Let's let out a collective gasp: I made my deadline and my book, food gods be thanked, is in. And I'm so excited about it: I love this book. Seriously. It's packed with everything I could think of to say, to do, to share---recipes, anecdotes, adventures, family history, food celebrities. You name it: it's in there.
And now my editor (who is awesome and who reads this, hi Philip!) reads it, sends it back to me with lots of notes and markings, I incorporate the notes, send it back to him, and so on until we both agree on a final manuscript. Then it goes to a copy editor, who proofreads for spelling and grammar, and then on to the typesetters. It's a long process and the book won't come out, believe it or not, until Fall 2007. But that'll be here before you know it and you'll get to finally read all the words I've been hinting at and keeping from you these months I've been working on my book.
So now I get to rest, relax and, oh ya, pack and move to Brookyln. But this is a proud moment, my first book finished and handed in to the publisher. Let's hope there's more where that came from. What if I cooked every recipe mentioned in the Julia/Julia project? I'll call it the Adam/Julie/Julia project. Catchy no? Until that comes out, though, feel free to virtually pat me on the back for finishing book #1. But please wash your hands first.
Comments (45)
Woo-hoo! I'm so excited for you, Adam!
I'm also really excited that I work in a book store and the cooking section (of course) is mine, so that means I will be able to shelve your book, in my section!
Congrats!
Posted by Kelly | September 19, 2006 12:02 AM
Congrats! Can't wait to read it.
Posted by e | September 19, 2006 12:25 AM
What a wonderful accomplishment! Here is a virtually pat on the back.
Posted by beastmomma | September 19, 2006 1:36 AM
Yay! Congratulations! See you on the book tour ;)
Posted by A different Adam | September 19, 2006 2:14 AM
Can't wait! I'm running out of good food books to read.
Posted by ZenKimchi | September 19, 2006 2:56 AM
I hope the title stays, that in itself is the work of a genius and full of promise
Posted by savina | September 19, 2006 3:12 AM
How cool. I cannot wait for my copy. A year is just too much!
Posted by Jason Sholar | September 19, 2006 7:13 AM
congrats! how long is the book?
Posted by ross | September 19, 2006 8:05 AM
finishing a first book is a huge deal.
congratulations and all best wishes!
Posted by ruhlman | September 19, 2006 8:06 AM
Wow about you! Good work.
Mayyour muse come and sit on your head until you come up with the next one.
Posted by Judith in Umbria | September 19, 2006 8:17 AM
You rock! Best wishes! Can't wait to buy my copy.
Posted by Amity | September 19, 2006 8:45 AM
congratulations adam! i'm looking forward to reading your book xD
Posted by ploy | September 19, 2006 9:39 AM
Congratulations Adam! Can't wait to read it!
Also I'm a little perplexed. Not sure how the whole Ads by Google works, but I just noticed an ad for Le Cirque in Vegas. It seems to have changed to something else in the past few minutes, but it struck me as being rather odd considering the previous exchange...
Posted by Anali | September 19, 2006 9:49 AM
Congratulations! How wonderful! I'm really happy for you and I can't wait to pick up a copy.
Posted by Elena | September 19, 2006 10:18 AM
Heartfelt congratulations! So do all of your dedicated followers and regular posters get a free, first edition copy? What a wonderful way to thank those who've stood by you through it all... :-)
Posted by AuntJone | September 19, 2006 10:34 AM
Congratulations! This is a BIG deal, and I'm sure you'll have amazing success. It will be here before you know it!
Posted by Kate | September 19, 2006 10:37 AM
Congratulations on a true life moment Adam. Champagne is a must - Please let us know how you celebrated, I mean...rather...what you ate...anything else can stay private if you like.
Best best wishes on your dream come true...Nicola (a new food blogger)
Posted by Nicola | September 19, 2006 10:54 AM
Wahoo! Congrats on finishing the book, I know it's been hard work and we all can't wait to read it! Good luck on the move too!
Posted by WendyB | September 19, 2006 11:27 AM
congrats and good luck with the move! I had great movers in Brooklyn last month, if you haven't found any yet, call Mary's moving (646) 335-5966. They are so fast and cheap and one of my movers was really hot. I was thinking of calling them to de-install my AC just to see them again.
Posted by Rebecca | September 19, 2006 11:33 AM
Congratulations!! Can't wait!
Posted by Bethany | September 19, 2006 11:34 AM
To echo Ruhlman above -- there is nothing like the joy of finishing your first book. Getting the first set of copy edited pages, however, will convince you that the English language is a vast and deep mystery that you will never unravel. But, then, just wait until you get your first set of galleys. You will plotz.
Posted by Adrienne Martini | September 19, 2006 11:53 AM
Mazel Tov, AG -- we knew you could do it! I hope to be cracking open your opus a year from now and laughing aloud in my cubicle, just like I do with your online missives. Keep up the great work...Lolita must be so proud! :P
Posted by emily | September 19, 2006 12:51 PM
Congratulations. It's an incredible accomplishment!
Posted by Sarah | September 19, 2006 1:21 PM
Congrats AG! That is awesome - I can't wait to buy copies of this for myself, family and friends... rock on.
Posted by zeep | September 19, 2006 1:45 PM
Congratulations! I look forward to reading it next year ... instead of Evidence and Wills & Trusts.
Posted by Eli | September 19, 2006 1:56 PM
congratulations! try to squeeze some book tour money out of your publisher, so that you can travel around the states and meet your readers (and maybe even cook for us...).
Posted by julie | September 19, 2006 2:07 PM
I'm trying to think of something to say other than "congratulations". All I can think of this "excellent!".
Posted by Cooking with Amy | September 19, 2006 4:48 PM
Congratulations! Can't wait to buy it -- I wonder if you'll come back to Emory or Atlanta for a signing or some other such fun event! Hope so! Cheers :)
Posted by Meg Gwaltney | September 19, 2006 5:18 PM
Very exciting! I love how you can see a few words through the top page, too. Add my vote for the Amateur Gourmet World Tour 2007.
Posted by liz | September 19, 2006 5:41 PM
FABULOUS! What a treat it will be to read your book next fall - savoring every word - laughing out loud - wishing I was in New York - thanks in advance for the entertainment. Congratulations to you and your family and friends, whom have inspired and supported you through this endeavor. I'm so happy for all of you. Champagne all around!
Posted by Jeanne | September 19, 2006 6:03 PM
Dear Adam,
We are both very proud of you and know you will enjoy success in your future endeavors. Could we get a free signed copy of the book when it comes out?
Posted by Mom and Dad | September 19, 2006 8:11 PM
Hurrah! Looking forward to it!
But could I possibly ask what month/s 'Fall' corresponds to? You see, down in Australia our seasons are quite different, I believe.
Posted by Hannah | September 19, 2006 8:24 PM
Congratulations Adam. I cannot wait to read it. If it is anything like your posts I have a feeling in the fall of 07 we will all be blogging about it.
Posted by Michael O'Boyle | September 19, 2006 8:48 PM
Yay, Adam!! Well done! Can't wait to read it and like the others, I hope you get to do a book tour and come visit some of us regular readers.
Posted by Seema Pai | September 20, 2006 10:50 AM
Congrats on the book! Hell of an accomplishment. I'll be sure and get me a copy when it hits the stores!
(on an unrelated note...where'd the "boobies" post go? Hmmm?)
Posted by missb | September 20, 2006 2:58 PM
Yea! I can't imagine how great that must feel! I can't wait to read it!!
Posted by Lisa the Waitress | September 20, 2006 3:00 PM
The Julie/Julia book is terrible. Know yours will be better and am looking forward to reading it.
Posted by Dennis | September 20, 2006 3:06 PM
Mazel Tov Adam!!! We are very happy for you and can't wait to read the book. It's going to be awesome:)
Lots of love,
Michael and Tali
Posted by Michael and Tali | September 20, 2006 4:04 PM
YAY! When do you start taking pre-orders? Sign me up.
Posted by Elise | September 20, 2006 5:24 PM
Pat Pat Pat (note the very clean hands) what a wonderful feeling this must be for you! Congratulations!
Posted by lindatooo | September 20, 2006 6:46 PM
Pat pat pat (Note the very clean hands) What a wonderful feeling this must be for you! Congratulations!
Posted by lindatooo | September 20, 2006 6:47 PM
Congratulations! I really look forward to reading it when it comes out.
Posted by Shelley (Pink House) | September 21, 2006 12:05 PM
¡ Kol Hakavod !
& I'm so happy that if I "name it, it`s in there". I'm looking forward to the part about eating raw durian fruit. And if it`s not in already you'll be able to catch the oversight in the first round of edits.
A Great Accomplishment.
Posted by will | September 21, 2006 2:35 PM
As we say in the South, "Bless your heart!" Many many congratulations on the successful completion of what I know will be many written pieces. We here at ELS are proud of you AG for keeping true to your vision and not letting your muse get mired in legal mumbo-jumbo (hey, that's a great name for a firm - Legal Mumbo-Jumbo LLC). Will there be a book signing in Hotlanta???
Posted by A Big Fan of the AG | September 22, 2006 9:47 AM
Mazal tov, Adam!
Posted by shelly | September 25, 2006 7:38 PM