A week is NOT enough wicked time when it comes to Tessa Dare novels.
We’re kicking off Crits for Water’s guest critiques with a crazy awesome opportunity: USA Today bestselling author of historical romances like the just-released A Week to be Wicked, Tessa Dare, is offering a Brainstorming Session at either the upcoming Romantic Times Convention or Romance Writers of America Conference in July. In Tessa’s words:
[We'll] do a brainstorming session over coffee or drinks (I’ll buy, of course!), at either RT or RWA (I’ll be at both, so winning bidder’s choice).
We can brainstorm a new plot, talk through a plotting tangle, discuss querying, or practice pitching. If the bidder wants to provide them, I’ll read a synopsis, blurb, or query in advance.
This is a great opportunity to meet one of the coolest ladies evar plus learn from a super kind expert of the romance field, so get your bidding fingers ready. Read the instructions, and get to it folks!
This auction is open for bidding until 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time, April 4th, 2012.
- Comment on THIS BLOG POST with your bid. Bidding starts at US$1.
- You may, of course, bid more than once.
- The last comment at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time, April 4th, 2012, will win.
- Once the auction closes, if you are the highest bidder, I will contact you with further instructions.
- Please DO NOT donate, send the file, etc., unless I email you! SERIOUSLY.
- And…go!
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About Tessa:
Tessa Dare is the USA Today bestselling author of eight historical romance novels and two novellas. She has twice been awarded the RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award, and has twice been a finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® award. Her books have been contracted for translation in ten languages. Recently, Booklist magazine named her one of the “new stars of historical romance.”
Mixing wit, sensuality, and emotion, Tessa strives to write Regency-set romance novels that feel relatable to modern readers. A librarian by training and a booklover at heart, Tessa takes great pride and pleasure in continuing to work part-part-time at her local public library. She makes her home in Southern California, where she shares a cozy, cluttered bungalow with her husband, their two children, and a big brown dog.
Um, yeah – brainstorming session for charity? I’m in. Awesome idea.
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Congratulations! This is the winning bid. You’re a rockstar. I’ll email you soon with instructions.