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**maxuilg** · 09-17-2008, 05:16 PM

Publishing official says bidding reached at least $1.3 million
Associated Press

Updated: September 16, 2008, 1:00 PM ET
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NEW YORK -- A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player.

"Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her memoir a strong motivational slant."

Financial terms for the book, currently untitled, were not disclosed, although a publishing official with knowledge of the negotiations said bidding reached at least $1.3 million. The official, citing the confidentiality of the negotiations, declined to be identified.

Williams, 26, has won nine Grand Slam titles and, with sister Venus Williams, won a gold medal in women's doubles at the recent Olympics in Beijing.

Grand Central Publishing is a division of the Hachette Book Group.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press

Well you all know I CANT WAIT! 2009....That's less than a year from now! But knowing Serena........sigh......

**indianstory** · 09-17-2008, 06:11 PM

I probably won't stop plugging the Sweet Spot til I'm dead, so please either enjoy or pretend I'm your weird cousin with blog Tourrette's you just have to put up with at holidays.

That said, in regards to this news, I've written my very own Open Letter to Serena Williams.

Heaven help me.

**JonDopl** · 09-17-2008, 07:19 PM

I probably won't stop plugging the Sweet Spot til I'm dead, so please either enjoy or pretend I'm your weird cousin with blog Tourrette's you just have to put up with at holidays.

That said, in regards to this news, I've written my very own Open Letter to Serena Williams.

Heaven help me.

LOL!

Love it dear

Foxy

**teewHettive** · 09-17-2008, 07:58 PM

I do believe that someone already posted this news in the "Tennis News" thread, Missin'.

I probably won't stop plugging the Sweet Spot til I'm dead, so please either enjoy or pretend I'm your weird cousin with blog Tourrette's you just have to put up with at holidays.

That said, in regards to this news, I've written my very own Open Letter to Serena Williams.

Heaven help me.

It's pretty awesome

And don't worry, Plug away!

**maxuilg** · 09-25-2008, 06:17 PM

I do believe that someone already posted this news in the "Tennis News" thread, Missin'.

It's pretty awesome
And don't worry, Plug away!

Missed it Jessie. I was just psyched when I saw this posted on the internet.

09-17-2008, 05:16 PM	#1
maxuilg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Finally! Serena's Story... Publishing official says bidding reached at least $1.3 million Associated Press Updated: September 16, 2008, 1:00 PM ET Comment Email Print NEW YORK -- A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player. "Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement. "We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old. Serena will give her memoir a strong motivational slant." Financial terms for the book, currently untitled, were not disclosed, although a publishing official with knowledge of the negotiations said bidding reached at least $1.3 million. The official, citing the confidentiality of the negotiations, declined to be identified. Williams, 26, has won nine Grand Slam titles and, with sister Venus Williams, won a gold medal in women's doubles at the recent Olympics in Beijing. Grand Central Publishing is a division of the Hachette Book Group. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press Well you all know I CANT WAIT! 2009....That's less than a year from now! But knowing Serena........sigh...... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2008, 06:11 PM	#2
indianstory Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 532 Senior Member	I probably won't stop plugging the Sweet Spot til I'm dead, so please either enjoy or pretend I'm your weird cousin with blog Tourrette's you just have to put up with at holidays. That said, in regards to this news, I've written my very own Open Letter to Serena Williams. Heaven help me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2008, 07:19 PM	#3
JonDopl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	I probably won't stop plugging the Sweet Spot til I'm dead, so please either enjoy or pretend I'm your weird cousin with blog Tourrette's you just have to put up with at holidays. That said, in regards to this news, I've written my very own Open Letter to Serena Williams. Heaven help me. LOL! Love it dear Foxy Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-17-2008, 07:58 PM	#4
teewHettive Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	I do believe that someone already posted this news in the "Tennis News" thread, Missin'. I probably won't stop plugging the Sweet Spot til I'm dead, so please either enjoy or pretend I'm your weird cousin with blog Tourrette's you just have to put up with at holidays. That said, in regards to this news, I've written my very own Open Letter to Serena Williams. Heaven help me. It's pretty awesome And don't worry, Plug away! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-25-2008, 06:17 PM	#5
maxuilg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	I do believe that someone already posted this news in the "Tennis News" thread, Missin'. It's pretty awesome And don't worry, Plug away! Missed it Jessie. I was just psyched when I saw this posted on the internet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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