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Book Contract With Alcove Press

Well, I did it! I sold my first novel, HOUSE IN BLOOM! Eek, I still can’t believe it! After five years of blind hope, countless rejections, and deciding that giving up wasn’t an option, I have achieved the dream of a lifetime. This has been a long time coming, with many days I doubted my fate as an author. Through it, I clung to a strand of hope that told me my story was meant to be shared. And I was right, fall 2025.

HOUSE IN BLOOM Publishers Marketplace Announcement, Jennifer O'Brien with Alcove Press

Seeing the announcement on Publishers Marketplace still feels surreal. My literary agent called me two weeks ago with the offer, and I was shocked, to say the least. I pulled over in the Kohl’s parking lot to regroup and absorb every last detail, committing it to my mental vault. When you’re so used to hearing no, a yes lands differently. So until everything was signed, I didnt want to say anything. The book contract was signed officially on September 26th, my dad’s birthday!!! Can you believe that?! I made THIS video right after getting the offer. I think it was a sign.

Me & my dad, the best human!

Thank you for joining me on this journey to publication. The statistics are against a debut author like myself, so I am beyond grateful for this opportunity with my dream publisher, Alcove Press. Only about 5% of traditionally submitted manuscripts are considered, and of those, only 1-2% are published. That’s crazy, right?!

You can find more about my author page and HOUSE IN BLOOM. You can also read more about the writing craft books I used that entirely up my writing game.

HOUSE IN BLOOM by Jennifer O'Brien

Have a happy day, friend!

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13 Comments

  1. Yay, Jen! I am so excited for you & it’s even more special it became official on your dad’s heavenly birthday. I can’t wait to read the book!

  2. Congratulations Jennifer. The story behind the book sounds great! As a Long Island girl who has also lost both parents I can relate to your video. It brought tears. Your Dad was soooo cute. I remember you talking about his comfy chair. My Dad had one too! Life is a blink but I know your parents are up in heaven celebrating!❤️

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