Sunday, July 27, 2008

You Heard It Here First!

Well, Buzz Blog readers, you really are on the cutting edge. You are the very first group to hear my announcement (and it's a good one, too).

Drumroll and fireworks please...

OH. MY. GODS. (aka my first novel) has just been optioned for TV by a company called FREEMANTLE on behalf of ASHLEY TISDALE!!!!!!!!!


Yes, Ashely Tisdale (of High School Musical and Suite Life fame) will spend the next year deciding whether she wants to turn OMG into a TV show (or made for TV movie, I'm not sure). Ashley Tisdale, who just happens to have been voted Most Perfect Stella in my Casting Call contest last week, might actually wind up starring in it.

The high I'm feeling right now is second only to the high of selling my book in the first place. In other words, I am beyond on top of the world.

Hugs,
TLC

OH. MY. GODS. (Dutton Children's Books, available now!)
"an effervescent, fast-paced read" -- Publishers Weekly
http://www.teralynnchids.com

46 comments:

WannabeWriter said...

Woooohoooo! Congratulations!

I'm actually in the middle of reading Oh.My.Gods. so this is well-timed news.

:]

-- Paige M.

Kelly (Lynn) Parra said...

Wow, how exciting, Tera!!!! Woo-hoo!! Congrats!!

Jude said...

Wow, what a thrill -- congrats!

Like wannabewriter, I just picked up OMG recently (I am working my way through Marley's YA list posted a few weeks back).

the story siren said...

WOW! how very cool! and how very ironic!

congrats!

Marley Gibson said...

TLC!!!! That is beyond awesome! I'm soooo thrilled for you! Hud coming on Wednesday.

bevrosenbaum said...

Huge congrats, Tera! Very exciting!
Bev

Kimberly Frost said...

Tera,

That is AWESOME. Congratulations!!

Janet Spaeth said...

That's incredible! WOWZA!!!!

Kelly McClymer said...

Tera!

This is huge!! Ashley Tisdale has got to want something great to follow her High School Musical 1 2 & 3 success -- this would be perfect for her.

My fingers are crossed for you (and for Ashley).

Kelly

Jo Anne said...

OH! MY! GODS!! Tera, this is HUGE. Enjoy the high, honey - you've earned it!!

TinaFerraro said...

Tera Lynn Childs...you are a rock star! Wow--huge congrats and hugs! And I certainly hope this means lots of time spent out here (with me) "on the coast..."

Steph said...

YAYYYYY TLC!!!! Congrats to you!! I have this book sitting on my TBR pile, so I can't wait to see what the buzz is all about. And I'm so HAPPY things are working out so well!!

Keep us posted, please!

Steph

Lauren Baratz-Logsted said...

Tera, this is *amazing* news - yea, you!!!

Unknown said...

OMGs! OMGs! OMGs! OMGs! SO happy for you! This is huge. Congratulations. Can't wait to see this come to life on the little screen. WOOHOO!!!! xoxo

Kim Lenox said...

WOWZA!!! Tera, that's FANTASTIC NEWS!!

Can't wait to give you a congratulatory hug next time I see you!

Cara King said...

That is so cool!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!

Cara

Emily J. Griffin said...

Congrats. She's adorable.

Anonymous said...

WICKED!!!!!
*squealing with joy*
you must be psyched!
way to go you!!!!!

Heather MacAllister said...

CONGRATS!!

Melissa said...

Congratulations!! How exciting!!! Loved the book and can see it being a HUGE HIT!!! :) So happy for you, Tera!!!

Melissa

Michele Dunaway said...

Congrats Tera! This is so exciting! I'm thrilled for you and so's my daughter!

The Golfing Librarian said...

TLC-
FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC!!!
Can I have your autograph?
I trust you will keep us all posted!!!

TJ Bennett said...

That's amazing, Tera! I even know who she is--my boys, though they will NOT admit it, enjoyed High School Musical and the sequel, and also that cartoon Fineas and Ferb in which Ashley does the voice of the sister. Way to go! Hope it works out.

TJB

Anonymous said...

I can so see this happening! I have just pages to go before I finish OMG and it really really REALLY (did I say that enough times?)is the stuff series and movies are made of. Wonderful characters and situations--and heck, GREECE!!!!!Fantastic!!! Bravo!!!!!

Gianormous Hugs,
Nancy

Jessica Burkhart said...

WOW! Yay, Tera!! :)

Melissa Walker said...

SO, SO awesome, Tera! Huge congratulations!

stephhale said...

Words cannot express how excited I am for you, TLC! :)
Ashley has amazing taste! :)

xoxoxoxoxoxo,
Steph

Diana Peterfreund said...

Congratulations, Tera! That's great news! Tisdale was my favorite part of HSM.

Janette Rallison said...

Way cool! Congrats!

Anonymous said...

Wow! You hit the jackpot! Great news. Congratulations!

Emily Marshall said...

Wow. Huge congrats Tera. How exciting!

Gerb said...

Yahoooo! That is huge news indeed! CONGRATULATIONS! Now we have to send Ms. Tinsdale think positive vibes!

Gerb said...

Um, I meant Tisdale...

Amanda Ashby said...

Woot! Tera that is amazing and it's even better because we can celebrate it in style this week!!!!!!!!! See you in San Fran!!!!!

Authorness said...

Amazing news, Tera! Congratulations!

Vanessa

Keri Mikulski said...

Wow!!! Amazing. Congrats.

K. said...

TERRAAAAA! OMG. That is so cool! I love Ashley Tisdale; having an 8 yr old daughter makes it a requirement! :)

Congratulations!!

Sharon@Kodykin's Crafts said...

Wonderful news!!! You deserve it all and more. Congratulations!!!

Sharon Forret

Stephanie Kuehnert said...

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the coolest news ever!!! I was having a bit of a Monday, but this cheered me up just to know something so huge and wonderful is happening for your amazing book! Congrats!

Heather Davis said...

Tera -- that is so awesome! Congratulations!!!

hugs,

Heath

Simone Elkeles said...

Tera, that is the most amazing news! I love Ashley Tisdale, she's a great actress!

holly cupala said...

Woohoo! Congrats, Tera!

Kristina Springer said...

OMG!!!!!!!!!! How freaking awesome!! And Ashley Tisdale too-- WOW.

Anonymous said...

How exciting is that! Congrats! Do you think it would be better as a TV show or a TV movie?

Anonymous said...

wow! thats cool! im a huge fan of hsm. i would like to see my series become a tv show on disney. or nickelodean. that would be way cool. ill have to talk celise about that...

Little Willow said...

Congratulations! This is VERY exciting. Keep me posted. :)