On a Roll

Nov 30th, 2009 by jenna

Hey guys!

How’s your day goin? I’m having a really good day today, mainly because (drum roll please…….) I SIGNED MY BOOK CONTRACT TODAY! Yep, that’s right. As of now, I’m officially an “author” and my manuscript is due on April 1, 2010.

(pause)

Okay, I’m scared out of my mind. I’m going to have to be pretty (okay REALLY) dedicated from now on and set apart a certain number of hours daily just for writing. I write every day as is but….it’s gotta be more. Way more. And I need a new laptop because mine is about to croak.

But I’m still so excited!!!!!!!!!!

Other positive things today included a two hour tea gab-fest with Tracy—

And hanging from trees while picking oranges and lemons in Hardy’s yard. Thanks Diiiirty!

I don’t pass up opportunities to be in trees. Clearly.

Lunch was a big salad with a Trader Joe’s chicken burger, hummus and hot sauce, and a pear and Dr. Kracker flatbread.

I also went to the gym for some cardio and core action….30 minutes on the arc-trainer + 60 sit-ups on the bosu ball. I’m on a roll!

Bout to hop in the shower, write my Health.com article and make a snack. Be back in a bit!

Posted in Exercise, Lunch

76 Responses to “On a Roll”

on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:02 pm1Diana

SOOOO EXCITING! I can’t wait to read your book!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:21 pm2Kim

BOL! My DH just finished his 1st book this fall. He is an artist & doing some last minute sketches for it, but manuscript is done. It is very exciting. Hope you have wonderful distribution – with your online community, its promotion will be organic. Congrats to you!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:25 pm3Adi (oatonomy.com)

Very exciting! You girls and your book deals… so cool! I’m sure once you get yourself into a routine, you’ll be able to dedicate focused time to writing. The deadline sounds short but it seems like you’re good at putting your mind to something and just getting it DONE. You’ll sail through this!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:36 pm4Lisa (bakebikeblog)

Congratulations! I was so so excited for you when I read that you had been offered a book contract! I am sure that it will turn out brilliantly!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:37 pm5courtney

CONGRATULATIONS Jenna! You will get through the next few months and have such a rewarding product to show for it! I can’t wait to get my copy hot of the presses!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:37 pm6Jenna

Congrats on signing your contract! That is so exciting

I am buying a new Mac in the next few weeks. Gulp, $$. I’ve had my old one for about 5 1/2 years. It has been a good run, but time for a new one.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:38 pm7Evan Thomas

Congrats! And I hope Santa brings a new laptop, and anything else you need to work on this book–you deserve it.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:42 pm8MelissaNibbles

Maybe Santa will surprise you with a laptop! Congratulations on the deal!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:42 pm9laci

The 2nd pic is really adorable!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:43 pm10Tiffanie Hage

WOW! How cool is that!!!! I’m assuming it’s all food related, the book that is??? Can’t wait to hear more about it!!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:47 pm11Erin

That is so exciting — you must be feeling the nerves but just remember that you got this book contract for a reason and they believe in you. Believe in yourself and it will be a breeze.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:47 pm12BethT

Are those Meyer lemons? I got some from a friend today and plan on cooking them up tonight! mmmmm
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:56 pm13skinnyrunner

congratulations! i’m going to buy anyone’s book who swings like trees like you do… and looks good doing it!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 2:56 pm14Mindy

CONGRATULATIONS!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:00 pm15Lauren @ Eater not a runner

Congrats! That is sooo exciting
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:01 pm16Kasey @ Fit For Wellness

Congrats!!! Can’t wait to read your book
I love that teapot!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:03 pm17Mama Pea

Congratulations! Does that mean you got a big fat check too? That would be strong motivation to keep writing!!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:04 pm18Estela @ Weekly Bite

Congrats on the contract! Big step!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:06 pm19Matt

That is so exciting!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:09 pm20Michelle@EatingJourney

Congrats Jenna. I can’t wait to read it. You’re going to be one busy, wine drinkin’ girl
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:11 pm21Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers)

So exciting! Can’t wait to read your book
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:13 pm22Jessica @ How Sweet It Is

Congrats! So exciting!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:13 pm23Nicole of Raspberry Stethoscope

woohooo!! If you get a new laptop, I highly recommend the MacBook Pro. I’m a former pc user and recent macbook convert. Will never go back!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:14 pm24Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)

Yay, congrats!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:19 pm25Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)

Two hours worth of tea and gabbing? That sounds so perfect.

Congrats on being an official “author!” How exciting is that?
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:20 pm26lindsay

So exciting!!! I’ll totally buy your book
You look fantastic Jenna, annnd tree climbing is fun lol
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:20 pm27Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run

Sounds like a wonderful day. Congrats on the contract! …and what cute pics of you : )

How did you score a job writing for Health???
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:21 pm28Gillian

That is so exciting!!! What is your book about? Congrats! I will definitely line up to buy it!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:27 pm29Pam

Congrats big time to ya…way to go girl!

Enjoy!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:34 pm30laura dishes

Congrats, Jenna! You deserve that new laptop.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:35 pm31Leah

Thats SO exciting!! I am really looking forward to reading your book!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:48 pm32Abby (Abby's VeGaN Eats)

How exciting! YA for you!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:51 pm33amanda

Congrats! I can’t wait to check out your book
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:56 pm34Ameena

Congatulations! How exciting for you!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 3:56 pm35candice

Congratulations on your book! I wish you the best of luck with it. Love citrus and hanging from trees.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 4:14 pm36Sam (Merit to the Carrot)

Go, Jenna! Major Congratulations are in order
on 30 Nov 2009 at 4:18 pm37Jenna

sooo exciting jenna! that is april fools day
jenna
on 30 Nov 2009 at 4:22 pm38Jessica (Jessica Balances)

Congrats, Jenna! I can totally relate to the laptop issues… I hope yours holds out until you can get a new one (maybe for Christmas!).
on 30 Nov 2009 at 4:23 pm39Casey

Congrats Jenna! That’s awesome!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 4:29 pm40Lizzy

CONGRATS!!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 4:40 pm41FinallyHealthyMom

So excited for you Jenna!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 4:55 pm42Karla

Congratulations! How exciting!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:00 pm43Jessie (Vegan-minded)

Wow, congrats again on the book deal. I can’t wait to read it, I know it will be amazing!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:03 pm44simpledaisy

That ROCKS!! Congratulations:)
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:05 pm45Suzanne de Cornelia

Congrats!!! You can do it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhlPAj38rHc&feature=fvw
That’s 4-months, but with lots of photos, probably only need 40K or less words, i.e. 2K a week. Very happy for you, and can’t wait to read it!!

Does this means you’ll buy a desk, too? (LOL) Maybe write HGTV and ask them to do a quick remodel of your Working-Girl-Blogger-Author digs! That would be so cool.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:15 pm46emily

Yay, that is super exciting! A new laptop is the perfect way to celebrate.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:34 pm47Susan

Eeee!!! Can’t wait to add you book to my bookshelf
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:36 pm48Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg

Congrats– that is really exciting! Here’s a quote that I share with my creative writing students at the beginning of the fiction section of the class; it’s from an interview fiction writer Ron Carlson:

“When you’re a writer, you spend days in the room without knowing what you’ve got, but you’re still willing to keep reeling it in and following it. You’re willing to be true to it. It may mean you have to write thirty pages to get fifteen. The big secret to such writing is the ability to stay in the room. The writer is the person who stays in the room…all the good writing I’ve done in the last ten years has been done in the first twenty minutes after the first time I wanted to leave the room. I’ve learned to stay there and keep writing.”

Sorry– I know it’s long!! But I’ve always found it really helpful in my own writing!

Congrats again!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:36 pm49Joelle (The Pancake Girl))

Climbing trees for oranges? Awesome!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:39 pm50Devon

Signing a contract definitely makes it feel real. I remember dang near 10 years ago when I signed my National Letter of Intent to play D-1 basketball how weighty and scary it felt. You are going to do great! Look forward to reading the book.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 5:56 pm51Kelly Michelle

hmmm why don’t you rub it in that you gain ten lbs and still have a stomach that looks that good Congrats on the book deal of course
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:03 pm52Jamie

Congrats Jenna!! Sounds like an incredible day!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:11 pm53Light Delight with TouTou

Very cool!! congrats on that book contract!!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:28 pm54Stephanie

Congratulations girl!!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:29 pm55eatmovelove

Wow – amazing! Did you have to have a certain amount of the Manuscript already written prior to even inking the deal?! I assume it’s a mixture of writing and recipes?? …I’m sure there will be sequels to come as your life and journey continues to evolve …and way to keep going to the gym girl during this time away from running – I BOW down to you
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:35 pm56Cait (Cait's Plate)

GOOD LUCK WITH THE WRITING!! And get a Macbook Pro for your new computer – you’ll love it
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:37 pm57Jessica Hanna

I am super excited to read your book!!! I also don’t pass up many opportunities to be in trees : ) They rock!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:40 pm58Lizzie

Hooray!!! Go Jenna!!

Also, you’re lunch looks amazing . . . .
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:43 pm59Brittney

Congrats on signing the book contract!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:49 pm60Erin

Congrats Jenna!! You’ll do a fantastic job writing the manuscript! Maybe you should use the last tree picture as the author picture. It’s so cute!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:49 pm61Danielle

EEEEEEE! How exciting! Congrats!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:51 pm62emptyjar

Hi Jenna, I started a new blog yesterday, and sent out a big congratulations to you in my post today. I am making a resolution to do or say positive things for the christmas countdown. I admit envy: your ability to hike/walk, much less go to a gym Your amazing friends and family. Your locale. Your book. Your success at life at such a young age when some of us are trapped in careers with no financially feasible way out, or unable to be the physical people we need to be. What success you are. You should be a sound-sleeper, someone who can rest at night with peace because you really are a good person.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:52 pm63emptyjar

Hi Jenna, I started a new blog yesterday, and sent out a big congratulations to you in my post today. I am making a resolution to do or say positive things for the christmas countdown. I admit envy: your ability to hike/walk, much less go to a gym Your amazing friends and family. Your locale. Your book. Your success at life at such a young age when some of us are trapped in careers with no financially feasible way out, or unable to be the physical people we need to be. What success you are. You should be a sound-sleeper, someone who can rest at night with peace because you really are a good person.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:54 pm64ashleigh

congrats!! i am so excited for you and to read your book!!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 6:58 pm65Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)

Jenna, I have total faith that you’re going to churn out a great book. Your talent and determination has gotten you this far, I can’t wait to see how high up it’ll take you.

Oh, and tree-hanging and tea gab fests are two of life’s greatest pleasures.
on 30 Nov 2009 at 7:38 pm66Ashley

I just love your blog…you are too cute! Colorado is fresh out of lemon trees Congrats + Good luck w/the book writing!! I’m reading a book right now called “bird by bird – some instructions on writing and life” Anne Lamott. It is DEFinitely worth reading if you are about to start writing! It gets awesome reviews online and is a national bestseller. If I was about to start writing my first book, so far what I’ve read in this one would have helped! Just thought I would pass it along Take care!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 7:46 pm67justrun

I tweeted this to you earlier, but I have to say again that I think you’re going to rock it. Manuscript deadlines are crazy pressure, but you can handle it. Go get ‘em!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 8:35 pm68Carbzilla

Congratulations again but HOLY CR*P – that’s all the time they give you??? I’d be freaking, but I’m assuming you have material to work from.

I know you can do it – just shocked their turnaround time is that short. You go girl!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 8:43 pm69Dee

How exciting! Congratulations~

and please don’t forget to back-up your work on an external drive as you go along! I can’t imagine computer failure mid-chapter : (
on 30 Nov 2009 at 8:47 pm70maria

CONGRATS on signing your book contract. I am so excited for you and can’t wait until it comes out!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 9:06 pm71Still Life in South America

Fabulous news, dear! Now with your new desk, you are SET UP!

Congrats~~
on 30 Nov 2009 at 9:25 pm72Christa

Great news!! Congratulations! I am currently in the middle of writing my Master’s thesis and have struggled with keeping a schedule (my deadline is 3 days after yours!). I try to do some work on it everyday and take 2 or 3 days a week to work for a few hours on it. You can do it!
on 30 Nov 2009 at 10:41 pm73Renee

CONGRATS!!!
I recommend the new 13 inch Macbook Pro! I recently purchased it and LOVE it (I’ve had a Macbook for years). =)
on 01 Dec 2009 at 5:40 am74Sarah @ See Sarah Eat

Woo hoo! It’s official! I am so excited about your book, I can’t wait to read it
on 01 Dec 2009 at 6:05 am75Allie

What kind of sit ups are you doing on the bosu ball??? Just normal crunches? is your butt on the floor or on the ball top? Thanks!
on 01 Dec 2009 at 7:13 am76Krissy - Single Serving

So very exciting!! Congratulations!!!
on 01 Dec 2009 at 7:27 am77jenna

Allie,

My butt is right next to the floor, barely on the ball, and I lean backwards over the ball so I’m laying right on it…then just sit-up!
on 01 Dec 2009 at 10:22 am78Nicole (dishin')

So exciting, Jenna! I can’t wait to read about the process…