Dangerous Waters_The Guernsey Novels by Anne Allen

Author:Anne Allen [Allen, Anne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780992711221
Google: I7_xsgEACAAJ
Publisher: Sarnia Press
Published: 2014-10-24T06:02:50+00:00

chapter seventeen

‘Hi, Jeanne. It’s me, Freya. I’ve just come out of the meeting. Are you sitting comfortably?’

‘Just grabbing a chair. OK, fire away.’ Jeanne’s heart had started pounding in unison with the somersaulting stomach.

‘Well, my friend, the powers that be really liked your proposal and are keen to publish. So what do you say to joining the ranks of our successful authors?’

Jeanne’s stomach finally calmed down and she let out a long breath. Wow! She was going to have a book published! Even though it wasn’t written yet – small point, really. She might be famous, make a lot of money –

‘Jeanne, are you there? You haven’t gone and had a heart attack, have you? Just when I need you!’

‘No, my heart’s still beating, though it’s a bit erratic at the moment. I’m just gobsmacked. It’s all happened so quickly!’

Freya chuckled, ‘You’re right there. Most writers would have to wait months for a decision, assuming they could get through to a publisher in the first place. They liked your fresh approach with the background of a love story and the Occupation, and anything to do with food seems to be flavour of the month, if you’ll excuse the pun. By the way, they also liked the proposed title, “Recipes for Love”.’

‘So, the fact that you and I are old friends didn’t play any part?’ Jeanne laughed.

‘We… ll, let’s just say it smoothed the way a bit. But it’s your idea, your book which has secured the deal, so you can be proud of yourself, girl. I’m happy to have been of service. And I haven’t forgotten the offer of a splendido night out as my reward!’

‘Fair enough. As long as it’s a good deal, remember. Has anything been said about that?’

‘No figures have been mooted yet. We have to get our publishing costs confirmed first once the format’s been chosen. My boss will contact your agent Sally so that a contract can be negotiated. What did she think of it?’

‘She rang to say she really liked it, too, and if you didn’t make me an offer she had another publisher in mind. So I do have a Plan B to keep you on your toes!’

‘I don’t think you’ll need it. There was a definite buzz of excitement round the table this morning so I’m sure we’ll come up with a good deal. The big question is, how long is it going to take you to write the book? I think we’d like to publish next year, certainly in time for the Christmas market, always a boost for sales.’

Jeanne did a mental review of what she’d planned to include in the book before answering. ‘That should be possible. What I have to do pretty urgently is to make sure that all the recipes work with modern oven temperatures etc. But I’ve got someone in mind to help with that.’

‘Sounds like you’re as efficient as ever, girl. It’ll take a couple of weeks before the contract’s sorted so don’t go ordering that swimming pool yet will you?’ Freya’s throaty laugh echoed down the line.

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