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CLOSED: Friday the Thirteeners Fiesta — Critique of 4 Queries with 8 Authors

Congrats to our four winners, Adia, Aun-Juli, Sharon, and Rissa!

Your last chance for a guest query critique in Crits for Water 2012 is with a Friday the Thirteeners Fiesta: eight fabulous 2013 debut authors are offering to critique the queries of four lucky winners. Which means for one pledge, you get two sets of expert eyes on your query. This can be for any young adult or middle grade manuscript. The participating critters are Erin Bowman, Elsie Chapman, Mindy McGinnis, Shannon Messenger, Ellen Oh, Megan Shepard, April Tucholke, and Kasie West. For more information about these generous ladies, read their short bios below, or check out their websites (linked).

Because the campaign is ending shortly, this pledge is only open until June 29th at 6:00pm, Eastern Time. Winners are expected to pledge before 11:59pm, eastern time, on June 29th as the campaign will close on the 30th! Sorry about that, but thank you ahead of time!

  1. Comment on this blog post saying how much you pledge.
  2. By pledging, you promise to donate the pledged amount only if you win
  3. Pledges must be at least $5. (Enough to provide one person with clean, safe water–maybe saving their life.)
  4. If you would like to pledge more, go for it! Every additional five dollars will give you another entry. (Ex: pledging $20, enough to give one person in a developing nation clean water, gets you four entries)
  5. You do NOT need to pledge more than previous commenters.
  6. Once pledging time ends, I’ll choose a winner using random.org.
  7. Again: please do NOT donate unless I email you saying you’re the winner.

This is a little complicated, so if you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me.

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About Erin:

Erin Bowman writes YA fiction and is represented by the marvelous Sara Crowe of Harvey Klinger. Her debut novel, TAKEN, will be published by HarperTeen (Winter 2013).

When she’s not writing, she usually spends time far, far away from a computer. She likes to hike. And camp. She also likes coffee, and hoodies, and the feeling one gets when the perfect song comes on the radio at exactly the right moment.
 
 

About Elsie:

Elsie Chapman grew up in Prince George, BC, before graduating from the University of British Columbia with a BA in English Literature. She currently lives in Vancouver with her husband and two kids, where she writes to either movies on a loop or music turned up way too loud (and sometimes both at the same time).

She’s repped by The Chudney Agency, and her debut novel, DUALED, will be published by Random House in February, 2013. A sequel, DIVIDED, will be published February, 2014.

About Mindy:

Mindy McGinnis is a YA librarian and author, represented by Adriann Ranta of Wolf Literary. Her YA dystopian, currently titled NOT A DROP TO DRINK will be available from Katherine Tegen / Harper Collins, Fall 2013.
 
 
 
 
 

About Shannon:

Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts where she learned–among other things–that she liked watching movies much better than making them. She also regularly eats cupcakes for breakfast, sleeps with a bright blue stuffed elephant named Ella, and occasionally gets caught talking to imaginary people. So it was only natural for her to write stories for children. KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES is her first middle grade novel, launching October 2, 2012. LET THE SKY FALL, a young adult novel, will follow in Spring 2013. She lives in Southern California with her husband and an embarrassing number of cats. Find her online at shannonmessenger.com.
 


About Ellen:

Ellen Oh, also known as Ello, is a lawyer, a writer, and a college instructor now living near the nation’s capital. She has three smart, beautiful little girls and an ultra-supportive husband who tells me to write every day. She’s repped by the amazing Joe Monti of Barry Goldblatt Literary. Her first book, PROPHECY, Prophecy Series Bk 1, is being published by HarperTeen for release in Winter 2013!
 
 

About Megan:

Megan Shepard grew up in the mountains of North Carolina, raised behind the counter of her parents’ independent bookstore, Highland Books in Brevard. After college, she joined the Peace Corps and spent two years in Senegal, where she lived in a mud hut with no electricity or running water.

As a writer, though she originally focused on stories for younger children, she soon found herself writing young adult literature instead, which doesn’t require nearly as many tender moments and includes a lot more cursing. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found horseback riding, day dreaming at coffee shops, or hiking in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

About April:

April Tucholke currently lives in Bend, Oregon, at the edge of the Deschutes National Forest. She can see all the stars. The air smells like pine, and she hears coyotes howling at night. She digs classic movies, redheaded bullies, big kitchens, and discussing murder at the dinner table.

She’s married to the freelance journalist Nate Pedersen. She is represented by Joanna Volpe at Nancy Coffey Literary Agency. Her debut novel BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA will be published by Dial, an imprint of Penguin. (Summer 2013)

About Kasie:

Kasie West’s love for writing is a sickness really. Her debut novel, PIVOT POINT, will be published by HarperTeen Feb. 12, 2013. (Followed by its sequel a year later.)

THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US, her contemporary YA novel, will be published in the Fall of 2013 (HarperTeen).

Her agent is the talented, funny, and sometimes crazy Michelle Wolfson.

Posted on June 28, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 11 }

CLOSED: June Agent Wishlist: Ammi-Joan Paquette and Sarah LaPolla

Thank you so much to everyone for participating!
Congratulations to Haylee Qualls, Suze Winegardner, Brandi Ziegler, 
Chris Day, Emily Skrutskie, and Demetra Brodsky!
 
 
 
 
 

Let the scramble for June’s Agent Wishlist begin! This is your chance to get a query and five pages read and critiqued by Super Intern Jess Silva, Super Author Luvina Jean-Charles, and one of two spectacular agents, Ammi-Joan Paquette or Sarah LaPolla.

This contest will be open until June 29th at 10:00PM Eastern Time or when all the spots are filled. Please participate as quickly as possible, as donations to the campaign will close soon.

  1. Read the wishes to see if your (completed!) MS is a match!
  2. Claim your spot by commenting on this blog post. Please include the agent’s name and wish number in the comment. For example, comment: “Sarah LaPolla #3, please!”
  3. Hold tight until Jess or I reply if you’ve got the spot.
  4. Only once your spot is confirmed, go to http://mycharitywater.org/critsforwater2012and make one of the following donations:
    ——-$1 for a read only by either Luvina or Jess.
    ——-$5 for a critique by either Luvina or Jess.
    ——-$10 for a critique by BOTH Luvina and Jess.
  5. REGARDLESS of which donation you choose, if your pages are passed onto the agent, that agent will also critique your submission.
  6. Wait until you get an email about how to proceed.
  7. Jess/Luvina will read your submission. The ones they feel best match the agent’s wishes will be forwarded to the agent for critique.

If you’re confused, feel free to ask questions in the comments. Both Jess and I will be monitoring the Wishlist to keep tabs across all timezones :)

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So, without further ado, the Wishes!!

Introducing Ammi-Joan Paquette of the Erin Murphy Literary Agency!

Joan joined EMLA in spring 2009 as an associate agent and was promoted to agent in fall 2011 after working in the editorial area of educational software development. In the last few years she has placed dozens of manuscripts with editors and is especially passionate about connecting with and launching the careers of debut authors. As the “East Coast branch” of EMLA, Joan works from her home office in Massachusetts, with long-distance support from the main Flagstaff office. She represents all forms of children’s and young adult literature, but is most excited by a strong lyrical voice, tight plotting with surprising twists and turns, and stories told with heart and resonance that will stand the test of time.

An EMLA client herself, Joan is also the author of a picture book, The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Fairies (Tanglewood, 2009), a mid-grade novel Nowhere Girl (Walker, 2011), and several other books due out in the next few years. When she is not on the phone, answering email, or writing, you will most likely find Joan curled up with a book. Or baking something delicious. Or talking about something delicious she’s baked. Really, after books and food, what else is there worth saying?

Joan’s Wishes:

  1. YA psychological thriller with unexpected plot twists and turns; perhaps even an unreliable narrator (Spots left: 9)
  2. Well-paced YA mystery in the style of Agatha Christie (Spots left: 8)
  3. Rich YA fantasy, with a strong female main character and plenty of action, in the style of Graceling (Spots left: 1)

 

And Sarah LaPolla of Curtis Brown LTD!

Sarah LaPolla began at Curtis Brown in 2008, working with Dave Barbor and Peter Ginsberg. Sarah is interested in literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, science fiction, literary horror, and young adult fiction. She loves complex characters, coming-of-age stories, and strong narrators. Sarah graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Writing and English, and went on to receive her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School.

Sarah’s Wishes:

  1. MG literary/coming-of-age – think Jenny Han, but younger (Spots left: 7)
  2. YA science fiction (less on the dystopian side and more on the space adventure side) (Spots left: 6)
  3. YA psychological mystery/thriller – but not paranormal/supernatural (Spots left: 9)

That’s all, guys. Aaaand GO!

Posted on June 27, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 69 }

CLOSED: In-Depth Query Critique with Agent Kate Testerman

Excellent critique opportunity today with super agent Kate Testerman of KT Literary. She’s offering to critique a query of a young adult or middle grade manuscript (any genre). This will be in-depth, like a very special About My Query post, PLUS Kate’s offering the winner a follow up phone call (or some tea, if you live in the area) to discuss the query, as well as some sweet KT Literary swag: a tote bag and a flashdrive/bracelet. So get a-bidding folks, and help Crits for Water finish with a bang.

This auction is open for bids until 11:59pm, Eastern time, June 26th.

  1. Comment on THIS BLOG POST with your bid. Bidding starts at US$1.
  2. You may, of course, bid more than once.
  3. The highest bid at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time, June 26th, 2012, will win.
  4. Once the auction closes, if you are the highest bidder, I will contact you with further instructions.
  5. Please DO NOT donate, send the file, etc., unless I email you! SERIOUSLY.
  6. And…go!

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About Kate:

After nearly ten years with industry powerhouse agency Janklow & Nesbit Associates, Kate Schafer Testerman formed kt literary in early 2008, where she concentrates on middle grade and YA fiction as well as handling some select adult commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. Bringing to bear the experience of working with a large agency, she enjoys concentrating on all aspects of working with her authors, offering hands-on experience, personal service, and a surfeit of optimism.

Her clients include Maureen Johnson, Ellen Booraem, Stephanie Perkins, S. Terrell French, Thomas E. Sniegoski, Josie Bloss, and Matthew Cody, among other exciting newcomers. Kate is a graduate of the University of Delaware’s Honors Program, a former cast member of the New York Renaissance Faire, and an avid collector of shoes. Her interests cover a broad range including teen chick lit, urban fantasy and magical realism, adventure stories, and romantic comedies. She is an active member of the SCBWI and AAR.

Posted on June 25, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 15 }

CLOSED: Critique of a Query or Synopsis by Agent Katie Grimm

Another fabulous Super Agent opportunity, this time with Agent Katie Grimm at Don Congdon Associates. Katie is an incredibly warm and talented agent, and she’s offering to critique a query or one page synopsis. In adult fiction, this can be for: literary fiction, upmarket women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, or thriller. In young adult, the MS can be a fantasy or contemporary (but especially a mix between the two), and any genre in middle grade (but preferably something humorous with a creepy twist).

You can pledge for this critique until June 24th at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Comment on this blog post saying how much you pledge.
  2. By pledging, you promise to donate the pledged amount only if you win
  3. Pledges must be at least $5.
  4. If you would like to pledge more, go for it! Every additional three dollars will give you another entry. (Ex: pledging $20, enough to give one person in a developing nation clean, safe water, gets you six entries.)
  5. You do NOT need to pledge more than previous commenters.
  6. Once pledging time ends, I’ll choose a winner using random.org.
  7. Again: please do NOT donate unless I email you saying you’re the winner.

This is a little complicated, so if you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me.

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About Katie:

Katie joined Don Congdon Associates in 2007. In addition to maintaining her own client list, she acts as business manager. She focuses on vivid literary fiction, transportive historical fiction, up-market women’s fiction, cohesive short story collections, and lurid mysteries & thrillers with exotic or historical settings. In young adult, she is actively seeking both contemporary and fantastical high-concepts with a touch of romance. In middle grade, she looks for heart and humor with a strange or creepy twist. Most importantly, she is hooked by fiction with emotional resonance and longevity, and in her opinion, this requires an authentic voice, relatable characters, and a twisting plot that keeps her intrigued. For non-fiction, she is looking for narrative non-fiction about history, popular science, off-beat topics, and counter-culture. She is also a member of SCBWI.

Posted on June 22, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 21 }

CLOSED: Critique Package with KA Barson and Elle Cosimano

Another wonderful opportunity to work on your opening pages with the authors of the Lucky 13s, this time with Kelly Barson and Elle Cosimano. Elle and Kelly are both offering to both critique the first 2500 words of a young adult or middle grade manuscript (any genre, although Kelly specializes in contemporary or historical, and Elle in thriller/suspense) PLUS both will also critique your query. So get to pledging, guys, because this is a fabulous opportunity to get two sets of great authorly eyes on your work.

You can pledge for this critique until June 20th at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Comment on this blog post saying how much you pledge.
  2. By pledging, you promise to donate the pledged amount only if you win
  3. Pledges must be at least $10.
  4. If you would like to pledge more, go for it! Every additional five dollars will give you another entry. (Ex: pledging $20, enough to give two people in a developing nation clean, safe water, gets you three entries.)
  5. You do NOT need to pledge more than previous commenters.
  6. Once pledging time ends, I’ll choose a winner using random.org.
  7. Again: please do NOT donate unless I email you saying you’re the winner.

This is a little complicated, so if you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me.

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About Kelly:

Kelly Barson graduated from Vermont College of Fine Arts with an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. She can usually be found in her messy office sporting no make-up, bed head, and sweats. Her YA debut, 45 POUNDS, is about Ann, a sixteen-year-old girl who doesn’t fit—not in her blended family and certainly not in Snapz! clothes—is convinced that if she could only lose 45 pounds, her life would be perfectly normal. She soon learns that is nothing perfect about normal. 45 POUNDS will be available from Viking Children’s Books, Summer 2013.

About Elle:

Elle Cosimano grew up in the Washington DC suburbs. The daughter of a prison warden and an elementary school teacher who rides a Harley, she majored in Psychology at St Mary’s College of Maryland, and set aside a successful real-estate career to pursue writing. Her debut DEAD BLUE is a thrill-ride of a novel, in which a math-whiz from a trailer park discovers she’s the only student capable of unraveling complex clues left by a serial killer who’s systematically getting rid of her classmates. DEAD BLUE will be coming from Dial/Penguin Fall, 2013.

Posted on June 18, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 10 }

CLOSED: Lucky 13s Critique Pack with Caroline Carlson, Peggy Eddleman, and Stephanie Kuehn

Awesome chance to get your submissions package polished to a shiny, shiny gem with three ladies of the Lucky 13s: Caroline Carlson and Peggy Eddleman are offering to critique the first 2500 words of your young adult or middle grade manuscript (any genre, though they specialize in speculative fiction). Then Stephanie Kuehn will critique your synopsis and query, rounding out your submissions package if you’re getting ready to query. This is a fantastic opportunity to get three separate, genius sets of eyes on your writing, so get to bidding, guys!

  1. Comment on THIS BLOG POST with your bid. Bidding starts at US$1.
  2. You may, of course, bid more than once.
  3. The highest bid at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time, June 18th, 2012, will win.
  4. Once the auction closes, if you are the highest bidder, I will contact you with further instructions.
  5. Please DO NOT donate, send the file, etc., unless I email you! SERIOUSLY.
  6. And…go!

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About Caroline:

Caroline Carlson grew up in New England and now lives with her husband in western Pennsylvania. She earned an MFA in Writing for Children from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Caroline writes humorous fantasy for middle-grade readers, and her pirate adventure series is forthcoming from HarperCollins Children’s Books.

About Peggy:

Peggy Eddleman is the author of the middle grade post-apocalyptic adventure THROUGH THE BOMB’S BREATH, to be published by Random House in Fall 2013. On school days, she works with fourth graders who are struggling with math and language arts, and the rest of the time she hangs out at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah with her three hilarious and fun kids (two sons and a daughter), and her incredibly supportive husband. Besides writing, Peggy enjoys playing games with her family, making dinner, reading to her kids, toilet papering friends’ houses, doing cartwheels in long hallways, trying new restaurants, and occasionally painting murals on walls.

About Stephanie:

Stephanie grew up in Berkeley, California, which is a quirky sort of a place with a ton of wonderful bookstores. Her very first job was working in one of those bookstores, and she’s been a freakishly avid reader for as long as she can remember. Now, as an adult, she’s found her own passion in writing books for teens. Other passions of hers include mental health advocacy, social justice, and sports of all kinds. She currently lives in Northern California with her husband and three kids. Her debut young adult novel, CHARM & STRANGE, will be published in 2013 by St. Martin’s Press.

Posted on June 17, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 8 }

CLOSED: Critique of 2500 Words + Query by Author Ashley Elston

Next up is Ashley Elston, author of the 2013 Disney-Hyperion debut The Rules for Disappearing. Ashley is offering a submissions package–your first 2500 words plus a query of any young adult manuscript. Ashley writes fantastic queries and beautiful words, so do not miss her expertise. Plus she’s a super nice, classy lady, and an amazing photographer.

You can pledge for this critique until June 18th at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Comment on this blog post saying how much you pledge.
  2. By pledging, you promise to donate the pledged amount only if you win
  3. Pledges must be at least $10.
  4. If you would like to pledge more, go for it! Every additional five dollars will give you another entry. (Ex: pledging $20, enough to give two people in a developing nation clean, safe water, gets you three entries.)
  5. You do NOT need to pledge more than previous commenters.
  6. Once pledging time ends, I’ll choose a winner using random.org.
  7. Again: please do NOT donate unless I email you saying you’re the winner.

This is a little complicated, so if you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email me.

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About Ashley:

Ashley Elston is a writer and occasional portrait photographer. She lives in Shreveport, Louisiana with her husband, Dean and their three young sons. Ashley also helps run her husband’s landscaping business but only because it’s a good excuse to dig in the dirt.

Ashley also can be found on twitter or her blog.

Posted on June 16, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 3 }

CLOSED: Critique of a Query by Author Janice Hardy

Congrats to the winner, Mandy!

One of three chances to get Janice Hardy‘s excellent comments for any fiction, though she specializes in science fiction/fantasy! For this raffle, Janice is offering to critique the query for your manuscript. Plus, she’s offered to help over several drafts so it can attain a fantastic polish. Janice is the genius behind the Healing Wars series, but she also runs an incredible blog, The Other Side of the Story, that also has wonderful articles on how to write a home run of a query.

You can enter for this critique until June 17th at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Go to http://mycharitywater.org/critsforwater2012
  2. Click on the “Donate” button and donate $1.
  3. Then in the comments section, please write in a way to contact you. You can use your email, twitter, or website. Anything’s cool, as long as you check it often :D For example:
  4. When you donate, mycharitywater will ask you to become a member (if you’re not already). That does NOT mean the donation didn’t go through! If in doubt, check your email/bank account before re-donating.
  5. I will use random.org to pick the raffle winner on June 18th
  6. Anyone who does not win the raffle will receive a consolation Kat-Crit of a query or synopsis.

This is a little complicated, so please, if you have any questions, use the comment section below! And thank you so much!

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About Janice:

A long-time fantasy reader, Janice Hardy always wondered about the darker side of healing. For her fantasy trilogy THE HEALING WARS, she tapped into her own dark side to create a world where healing was dangerous, and those with the best intentions often made the worst choices. Her books include THE SHIFTER, BLUE FIRE, and the final book in the trilogy, DARKFALL. She lives in Georgia with her husband, three cats and one very nervous freshwater eel. You can visit her online at www.janicehardy.com or chat with her about writing on her blog, The Other Side of the Story.

Posted on June 15, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 0 }

CLOSED: Critique with Authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner, Adams Literary, and Editor Laura Schreiber

An amazing opportunity today, guys: co-authors of These Broken Stars Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner (also author of the amazeballs upcoming Skylark) are offering an amazing critique package for any young adult or middle grade manuscript (but especially of the fantasy or scifi persuasion). Not only will both critique your first 25 pages plus query, but your revised query will then be examined by their super agents, Tracey Adams and Josh Adams of Adams Literary. AND your critiqued and edited shiny first chapter will also be read by editor Laura Schreiber, of Disney-Hyperion, and she will provide a follow-up twenty minute phone call.

UPDATE on the extra-secret awesome: Because bidding got so high, and there was that fabulous tie at the end, Meg, Amie, Tracey, Josh, and Laura have offered another crit package to the second place winner, Kristina. Thanks to everyone for providing fifty more people with clean water. Y’all are the best.
You can bid for this critique until June 12th at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Comment on THIS BLOG POST with your bid. Bidding starts at US$1.
  2. You may, of course, bid more than once.
  3. The highest bid at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time, June 12th, 2012, will win.
  4. Once the auction closes, if you are the highest bidder, I will contact you with further instructions.
  5. Please DO NOT donate, send the file, etc., unless I email you! SERIOUSLY.
  6. And…go!

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About Meagan:

Meagan Spooner grew up reading and writing every spare moment of the day, while dreaming about life as an archaeologist, a marine biologist, an astronaut. She graduated from Hamilton College in New York with a degree in playwriting, and has spent several years since then living in Australia. She’s traveled with her family all over the world to places like Egypt, South Africa, the Arctic, Greece, Antarctica, and the Galapagos, and there’s a bit of every trip in every story she writes.

In her spare time she plays guitar, plays video games, plays with her cat, and reads.

About Amie:

Amie is a young adult author from Melbourne, Australia, represented by Tracey Adams of Adams Literary. She writes fantasy, science fiction and all things speculative. Her debut novel, THESE BROKEN STARS, co-authored with Meagan Spooner, will be out in 2013 from Disney-Hyperion.

Her favourite procrastination techniques involve chocolate, baking, sailing, her dog Jack, gardening, plotting and executing overseas travel, napping, her music collection and reading. Also her husband.

About Adams Literary:

Adams Literary is a full-service, boutique literary agency exclusively representing children’s and young adult authors and artists. Clients include Meagan and Amie (obviously!), Veronica Rossi (Under The Never Sky), New York Times Bestseller Margaret Peterson Haddix, and many other award-winning authors.

About Laura:

Laura Schreiber is an Assistant Editor at Disney-Hyperion. She loves books for small people, angsty people and discerning grown-up people. She once dared Meagan Spooner to bring a lion home from Africa.

Posted on June 11, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 37 }

CLOSED: Critique of Query, Five Chapters, plus follow-up skype chat by Author Justina Ireland

Dudes, an extra special and crazy awesome auction starting now: Lucky 13er of fabulousness Justina Ireland, author of the upcoming Vengeance Bound (Simon & Schuster, 2013), is offering a critique of your query, first five chapters, plus a follow-up skype chat to discuss the book, the critique, and possibly things like the zombie apocalypse. Yanno. Just in case. This can be for a young adult manuscript (any genre). This is a great opportunity to connect with a fabulous lady and get great feedback in the process.

You can bid for this critique until June 10th at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

  1. Comment on THIS BLOG POST with your bid. Bidding starts at US$1.
  2. You may, of course, bid more than once.
  3. The highest bid at 11:59pm, Eastern Daylight Time, June 10th, 2012, will win.
  4. Once the auction closes, if you are the highest bidder, I will contact you with further instructions.
  5. Please DO NOT donate, send the file, etc., unless I email you! SERIOUSLY.
  6. And…go!

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About Justina:

Justina Ireland enjoys dark chocolate, dark humor, and is not too proud to admit that she’s still afraid of the dark. She’s had way more jobs than any sane person should, and writes to keep the crazy away. It’s mostly working. She lives with her husband, kid, and dog in Pennsylvania. Her debut novel, Vengeance Bound, will be published by Simon & Schuster in 2013.

Posted on June 9, 2012 in 2012 Crits, Finished · Comments { 16 }