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September 17, 2018
Critique Carina Press Editor
3 Chapter + Synopsis Critique by John Jacobson
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John Jacobson | Carina Press
Item Description
I will critique any sub genres of romance save for Christian inspirational. I’m also genderqueer, femme, and queer identifying, so if your MS includes gender and/or sexual diversity it’s a bonus! I will do a fairly detailed critique including in-line notes and an overall 1 to 2 page critique along with those notes. If you have a synopsis I’ll gladly utilize that, but it’s not required.
About John: John Jacobson has been in various roles in and out of publishing for the past eight years. John was an editor at Spencer Hill Press and a freelance writer for Heroes and Heartbreakers, as well as Romantic Times. After finishing his degree at Ithaca College, John took on a position at a major university in instructional design and began freelance editing in content and acquisitions for Carina Press. John currently works with authors such as Therese Beharrie and Felicia Grossman.
Follow John on Twitter: @DreamingReviews
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John Jacobson
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Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $75
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Gift Cards-Twin Pack
2 Gift Cards – Twin Pack!
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Panera Bread & Cracker Barrel
Item Description
Enjoy a $30 Cracker Barrel gift card and a $25 Panera Bread gift card in this twin pack. No expiration date!
Donated by Lucy Lakestone, author of the Bohemia Beach Series. Learn more at www.LucyLakestone.com
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Lucy Lakestone
Pickup/Shipping Instructions
Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $55
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3 Chapter Critique by Agent!
Agent Jill Marsal offering 3-Chapter Critique
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Literary Agent Jill Marsal will critique the first 30 pages of a mystery, thriller, cozy, psychological suspense, women’s fiction, contemporary or historical romance, romantic suspense, or category romance.
About Jill: Jill Marsal handles women’s fiction, romance, commercial fiction, stories of family, friendships, and interesting relationships, as well as psychological suspense, cozy, mystery, thriller, and non-fiction.
She works with her authors to help them realize their dreams of being published and to build their long term careers as writers. Authors on Jill’s list range from debut authors to NYT, USA Today, and WSJ bestselling authors – she enjoys working with both new and experienced writers. She loves to be surprised by a unique plot or characters and is always looking for a new, fresh voice or approach.
Learn more at www.MarsalLyonLiteraryAgency.com or contact Jill at jill@marsallyonliteraryagency.com.
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Jill Marsal
Pickup/Shipping Instructions
Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $100
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September 16, 2018
Digital & Print Book Formatting!
Book Formatting – Ebook & Print
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Chris Kridler, SharpEditor.com
Item Description
Chris Kridler of SharpEditor.com will format your novel into an attractive ebook ready for upload to all the major services: Amazon, Nook, iBooks, Kobo, Google Play, Draft2Digital or anyone who takes mobi and epub files. In addition, she will prepare your print book’s interior to meet industry standards for publication and deliver a PDF ready for upload.
About Chris: Chris Kridler trained as a copy editor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated summa cum laude with a double major in journalism and English and a great love for literature and books of all genres.
She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a copy editor, reporter, designer, photographer and videographer, and she has published several novels under two names. She edits, designs and formats books for other authors, helping them through the process of self-publishing.
Chris has a critic’s eye thanks to extensive experience in indie publishing, professional editing, creative writing classes, literature classes and critique groups; in addition, she has written book reviews for multiple newspapers. An award-winning author, she is a member of Romance Writers of America. In her spare time, she chases tornadoes.
Learn more at SharpEditor.com.
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Chris Kridler
Pickup/Shipping Instructions
Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $100
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Literary Agent Critique!
3 Chapter & Synopsis Critique by Scott Eagan
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Scott Eagan | Greyhaus Literary Agency
Item Description
Literary Agent Scott Eagan will critique 3 chapters and the synopsis of your contemporary romance novel.
About Scott: Scott draws on his extensive background in education, writing and literature to assist the writers at Greyhaus. He has a BA in English/Literature, a MA in Creative Writing and a MA in Literacy.
Scott is also a writer (done mostly as a hobby) and is an active member of the Romance Writers of America.
Outside of his work at the agency, he continues teaching writing, works hard to keep up with his three kids (A college level swimmer, an Equestrian Hunter Jumper competitor, and a dancer.) Scott also continues to be active in community work including assisting the University of Puget Sound Alumni Program.
Scott has also served as a USA Swimming Official and also, when time was available, flexed his theater muscles in local community theatre productions.
Website/Social Media Links:
www.greyhausagency.com
Twitter: @greyhausagency
FB: @GreyhausLiteraryAgency
Instagram: @greyhausagency
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Scott Eagan
Pickup/Shipping Instructions
Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $100
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3 Chapter Critique by Heidi Shoham
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Three Chapter Critique (up to 50 pages) by Heidi Shoham, Independent Editor.
Previous Editorial Director of Entangled Publishing. Previous editor for Samhain Publishing
Any sub-genre of romance
Dateline to submit to Heidi – Nov. 30, 2018
Return by end of December, 2018
About Heidi: After getting my BA in English Language and Literature, I began my career in the publishing industry as a content and acquisitions editor at Samhain Publishing in the summer of 2007 (under my maiden name, Heidi Moore). I was an editorial director at Entangled Publishing until August 2018. I also freelance edit for many NYT and USA Today bestselling indie authors who self-publish.
I’ve edited books in just about every sub-genre of romance—contemporary, paranormal, historical, erotica, scifi, GLBT, fantasy, NA, suspense, BDSM, inspirational, ménage/multiple partners.
When I’m not working on edits, I’m running after my three wildlings and spending way too much time online—for research, of course.
You can find me on Twitter as @HeidiShoham or at my website, www.heidishoham.com.
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Heidi Shoham
Pickup/Shipping Instructions
Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $100
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September 15, 2018
Hand-Knit Shawlette & Book
Hand-Knit Shawlette & Signed Copy
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The Relentless American by Sarina Rose
Item Description
Hand-knit triangular shawlette inspired by Hanna of The Relentless America along with signed edition of the book. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L2ZLQDG
About Sarina: Sarina Rose is a Jersey Girl lucky enough to live in Florida, writing books during her retirement from teaching high school Spanish.
Learn more at www.sarinaroseauthor.com
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Sarina Rose
Pickup/Shipping Instructions
Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $75
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Screenwriting Critique Up for Bids!
25 Page Critique by Glenn M. Benest
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Award-winning writer and popular L.A. instructor
Item Description
25 Page Critique by Glenn M. Benest. Manuscripts are accepted in all genres of fiction and screenwriting.
About Glenn: Glenn M. Benest is an award-winning writer with seven produced screen credits and one of Los Angeles’ most popular instructors. Mr. Benest hosts a Facebook group of over 17,000 writers (“The Secrets of Screenwriting”) and does monthly webinars for F & W Media. His workshops have launched seven films, including the “Scream” franchise and “Event Horizon.”
Website: https://www.glennbenest.com/
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Glenn M. Benest
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Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $250
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3 Chapter Critique by Bev Katz
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Bev Katz, former in-house Harlequin editor and a multi-published romance and young adult author, will critique the first three chapters of your manuscript. Any sub-genre welcome.
About Bev:
Bev is now a popular freelance editor who has acquired and edited fiction for publishers like McGraw-Hill Ryerson and critiqued manuscripts for both traditionally published and self-published authors.
For more info on Bev, including testimonials and contact information (email address and social media links ), visit www.bevkatz.com.
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Bev Katz
Pickup/Shipping Instructions
Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $100
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September 14, 2018
Literary Agent Critique!
3 Chapter & Synopsis Critique by Ann Leslie Tuttle
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Ann Leslie Tuttle | Literary Agent at DG&B, former Harlequin Editor
Item Description
Ann Leslie will critique the first three chapters and a short synopsis of your mainstream women’s fiction with romantic elements manuscript.
About Ann Leslie: Ann Leslie Tuttle joined DG&B in 2017 after working for 20 years at Harlequin Books where she most recently was a Senior Editor. At Harlequin, she was fortunate to work on an extensive and varied list of bestselling and award-winning titles in romance and women’s fiction.
She received her B.A. degree from the College of William and Mary and an M.A. from the University of Virginia. Finding and nurturing talented new writers has always been Ann Leslie’s passion. Ann Leslie lives in New York City with her husband and young daughter, who is just discovering the magic of books and writing.
Learn more about Ann Leslie Tuttle at visit https://www.dystel.com/ann-leslie-tuttle
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Ann Leslie Tuttle
Pickup/Shipping Instructions
Upon completion of the auction, the auction coordinator will contact the winning bidder by 10/5 with information on receiving their item. Physical items such as themed baskets, gift sets and signed books are for US bidders only. The donor will ship the item(s) within two weeks of the close of the auction. Custom-designed items will be shipped upon completion.
Value $100
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