January 16, 2008

Big News > Secret Project!

Ok. Here it goes. I have mentioned the 'secret project' i have been working on before.
Now that all the official paperwork has been sent in it is safe to unveil a little more.

Ismoyo is working on her first craft book!
Scheduled to be released in the US fall of 2008.

Still can't tell everything about it, but this is how it went. I have been in contact with Quarto Publishing Group in the UK before. And awhile ago we started talking about new book ideas. They asked me to work on a great idea for a new craft book. If i could write a synopsis and make a presentation to go to the annual bookfair in Frankfurt. Oh it was all so exciting! Depending on the feedback, i would or would not get the approval to work on the actual book.

So with everything that was going on during my move to the United States and trying to get settled here, i was also working on my synopsis and presentation projects. And it paid off! People loved what i did so far and now i just recently signed the author contract! Whoohoo!

It is going to be a lot of hard work. A lot. But i am happy to put the work in. It's what i love to do. So i feel really blessed to be doing this.

I wish i could show of every project that will be in the book as i make them, but than i would basically publish everything here on my blog. And you understand i can't do that. I hope i can squeeze in some time to do other crafts to keep being able to also post crafty posts here, otherwise it will be alot of work in progress pictures that show what i'm doing but at the same time don't reveal too much...

Ohyeah, this also means my online shop opening will be postponed. Again. I know, i know. But I have mad a lot of progress. Really. Building the store backend is almost finished, some products to list too. Still got to make more items, make product pictures and descriptions, upload and announce opening. But no dedicated time for that right now. If you are already on my mailinglist, you will be informed about the publication of the book and the opening of the shop as soon as they happen. If not, don't forget to sign up and be a part of it!

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24 Comments:

Blogger Deanne said...

Congratulations! I look forward to seeing it. :)

January 16, 2008 10:52 AM  
Blogger Maluhia said...

Congratulations! I can't wait to see it. I'm still thinking of ideas for our next project together.

January 16, 2008 11:24 AM  
Anonymous roxanne said...

omg issey i'm SO excited for you! how it must feel to be acknowledged in the field of the one thing you love to do: crafting!
i hope it all goes smoothly and you have fun! [and i can't wait to get a copy in my hands!]

January 16, 2008 7:43 PM  
Blogger nico said...

Yaay! its so warm and bright over here :D im so happy for you girl! a book a real live book!!! holy shiz! aiii :D that is so wicked! congrats and glad to hear your moves been good. i feel like i havent hopped over in aaages..... xo

January 17, 2008 7:05 AM  
Blogger SweDaisy said...

Congratulations on the book. Can't wait to see the finished product.

January 17, 2008 9:27 AM  
Anonymous M&Co said...

Wow Coratulations! Looking so forward to see it!

January 17, 2008 10:18 AM  
Blogger Tess said...

That's awesome, congratulations! Will it be available in the UK as well? How exciting! Good luck with this, although I don't think you really need it ;) Well done!

January 17, 2008 1:33 PM  
Blogger Babelfish said...

How exciting Issey, you're a star :)
Congrats on all the exciting things happening, you are one multi-tasking / multi-talented queen! Can't wait to see your book.

January 17, 2008 3:56 PM  
Anonymous *karen said...

Congratulations. I hope I'll have enough money for all the craft books I want! :o)

January 18, 2008 12:35 AM  
Blogger willynillywaterlily said...

Thank you for stopping by my blog! Wow, you're publishing a craft book! How thrilling! And opening a store, too. I can't wait to see both. You have a wonderfully, crafty blog!

January 18, 2008 6:24 PM  
Blogger Tizzalicious said...

Congrats! That's so awesome!

I'm looking forward to the book!

January 19, 2008 6:11 AM  
Blogger Jhoanna said...

Congratulations! Wonderful news! Can't wait to see the book but i hope you'll also be posting some sneak peeks? ;-)

January 20, 2008 2:44 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WOW! that is SO exciting!!

I'm so happy for you. You've had a tough few months, but it seems like everything is coming together for you.

best wishes and hugs xx
Zara from Aus

January 20, 2008 2:59 AM  
Blogger Jocelan Thiessen said...

ohh! that is great!
What a great oppurtunity!

January 20, 2008 2:20 PM  
Blogger ismoyo said...

Thank you for all the great comments! Love that you are all so enthousiastic and happy for me.
I'm currently covered in fabrics and enjoying every minute of it.

Will keep you updated (and some sneak peaks here and there!)

January 20, 2008 4:03 PM  
Anonymous jenaVi said...

iuhdsgcygwsuef!! wow, I don't know how I missed this post yesterday!! congratulations!! Thats fricken awesome!! I'm sooo gonna buy it!! ^_^

January 20, 2008 11:06 PM  
Blogger Monica Yvette said...

Hi, thanks for your well wishes on my blog. Congratulations to you and good luck on your new endeavor!
Monica

January 21, 2008 9:27 PM  
Blogger Mari said...

Congratulations, I know it'll be just fabulous! I'm so glad I finally got a chance to check up on all my favorite blogs! What a treat to hear about your new project! I can't wait to buy a copy! :)

January 22, 2008 11:58 AM  
Anonymous Littlemissmeshell said...

Wowowow!! Oh congratulations, that is so, so exciting, well done. I can't wait to buy a copy, whee! xo

January 23, 2008 7:26 AM  
Blogger Gina said...

Oh my goodness, I am so happy for you. You so deserve it, you are a real talent, I love your blog and I know I will love your book. HOORAY!!

January 24, 2008 12:45 AM  
Blogger AnastasiaC said...

Wow!! awesome congratulations!! thats fantastic - cant wait to hear more!!

January 24, 2008 6:32 PM  
Blogger Victoria said...

Very cool, big congratulations to you!

January 28, 2008 6:11 AM  
Anonymous udream2 said...

how did i miss this post, congrats!!!! so excited and i know it will be filled with wonderful, inspiring projects!!!

February 20, 2008 2:36 AM  
Anonymous reuben chircop said...

Looks all so mysterious, but interesting at the same time.

April 07, 2008 10:59 AM  

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