Thanks for all of your wonderful, insightful, hilarious advice on the dogs. I will refer to that post as we revisit the idea in the near future. Or in the way out sometime later future. Either way, thanks.
As you know, I’ve taken a little break from Tuesdays Unwrapped. Not that I’ve stopped enjoying the little things, more that I have started enjoying them more. And as much as I love reading about yours, it takes up lots of time. And with kindergarten only one week away, I need all the time I can get. I look forward to starting the Unwrapped Linky up again in September.
But there’s something you don’t know. Something I’ve been working on for the last 8 months. Something that made She Speaks a nerve-wracking experience for a much bigger reason than simply speaking. I’ll give you a hint:
I wrote a book proposal. In the wee hours and in the late nights; on the back of receipts and in a corner of Starbucks; in my sleep, in the shower and at the grocery store, I wrote and re-wrote and revised and cried and jumped up and down over a book proposal. A proposal for a book that has been in me for 10 years and is finally coming out in word-form. And then I sat in front of two publishers at She Speaks and pitched that book with all the confidence I could muster.
And I haven’t told you about it yet. I kinda sorta hinted about it back in December. I want to tell you about it fully now, because besides being pregnant with two babies at once, writing this proposal was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, as well as one of the most rewarding. And I just thought you should know.
I want to tell you more about it, but the sheer idea of all of you knowing what I’ve been up too is so overwhelming for this closet introvert that I just have to stop now. Whew! You guys are the best, a dog-loving, girl-supporting lot of best-ness.
I am so glad that you shared this with everyone! Love you girl.
Ditto on The Nester. I’ll be first in line to read.
I repeat the dittos. And Kendra might have to fight me to be first. Praying for you, friend.
That will be so wonderful for you! Congratulations, and you take all the Tuesdays off that you need. Good luck on the dog hunt. I have 2, and can’t stand ‘em! :/
And I had just hit publish on my Tuesday Unwrapped post! http://happybrownhouse.blogspot.com/2009/08/our-little-cuddlebug.html
Congratulations on mustering up the courage to go for it! So when can I start standing in line for an autographed copy? What type of book is it?
Good for you! I’ve been working on a book for along time. In fact I’ve been working on several books. I’m 65K words into one and I have outlines for several others. I just can’t make myself sit down and finish them. Maybe you’ll inspire me.
Emily, you offer me courage with your life to try to be the person I am, the person I want to be, the person I am afraid to be. Thank you for being you, for living you, for dreaming big and letting God lead you into the things that make you afraid.
How very exciting. I haven’t been sleeping lately and I think it is because of words swirling in my head that want to escape onto my computer screen. . .but I am afraid to even start the first line. You are an inspiration to me, too. Just from reading your posts, I am sure your book will be published and fabulous.
Yay – I can’t wait to buy your book.
wonderful! I wish you all the best! My moms best friend is a published author (and is the sweetest gal ta-boot) and she has a blog about writing that you might find inspiring/encouraging if you care to check it out…
http://institutechildrenslit.net/Writers-First-Aid-blog/
Cheers to your new adventure!
Wow,you have dared to be a Daniel in the most courageous way EVER!!!! Go, girl, go…..and good luck on getting your babies in kindergarten….move forward and jump on the next chapter (or, er book!), literally!!!
suzanne
Wow! Congrats! Wishing nothing but the best for you!
I’m so excited for and behind you Emily! Yeah! Big steps for all the girls in your fam!
That is fantastic! I’m sure it will be wonderful. I hope you’ll share some of your writing (and publishing) process with us — I’d love the inspiration.
Whoo Hoo!You’re still “mustering confidence” by telling the world what you’re doing. I wish you the best my friend!
WOOHOO!!! Now that you let the cat out of the bag, you can have all of us praying for you and being your VERY enthusiastic cheering section!!! I couldn’t possibly be more excited for you, Emily, or more anxious to get my hands on your first book!!
MUCH love to you!
Lisa
that is so exciting! can’t wait to hear more!
Oh! That is so wonderful! I can not wait to read it! I am so certain you are going to be published! You have such a gift. Thank you for sharing! We all can look forward to some good reading coming soon!
I love Bird by Bird. Whenever I read Anne Lamott’s nonfiction, I feel like she is my personal mentor and pep-talker.
Best of luck to you with the book. Very exciting.
I will be smiling all day thinking of how your heart must just be bursting!!
And praying all along these next steps in the journey.
You inspire, and encourage.
I hope my daughters grow into such grace as you.
So proud of you! Can’t wait to hear all about it. Could you please tell us soon (like before I board the big bird to China)? Not sure how much blog hopping I’ll be doing for a while after that. I don’t want to wait. Come on…do it for ME!
Hugs…
Emily! That’s wonderful news. I love how God gave you that desire…and then somehow gave you the strength to complete the task…and now, I’m sure He’s giving grace as you wait. Many blessings!
Shilo
Oh I’m bursting with excitement! Your blog posts warm my heart and bring such joy to my life – I’ll be one of the first to purchase
Look at that! You’ve got a huge platform
We’re all ready to buy the first copy of your book and you didn’t even say what kind it might be — devotional, fiction, non-fiction, blah-blah-blah 
Congratulations on actually presenting to 2 agents! That’s truly awesome!!
..and that’s not the end of the story. I firmly believe you will have more to share in the future. I believe in you!
I think you just UNWRAPPED a giant present for all of us! How exciting!!!
Thrilled for you, girlie!
I know it will be beautifully written, just like your blog entries
Congratulations and best of luck in writing! You have a fabulous talent for it, I am sure your book will be wonderful!
awww… and i just did my first Tuesday Unwrapped! and that’s just my luck, isn’t it?
good luck w the book… a huge undertaking, but you certainly have the talent for it. can’t wait to hear more…
Thanks for letting your closet introvert scoot aside and for showing us your courageous writerly self. So happy for you on this very big step. As Bonita said, I’m quite certain there is more to this story and I can’t wait to see it unfold!
I am sooooo excited for you! I know it will be wonderful. You have a gift, and I am sure the Lord will allow you to share it. I am blessed by your writing.
How exciting! Your writing is definitely moving and inspiring!
I can’t wait to buy your book for myself and all of my friends! Keep us updated!!
Oh how exciting! Good luck on what must be a very nerve wracking, emotional, exciting journey!
I want you to know that I’m sitting at my desk, reading your words, and grinning so big. I’m very proud of you and excited for you and just – YAY!
So exciting! I can’t wait to hear more about it.
I love your blog, and I know your book will be wonderful, too.
Looking forward to reading about what has been blooming in your heart. I know it will be a blessing to all who read it. Hugs to you!
Emily — I’ve been scouring my old emails to find your address, but alas, keeping such things handy would require a bit of organization and forethought – neither of which I have…so…
Anywho…
I’m so glad you are telling us about your book! I read a comment long ago that said the reader had saved an article you wrote…I’ve always wondered where I could get my hands on a copy…then again, perhaps I didn’t read her comment correctly! This post proves that there is more out there from you (or 2B, anyway!) and I cannot wait!
Also, thinking of you this last week before your little girls transition to Big Girl status…
Thanks for reading my dog post… 
Today’s was about not being ‘ready’ … Are we ever, really??
Much Fondness to you, my girl!
Keep us ALL posted!!!!
Karin
I’m excited for you! I look forward to reading it!
There’s nothing like letting the word flow out of you, is there? It’s such a good feeling. It took me forever to be able to say it out loud, “I wrote a book.” I still can’t tell that many people, although I did say it on my blog.
I have the ending ready, let me know when you’re ready for it.
Amazing!!
Can’t wait! I know you’re super busy – but can you tell me where you got the curtains in the dining area? I can’t wait till you can post more about your house – I need some inspiration!! 
well I am so out of the loop! I did not even know you are pregnant! And with twins? wowie! so much news on one day, I better sit down, lol!
This is soooo cool! Blessings as it unfolds!
Emily – That is AWESOME! I can’t wait to read your book when it is released!
What’s it about, or are you working up to that? I’m so proud of you!
God bless you on this journey, Emily! As a fellow unpulished-as-of-yet writer, I can’t wait to hear more and to pray for this process for you!! EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah Emily!!! So excited to hear more about it! Congratulations! Way to go for it!
This is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All of our prayers and support are behind you (for the book and kindergarten)! We can’t wait!
Super Exciting News!
I can’t wait to read……
oh, this is my 1st visit to your site (I like the funky shape!) and I saw my #1 favorite book in your picture – Bird by Bird. Isn’t it the BEST! I’ve added you to my faves – will follow along on your book adventure!
Oh my goodness! I am just hanging on the edge of a cliff here. CANNOT WAIT to hear more! You have been busy indeed.
How exciting! I can’t wait to heat more about it!
Oh, Emily, you are the bravest! I cannot wait to read it!
blessings on your new endeavor!
melissa
That is so exciting! Congratulations!!! I can’t wait to read your soon-to-be-published book.
Oh, oh, oh. I am so glad to hear this. I’ve been out of the loop for the past several days as we took our son to college, so I’ve just now read your post.
I’m assuming that what you’ve written is the proposal? Is that right? Or have you actually written the book? When will you hear from the publisher?
Your writing really is very, very good. I’m picky (although I try not to be) about writing, and I think yours is superb. So I hope you get favorable answers.
Yours is a book I will buy. Hot off the press. Full price. We all write for free on our blogs, and we’re all glad of the opportunity to do so. But sometimes there’s writing we’d pay for. Yours is that kind of writing.
Bless you, bless you.
fiction or nonfiction? when will it be on the shelves??? i’m terribly excited for you. that’s just huge!
Congratulations on the new journey!! Can’t wait to hear more about it!
How exciting!
I love Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird, by the way.
Can’t wait to hear more about your book.
Tina
Jesus Whispers. I love it!
When i was writing a business book, this book that I call “my little book” appeared.
It was definitely a “Jesus whisper.” He sent it unbidden. Now I am looking for a publisher.
I am praying for a publisher.