It’s time that I let you in on a little secret…and no, I’m not having twins!
I just signed a COOKBOOK CONTRACT with St. Martin’s Press in New York City!!!!! My editor and the rest of the team at the publishing house are AMAZING and I’m blessed to be working with such wonderful people!
I am working on the manuscript right now and the book is due out in January 2010! I am thrilled about this opportunity and will give you updates along the way and information about its release, pre-ordering, etc. when the time of publication draws closer.
So…I’ll be taking a break this week from blogging to get some intensive writing done. I have several recipes scheduled to post and FABULOUS posts from some friends.
Plus, this should be my last week of “afternoon/evening” sickness if my body behaves like it did in my previous pregnancies…so next week I’m hoping to be back on track. Posting recipes every night…with photos (I’m sorry I just haven’t been able to stomach the whole food photography these last few weeks!) and more great money saving ideas! So thanks for sticking with me in these past few weeks!
And more details on the cookbook coming soon…
Sherry says
Congratulations! 😀 How exciting!
Phoebe @ Cents to Get Debt Free says
Wahoo!! Congrats, Erin–that is great news! Can’t wait to add it to my collection of cookbooks! 🙂
Melissa says
How exciting! Congratulations!
Tara @ Feels like home says
WOW! Good for you! I’ll be eagerly awaiting your book!
Allison says
Congratulations! That’s very exciting!
Lynn says
Wow, that is great news.
susieshomemade says
How exciting!!! Congratulations:-)
The Happy Housewife says
Yeah! I was wondering when you were going to let the cat out of the bag!
Toni
gourmetmomma says
congrats! that’s way better than just getting your laundry folded!
Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says
Erin – that is so incredibly exciting. Whoot whoot!! And to think it all just started with a blog idea while cooking dinner. 🙂
Jenny from Mommin' It Up! says
Congrats darling! You RAWK!
Toni says
Congrads Erin!! This is wonderful news, how exciting for you!
martha says
oh congrats. this is great news.
Susan Hackney says
Congratulations!
Debbie says
I am so excited for you!!!! Congrats to you. I can’t believe how you do it all but I feel proud of you. Please take care of yourself with that little baby on the way too. I’ll be praying for you. I know you’ll do a great job.
Kira says
That’s terrific, Erin! Who would’ve thought when you started your “simple” blog, eh? 🙂
astrid says
Congratulations!!! How very exciting! Looking forward to viewing your book!
Org Junkie says
How exciting, I’m so proud of you!!!! Congratulations 🙂
Laura
Midge says
Congrats! I hope you will be doing book signings in New Jersey or Philadelphia, because I sure would love to meet you!! I am a huge fan and some of your recipes I have slightly modified to sneak some veggies in my boys (including the hubby) LoL
Thank you for being you and thank you for sharing your life with us!
Betty @ JustAnotherSAHM says
Congratulations, that is wonderful news!
Rebekah says
that’s great news! congratulations!!!
Debbie says
wow! thats fantastic!!! congratulations!!
Amanda says
Congratulations! This deserves a prominent spot in everyone’s collection, right next to Rachael Ray and Paula Deen! 🙂 You’re on your way! Can’t wait to hear more and be able to get a copy!
Alea says
Congratulations! I think your cookbook will be really well received!
Amy says
Congrats on the book deal!
Frugal Girls! says
That is absolutely wonderful ~ I can’t wait to use your new cookbook!! Hang in there with the afternoon/evening sickness! 🙂
Jessica says
How exciting!! Congratulations. I can’t wait to get your cookbook!
Christina @ Northern Cheapskate says
Woo Hoo! I’m thrilled you’re going to have a cookbook. January can’t come soon enough! 🙂
Mama Koala says
Wow! Congrats–very well deserved. Looking forward to reading it!
Tara says
Erin, congratulations!
I’ve been following your blog for several months. And after seeing you on Rachel Ray, I thought to myself “She should have a cookbook!”. I’m glad to see this come true.
Rhonda Hall says
Good Luck on the cookbook and the upcoming new addition to your family….You are truely amazing.. Hope you do another workshop at your husband’s school when the book comes out so we can get it signed..
Susan says
SO PROUD OF YOU!! Seriously — send a signed copy to Alaska!! I’m going to keep reminding you about this, so you don’t forget one of your first friends in Dayton from before you were famous! 😉
The Prudent Homemaker says
Congratulations!
Amy @ MomsToolbox says
That is FANTASTIC news! Congratulations!!!
I was just popping by to check my typing when I finally saw this. (I was suggesting your site to my MOPS group. A mom was asking for food ideas for a family with kiddos.)
I am really excited for you. You are doing wonderful things for your family and also lots of other families. Keep it up!!!
Becky says
De-lurking to say congratulations! I was just thinking the other day that it would be great if you had a cookbook– no family to cook for yet, just my single starving-musician self, so I’ve really enjoyed following your blog for ideas for healthy-but-cheap recipes!
Crystal Reagan says
Congrats! How exciting.
Ane says
Congratulations! That’s awesome! I ♥ your blog!!!
Heather says
Woo-Hoo!!! That’s such exciting news!!! Big congratulations!!
Lannette says
Congratulations!
damien says
Erin, that’s fantastic news and congrats. Good things happen to good people and you deserve it. Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards
Cherie from The Queen of Free says
This is fabulous news, Erin. CONGRATS.
Vickie Lindstrom says
I am so thrilled with your news. I want to congratulate you. And I am like everyone else I can hardly wait. I will use it all the time and don’t forget when you continue to gather recipes you can do a ssecond book. We all will be waiting in anticipation.Thanks for this.
The crazy suburban mom says
Thats wonderful!! How great for you 🙂
Ezzy says
Thats great.
Good Luck
Amber @ Classic Housewife says
Congrats! That’s WAY awesome. See? I bet you WILL be on Oprah soon. =P
Liz@Hoosier Homemade says
Congrats! I’m so excited for you!
~Liz
Queen of Abstract says
That is awesome! Congratulations!
Is the cookbook going to be $5 or less?
Tracy says
Congratulations! That’s great news!
Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.net says
Congrats again!!! You’re so famous! I can’t wait to help you promote this book 🙂
Mirandia Berthold says
How awesome! I would love to get a copy as soon as it is all through!! Keep us updated!
Christina Baita says
Congratulations! This is so awesome for all of us. $5 recipies all in one place on paper. WooHoo!
Samantha Cernock says
Congratulations, that’s awesome news.
Jena says
That is great news! Congratulations!
TrudyAnn says
I just found your site Linked from another site! Your reciepes are Terriffic! So glad you are going to have a book out soon! Congrats!
Marilyn says
Wow! Congratulations. I’m so glad for you. Mary “sent me”.
Kitty says
How wonderful, go girl go.
Susan (A Happy Heart at Home) says
That is wonderful! Congratulations!
Mary says
I love cooking around prepping a lot of food once or twice a week, then clever ideas for what to do with the leftovers. I like the stroganoff from pot roast idea. My teens don’t get too excited about leftovers. Good luck with your book!
I am amazed at how many mommies are blogging, especially with little ones. Beautiful blogs with clever ideas-don’t you love the internet! It is very inspiring and would have been a lifesaver for me, when mine were little. There is no end to the things you can do with a blog and it’s free!
Lisa says
I just read about you web site/blog in our local newspaper & am so excited to be checking it out. So far I LOVE it & have add it to my favorites list & will be checking in daily I am sure. P.S. Congrats, on the new baby & book deal!! Thanks for your site.
Jen@Sunshine4Teachers says
Congratulations Erin! Wonderful news, you deserve this success 🙂
Joy says
Congrats! How could you NOT get a cookbook deal?
Andrea Lambert says
You go girl and Congratulations!!!
jeannie :) says
LOVE these great ideas!!! The book of Titus says, to teach the younger women to be busy at home, and to love their families!!! What a great way to show your love—- thru cooking!!! You got it !!!!! Love from Nebraska 🙂 Jeannie Runty xxoo
Shelly says
congrats!!!
Erma Kelso says
I love to read your emails and blogs. Can’t help but wonder where you live? What state?
Congratulations on the baby and also the cookbook.
Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom says
@Erma Kelso,
Ohio!