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Daniel Hatadi

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Signed My First Contract!
« on: November 13, 2007, 08:59:44 PM »

Hey there everyone, long time no see!

I snuck a little mention of this on to my Facebook profile, hoping no one would notice, but a few did (hi Bob!), so I thought I should share my good news here.

It's not exactly the biggest deal, but one of my stories will be included in the second Thuglit anthology that will come out some time in 2009. I've been writing steadily now for three years (ditched the first novel, working on the second), but I've only written a handful of short stories, so it feels good to get this one in print.

There's a link to the story on my blog. It's called BUDDHA BEHIND BARS. Many thanks to Steven Torres for his invaluable feedback on the story.

(PLUG PLUG PLUG: you should really check out Torres' THE CONCRETE MAZE, if you haven't already)

It's an interesting feeling to sign a contract that will have almost no effect on your life for almost two years. I've always known that's the way this business works, but now I'm walking that path for myself.

And it's given me a taste for it. I want more. :)
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Re: Signed My First Contract!
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2007, 09:46:48 PM »

Well done Daniel  ::)

Wonderful news, nothing like a contract hanging out in your hip pocket  :D

I am tickled for you and delighted  you let us know,
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Re: Signed My First Contract!
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2007, 11:51:19 PM »

Congrats Daniel!!!! 

 ;D

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Re: Signed My First Contract!
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2007, 06:48:23 AM »

Congratulations, Daniel! Great news, and no doubt the first contract of many. Way to go!

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Re: Signed My First Contract!
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2007, 08:37:52 AM »

Congratulations to you!
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Re: Signed My First Contract!
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2007, 09:32:28 AM »

Oh, Daniel, that's such good news.  I'm happy for you and hope that it will bring all sorts of other successes!

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« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2007, 10:51:43 AM »

Congratulations Daniel.

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Re: Signed My First Contract!
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2007, 01:53:56 PM »

Mazal Tov, Daniel!

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Re: Signed My First Contract!
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2007, 12:37:39 AM »

Been out of town and away from computers for the last few days, although that has been a good thing in itself.

Thanks very much, everyone.

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