Main Entry: writerhead
Pronunciation: \ˈrī-tər-hed\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle High Well-Balanced English, from Old Unbalanced English the peculiar mental state during which one burrows, dreams, inscribes; wri-tan-hed; akin to Low Latin delirare, the state in which one finds oneself when one leaves the furrow (in plowing)
First Known Use: circa 1995
1 : a (usually) temporary state of dreamy concentration and fluctuating consciousness during which a writer feels most creative, productive, and artistic < upon waking in the morning, rolling out of bed, gently shushing one’s husband, and settling in at one’s desk: “Sssshhhh, I’m in writerhead” – Kristin Bair O’Keeffe >
Oh, so happy to share this good news!
My next novel will be published in early 2014 by Penguin’s Berkley Books!
And the title is:
(drum roll…)
Huge thanks to my kick-arse agent Barbara Poelle! And a big SMOOCH to all the friends, family, and writers around the world who support me in this writing life. Y’all rock!
*Gorgeous* title and awesome news. So happy to cheer you on!
Thanks, Rose!
YOU rock, K! I am so happy for you. This news restores my faith in the publishing industry.
Thank you, thank you, Julie! Your support means so much to me. Now it’s your turn…
Great news, Kristin. Congrats!
Thanks, Caro! (grin)
Congratulations!
Congratulations! Cannot wait to read your new novel!!
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