncing checks, and having grahm crackers thrown at my head while driving does make for good material, but I think that spending your life doing something that you love, while being supported by a wonderful Pretty Much Hubby and being able to provide for my beautiful baby boy will give me plenty of inspiration as well.

So forgive me if the blogging gets a bit more sporadic, hopefully when I do take time to fill you all in on what is happening, that something is REALLY happening.

7 comments:

joanna said...

You deserve it! But don't forget us down here looking up at you while you're on that big yellow couch... :D

Anonymous said...

Blah, blah, blah, huh? Nice to know what you really think.... :)

MorganU said...

haha! Sorry, but as soon as you started talking to me about showing my work to actual editors, i couldn't hear anyting else!

Lizzie said...

I want to be first on the list to purchase this book!

tammyc said...

thanks for the sneak peek at your book. i love what i have read so far! can't wait to read more. funny, fast paced, descriptive, and oh yeah - did i mention funny? very well done; keep the good stuff coming!

Caitlin Canty said...

I just found your blog and got so into it, and said "Morgan should write a book" - then saw this post. It'll be great! -- Good luck and nice work! Can't wait to read more...

Anonymous said...

Of course I want a copy of it too lady. Don't forget me on the Infant floor. I finally got the chance to read your blogs and they ARE great! (not that I was doubtful) I would love it signed too. Keep up the good work and ps... your beautiful already!