Official Release of A Lesson In Love

Woo Hoo! Today is the official release date of A Lesson In Love. What a ride it has been for me to get to this place. I am beyond excited right now. I wanted to take this moment to extend my thank you to several people.

I received my advance copies on Saturday, just in time for Mother's Day. I immediately headed to my parents to give them the first signed copy. I dedicated this first book to them because they have always believed I could accomplish this dream and have been supportive (and even kicked my butt into gear when I faltered) and have been my biggest cheerleaders. I also dedicated the book to my Nana, who was very proud of me when I got my contract. I know she is with me in spirit today as I celebrate. Thank you is too small for what I feel for them.

Thank you to my husband, who was understanding when I was writing and sometime didn't manage to do anything around the house. He would come home from work, cook dinner, do laundry and dishes and look after our son while I typed away at the computer. My son has also been a trooper. I'll admit there were times I was thankful for "ON DEMAND" that kept him busy while I worked. But he's also a big cheerleader for me. We'll be driving and he'll roll down his window and yell out, "Gina Leuci dot com. Gina Leuci dot com" because he's getting me customers.

Whenever anyone tells me they want to write and what advice can I give them, I immediately tell them to join a writer's group like RWA. Many, many thanks go to the women I have met at the NH chapter of RWA. I have learned and continue to learn so much from them. Whether they are published or not, as writers we have all walked this journey together and I have been blessed to count these women as friends. I know I would not have made it to the published stage of my career without their critiques and guidance. So thank you.

I also have to thank Lisa and Linda of L&L Dreamspell. Lisa saw the potential of my manuscript and took the time to advise me on what I needed to change to make the story work. Linda gave me an incredible, beautiful cover that captures the essence of my story.

To you, my friends and family, you have supported and cheered me on as I have counted down to this amazing day. I could have been a pain in the behind with my enthusiasm and continued talk about my book --and if I was, you have all been wonderfuly silent about that but equally loud in your support and encouragement. I know I have amazing friends out there and I want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to all of you.

So, in honor of my friends and in celebration of this momentous occassion, I will raffle off a signed copy of my book. If you would like to enter this raffle, all you need to do is comment on this blog between now and Sunday evening. I will choose a winner on Monday morning.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend. Thank you.

Gina Leuci
author of A Lesson In Love
(yeah, that sounds nice)