Category Archives: Steal Alert

NEW! PB Critique #2 from Freelance Editor Summer Dawn Laurie

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of your fiction picture book (max 1000 words). The Darer: Summer began her story in the San Francisco Bay Area, graduating with an English degree from UC Berkeley. After an eye-opening stint as an account executive … Continue reading →

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NEW! YA Critique #2 from Agent Kelly Sonnack, Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first five double-spaced pages of your fiction young adult novel. The Darer: As an agent, Kelly specializes in all types of children’s literature (picture books, middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels). In picture … Continue reading →

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NEW! Author/Illustrator Scott Magoon Prize Pack #1

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: Your choice of THREE autographed copies of any of the seven titles below. Each book also has an original Scott Magoon little drawing in it. *GASP*!  (You may specify your choices when the auction closes.) Spoon Otto Grows … Continue reading →

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NEW! Author/Illustrator Scott Magoon Prize Pack #2

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: Your choice of THREE autographed copies of any of the seven titles below. Each book also has an original Scott Magoon little drawing in it. *GASP*!  (You may specify your choices when the auction closes.) Spoon Otto Grows … Continue reading →

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NEW! Bubble Homes and Fish Farts Prize Package from Illustrator Carolyn Conahan

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: A bubble themed party prize package which includes … A copy of Bubble Homes & Fish Farts, autographed by both writer Fiona Bayrock and illustrator Carolyn Conahan. A dozen invitation cards, (6″ X 4″) featuring 3 different illustrations … Continue reading →

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NEW! Three Chapter Critique from Author Lara Zielin (Contemp Realistic)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: A critique of the first three chapters of your young adult novel (30 double-spaced pages max), which includes one full chapter of line-edits and directional suggestions for the rest. The Darer: Lara Zielin’s roots are in Wisconsin, and … Continue reading →

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NEW! Three Chapter Critique from Author Leigh Brescia (Contemp Realistic)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first three chapters of your young adult novel (30 double-spaced pages max), which includes one full chapter of line edits and directional suggestions for the rest. Woah! The Darer: Leigh Brescia grew up in … Continue reading →

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NEW! Full manuscript critique from Author Jennifer Cervantes (Fantasy)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

Plain and simple: I love kids and as an advocate of education in my own community I have seen the power of education. Elie Wiesel said: “Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds.” The gift … Continue reading →

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NEW! Three Chapter Critique from Author Tara Kelly (Contemp Realistic)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One critique of the first three chapters of your fiction young adult novel (30 double-spaced pages max.) Line-edit of your first chapter and directional suggestions for the rest. WOW! The Darer: Tara Kelly is a Jill of all … Continue reading →

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NEW! Full Manuscript Critique from Author Rhonda Stapleton (Contemp)

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Cynthea

The Prize: One full manuscript critique of your young adult novel (max 244 double-spaced pages). The Darer: Rhonda Stapleton started writing a few years ago to appease the voices in her head. She has a Master’s degree in English and … Continue reading →

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