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Post by Beverly Nault on Dec 21, 2008 21:42:24 GMT -5
Friends,
We saw the discussion about the book and wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your support and encouragement. We have been planning on telling you all first, then making a more formal announcement on the website, so here goes.
Our agent has found us a terrific deal with with MB Press. Mary's memoir, with the new working title, "The Waltons and Me; Life, Laughter and Lessons from the Mountain" will be published in the spring of 2010. We know it seems like a long way off, but we still have a few chapters to finish and lots of photos to organize, it has to go through editing and layout, and the actual printing and proofing takes time.
We are excited that Emma Walton (ironic?) Hamilton, Julie Andrew's daughter, has agreed to be our editor. She edited her mom's outstanding memoir, "Home," so while you wait for "Mountain," I recommend you pick up this book about another woman who has led a fascinating life of integrity while entertaining and inspiring us all.
We appreciate everyone's support, encouragement and prayers as we work to make the book worthy of the legacy Earl began so many years ago, and that means so much to so many of us, and others around the world.
Bev (for Mary)
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Post by bigbruno on Dec 21, 2008 22:01:11 GMT -5
Congratulatons Bev and Mary. That is great news. Big Bruno
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Post by Tracey on Dec 21, 2008 22:08:35 GMT -5
Congratulations Bev and Mary on your upcoming book. 
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Post by eklonicki on Dec 21, 2008 22:32:05 GMT -5
Woohoo! This is fantastic news. Congratulations to Mary and Bev. I know the book will interesting, insightful, and funny, just like you women! I can't wait to hear more of the behind-the-scenes stories from The Waltons, as well as more about Mary's life and the lesson she has learned. This just shows that if believe in yourself and persevere long enough, good things will happen!
Elaine
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Post by ncwaltonsfan on Dec 21, 2008 23:28:25 GMT -5
Congratulations,Mary and Bev. I am looking forward to the publication of this book.
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TomV
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Post by TomV on Dec 22, 2008 1:15:47 GMT -5
Wonderful news! I like the new working title, too.
I'm so happy for Mary and Bev. I knew all your hard work would pay off.
Congratulations! I'm so looking forward to the book.
TomV
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Post by Ryan James on Dec 22, 2008 20:02:32 GMT -5
Totally awesome! Can't wait! ;D RYAN J.  |
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Post by Brenda on Dec 22, 2008 20:31:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. Looking forward to reading the book.
Brenda
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Post by chrisusa on Dec 28, 2008 16:42:55 GMT -5
Congrats on the book. Cant wait to read it. You have worked hard for it and I hope it is everything you want it to be. Just let us know of the release date and we will spread it around.
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Post by wendy on Dec 28, 2008 17:49:33 GMT -5
I'm thrilled at this news, Mary and Bev!
By coincidence, a month ago, I read "Home" by Julie Andrews. It covers the early years of Julie's life, including when Julie was a child singer on stage in England, through her starring roles on Broadway as a young woman. The book stops there, and so a sequel must be planned.
I think Julie's daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, did a great job of editing her mother's book. I'm excited that Emma will be editing Mary's book.
Thanks for the great news, Bev and Mary !
Wendy
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Post by dwhill7478 on Dec 29, 2008 18:56:57 GMT -5
To Mary and Bev:
I'm looking forward to the publication of Mary's memoir. Congratulations Mary and Bev on what is sure to be a work of great merit and insight from my favorite "Erin" in all the world.
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Post by thice on Dec 31, 2008 9:40:37 GMT -5
I can't wait to read the book....Congratulations!!!!1
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