Congratulations, Chris! And congratulations to Erin, too. She's signed a wonderful writer.
Cynthia Leitich Smith | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 7:59 am | #

Congrat! Now, buy the wife some flowers and tell her how wonderful she is.
Don | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 8:26 am | #

Congratulations!
Greg Leitich Smith | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 10:09 am | #

CHRIS! That's such fabulous news, I'm so happy for you! Yes, go get some flowers for your lovely wife, sounds like she is a wonderful support. CONGRATULATIONS!
roz | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 10:16 am | #

Congrats, Chris! So glad to hear your news. And, yes, buy your wife flowers. Flowers are always a good thing.
Kim Winters | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 11:48 am | #

Chris, that is terrific news! Congratulations. A celebration is definitely in order.
Susan | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 12:16 pm | #

Fantastic news, Chris. Many congratulations.
Anne Bustard | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 1:14 pm | #

Congratulations! What an exciting time for you!
Kim | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 2:03 pm | #

Congratulations, Chris! That's great news! I have heard so many wonderful things about Erin that I might just barf. And that's a good thing! Enjoy.
AAUSEON | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 3:15 pm | #

Way to go! Hope this doesn't mean you're preparing to quit your day job already.

Sincerely,
That guy sitting 15 feet away at your day job ;^)
Rob L. | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 4:04 pm | #

Chris,
Congratulations! This has been a great year for you, and it looks like next year may be even better!
Varian Johnson | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 7:55 pm | #

Congrats Chris! Wonderful news!
Laura Logan | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 7:58 pm | #

Hooray, Chris! What great news. I second the flowers. Even better with a nice dinner out
Kelly | Homepage | 12.09.05 - 7:59 pm | #

Thank you, everybody. For the record:

1) The agreement did arrive yesterday, so I've officially signed.

2) I went with chocolate truffles, not flowers.
Chris Barton | Homepage | 12.10.05 - 5:46 am | #

Hi Chris. I don't know you, but you commented on "My Ode to Green" in my blog the other day. I will try to read more of your blog soon. I've read a few entries and already have that tangential universe feeling. Our worlds seem to collide a bit. I'm from Texas. Kathi Appelt is an old friend and my first SCBWI RA. One of my long time critique group partners just signed on with Erin, too. Well all that said -- congrats on all your successes!
Molly Blaisdell | Homepage | 12.17.05 - 2:50 am | #