I come bearing a gift, whether it's a metaphoric "Cosby sweater" or a metaphoric (and iconic) powder blue box is completely up to you. Alas, I seem to be unable to compel people to love what I want them to love. I think I may have slept through "Get Your Free Superpower Day".
What's all the fuss about? I created a CreateSpace preview for Chapter One of ANJIDIA. You can read and review it here.
It's a very scary step, having it out there for anyone/everyone to read and say whatever they like about it. It's one thing to hear agents' opinions, it's another to actually be reviewed. But, I decided that if my pitch carries my ABNA entry through to Round Two, my excerpt will be reviewed. I might as well get used to it now.
Here's hoping people don't show me all the ways I could have made it better...now that it's too late for this contest. Then again, advice is advice, right?
Are all things better late than never?
No, seriously, are they?
7 comments:
I like it. I don't read a lot of straight fantasy. Monsters are more my thing--zombies, vampires, all things dead. But I love female protagonists, and who doesn't love a quest? Good pitch.
I haven't yet read your chapter. I was commenting on the pitch.
Thanks! I'm an equal-opportunity lover; I'll take all things--dead, undead, mythical, real, etc.
Maybe I should writer a paranormal high fantasy? Zombie elves attack!!
No? Fine, I'll stick to what I know...
I got a broken link when I tried to read.... hmmm...
Maybe try this: https://www.createspace.com/pub/community/give.review.do?id=1054345
Thanks for being interested enough to take the time. If you like this, I might be able to arrange for you to get a sneak peek of more. ;)
I was just reading Meg Cabot's blog (megcabot.com) and the Monday Feb. 9th post was mostly about how to get an agent. I found it quite informative. Maybe you should check it out.
Thanks for the heads up! I've sadly let my blog-reading slip between the cracks this week.
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