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Six Years (and a day) Later! (And a Very Big Announcement!!)

August 25, 2015 By Dana White | 58 Comments

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I knew my sixth blogiversary was coming up this week since I started the blog on the day this kid went to kindergarten in 2009. I just assumed it wasn’t the exact same day.

Six Years of Blogging and a VERY Big Announcement at ASlobComesClean.com

I was wrong. On August 24th, 2009, I wrote the first post on what was supposed to be my secret, anonymous, temporary, practice blog. The state of my house was keeping me from starting my real blog, so this Slob Blog was my way to learn about blogging while getting my house under control.

It turned out that A Slob Comes Clean was my real blog.

Things I didn’t know when I started:

  • That anyone anywhere would relate to what I was writing.
  • That people in my life WOULDN’T be horrified when they (eventually) found out my terrible Slob Secret.
  • That one day I’d be referred to as a Cleaning Expert by the Home Depot and Huffington Post and more. (Oh, how this still makes me giggle.)
  • That I would ever actually figure out how to get and keep my home under control.
  • That if I did figure it out, I’d still struggle.
  • That other people would look to me to help them get their homes under control.
  • That people would send me stories of how my hard-learned concepts had worked in their own homes.
  • That I would, exactly six years later, sign and mail a contract with a very big publisher to write not just one book, but two.

Did you catch that?

My big announcement:

I have signed a contract with Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins, to write TWO traditionally-published BOOKS.

Signing a book contract!!! at ASlobComesClean.com

Two real books. With pages you can turn and everything.

That you’ll be able to pick up at your local bookstore.

What??!?

This summer, as all this was happening, Hubby and I prayed about this decision. It’s a big one. I’m committing the next two years of my life to some pretty serious projects. We discussed and we prayed, and then we looked at one another and said, “Why would I not do this?”

If you’ve been around a while, you know I started blogging out of a burning desire to write. “Being a writer” was my goal, and blogging was a way to start working toward that goal.

I ended up falling in love with blogging as its own art form, with the immediacy of the relationship with you, my reader. I also learned (after much resistance and hesitation and downright saying no) that I had a message of hope to share.

So, even though I never in a million ba-jillion years would have believed I’d one day write a book about cleaning, I’m giddy at the thought.

Thanks for joining me on this crazy ride, and here’s to another six (or sixteen) years of blogging and the fun that it will bring!

The first book is set to release in January of ’17. It’s going to be a while. In the meantime, my e-books will help you get started on your own deslobification process.

 

Note: That first picture isn’t his first day of Kindergarten. It’s his 50th day. If I’d taken the time to get lost in  pictures from 2009, searching for a first day picture, I’d never have finished this post. And I have a book to write!!!!

 

--Nony

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  1. Kris @ Weird, Unsocialized Homeschoolers says

    August 25, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Congratulations!! That is so exciting!

    Reply
  2. Amber says

    August 25, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Wahoo!!! That’s great news, Nony/Dana!!!! Congratulations!!!!

    Reply
  3. Leslie says

    August 25, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Congratulations! That is great news!
    I’m so glad that your dream is happening! Thank you for helping us and encouraging us to keep on moving forward!

    Reply
  4. Angela @ Setting My Intention says

    August 25, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Congrats! That’s awesome!

    Reply
  5. Victoria says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    THIS I AWESOME NEWS! Congratulations. Can’t wait to hold the first book in my hands and read it.

    Reply
  6. Karen says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    Congratulations on the book deal! And here I thought maybe the big news was that your house was totally clean, decluttered and organized. 😉

    Reply
  7. Cheryl says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    How exciting!!!!!! I can’t wait to read your books, I still prefer a good ol’ fashioned handheld book. But I’m actually on the internet ignoring the clutter I’m trying to clean up today. I’m so glad your FB post popped up to remind me to get my butt off the couch & finish before the kids got home from school!

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  8. kris says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Congratulations! This blog has definitely helped my house. For example, there are no cabinet doors open in my kitchen and you will rarely find one just hanging open anymore. Who knew that others suffered from this affliction. Also, running the dishwasher every.single.night. My husband has finally gotten on board even if it isn’t totally full he will start it. We have slide on this one as summer is winding down but I’m am OK with it because it’s helped us see that running it every night no matter what is in it (unless it’s empty because we were out all day) makes a difference. Now if I could get myself on a “laundry day” schedule. Can’t wait to see the new book in 2017!

    Reply
  9. andrea says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    WOOT WOOT WOOT WOOT!

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  10. Rebekah says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    What amazing news! I am so happy for you. Congrats!!!

    Reply
  11. Dawn says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Congratulations!!! I cannot wait to hold your book in my hands! And I will be doing it in my hopefully-by-then decluttered house. 🙂

    Reply
  12. CynthiaJo says

    August 25, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Woo- hoo! Congratulations! Can’t wait! Hope it has glossy photos. 😉

    Reply
    • Dana White says

      August 25, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      Hahaha!!!

      Reply
  13. Jeanna says

    August 25, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Congratulations!!

    Reply
  14. Shelli says

    August 25, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Congratulations! You’ve really inspired me to work harder towards my writing goals (and my cleaning ones of course ????)!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer says

    August 25, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    rock on mama! do your thing!

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  16. Jane says

    August 25, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    Yay! I hoped it would be this, although the pics of your son threw me a bit!
    Congratulations!!

    Reply
  17. Mandy says

    August 25, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Congratulations!

    Reply
  18. Doug says

    August 25, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Congratulations! I already tell all my clients to read your blog….I guess I already know what my Christmas gifts for them will be in 2017!

    Would it surprise you to learn that I already have this years Christmas gift list done, and my Christmas card envelopes are already addressed? Lol

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  19. Anna says

    August 25, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Congrats! What a dream!

    Reply
  20. Tricia says

    August 25, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Congratulations!!!!

    Reply
  21. Lorrie says

    August 25, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Get on with your bad self! This is awesome news. Congratulations!

    Reply
  22. Kristin Evans says

    August 25, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    That is so awesome!!! Very excited for you and this incredible opportunity! Praying for you and your family during this new adventure. God is so good!

    Reply
  23. Crystal@ClearCutCrystalDesigns says

    August 25, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    That is so exciting!!! I am so proud of you!! I’ve been reading your blog for a couple years now and I always learn something new. Wow!!

    Reply
  24. Karen says

    August 25, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it….your e-books are inspiring so I can only imagine what these paper books will be like….I’m so excited for you!

    Reply
  25. Jen says

    August 25, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Congrats…..so happy for you.

    Reply
  26. Gloria Watson says

    August 25, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    Good for you Nonny! I hope the books are a roaring success!!! I’m sure they will be!

    Reply
  27. GabbyKitty says

    August 25, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Finally, books for someone like me!!! Congrats on this new venture!!!!!!!

    Reply
  28. Annie says

    August 25, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    That is amazing. But not surprising. Your advice really has changed my life and the lives of many. I for one can’t wait to read it!

    Reply
  29. Elizabeth B says

    August 25, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Awesome!
    So happy for u!!
    Can’t wait to turn those pages!!

    Reply
  30. Stella Lee (@Purfylle) says

    August 25, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    OH WOW OH WOW OH WOW OH WOW OH WOW! Best news ever! Happy Blogiversary <3

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  31. Melinda says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:08 am

    Happy 6th Blogaversary!! Hearing that you’re publishing a fer- real, honest- to- goodness , rea-l paper book is the best news I’ve heard since my daughter told me she’s pregnant for the second time!!!!
    So excited for me, and thrilled for you!!!

    Reply
  32. Jami @ An Oregon Cottage says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:54 am

    Gosh, that is fantastic Dana!! I’m so proud if you, friend, and can’t think of someone better suited to writing a book. ???? Can not wait to read them!

    Reply
  33. Linda S says

    August 26, 2015 at 2:43 am

    Happy 6th Blogiversary!!! and CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!! so proud of you! and so excited!!! I’ve been waiting to hear news like this for 5 years now 😀

    Reply
  34. Sandi Carroll says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:55 am

    That is awesome! I can’t wait to read your books. I’ve read the e books and I love your style of writing. I can always picture us sitting and chatting while talking about everything. Good luck!

    Reply
  35. Michelle Ayers says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:34 am

    Congrats and you will do great!

    Reply
  36. Dawn Peloso says

    August 26, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Congratulations on that awesome and exciting news! Best of luck on this new project!

    Reply
  37. Theresa says

    August 26, 2015 at 9:57 am

    Congratulations on such great news! I don’t comment a lot on blogs but yours is one I always look forward to and one which has been very helpful to me as well as just being fun to read. Yes, I am a fellow slob.

    Reply
  38. Mary S says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Congratulations on your book deal. I look forward to buying it.I’m one of those people who like to have a “real” book to read instead of a e-book.One day maybe I too will have a reasonably clean home.

    Reply
  39. Jacqui says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Congratulations! I’m so excited… How can I possibly wait one and a half years?! I only found you at the beginning of the summer, have read everything you’ve written (though I’m only partway through 28 days to hope for your home – I’m having a floor sweeping issue!) and am making serious progress with decluttering, dishes and laundry (one per day, not one day – it wouldn’t be possible with my combined washer/dryer). Anyway, I’m glad the summer is over 🙂 you’re such an encouragement to me in my homemaking efforts! Freezer cooking has done wonders for me as well. Thank you!

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  40. Penny Pring says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Congratulations and thank you for helping all us Slobs 🙂

    Reply
  41. Lea says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Congrats!!!! Six years is an awesome accomplishment on sticking with blogging and the book deal is amazing. I think the fact that you have worked so long and hard to improve your home for your family is the greatest accomplishment of all. Thanks for sticking to it Dana, you give all us other Nony slobs such hope and inspiration!!!

    Reply
  42. JoDi says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it!

    Reply
  43. Michelle says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Congratulations!!! I eagerly look forward to your new books. I already own the e-books and love them so I have absolute faith I will enjoy your future books.

    Reply
  44. Rebecca Schrimsher says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I can’t wait to read your books.

    Reply
  45. Vicki W. says

    August 26, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    Congratulations! It’s going to be quite a ride! Enjoy every minute! You will be great!

    Reply
  46. Angel says

    August 26, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Congratulations! How exciting! Can’t wait to read your books. Thank you for having the courage to share your struggles so we don’t feel alone.

    Reply
  47. Leila Jane says

    August 27, 2015 at 12:01 am

    Nony, your story reminds me of the saying, “Our greatest weakness can become our greatest strength”. You’re inspiring me!

    Reply
  48. Kim S says

    August 27, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I’m SO excited for you! What an awesome blessing, and I can’t wait to read them both!

    Reply
  49. Lenetta says

    August 27, 2015 at 10:39 pm

    Hooray, and congratulations! Please let me know if I can do anything to help. 🙂

    Reply
  50. Peggy says

    August 28, 2015 at 7:30 am

    I am continually smiling and shaking my head at the irony of standing at the door to your room when you were fourteen. At that moment I made the decision that I would never berate you again for the condition of your room. Their were more important issues–who knows what they were now?
    I think God chuckles, too, at how He blesses you every day, not for being a slob, but for being wholly dedicated to Him with all your slobdom included. Mom

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    • Sue B says

      August 30, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Just have to reply to Mom. You are amazing for choosing not to brate your young Nony – in-the-making! If my Mom would have chosen a similar path with me perhaps I would not be quite so “clean challenged” now. Much praise to you for it and I think I may have to adopt you as my Mom away from Mom!

      Reply
  51. Mieke says

    August 30, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Oh my gosh, I’m so so so excited for you! What an awesome, exciting (and terrifying, I’m sure!) thing. Congratulations!!

    Reply
  52. Kayla @ Shoeaholicnomore says

    August 30, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    Congratulations! I got a bit behind in reading your blog, so I’m just now reading this, but I’m super excited for you!!!

    Reply
  53. Mary S says

    September 1, 2015 at 7:24 am

    OH!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! I found you 5 years ago. I googled how to keep your house clean when you are a slob or somthing a long those lines! I love your blog and tell people about it all the time! I think you are my sister from another mother because we think so much a like! Thank you for being willing to put yourself out there!

    Reply
  54. Julie says

    September 1, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Woot woot!! Congrats! I bet your project-oriented mind is spinning right now =D.

    Reply
  55. Tami says

    September 1, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    Awesome!
    Congratulations, can’t wait to read them…

    Reply
  56. Nuna says

    August 14, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    I’m Always EAGER to read Your writings! Way to go Nony!!

    Reply

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