I'd heard about this on the grapevine, but the confirmation is still making me ecstatic! It's not too early to reserve a copy, is it? (And, no, it won't be a problem to order it overseas.

I'm impressed on so many levels. Being about a month from submitting a manuscript of my own, I'm in awe of you. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't HarperCollins only accept agented manuscripts? (Of course, if you got an agent first, the question is moot.) Or maybe they're nicer down there. Oh well, I'm sure your book will be the best Alexander historical fiction ever, and I'll be your fangirl :)