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Nice? I’ll say it’s Nice. It Kicks Ass, is what it does.
by Candy | June 22, 2007 | Friday at 10:53 am | 146 CommentsSarah: If you get the Publisher’s Marketplace’s ‘Today’s Deals’ email, you learned that Candy and I have a book deal. Or, as we put it, an omgwtfbbqholyshit book deal. To quote the announcement, it was a “nice” deal.
Sounds like my mother in law might have been involved - “Oh, Sarah! That’s so nice!”
Seriously. My blood pressure is already low and I had to put my head between my knees while we were talking to our agent about it. Hell, I have to put my head between my knees when I type words like “our agent.”
So many of you have written about the moment when you got The Call, and yeah. Head spinning? Check. Mouth hanging open? Check. More head spinning? Check. Candy totally did the pee-pee dance for at least an hour. (I do the pee-pee dance pretty much all day so no one noticed the change in my choreography.)
To quote the announcement, we’ll be writing a guide to romance novels, “a funny, somewhat bitchy and adoring look at the world of romance novels, from the authors to the covers to the conferences to the audience around.”
I’ve been rather shy about discussing it as it is in development, but there it is. We’re putting the word “Book” and the word “Deal” in the same sentence, and trying really hard not to pass out.
Candy: Sarah’s covered most of it, but I have this to add: HOLY FUCKING SHITDAMNNING CRAPMONKEYS IN A FUCKBARREL.
Back when Sarah and I asked for questions that we could answer in our About Us sections, one of the questions was “Are you guys going to write a book? Like, SMART BITCHES GUIDE TO ROMANCE NOVELS, vol. 1?”
Back then, we snorted, gave silly answers and moved on.
We really, really didn’t expect anyone to approach us and essentially say “DUDES. WRITE A SMART BITCH BOOK ABOUT ROMANCE NOVELS.”
So yeah, that weird sound you hear? That’d be my brain boggling.
We’re going to write a book. What’s more, we’re going to write a book that in all likelihood will contain the words “shit,” “fuck,” “cunt,” “cock,” “cocksucker,” “motherfucker” and “tits.” Also, “twat.” Not to mention “crapweasels” and “cuntmonkeys.”
This is going to rock.
Sarah: Oooh. Crapweasels. That’s also nice.
Filed: News


Jaynie R said on 06.22.07 at 12:25 PM
weeeeee didlys. That is so awesome guys. Big congrats, and I’ll be first in line to buy it.
Roxanne St. Claire said on 06.22.07 at 12:26 PM
All I can say is it’s about freakin’ time. Saw this on PM at 5:30 am and hooted out lout! Can’t wait to read it! Congratulations!
Rocki
Alessia Brio said on 06.22.07 at 12:48 PM
Congratulations, ladies!
MamaNice said on 06.22.07 at 01:19 PM
Time to break out the booze (or fancy grape juice for Sarah) and cel-e-brate!!! Congrats bitches!
Rachel said on 06.22.07 at 01:19 PM
So, would that be a blook?
Congratulations!
Nanna said on 06.22.07 at 01:22 PM
Congratulations!
I will make it my life’s purpose to get it translated to Dutch and wave your smart bitchiness in the faces of the snooty Dutch reviewers (who will only review something when it’s written or translated in Dutch, go figure)!
jennifer echols said on 06.22.07 at 01:37 PM
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!! I have been wondering for a while when this would happen. Both of you are such great writers and so knowledgeable about the genre that it seemed inevitable. Victoria Dahl and I had talked about writing a book like this, but the idea fizzled when we discovered your site. You were already doing what we’d talked about doing, but better. All the Bitches will be buying 10 copies each like you’re a Clay Aiken album. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR KICK-ASS DEAL!
Rhonda Stapleton said on 06.22.07 at 01:46 PM
CONGRATS! I can’t WAAAAIT to see what you ladies write!!!
Mrs Giggles said on 06.22.07 at 02:00 PM
Congratulations, ladies! I can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Sarah Frantz said on 06.22.07 at 02:13 PM
OMG, that’s wonderful! Congratulations! I can’t wait to analyze it! ;)
And Rachel, the “blook” thing was the first thing I thought about, too! The lady doth protest too much, methinks! ;)
Carrie Lofty said on 06.22.07 at 02:13 PM
We were supposed to buy Clay Aiken albums? I was SO not informed.
Congrats, ladies. You make the romance world a better place.
...do consider including a list of all Bitchery peers so that I can see something of mine in print. *sobs*
Tracey said on 06.22.07 at 02:24 PM
Congratulations! Definitely looking forward to it!
snarkhunter said on 06.22.07 at 02:33 PM
!!!!!!
That’s awesome! Congratulations!
janice said on 06.22.07 at 02:39 PM
WOW! How cool! Congratulations!
Kerry X said on 06.22.07 at 02:53 PM
Awesome! Congratulations! I am so happy for you.
Lucinda Betts said on 06.22.07 at 02:54 PM
Holy Crapweasels, Ladies!
Congrats!
Darlene Marshall said on 06.22.07 at 03:16 PM
I am speechless with delight! You ladies are beyond the bomb, you are going to be the definitive source for saving us from crapweasel writing!
jennifer echols said on 06.22.07 at 03:24 PM
We were supposed to buy Clay Aiken albums? I was SO not informed.
Good heavens no! That would be so uncool! Remember how the Lecherous Broads for Clay Aiken were buying 10 copies each of his first album when it came out several years ago? It was a JOKE, see. ROFL! *stealthily sliding Clay Aiken album under rug with toe*
MeggieMacGroovie said on 06.22.07 at 03:29 PM
Hell yeah! Congrats the both of you! I will make sure to order it in and force my customers to buy it!
SandyO said on 06.22.07 at 03:30 PM
YAY BITCHES!!!!! Congratulations. It’s going to be awesome!
December Quinn/Stacia Kane said on 06.22.07 at 03:31 PM
WoooHOOO!! Huge congrats to both of you—can’t wait to read it!
Lauren said on 06.22.07 at 03:39 PM
YAY!!!!!!!!1
There’ll be a section devoted to ManTitty correct? I mean it’s only right.
I look forward to this book coming out immensely!
Julie Leto said on 06.22.07 at 03:39 PM
Mega-congrats! I can’t wait to read it! My word notification is have67. Yes, I must have this!
Teddy Pig said on 06.22.07 at 03:40 PM
Here’s to crapweasels, may they bring you luck!
Walt said on 06.22.07 at 03:41 PM
You’ll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again!
Oh, wait. Where do you live again? Because, you know, you’ll never eat lunch there again. Or something.
Congrats!
Scotsie said on 06.22.07 at 03:43 PM
Holy crap, congrats!! A Smart Bitch opus of snarkage - with a dash of love. Can’t wait to read it.
Stephanie said on 06.22.07 at 03:45 PM
Congratulations bitches! I’m so excited for you and for the chance to spread the word of bitchery throughout the land. Huzzah! Mazel tov!
SB Sarah said on 06.22.07 at 03:57 PM
Aw, thank you, y’all. We’re just as excited!
Carrie Lofty said on 06.22.07 at 04:02 PM
*studiously ignoring Clay Aiken MP3s*
Candy said on 06.22.07 at 04:08 PM
Clay Aiken? CLAY AIKEN? This wounds me.
I was hoping for at least Kelly Clarkson levels of fame. Shit, I’ll even flash my muffin top if it’ll help sales.
Thanks for all the good wishes, m’dears.
Jules Jones said on 06.22.07 at 04:22 PM
Congratulations. :-)
And I’ll bet this solves one or two Christmas present problems. Now, who can I give a copy to?
Larissa Ione said on 06.22.07 at 04:26 PM
Oh, wow—congratulations!!!! I can’t wait to get hold of this one! :)
Gwen G said on 06.22.07 at 04:36 PM
Ooh! You’ve made my day! Congrats, ladies. I hope you keep the “Smart Bitches” title. I love it!
Kery Allen said on 06.22.07 at 04:47 PM
Aw, damn. The “how not to write crap” will be official, sitting on the shelf next to Strunk and White, Webster, Roget, and 75,000 Baby Names, mocking me, giving no peace to my comma splices, sentence fragments, and use of italics and (gasp) the occasional ellipsis?
Damn you, Bitches. Damn you.
I will nonetheless purchase multiple copies the moment it is available.
MaryKate said on 06.22.07 at 04:49 PM
Incredible news, ladies!
Once the book is out, there’ll be a bitchery signing, correct?? Cause man I’d love to go to that Q&A session!
Mel-O-Drama said on 06.22.07 at 04:53 PM
This is Fan-Freakin-TASTIC! congrats, bitches!
Jane said on 06.22.07 at 04:54 PM
Congratulations. I saw the announcement in PM last night. It will be a fun read.
bookworm said on 06.22.07 at 05:04 PM
Tequila shots in your honour, Smart Bitches. There’s a spot on my bookshelf waiting patiently to be filled by a book like this. Hope it’s a big, fat one. Good luck.
rebyj said on 06.22.07 at 05:21 PM
you gotta fit in “bitchyfucky(whatever) that you got nora roberts to post a few weeks ago. my memory sucks but i remember laughing my ass off. bitchywadfuckypants? bitchyfuckypants?
congrats! i’ll start saving up ! ( but of course i want to win an autographed copy when the time comes)
Celina Summers said on 06.22.07 at 05:26 PM
Well, congratulations! Try not to hit anything if you do decide to pass out. *grin*
Marie Brennan said on 06.22.07 at 05:31 PM
Holy shit! That’s *awesome*, guys.
Kalen Hughes said on 06.22.07 at 05:32 PM
I can’t wait to own this. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jen C said on 06.22.07 at 05:34 PM
That is fantastically awesome! Congrats, you guys
Stellanova said on 06.22.07 at 05:40 PM
Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it.
KristenMary said on 06.22.07 at 05:54 PM
Congratulations! I know I will be buying several copies as gifts. Many people I know need to experience your brillance.
Robin said on 06.22.07 at 05:57 PM
How revolutionary—a funny, entertaining, well-crafted book about Romance novels! It was only a matter of time. Congratulations!!!
sara said on 06.22.07 at 05:59 PM
Ah, rebyj beat me to it. Fuckheady bitchipants.
But congratufuckinglations. I’m excited as well.
darlynne said on 06.22.07 at 06:01 PM
Covers gone bad, words like “crapweasels,” romance reviews, all in one handy volume. What is not to love about this whole idea? Huge congratulations, SBs.
Now, will your cover be lurid, something tastefully mocked-up with Photoshop? Whatever it is, the words SMART BITCHES will be on the front and I’m buying a copy for every
snobperson I know.
Acajou said on 06.22.07 at 06:01 PM
Woohoo. Congratulations to the Smartest Bitches Ever!
Becky said on 06.22.07 at 06:04 PM
Fantastic news!
darlynne said on 06.22.07 at 06:04 PM
Any hope that the Pepe Le Pew cover will make the cut? Pleaseohpleaseohplease.
Mel-O-Drama said on 06.22.07 at 06:08 PM
If Fabio isn’t on the cover, I’ll be disappointed….
Fabio Mantitty + Fuckheady Bitchipants = best bitchery seller.
Marianne McA said on 06.22.07 at 06:22 PM
I was thinking more Tony than Fabio. Be nice, heal old hurts, that sort of thing…
Can we take bets over who bans it first?
Congratulations.
Najida said on 06.22.07 at 06:36 PM
OK, THIS makes sense! Good news and Congratulations bitches!
April said on 06.22.07 at 06:42 PM
Wow! Congratulations, ladies! :)
SandyO said on 06.22.07 at 06:48 PM
I think Ms Roberts may hold the copyright for “fuckheady bitchipants”. ;)
I’m still so excited for the Bitches I’m about ready to do the pee pee dance!
But inquiring minds want to know the details. How did you get your agent? How long did this all take? Details, bitches, the bitchery needs details.
Myriantha Fatalis said on 06.22.07 at 06:57 PM
Awesomeness!!! I’m so happy for you, me, and the rest of the Bitchery.
And I thought that the only people who bought Clay Aiken’s albums were 12-year-old girls who think he’s straight.
Carrie Lofty said on 06.22.07 at 07:03 PM
I never said I BOUGHT his albums. Heaven forbid. They just…wound up in my iTunes folder. Somehow. My computer has very, very poor taste.
EFG said on 06.22.07 at 07:10 PM
Oh, wow! Congratulations!
bettie said on 06.22.07 at 07:14 PM
Congratulations!!!!! That is a book I will buy, broke or not. Way to go, bitches!
iffygenia said on 06.22.07 at 07:18 PM
You… you… CUNTWEASELS!
(said with utmost admiration and excitement)
dl said on 06.22.07 at 07:30 PM
I want one (or more)!
Beyond awesome…congrats, and good luck!!
Lauren Dane said on 06.22.07 at 07:41 PM
That is full of awesome! Congratulations!!
Anna Louise Lucia said on 06.22.07 at 07:56 PM
HUGE congratulations, SBs!
Now we have to sit back and wait for your first wrestle with being edited…
I’m betting crapweasel makes the cut. Some of the other options…. hmmmm.
;-) Good luck!
plaatsch said on 06.22.07 at 07:57 PM
Congratulations :) All that time, dedication, and intensive scholarly research are paying off. Well, two out of three ;)
So when will this literary marvel hit the bookstores? Wild guess says next summer?
Jaime said on 06.22.07 at 07:58 PM
Congratulations, from a usual lurker! I’ll be first in line at my local bookstore to buy this one!
Sandra Schwab said on 06.22.07 at 08:04 PM
Woohooo! That’s fantabulous! Big, big congrats from across the big blue sea! I’m sure it’s going to be a most interesting guide to romance fiction (and one that makes the reader snigger and chuckle and laugh out aloud) (a lot!).
My word: quality66—hear, hear! :)
Invisigoth said on 06.22.07 at 08:17 PM
WOOT!! I will so buy that book! At full price!
HelenKay said on 06.22.07 at 08:26 PM
WOWZA!!! Congrats guys! That’s fabulous news.
[I would have used more exclamation points but I know that can get annoying.]
DS said on 06.22.07 at 08:32 PM
Whoa couldn’t happen to better bitches! I read several blogs but this is the only one I have bookmarked and check every day.
Puredeadthingy said on 06.22.07 at 08:55 PM
Eeee! Well done, you two.
Stephanie said on 06.22.07 at 09:08 PM
Congratulations bitches!!!! Welcome to the fray… I mean publishing.
Sallyacious said on 06.22.07 at 09:15 PM
That’s fantastic!! As so many have said before me: Congratulations, Bitches!! I’ll be buying at least two copies. One for my home and one for prominent display in my office.
Qadesh said on 06.22.07 at 09:22 PM
Wonderful! Congratulations! I’ll be there with bells on to buy a copy.
But am I the only one whose imagination is spinning ahead? I’m seeing the possibilities, a review in the TBR, maybe the LA Times? The first time they read “fuckheady bitchipants” the reviewer will have a damn coronary. And moving futher on, I can see your appearance on the Today show. Matt Lauer trying to keep a straight face and not laugh out loud as he tries not to say “fuckheady bitchipants” or “crapweasels” for that matter.
(Rubs hands with glee.) This is going to be good.
EGS said on 06.22.07 at 09:26 PM
HOLY CRAPWEASELS!!!!! Nice job, Bitches.
Arethusa said on 06.22.07 at 09:26 PM
You know, I was happy and a bit meh when I read this because I thought, how awesome for them a book deal on romance books! But then I wondered if it would have the same give-it-to-the-mantitty approach you have on the blog.
Then I read the last bit. “Cocksucker” and “twat”? I am soooooooooooo there. This is so exciting. Congratulations to you both!
Kaite said on 06.22.07 at 09:52 PM
You know I’ll be buying a copy or four (I have a friend or two that need to read your book, if only to reassure them that intelligent, eloquent bitches read romance, dammit.)
And I, too, look forward to someone trying to say “Fuckheady Bitchipants” with a straight face.
Jenyfer Matthews said on 06.22.07 at 09:58 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!
But will there will be a promo airplane to go along? Or perhaps some other origami creation?
;D
My word is looking71 - I’ll definitely be looking for your book!
Sherry Thomas said on 06.22.07 at 10:17 PM
Congrats.
I’ll buy a copy and hide it from the kids.
Victoria Dahl said on 06.22.07 at 11:03 PM
Wooooo doggy! This. Is. Gonna. Be. GREAT!
I like Cuntweasel. It works on sooo many levels.
So now I’m totally gonna hit up my publishers publicity dept and see if they’ll send you guys a couple of official ARCs. Because you’re all legit and shit. Daaaamn!
Samantha Graves/CJ Barry said on 06.22.07 at 11:28 PM
Woohoo! Congratulations, ladies! This is so cool. I can’t wait until it comes out. It’s going to rock!
Sam
Bella said on 06.23.07 at 12:10 AM
AWE. SOME.
i must have me some.
i’m also planning out in my mind who i’m going to call a cuntmonkey….
Zoe Archer said on 06.23.07 at 12:39 AM
Big ups, Smarties! Or should I call you Sugartwats?
*reserves space on overcrowded bookshelf for the Smartbitchery*
rachel b said on 06.23.07 at 12:41 AM
Echoes of congratulations!
My vocabulary always expands after viewing this site. I can hardly imagine a whole book of new words that I can incorporate into everyday sentences.
Can I suggest packaging Candy and Sarah bobbleheads with the purchase??
Avrelia said on 06.23.07 at 12:47 AM
Woo-Hoo! Congratulations!
I am already itching to read it :)
shaina said on 06.23.07 at 12:49 AM
MINE. MUST HAVE.
yeyyyyyyyyyy!
Chris said on 06.23.07 at 01:10 AM
Congrats!
Make sure there is ridiculous amounts of man titty on the cover.
And pink, lots of pink. hehe.
Chris said on 06.23.07 at 01:13 AM
Oh, and I guess that means you are no longer disenfranchised.
kaitlin said on 06.23.07 at 01:25 AM
Whee! *happy dance* This sounds so cool! Congratulations!
Oh, and since one of you is from Oregon, do you think you’ll actually do booksignings here? (hint, hint). Because if you do, I’ll totally show up with a dozen books for you to sign. :D
My verification word is zipper82. Weird.
Dak said on 06.23.07 at 02:03 AM
Dudes! Congratulations!
I’ve lurked here since the beginning (but never commented because am cowardly) but could not resist adding my own personal OMGSWEET. And allow me to say that it was merely a matter of time before this happened. Y’all just kick all kinds of ass. All. Kinds.
(shout out to Candy in my beloved and much missed PDX)
azteclady said on 06.23.07 at 02:08 AM
Most excellent news! Congratulations, ladies!
Bron said on 06.23.07 at 02:12 AM
Memo to TBR staff and other literary types: yes, that rumbling you just heard was a precursor to a publishing earthquake that is about to toss all your assumptions and literary ‘tudes upside down and out the window.
Huge congratulations, Candy and Sarah. It couldn’t happen to two smarter bitches, and I really hope you’ll be keeping the ‘Smart Bitches’ in the title.
I would have said I hope to meet you in Dallas, but if you’re going to be writing about conferences, maybe I should watch out :-) (The strange, fish-out-of-water Australian in the corner will be me.)
Anna the Piper said on 06.23.07 at 02:16 AM
Wow, huge congratulations from yet another of those aspiring writers out here on the Net. Way to go!
Also, I think “HOLY FUCKING SHITDAMNNING CRAPMONKEYS IN A FUCKBARREL” is the best phrase I’ve heard all day. ^_^
SarahP said on 06.23.07 at 02:20 AM
Sweet! Congratulations on bringing bitchery to the bookworld!
NTE said on 06.23.07 at 02:21 AM
Oh my goodness ~ That is sooo fabulous! I’m so excited for you both—- Congratulations!
OpenChannel said on 06.23.07 at 02:28 AM
I’m new around here, but am already hooked. Congratulations. Double Woot! Woot-Woot! I’m already picturing the cover… two manicured hands each dangling a pair of red heels posed to pummel Bill Napoli…
Emily said on 06.23.07 at 02:39 AM
Congratulations!
(Verification word: better24. Yes, the publishing world is becoming a better place for this.)
Jo said on 06.23.07 at 02:51 AM
CONGRATS!!! We want a book tour!!
Jenny Crusie said on 06.23.07 at 02:57 AM
Excellent, excellent, and long overdue, too.
Hurry up and finish it so we can read it.
Uh, I do critiques if you want to give me a copy early. I’m just saying . . .
colleen gleason said on 06.23.07 at 04:20 AM
WOOohoooo! BIG FAT FUCKING congrats, ladies!
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