Honored… humbled… nervous… and thankful.
And I’ve been stalling on publishing this blog post for several days now – because that makes this news more official. (EEEK)
A couple months ago, a publishing company emailed me about the possibility of writing a book about furniture makeovers. My first thought was that it couldn’t possibly be real. Me, write a book?
I’ve been refinishing furniture and sharing tutorials online for almost 6 years now. I’ve written hundreds of blog posts and taken thousands of photos, but it’s a totally different thing to do projects and style/take/edit photos for a real book that you can physically hold in your hands. (I may have to adjust my habits and usual way of doing things, but I’m definitely not complaining!)
Numerous emails back and forth, a few phone calls, an outlined Table of Contents and project plan, and two new “sample” makeovers later – and it’s finally official: I am writing a book and I will be an author. (It still doesn’t seem real, but hopefully I’ll get used to saying that soon.)
The book will be all about different techniques for doing furniture makeovers, with about 25-30 projects total. There’s no title or release date yet, but we’re planning for early summer 2019. And I have some makeover ideas that I haven’t seen anywhere else yet. 🙂
After I got that initial email, I did some research and was happy to discover that a few of my friends have also published books with Page Street Publishing Co. (distributed by Macmillan). There are Amazon affiliate links below so you can learn more:
* Hand Lettering for Relaxation by Amy Latta (Blog: Amy Latta Creations)
* Also A Touch of Farmhouse Charm by fellow Indiana girl Liz Fourez (Blog: Love Grows Wild)
I will share more book updates here in the future and some sneak peeks too! Of course I’ll continue to post project tutorials on the blog like always – although I’ll be busier than usual, I won’t be disappearing from you guys. 🙂
My hope is that this book will bring you inspiration and also detailed steps for makeovers that you will actually want to try yourself, in a handheld format to easily refer to when you’re working.
Thanks so much for your continued support – you all mean so much to me! xo Jen
Shelley says
Congratulations! I can’t wait for your book to be out.
Hope W says
Congratulations! You have earned this the hard way, you worked hard for this. And you earned it honestly!
Blessings to you, Hope
Marlene McCormack says
Congratulations! Just get out there and do it. Best of luck.
MaryJean says
Congratulations Jen! What an honor! I will anxious to see it when it comes out. Wishing you the best!
Jessica | Petal + Ply says
Congratulations!!! What an accomplishment. So excited for you!
SandyB says
So excited for you! Can’t wait to see the book!
Claudine says
Wow, how exciting! Congratulations! I look forward to the release all all those project ideas and instructions. 🙂
Paula says
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Susan says
Very excited for you and your new adventure!!! Can’t wait to hold it in my hands!!!
Marie says
Congratulations Jen, I’m excited for you!
Laura Forehand says
Congratulations! Well-deserved honor, and I can’t wait for it to come out!
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thank you so much, Shelley. That means a lot to me!
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thank you so much, Hope – I appreciate the kind words!
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thanks so much Marlene! 🙂
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thank you MaryJean – I appreciate that!
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thanks so much, Jessica – that means a lot! xo
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thank you Sandy! 🙂
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Claudine, thanks so very much! You won’t be disappointed. 🙂
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thank you Paula! xo
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Awww thank you Susan! <3
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thank you Marie! xo
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thank you for the kind words, Laura!
Carol S says
Really great news, Jen. So, so happy for you! Can’t wait to see your projects and get to touch your book. Best wishes for focus, inspiration, and project graces for all to go smoothly.
Hanna says
How awesome for you! One item I would love to see in your book is info on how to clean hardware. Or how to fix hardware that bubbled from chemical cleaners.
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Thank you so much, Carol – I really appreciate that! <3
Jen, Girl in the Garage says
Ooh, that is a good one! That will depend on what type of pieces/hardware I can find (if they’re in decent shape and worth saving). Thanks for the suggestion Hanna!
Lindsay Eidahl says
Congrats! Can’t wait to read it!
Laura / Pet Scribbles says
Whoo hoo! Well deserved Jen! Can’t wait to see it, and best of luck putting everything together!