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Come and see the awesomeness that just arrived at my house (there's lots!)

Not too long ago, I entered a competition held by Laura at Stranger Than Writing, to win a writer's survival kit! All we had to do was tell Laura what writerly things we love, and she chose me as the winner! I must say, Laura went above and beyond to get some fantastic things for my survival kit, so let's have a look at what's inside!

                                                                   Pretty notepads!

                                                             Post-its,erasers and pens (oh my!)

                                                                 Coffee and chocolate!

                                                              My whole new set of supplies!


Isn't that the coolest thing ever? But wait, there's more! Not to take away from Laura's amazing gift, but look what else just (literally) arrived in the post ....

Yes, This is a paperback proof of Game On! I cannot believe I am now holding my own book in my hands! It's all shiny and beautiful and has that gorgeous new book smell! I have been doing the happy dance since it arrived and now I am going to curl up with the hot chocolate from Laura and check it over for errors. :D

Best Thursday Ever.

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  1. Tobi Summers12 July 2012 at 15:16

    Oh man, that's so cool! Both of them! The book is so exciting! Enjoy your proofing! (Wow. There are a lot of exclamation points in that comment.)

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:22

      Hee hee, I think it was totally worthy of exclamation points!

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  2. jaybird12 July 2012 at 15:16

    That is an amazing kit! Everything you need for writing. And how cool is that cover? Holding your book in print? Can't even imagine the feelings of awesomeness!

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:23

      I need to tidy it all up now, it's been sitting on my shelf since it arrived (apart from the chocolate!) Must get myself organised!

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  3. Annalisa Crawford12 July 2012 at 15:25

    Great writer's kit. Especially the chocolate! (Feel a trip to the shop coming on.)

    The book looks amazing! So cool.

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:23

      Lol, it's fantastic!

      Thanks, I still can't believe I really have it!

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  4. Nick Wilford12 July 2012 at 15:27

    Amazing! What a great prize! Enjoy the book... I hardly found any errors in my Kindle copy. :D

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:24

      YAY! I think the errors were partly in my head, and partly me STILL not being happy with parts lol.

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  5. Rachel Schieffelbein12 July 2012 at 15:29

    That's so much awesomeness! Yay! And your book looks wonderful! Can't wait to see one live and in person. ;)

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  6. Clare12 July 2012 at 15:52

    *squees and flails * I don't know which is more exciting!! I'm so happy for you, and totally jealous of the writer's kit. Enjoy both!! :D

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:25

      Heh, both equally as exciting! :D I love my writer's kit SO MUCH!

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  7. Jennie Bennett12 July 2012 at 16:03

    What a fun day for mail. All I ever get are bills ;) That pack is awesome, and there is nothing like holding your book in your hands :)

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:25

      Lol, trust me, nothing interesting ever comes in the post for me most days!

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  8. Aubrie12 July 2012 at 16:22

    The coffee and the note pads are definitely a must! Good luck with your writing!

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  9. Elizabeth Seckman12 July 2012 at 16:36

    What a happy Thursday Kyra. :)

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  10. Suzanne Furness12 July 2012 at 16:39

    Oh you must have hugged the postman this morning! How exciting, enjoy it all.

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  11. Jennifer Joyce12 July 2012 at 16:45

    What a great idea for a prize. Well done for winning.

    Have fun reading (and sniffing :-P) your very own book.

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:28

      Thanks!


      LOL, I know it's sad, but there was quite a bit of sniffing that went on!

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  12. Alex J. Cavanaugh12 July 2012 at 17:19

    Congratulations on the prize package but even more so on the copy of your book! Doesn't it feel awesome to hold?

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  13. Carol Kilgore12 July 2012 at 17:46

    Awesome goodie package! I know that 'hold my baby in my hands' feeling. Enjoy :)

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  14. Arlee Bird12 July 2012 at 18:02

    Coffee and chocolate! The ideal accompaniment to having your own book in print copy. Congratulations.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  15. Rena12 July 2012 at 21:58

    Oh awesome! Nothing like holding that book (I love my eReader, but I LOVE TreeWare!).

    And that kit looks killer! Chocolate, Coffee, pencils, pens and luscious notebooks *sigh*

    Enjoy your kit and your book.

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:30

      Lol, me too!

      Thanks, Rena! Two days later, I'm still excited!

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  16. Suzi12 July 2012 at 23:30

    Wow. So cool. Both the prize and the book. I can't imagine the feeling. Well I can, but I don't want to cause who knows when it'll happen.

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  17. Carrie Butler13 July 2012 at 00:33

    How exciting, Kyra! :D Congratulations!

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  18. Catherine Noble13 July 2012 at 01:26

    Congratulations on your book! :D And that writer's survival kit looks wooooooonderful! Makes me want to go stationary shopping (and stock up on chocolate!)

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:32

      Hee hee, do it! Stationery shopping is the best kind of shopping!

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  19. DL Hammons13 July 2012 at 01:34

    It'd be hard to top that day!! Congrats! :)

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  20. Unknown13 July 2012 at 01:55

    How awesome! Oh I'm so pleased for you! That has to be the perfect combination of good things for a day.

    Your proof copy looks amazing.

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  21. Trisha13 July 2012 at 02:57

    Congrats on that awesome prize!! And I LOVE getting proof copies of my works...eek, so exciting :)

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  22. Kelley Lynn13 July 2012 at 03:53

    Oh my gosh! What a fantastic day! Congrats girl!

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  23. Nicole13 July 2012 at 05:24

    Congrats on all your awesome mail! Must be an amazing feeling to hold your book...and the writer survival kit looks like sheer genius. :)

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    1. Kyra Lennon14 July 2012 at 12:37

      It is the best feeling ever to hold your own book!

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  24. Goku shrestha13 July 2012 at 08:20

    congrats ! and that looks amazing :)

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