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Alexandria Faulkenbury's avatar

Congratulations!

I had a similar experience and also signed with a small press. :)

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Sarah Goehrke's avatar

Thank you!

That's awesome, I love a small press journey. Congratulations to your journey and signing!!

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Dianna Duddy's avatar

Love hearing the story! Our journey to publication sounds very similar in that I also queried hundreds of agents before ending up with a traditional publishing offer from a small press. Cheers and congratulations to you!

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Sarah Goehrke's avatar

And congratulations to you! Journeys like these are so much better with company, it gets lonely. I'm glad to be less alone! Cheers 🫶

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JJ Larkey's avatar

This is great. Congratulations on your right yes!

Your book sounds RAD AS HELL, by the way.

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Sarah Goehrke's avatar

Thank you!! It has been a journey to get here, and it's so worthwhile. AND thank you, I'm so beyond excited for my witches to get out into the world!! 🤩

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Stephanie Koathes's avatar

Your persistence in genuinely inspiring!

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Sarah Goehrke's avatar

A rejection means "It's not for me" and that's great because my book isn't for everyone. Finding the right champion is the first major (post-writing) step on the way to finding the right readers 🥰 We shouldn't stop in the face of one no or 100.

And it's easier to do with amazing company like yours, my friend!

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L Theodoora's avatar

Congrats! So excited to read! <3

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Sarah Goehrke's avatar

Thank you!! I'm so excited for this story to get into the world 💖

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Millie Sun's avatar

“Witches bow to no queen, they hold loyalty to no crown.” - love this! Persistence really pays off. Can’t believe you’re already onto the next WIP!

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Sarah Goehrke's avatar

Thank you!! I love that line, too (and kept it in despite occasional advice to remove it). Stubbornness pays off, too ;)

Always be writing something, right? I have the referenced very different WIP and two WIPs in the world of THE KEEPERS. Can't stop, won't stop?

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Sophie B. Murphy's avatar

So excited for you, Sarah! And loved getting this glimpse into your journey. Absolutely can’t WAIT to read your book!

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Sarah Goehrke's avatar

Thanks so much, Sophie!! I'm glad it resonates. My book can't wait for you to read it!

I love that we're both on this journey -- following yours is a delight <3

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