July 21, 2010

The Naptime Chef: THE BOOK

Yes, the rumors are true! The Naptime Chef: Fitting Great Food Into Family Life, my first cookbook, will be published by Running Press in Spring 2012. Just writing that sentence makes me want to jump out of my seat and do a little dance around the room! Or, at least, have another glass of champagne.

Selling a book is an awesome project. Awesome in the sense that it requires quite a bit of work, patience and time. It’s a bit of marathon really, from start to finish, and I definitely did not do it all by myself. This process would never even have started without my awesome agent Jenni. She saw the potential in the story from the start, coached me through the proposal and rallied me through the sale. Because of her I am looking forward to entire year of writing an fantastic cookbook filled to the brim with Naptime Chef recipes (some old, MOST new!) and I couldn’t be more grateful. I promise, I will write and cook my heart out to create a wonderful and true resource that will reside on your cookbook shelf for years to come. I also promise a few great book parties. And, a few more flutes of champagne.

So, my editor, Kristen, and I are off and running. I can’t wait to share more about the process of writing a cookbook the further I dive into this. Also, if anyone has suggestions for something they want to see in the book feel free to leave a comment and let me know. I’m all ears!

In the mean time, as if a new book weren’t enough, this lovely lady is redesigning my entire website that will be debuting in less than month. You can look forward easy navigation, great style and lots of printable recipe pages!

And, last but not least, I thank you, readers, for all of your support and enthusiasm. I look forward to giving you a true bound book that will prove exciting and invaluable. This is a day for all of us to celebrate. So, pour yourself a glass of bubbly and toast to the beginning of a new adventure!

83 Responses to “The Naptime Chef: THE BOOK”

  1. Stephanie G says:

    YEAY! Congrats! I can't wait to get a copy of your book – or ten!

  2. Stephanie G says:

    YEAY! Congrats! I can't wait to get a copy of your book – or ten!

  3. Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite says:

    Congratulations – that is so awesome! I can't wait to see it in print!

  4. Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite says:

    Congratulations – that is so awesome! I can't wait to see it in print!

  5. Hilary B says:

    So exciting! Congratulations! Can't wait for it.

  6. Hilary B says:

    So exciting! Congratulations! Can't wait for it.

  7. Kudos Kitchen says:

    How very exciting! One of my passions is cookbooks so I'll definitely be looking for yours when it's on the stands. Congrats on the new website as well. I'd love to paint your logo/header on a trivet tile if you'd be interested.

  8. Kudos Kitchen says:

    How very exciting! One of my passions is cookbooks so I'll definitely be looking for yours when it's on the stands. Congrats on the new website as well. I'd love to paint your logo/header on a trivet tile if you'd be interested.

  9. Jenn says:

    Kelsey – Well I know what everyone is getting for holiday gifts and birthday gifts in 2012!!!!! Congratulations – you deserve it!

  10. Jenn says:

    Kelsey – Well I know what everyone is getting for holiday gifts and birthday gifts in 2012!!!!! Congratulations – you deserve it!

  11. kirsten says:

    well done kelsey!!! you know i will be one of the first in line to buy my copy (and many others). i am so proud of you. you deserve it, … damn you've worked hard! can't wait for the release party 🙂

  12. kirsten says:

    well done kelsey!!! you know i will be one of the first in line to buy my copy (and many others). i am so proud of you. you deserve it, … damn you've worked hard! can't wait for the release party 🙂

  13. Anna (londonfoodieny) says:

    well done! very exciting news!

  14. Anna (londonfoodieny) says:

    well done! very exciting news!

  15. Jennifer Hess says:

    Oh my goodness, Kelsey, CONGRATULATIONS! So well-deserved, and I can't wait to read it!

  16. Jennifer Hess says:

    Oh my goodness, Kelsey, CONGRATULATIONS! So well-deserved, and I can't wait to read it!

  17. MrsWheelbarrow says:

    Splendid news, Kelsey! I'm not at all surprised – you're brilliance shines through every post. What a thrilling year ahead! I just know this book will be the perfect gift for every new Mom.

  18. MrsWheelbarrow says:

    Splendid news, Kelsey! I'm not at all surprised – you're brilliance shines through every post. What a thrilling year ahead! I just know this book will be the perfect gift for every new Mom.

  19. Leslie MacFadyen says:

    So awesome Kelsey – it's all of your hard word that has brought this about and you should be so so proud. You have an army of Emma chicks out here ready to start the marketing effort all over the globe in 2012! Congrats!

  20. Leslie MacFadyen says:

    So awesome Kelsey – it's all of your hard word that has brought this about and you should be so so proud. You have an army of Emma chicks out here ready to start the marketing effort all over the globe in 2012! Congrats!

  21. Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker says:

    Awesome news, a big congratulations to you! You should be very proud!

  22. Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker says:

    Awesome news, a big congratulations to you! You should be very proud!

  23. Maria at Fresh Eats says:

    This is such fabulous news — congratulations! I already have a list of people in mind who will LOVE your book. I knew a cookbook was in your future — and I'm sure this is just the beginning of many wonderful things for you! Yay!

  24. Maria at Fresh Eats says:

    This is such fabulous news — congratulations! I already have a list of people in mind who will LOVE your book. I knew a cookbook was in your future — and I'm sure this is just the beginning of many wonderful things for you! Yay!

  25. Sweet and Savory says:

    Congratulations!!! This is wonderful. I am in your same boat – just without the book deal yet. I am currently waiting to hear back from my agent, to see if she thinks my "cookbook idea" is a winner. I am trying to not get my hopes up…as I know we sometimes have to submit and submit before we get a deal. Wish me luck! Can't wait to buy yours!

  26. Sweet and Savory says:

    Congratulations!!! This is wonderful. I am in your same boat – just without the book deal yet. I am currently waiting to hear back from my agent, to see if she thinks my "cookbook idea" is a winner. I am trying to not get my hopes up…as I know we sometimes have to submit and submit before we get a deal. Wish me luck! Can't wait to buy yours!

  27. Artist Statement says:

    What a awesome opportunity! Your amazing girl! Congrats! Proof that you never know where life can take you. Imagine once you ate Peanut butter and jelly all through Mexico. I never imagined that you would become a successful cook! Congrats, again! -Mandy

  28. Artist Statement says:

    What a awesome opportunity! Your amazing girl! Congrats! Proof that you never know where life can take you. Imagine once you ate Peanut butter and jelly all through Mexico. I never imagined that you would become a successful cook! Congrats, again! -Mandy

  29. Lawyer Loves Lunch says:

    How exciting! A giant congratulations! Can't wait to see the site and the book, of course 🙂

  30. Lawyer Loves Lunch says:

    How exciting! A giant congratulations! Can't wait to see the site and the book, of course 🙂

  31. Amy says:

    Congratulations, Kelsey! Have fun and enjoy every minute of it!!

  32. Amy says:

    Congratulations, Kelsey! Have fun and enjoy every minute of it!!

  33. FoodontheTable says:

    This is wonderful news! I can't wait until it comes out – it will be great!

  34. FoodontheTable says:

    This is wonderful news! I can't wait until it comes out – it will be great!

  35. Dishin' In The Kitchen says:

    Wonderful Wonderful! Congratulations! Cheers!

  36. Dishin' In The Kitchen says:

    Wonderful Wonderful! Congratulations! Cheers!

  37. catchupdaphne says:

    I'm a new follower to your website and wanted to congratulate you on the book. Very well deserved, and I can't wait to see it.

  38. catchupdaphne says:

    I'm a new follower to your website and wanted to congratulate you on the book. Very well deserved, and I can't wait to see it.

  39. Orchard Cove Photography says:

    Woo hoo!!!! BIG congratulations to you!

  40. Orchard Cove Photography says:

    Woo hoo!!!! BIG congratulations to you!

  41. khull05 says:

    How exciting! I'm brand new around here and love, love, love it! I will definitely pick up a book when they come out.

  42. khull05 says:

    How exciting! I'm brand new around here and love, love, love it! I will definitely pick up a book when they come out.

  43. Kim says:

    Big, huge, giant CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  44. Kim says:

    Big, huge, giant CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  45. Liz the Chef says:

    The one day I didn't check my computer and was late to find your glorious news! So, so pleased for you – I'm already in line with my armful of books to be autographed! What a day-congratulations…thumbs up!!

  46. Liz the Chef says:

    The one day I didn't check my computer and was late to find your glorious news! So, so pleased for you – I'm already in line with my armful of books to be autographed! What a day-congratulations…thumbs up!!

  47. Kelsey says:

    Thank you all SO much for your awesome comments. Seriously! I am so honored and thrilled by your support. Now, off to start writing! 🙂

  48. Kelsey says:

    Thank you all SO much for your awesome comments. Seriously! I am so honored and thrilled by your support. Now, off to start writing! 🙂

  49. Jeanne says:

    Oh, wow! A very hearty congratulations to you!!

  50. Jeanne says:

    Oh, wow! A very hearty congratulations to you!!

  51. Peggy says:

    Fabulous news, Kelsey! And well deserved. Congratulations!!!

    Peggy

  52. Peggy says:

    Fabulous news, Kelsey! And well deserved. Congratulations!!!Peggy

  53. Megan Gordon says:

    YAHOO!!!Now you know I read your blog all the time but I rarely comment b/c Firefox is moody and doesn't let me (?!?!) But I pulled out all the stops today and switched to Safari to say a big Congratulations. This is huge and I'm so, so happy for you. But you already know that. I can't wait to see the process unfold…I love, love, love when true talent is recognized and that's obviously been the case with you. xoxoxoxo

  54. Megan Gordon says:

    YAHOO!!!
    Now you know I read your blog all the time but I rarely comment b/c Firefox is moody and doesn't let me (?!?!) But I pulled out all the stops today and switched to Safari to say a big Congratulations. This is huge and I'm so, so happy for you. But you already know that. I can't wait to see the process unfold…I love, love, love when true talent is recognized and that's obviously been the case with you. xoxoxoxo

  55. Kelsey B. says:

    @Jeanne @Peggy and @Megan, thanks so much for your kind words and support. I am thrilled and look forward to sharing a great great with you. And @Megan, you are too kind – I promise the new website will be MUCH easier for commenting! 🙂

  56. Kelsey B. says:

    @Jeanne @Peggy and @Megan, thanks so much for your kind words and support. I am thrilled and look forward to sharing a great great with you. And @Megan, you are too kind – I promise the new website will be MUCH easier for commenting! 🙂

  57. CookiePie says:

    YAY!!!!!! Congrats!!! Can't wait to buy it and start cooking your delicious recipes!!!

  58. CookiePie says:

    YAY!!!!!! Congrats!!! Can't wait to buy it and start cooking your delicious recipes!!!

  59. Cortney says:

    What great news, Kelsey! Congratulations!!

  60. Cortney says:

    What great news, Kelsey! Congratulations!!

  61. Jessica says:

    K,Great news, so happy for you!Jessica (Napp) McAnuff

  62. Jessica says:

    K,

    Great news, so happy for you!
    Jessica (Napp) McAnuff

  63. Fuji Mama says:

    WOOT! SO EXCITED! It's about time! LOL I cannot wait to get my hands on that book because I KNOW that it is going to be fantastic!

  64. Fuji Mama says:

    WOOT! SO EXCITED! It's about time! LOL I cannot wait to get my hands on that book because I KNOW that it is going to be fantastic!

  65. Kim P. says:

    I think I'll have a glass of champagne to celebrate with you! I always look forward to your recipes and cannot wait to get a copy of your book. Salud!

  66. Kim P. says:

    I think I'll have a glass of champagne to celebrate with you! I always look forward to your recipes and cannot wait to get a copy of your book. Salud!

  67. El says:

    Congrats! I can't wait to read it!!!!!

  68. El says:

    Congrats! I can't wait to read it!!!!!

  69. Sonya says:

    Awesome news-can't wait to buy it!

  70. Sonya says:

    Awesome news-can't wait to buy it!

  71. Carlie says:

    I am new to your blog but I just had to comment because this is exactly what I am! A naptime chef! My husband and I are foodies and I found that this was the ONLY way to keep up with eating food that wasn't from a box. I can't wait to read your book! What a great idea. Congrats!

  72. Carlie says:

    I am new to your blog but I just had to comment because this is exactly what I am! A naptime chef! My husband and I are foodies and I found that this was the ONLY way to keep up with eating food that wasn't from a box. I can't wait to read your book! What a great idea. Congrats!

  73. Patricia vanesshce says:

    wow, how exciting!
    hope you are well…and enjoying all the autumn riches!
    patricia
    pve design

  74. heidi says:

    omgosh… I can’t wait! You’ll have to let us know when we can preorder it. I might have to get one for a girlfriend of mine too. Your such an inspiration. Actually, I’ll let you in on a secret, My husband is actually eating more of a variety of food because of your videos and blog. Your so awesome!!!! Thank you so much.

    • Anonymous says:

      Thanks Heidi! I am so glad you enjoy the blog and your husband is eating so well. 😉 I’ll let you know when the book is available for preorder!

  75. Abbe Burt says:

    Great new Kelsey! Is that the actual cover of your cookbook?!! How exciting to see it in book form with pictures and everything. Can’t wait to hold the book in my hands. I am a 66 year old non-cook and use a lot of your recipes because they are usually simple to make as well as delicious. So thanks so much from someone without a naptime except for myself. Abbe

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  77. ky4ensicgirl says:

    I really love your recipes and I like your sense of humor even more. But please, please, before I go get the book once it is in print (and oh, yes, I will definitely want a copy to display right up there with my Paula Deen, Joy of Cooking, Americas Most Wanted Recipes (stolen secret recipes from your favorite restaurants around the country…Chili’s, Applebees, CPK, P.F. Chang’s, etc). Don’t let your great style and wonderful knowledge of food and the brilliant names you’ve come up with be overshadowed by something silly like bad grammar. I don’t want to have to go beat up some critic for not being able to get past that…I’m in a wheelchair and it wouldn’t be a fair fight…I’d take him down so fast grammar would be the last thing on his mind! Keep it up…need encouragement? Ask for it…I have a feeling there are several people out there who know you can, we know you can, we know you can…sorry, taking care of your friend’s toddler a few hours a day while she studies tends to have an effect on your ability to communicate with adults!

    • Naptimechef says:

      Thanks for your nice comment. I have an editor for the book, a professional one! I am working on the grammar. Since I never had it in school (blame my public school system) it takes time to learn.

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    Congratulations, Kelsey! As a writer, cook, and mother of 19-month old Augustin, I’m living the same high-wire act. Looking forward to your wit and wisdom.

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