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April 13, 2010
Teen Author Tuesday Presents Judith Graves!
Note: Due to Teen Author Tuesday, today's March Madness winner will be announced over on Shana Silver's Blog.
I'm thrilled to welcome one of the co-presidents of Class of 2k10 today, Judith Graves. Judith's debut novel, Under My Skin, was released March 27, 2010 from Leap Books. It's Paranormal YA for ages 14 and up.
Welcome, Judith. Can you tell me about your book in seven words or less?
Blood. Pack. Temptation. Betrayal.
Oooh, sounds creepy (in a good way!) Other than your main character, who...
I'm thrilled to welcome one of the co-presidents of Class of 2k10 today, Judith Graves. Judith's debut novel, Under My Skin, was released March 27, 2010 from Leap Books. It's Paranormal YA for ages 14 and up.
Welcome, Judith. Can you tell me about your book in seven words or less?
Blood. Pack. Temptation. Betrayal.
Oooh, sounds creepy (in a good way!) Other than your main character, who...
April 12, 2010
March Madness - A New Week of Prizes!
With the first prize drawing for March Madness, Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. Kayeleen chose the query critique from Shana Silver. So both of our critiques are gone. Also, the Advance copy of SPELLS by Aprilynne Pyke, TECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING WRITER, FIRE IN FICTION, and WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL have been chosen.
The remaining prizes include:
(The following prizes can only be mailed to the U.S. or Canada:)
ON WRITING by S...
The remaining prizes include:
(The following prizes can only be mailed to the U.S. or Canada:)
ON WRITING by S...
April 11, 2010
March Madness - Sunday Prize Draw!
With the first prize drawing for March Madness, Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. Kayeleen chose the query critique from Shana Silver. So both of our critiques are gone. Also, the Advance copy of SPELLS by Aprilynne Pyke, TECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING WRITER, and FIRE IN FICTION have been chosen.
The remaining prizes include:
Only one prize left to be mailed worldwide:
WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass
And the following priz...
The remaining prizes include:
Only one prize left to be mailed worldwide:
WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass
And the following priz...
April 10, 2010
March Madness - Saturday Prize Draw!
With the first prize drawing for March Madness, Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. Kayeleen chose the query critique from Shana Silver. So both of our critiques are gone. Also, the Advance copy of SPELLS by Aprilynne Pyke and FIRE IN FICTION by Donald Maass have been chosen.
The remaining prizes include:
Only one prize left to be mailed worldwide:
WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass
And the following prizes can only be mail...
The remaining prizes include:
Only one prize left to be mailed worldwide:
WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass
And the following prizes can only be mail...
April 9, 2010
March Madness - Friday Prize Draw!
Well, hello, Friday! How did you get here so fast?
Let me just start this post by throwing out a HUGE congratulations to Lisa Schroeder. Has anyone seen this post yet? (and yes, she's talking about the novel she finished during March Madness!) Now isn't THAT the biggest prize of all! YAY for Lisa, and YAY for Simon Pulse!
Now, onto business...
With the first prize drawing for March Madness, Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. Kay...
Let me just start this post by throwing out a HUGE congratulations to Lisa Schroeder. Has anyone seen this post yet? (and yes, she's talking about the novel she finished during March Madness!) Now isn't THAT the biggest prize of all! YAY for Lisa, and YAY for Simon Pulse!
Now, onto business...
With the first prize drawing for March Madness, Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. Kay...
April 8, 2010
March Madness - Another Day, Another Prize!
Happy Thursday!
Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. Kayeleen chose the query critique from Shana Silver. So both of our critiques are gone. We haven't heard from Newport2Newport yet, but we're going to go ahead and chose the next winner.
The remaining prizes include:
Prizes for international entrants:
TECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING WRITER by Dwight V. Swain
WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass
FIRE IN FICTION by Donald Maass
And the...
Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. Kayeleen chose the query critique from Shana Silver. So both of our critiques are gone. We haven't heard from Newport2Newport yet, but we're going to go ahead and chose the next winner.
The remaining prizes include:
Prizes for international entrants:
TECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING WRITER by Dwight V. Swain
WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass
FIRE IN FICTION by Donald Maass
And the...
April 7, 2010
March Madness - The Prizes Continue!
Cellllllebrate good times, Come on!
I'm showing my age here, aren't I? Okay, feel free to ignore my flakiness, but don't ignore these fabulous prizes! If I draw YOUR name today, which one will you pick?
Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. We haven't heard from Newport2Newport yet, but we're going to go ahead and chose the next winner.
The remaining prizes include:
Prizes for international entrants:
Query Critique from Query Queen, S...
I'm showing my age here, aren't I? Okay, feel free to ignore my flakiness, but don't ignore these fabulous prizes! If I draw YOUR name today, which one will you pick?
Angelina Hansen, chose the 10-page critique from Agent Michelle Humphrey of the Martha Kaplan Agency. We haven't heard from Newport2Newport yet, but we're going to go ahead and chose the next winner.
The remaining prizes include:
Prizes for international entrants:
Query Critique from Query Queen, S...
April 6, 2010
Teen Author Tuesday Presents Jame Richards
Note: Don't forget, for today's March Madness prize announcement, see Shana Silver's Blog.
Teen Author Tuesday is a weekly post featuring up and coming authors who write for teens. I'm excited to introduce another classmate of mine from the Class of 2k10, Jame Richards.
Jame's debut novel,THREE RIVERS RISING: A NOVEL OF THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD is due out April 13, 2010 from Alfred A. Knopf. It's a historical novel in verse for a young adult audience, ages 12 and up.
Welcome, Jame! Can you tell me a...
Teen Author Tuesday is a weekly post featuring up and coming authors who write for teens. I'm excited to introduce another classmate of mine from the Class of 2k10, Jame Richards.
Jame's debut novel,THREE RIVERS RISING: A NOVEL OF THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD is due out April 13, 2010 from Alfred A. Knopf. It's a historical novel in verse for a young adult audience, ages 12 and up.
Welcome, Jame! Can you tell me a...
April 5, 2010
March Madness - And The First Winner Is...
The time has come! Let the celebrating begin (if it hasn't already!) You've put in all the hard work and now it's time for the payoff. First of all, if you are our winner, here are your choices of prizes today:
These first prizes are available for all winners, including international entrants: (these may switch up from day to day).
10 Page Critique from Agent Extraordinaire, Michelle Humphrey from the Martha Kaplan Agency
Query Critique from Query Queen, Shana SilverTECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING...
These first prizes are available for all winners, including international entrants: (these may switch up from day to day).
10 Page Critique from Agent Extraordinaire, Michelle Humphrey from the Martha Kaplan Agency
Query Critique from Query Queen, Shana SilverTECHNIQUES OF THE SELLING...
April 2, 2010
The Fools of April!
Welcome to the continuation of March Madness Writing Challenge!
This is your first check-in. Amanda at http://out-totheblack.livejournal.com/ has offered her blog as a check-in on Tuesdays, to keep the momentum going. And of course don't forget to keep in touch on Twitter at #yafrenzy.
As for me, I'm spending the next few days reading through my March work, reorganizing the chapter breaks and such, as well as tabulating the names for the March Madness prizes.
What about you? Who's signing on t...
This is your first check-in. Amanda at http://out-totheblack.livejournal.com/ has offered her blog as a check-in on Tuesdays, to keep the momentum going. And of course don't forget to keep in touch on Twitter at #yafrenzy.
As for me, I'm spending the next few days reading through my March work, reorganizing the chapter breaks and such, as well as tabulating the names for the March Madness prizes.
What about you? Who's signing on t...
