Announcing: Giraffes Ruin Everything!

I got this out-of-the-blue note in the mail yesterday.

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How could I forget? This is a color copy of a photograph showing the actual giraffe that bit the head off my doll. This was taken post-bite. Look how disgusted my mom looks. I had no idea this photo existed, but I am so glad it does.

Speaking of giraffes, I feel a little funny about posting more news so soon–like I am being greedy or something, but…

Giraffes Annoucement

Once again, so many thanks to my agent, Brooks Sherman. I had not planned to write a picture book, but he encouraged me to try it. I did, and when the story was ready, he found a wonderful publisher for it. [Writers: Listen to your agents. They are usually pretty smart–I know mine is.]

I am thrilled to be working with Mary Kate at Bloomsbury Kids. I was able to meet both her and Rotem, my editor for Hook’s Revenge, when I was in New York a few months ago. They are amazing. I know I am going to learn a lot from each one.

I’m very lucky.

I’m very grateful.

I’m very…confused.

You know how I feel about giraffes, right? So. I wrote one that ruins absolutely everything, but at the end of the day, he’s pretty likable.* I don’t quite know what happened. I suppose it’s true what they say: Writing is therapy.

To celebrate, I bought myself a t-shirt of this image. I think it perfectly sums up the happy beginnings of my writing career.

Imgurian pirate giraffe riding a shark

Want your own? Get it here. (I am not affiliated with this company in any way. I just like to share the awesome.)

So, that’s it. All Most of my secrets have been revealed. All the big ones anyway. My hair can deflate and things can get back to normal. Or, you know, normal for me. Whatever that means.

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At least until next week, when I announce the sale of my new YA. (Kidding!) (Probably.)

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*Don’t think for a second that I have let my guard down. Just because I happened to write one that I rather like doesn’t mean I have forgotten the truth: Giraffes are dangerous creatures. Hide your wife. Hide your kids.

Update: If you are interested, Giraffes Ruin Everything is now up on Goodreads.

13 Comments

  1. Yaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy Heidi!!!! I am so excited to have my own Heidi shelf in my Heidi house!!!!

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    • Can I visit and sleep on the Heidi couch? Thank you, my darling Dahl!

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  2. Woo hoo!!! Congrats- again. lol You are on fire and I am in awe. 🙂

    One more thing. Yaaaaaaaay!!!!!

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    • Hee! Thank you, Dee! 😀

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  3. Yay Heidi!!! This is such amazing news. So excited for you. Giraffes, huh??? I have been warned. I’ll be on the lookout.

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    • Be careful. They are very quiet. They can sneak up on you! (Thank you so much!)

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  4. Wha-ha?!? SWEET! Well done, Heidi!

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    • Thank you, Brian! I’m like that kid after going to the dentist: Is this real life?

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  5. Congratulations! How very cool! I can’t wait to read it. 🙂

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    • Thank you, Jenilyn! <3

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  6. Congratulations again, Heidi! So glad your books are a success. It is inspiring to see a dream come true. Gives us all hope that it still does happen occassionally! Also, I can’t believe how much your mom looked like you when she was young. Great photo.

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    • Thank you, Julie! <3
      And isn't that a great picture? My mom was just about my age then too.

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  7. I’m gonna get that shirt and I’m gonna start the Heidi Schulz fan club. I’ve already been a member for years.

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