It’s the moment you can’t believe will ever arrive — the first time you have your book in your hands. The book you’ve worked on for two whole years. I remember sitting on my bed with my laptop, furiously typing up my notes for the sample chapter I was to send the editor I hoped was going to be MY editor if she accepted my book proposal. The phone rang — it was my sister, who still hadn’t gone into labour. And now here I am, one month away from my nephew’s second birthday, typing furiously into my laptop, my finished book by my side.
Creating a book the traditional way is such a long process, laughably so if you consider how fast new media moves today. But man, it is such a privilege to be able to even to tell you that. The physical book is here at last (and you’ll see how I feel about that in the video below :) but I’m hoping that it’s more than just paper and pages. Without wanting to get too woo woo on you, I’m hoping that you’ll feel the intentions I had when I was sat in the exact spot i’m sitting in now, typing into my laptop. When it was just me and my thoughts and my wrists aching with RSI. Because I’m thrilled the book is a real book, and that I’ll get to do my wee book tour in the summer and celebrate this object we made, but the real magic will happen when you’re sitting quietly reading the words, with a cup of tea by your side and maybe a cat on your lap. I hope that you find the words useful. Comforting. Inspiring. Affirming.
I just hope you like the book, basically :)
#scared #happy #overwhelmed #grateful
Susannah, I just love you. Congratulations. You deserve this massively.
I was there when that window shot was taken! I’ve loved every minute of following and cheering you on through this labor and delivery. Love and kudos, my friend. Proud of you. xx
Congratulations! What a wonderful dream come true.
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss! #HighFive
Goddess! Don´t worry so much. I am sure your book is gorgeous! Thank you so much for your inspiring passion. Hugs.
Congratulations Susannah!
It´s great to see your slightly teary happiness and so deserved after all the heart, soul and work you poured into YOUR BOOK.
xxjulie
OH MY GOSH!
A million YAYS!
CONGRATS!!!!! So happy for you :) Going to hopefully put in a pre-order this evening.
Will your book tour come through Los Angeles, California at all?
Congratulations Susannah! Though I’ve been reading your lovely posts all year, it’s my first time commenting. I had to beacuse your book is just beautiful. Enjoy every moment of this huge accomplishment. I hope real, hard copy books stay around forever.
Congratulations!
This looks fantastic.
Yes, there’s a very good chance it will :) xx
Congratulations, dear Susannah! Big work – big reward. Hope the mail will deliver my ordered copy in time. :-) Applause!
CONGRATS!! I co-authored a book years ago so I know exactly how you are feeling! Can’t wait to get my hands on it! xo Robin aka Gotham Girl
Congratulations Susannah! It looks like a beautiful book, you should be so proud! x
I am so excited for you. How wonderful. Yeah good job.
Congrats! How exciting! Looking forward to owninga copy :)
Yay! Congrats! The book looks just so yummy! Can’t wait to get my hands on it! :)
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and thank you so much for taking us with you on your journey!
Mazel Tov! Now, let it fly into the world and help others.
Huge congratulations! cant wait to get a copy…am so inspired!
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congratulations! that is brilliant. Are you coming to london for your book tour? would love to be there if you are
Yes, might do something in London :) x
I could feel the emotion coming through in your video and I FELT it. I am SO SO SO excited for you. YOu gave BIRTH to this book. That is what it feels like. But you were pregnant and in labor for 2 years! Now you get to meet the child you produced! ok enough metaphor. I’m just totally thrilled for you. Much love, *c
It looks amazing, I love that the first photo shows your stamp and the word brave :)
COngratulations!
Can’t wait to get it in the mail!
A HUGE congrats to you! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy and soak it in! Looks beautiful, and it’s from the heart and people are going to love it!
ps: Love the ring!
So exciting Susannah! The pictures of it in your post are gorgeous. I can only imagine what the real book looks like.
so, so happy for you. congrats!
EEEEEEEEEE!! I am so excited, and I’m going right now to pre-order my copy now that the time is upon us for real!
I am just so thrilled for you. And I have no doubt that I will love this book. And I’m totally going to do what you said — curl up on the couch with a blanket, my kitty, and a cup of tea or coffee — when I get to sit down and enjoy it. Can’t wait!
Lots of love and hugs and congratulations to you, beautiful soul.
xo
It is beautiful. I am not surprised by its beauty one bit. Congratulations.
Wow Wow Wow Congratulations – 2 books in such a short span. You really are an author! Any chance you’ll be coming near Boston, Massachusetts on your book tour?
video is made of adorable author xxx
Congratulations! I will buy it and like it, I’m sure already.
Yes, I’ll definitely be in Boston! Xx
I cannot wait to have this book delivered to my door. To feel it. Open it. Read the Table of Contents. And. Then. Start. Reading. Page. One. Your words feel like soothing balm for my weary heart and I look forward to reading about your unravelling journey and using some of your wisdom in my own unravelling journey. Sharing our stories is so very powerful. Thank you Susannah.
I commented earlier on facebook earlier, but what I forgot to mention was this, I notice you say “I made a book” you did indeed, which is very different from saying “I wrote a book”…I’m so looking forward to spending time with the book you made x
Congratulations, honey! It’s a wonderful, wonderful feeling. The closest I’ll ever get to the moment of childbirth, I think!!!
Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this……..
I just pre-ordered my copy! I’m so excited to read it! Having followed your blog for so long, I just know it’s going to be beautiful. I promise I’ll write a review of it for my reviews blog and post it on Amazon and LibraryThing. :)
When’s your book tour? Please tell me you’re coming to London. I so want to meet you finally. Seems ages since I was on your unravelling class.
Bless your heart, thank you love :) x
yes, i’m going to try to do something in Londontown – not sure when, though :)
Oh Woman!!! You are too cute in this video : ) Congratulations again!!! I am so happy for you : * and I cannot wait to read your book soon… ah! and don’t be scared! you know… we already love you and your book ha, ha : )
I’m sure this is going to be awesome! I’m eagerly awaiting my copy. :) Congrats.
Now I’m all emotional! Well done you and I can’t wait to make friends with the book. xoxo
so lovely.. congratulations!
I am so happy for you dearest Susannah! Just spread the word in our Unravelling group … :) Enjoy this wonderful and unique feeling! I already know this book will catalyse a change for a lot of women … Looking forward to read you and to treat myself with your beautiful photography! xxx
Congratulations. I can’t wait to get a copy. Perfect timing that publication date is a day after my birthday! Must order myself a birthday treat. Your blog is so refreshingly honest – cudos to you.
this is so exciting. i would die to meet you at one of your book signings….well not die, die…but like fall over and let people all around me fret and worry….and then they’d move me to the front of the line because i’d be hyperventilating ….and i’d get to see you in person and hear you in person and look into your eyes in person. can you come to madison, wisconsin? we have a wonderful barnes and noble and an amazing university where i’d write in the paper that all the female students going there need to read this book….oh yes. please come to wisconsin :)
Okay, that made me smile :)
Huge congratulations!!! You are such an inspiration. Thank you for making your thoughts into a reality!!!! Oh please book tour here in Maui, Hawaii!!! I’d LOVE that!
Huge Congrats Susannah! I am so happy for you! Can’t wait to check it out myself, though I do love your video! All smiles for you over here : )!!!
Congratulations — and I am so excited for you! I have this on pre-order and am so looking forward to it arriving. It looks luscious and heart-filled! Thank you :)
Yay you! I’m a book designer by trade and this looks like it would have been the dream project ;-)
I hope you have a fantastic time on your book tour. (I’m guessing it doesn’t include Australia??)
You’re a talented, thoughtful soul and I bet you’d be a hoot to know. Wishing you the best for the months ahead!
So very cool!!! Congratulations!!!
It looks so beautiful. I can’t wait to be able to have a copy in my own hands. Loved the video!
Yay!!! Congrats, Susannah! LOVE it already. Big cheers for you from Malaysia!
That’s awesome, Susannah! So happy for you. :)))
Ahhhh! You are beautiful. Authentic. Real. I so adore you sweet lady. I’m heading to pre-order as well. Can’t wait to have it in hand.
Best of wishes~~
I’m so happy for you! And for all of us too! Just pre-ordered at Amazon! Wish I didn’t have to wait until June! Will you be in Portland, OR on your book tour? Hope, hope, hope! xoxo
Congratulations! I’ve already preordered both of your books and I’m anxiously awaiting the release date so I can get my hands on them. So very excited for you!
Congratulations!!! It looks so beautiful in every possible way. I can’t wait to get one x
Thanks, honey! And yes, definitely coming to Portland!
So, so happy for you. Can’t wait to hold my own copy.
I’m going to have to borrow a cat, so I can read it in the setting you have described. It sounds perfect.
Dear Susannah,
Congratulations with your book it must be a wonderful accomplishment and feeling. Can’t wait to read your book and do another of your fab e-courses. I love your first image on this blog post, with your book and the pink “brave- year of the word stone”. My word is also “Brave” this year, I am in the middel of packing my 3,5 life in Edinburgh, going on a 3-4 month UK road trip selling and then returning to my home country Denmark, Copenhagen. Weird, sad and the start of a new beginning all over again. This year I also have to see the 2 years work come to life: my product design and our photography bizz. Exciting, so as you this is sure a year to be brave in! I wish you the best of luck with your book and book tour. It will be fiiiine as they say. Cheers, Maria
Congratulations Susannah!
i am so, so happy for you! watching your video made me smile all over and cry! maybe my hormones too, or just plain over the moon for you :) sending you happiness and hugs x
I just laughed my head off through your video :) You’re so funny and so talented and so adorable and I’m SO FREAKING HAPPY for you.
You crack me up. Love you.
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congrats, sus! so happy for you. xoxo
Oh Susannah, how exciting! Exciting for you for obvious reasons (love the vid) and also for us as we will receive our copies soon. Cup of tea is ready but I must get a cat in preparation. Enjoy the buzz, it’s so well deserved. Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful book!!
This is so cool, the feel of the book, real, solid and tactile in your own hands. WOW! You must be floating with happiness. Be proud girl, good on you!
congratulations! this is wonderful!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it! It will be wonderul, I’m sure, like everything you do!
Congratulations! Looking forward to reading it. :)
Congratulations Susannah! I cannot wait to read this. While sipping my from my magic cup. xoxo Well done! Well Done!
its on Amazon.co.uk!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Know-Notes-Unraveling-Heart/dp/0762770082/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331137700&sr=8-1
It looks beautiful…I’ve already pre-ordered my copy months ago. Now the trick will be to remember to bring it with me when I roadtrip it from Oklahoma to NC for Squam. I look very forward to meeting you
Susannah, the book looks beautiful. How very exciting for you. Congrats. Hope to see you in Boston on the book tour.
Susannah, I’m sooo happy for you! Congratulations! I’ve always admired and appreciated your ability to be so honest and humble. The video was just great! And I can’t wait for my copy to arrive.
I’ll be in NYC in June for the Creative Joy Retreat. Yay! Do you know when you’ll be doing the book tour in NYC? I might try to come earlier to make that. :)
Congratulations, Susannah! I’ll admit I got a bit teary too watching the video, watching you announce the birth of your new ‘baby’ and welcoming it into the world. The cover is lovely. Can’t wait to read it!
Congratulations!! The cover is beautiful. I can’t wait to get my copy. I ordered months ago and have been waiting patiently. Now I am so excited! I wish you would come to Pittsburgh, PA on your tour. We are very friendly and I feel certain you would love it here. I’m so happy for you!
You are such an inspiration, Susannah. The book looks gorgeous and I have no doubt that I will love reading it. Enjoy this moment. You deserve it.
I am SO excited & happy for you, Susannah!! Congratulations! I know what you mean about the “good cry” because I accepted a job offer today and feel my life has come “full circle,” finally. Lots of good cries today! YAY!
Congratulations! I’m so excited to read your book! squee! :D:D
Congratulations honey!!!
as one of your very earliest blog readers & past online friends, i want to offer a *huge* congrats on this! you deserve all good things & i cannot wait for your book to come out.
love to you,
D.
Congratulations! Wow, what a sacred moment. I love how you describe the quiet moment with the book.
By the looks of it, there’s lots to love Susannah. Congratulations lovely:)
So very happy for you! What an accomplishment! Congrats! Really looking forward to reading it!
I know I am just a stranger, but this made me so happy!! Congratulations. :)
You *should* be proud and happy, embrace it! The book looks beautiful and I can’t wait to get my own copy! Having an actual, physical book published in a time when we’re all being pushed towards e-publishing (or so it feels) is a massive, massive achievement. Congratulations!
qb
Congratulations! I cannot wait for it to find it’s way in my hands here in Canada! YAYYYY!!!!
Congrats! however I love that ring!
so so so happy for you! you really are amazing!
giggles, emotions, and a real book! congratulations on this special milestone! you are an inspiration.
so happy for you! congrats!
Dear Susannah,
Only today i could save some time to see your video and I almost cry of happinness for you!
Congratulations! You made it! What an accomplishment. Oh please be SO proud!
I’m looking forward to see it on Waterstones!!!
You rock!
You are freaking adorables.
*big hugs*
mj.x
Congratulations! That must be such a delicious feeling to have a real tangible book in your hands and know that you made it, and know that it will soon be in so many other hands that will cradle it with care and affection because of all the care and affection you put inside.
Congratulations, Susannah! Well done, you! So pleased for you. Looking forward to reading the book. Was thinking of you yesterday when looking at a framed photograph you took of the map and little girl’s shoes. :)
well done Susannah your book looks amazing, and don’t worry it’s not a dorky video x