The Hungry MouseOh my goodness, I got a book deal!
So, I’m so excited I might burst! I just signed the contract for my first book deal! (Can you see me glowing from there?)
OK.
*deep breaths*
Here’s the scoop.
The book
The working title is Slushed: From Frozen Gin Fizz to Watermelon Margarita Sorbet—150 Icy Treats for the Coolest Happy Hour Ever.
The book will be a collection of easy-to-make, booze-infused frozen desserts (everything from pops to ice cream and frozen cocktails). It’s scheduled to be published in the Spring of 2012.
If you know me, you probably know that I make a lot of ice cream. You probably also know I shake up my fair share of cocktails—and I’m no stranger to booze-ifying my recipes (hello, Drunken Coffee Jello Squares).
Spiked, frozen desserts are right up my alley.
My publisher
I’m working with Adams Media, a non-fiction publisher that prints over 300 books a year, including the Everything series, Why Men Love Bitches (which has sold over 1 million copies…holy cow, right?), and The New York Times Bestseller, The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook.
The deadline is pretty aggressive, so if you’re looking for me this summer, I’ll be in my kitchen commanding a small fleet of ice cream makers—writing recipes and shooting all the photography.
By the way, if you live in Salem, you’re hereby deputized as an Official Hungry Mouse Tester. You guys are generally a pretty thirsty bunch, so I’m guessing you might not mind. 
Stay tuned
Stay tuned for more news and recipes. It’s going to be a wild summer.
Talk to you soon!
+Jessie
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I’m so glad for you Jessie – and I will definitely buy some copies!
VERY VERY cool! will be looking for it to buy when the time comes lol
Congrats Jessie! That is awesome!
So cool. I’m jealous! Wishing I lived in Salem so I could taste test, but Portland, ME isn’t too far…
so incredibly awesome!!! congratulations!
Wooooooooooooooot! When can we pre-order? lol
Congratulations! Such great news. I only wish I lived close enough to taste test for you
Jessie, I’m not even the tiniest bit surprised (because you’re awesome and all) and I’m *so* happy for you! Congratulation hugs all round! All hail empress mouse!
Congrats!Sounds like a fabulous book. Looking forward to it.
This is truly wonderful news for you and a little bit for the rest of us food bloggers…congrats!
that is seriously good news! congratulations!
Congratulations! From what I have learned here, very well deserved
Have fun with it and let us all know when it is officially out!!
Congratulations!!! I so wish I lived in Salem. Tasting sounds like a great way to spend the summer ; )
Wow!!!! GOOD FOR YOU! Actually “Scoops” sounds like a good title . . . Best of luck and I hope you make a ton of money.
What if we live in Rockport? Can a Rockporter be an official taster?
Put me on the pre-order list. Way to go!
Wow, that’s so exciting. Can’t wait for the book!!!!
WooHoo!!! I’m all in!! Don’t forget Sgroppino!
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Amazing!!! You absolutely earned it! I am constantly on your site for the last recipe to take to the many families parties my boyfriend and I attend. Enjoy each and every step of the process. I can’t wait to get our own copy here in South Boston!
omg! congratulations! so, so very excited for you!
OMG!!!! I am over the moon excited for you!!! I knew you’d do big things!! Congrats!
Congratulations!!
It’s simply perfect!! You must be really happy, I’m sure it’s like a dream made real!!
Yay!!! Congratulations? I may move to Salem just to be a taste tester…
Best news ever!
Super congrats! That’s so amazing!
Can’t wait to CHILL OUT with some of the recipes!
Congratulations I will definitely buy a copy. Cooking in the kitchen with my laptop is all edgy and all, but I look forward to a nice book filled with awesome pics. Really Congrats!!!
I saw your post on ‘foodbuzz’ – Congratulations! How exciting!
Kindest regards.
YAYYYYY Jess! I vote samples at work
Many many congrats!
Ilovelovelove your blog and i follow it!
You ar eamazing at what you do!
will wait for the book and get it most def!
JESSIE…. OMG….. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could help with the taste testing but I’m at the other end of the country…I’ll be thinking about all your helpers though…. Have Fun!!!!!!!!!!
This seems delicious. Congratulations on your book.
This is great news , congratulations and I wish you to keep going successfully forever!
I can’t say I’m surprised. You recipes are a nothing short of incredible.
Congratulations on your book.I’m really interested so I’ll buy it.This dessert looks great!
I want to say that I am happy for you , wish you luck and I will be your greatest fan!
Wow Jessie! This is truly amazing, and certainly well deserved.
Very excited for you@
i know just how you feel!! when my cookbook “There’s not a healthy recipe in this whole damn book, a guide to southern comfort food” got published i was soooo happy. just seeing it on Amazon.com was amazing to me. when it got great reviews I was astounded.
best of luck with your book. i know it will be successful..your recipes are really good!!
Congratulations
I will definetly be looking for it in Canada!
So thrilled for your book deal! I have loved your work (both food writing and food photography) for a long time and can’t wait to see it published in book form! I am in Salem, so would happily volunteer as a taste tester or photo assistant.
Big Congratulations to you Jessie! Just found your site this morn on how to make Espresso in my Bialetti pot – thanks so much – that little pot makes the best Espresso ever! Will look for your book – what is the publishing date? Your photog shows great talent – beautiful! Inviting you to visit our online shop – http://www.natureshealinggifts.com, for nature’s healing gifts, bath and body gifts, Lavender eye pillows and much more. Have a great day!