... Well, hopefully. Hello, Folks! It has been SO long. Life has been one long distraction, I’m afraid. I do apologize for my distractability (I was actually recently diagnosed with ADHD, so there ya’ go). Not only have I let this blog go, I have, unfortunately, let my writing go for far too long. So, … Continue reading New and Improved…
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ABNA is Back!
Amazon has announced it's 2014 Breakthrough Novel Award contest! It's a little late, compared to years past, and everyone was starting to worry! I have to admit, it was a pretty good way to get us all amped up... whether or not that was their intention. 🙂 Here's a link for all the info! You … Continue reading ABNA is Back!
Back in the saddle again…
(Ha ha... my title just makes me picture the opening to an episode of Supernatural...) Well, hello, all... It's me... I've been gone for far too long... my energy is returning -- it was all I could do (out of curiosity, I googled this idiom) to keep my eyes open, being pregnant while caring for … Continue reading Back in the saddle again…
And it’s over before it even started…
Booted at the pitch stage once again... For me, ABNA 2013 is done. I'm out. I must admit I am a bit disappointed. I felt my pitch was good enough this time around... and maybe it was (I don't know) as everyone keeps saying the pitch round is basically a crapshoot. And that's fine. Really. … Continue reading And it’s over before it even started…
2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award is on!
2013 ABNA! Yay! The entry period begins on January 14, 2013... Of course, this year it has undergone some interesting changes. First, Penguin is no longer involved and the winners will be published through Amazon itself (physical and ebook formats). Second, there will be more winners and, thus, more prizes. In previous years, there were … Continue reading 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award is on!
Tag! I’m it (GUTGAA style)!
Hello all! 😀 I have officially been tagged by my new friend Rhiann! And I now have some questions to answer... What is the working title of your book? TERRA INCOGNITA Where did the idea come from for the book? A dream... a lot of my ideas come to me that way. I dreamed of … Continue reading Tag! I’m it (GUTGAA style)!
Pitch Polish
Below is my REVISED query and first 150 words... Thanks to everyone who commented! TITLE: TERRA INCOGNITA GENRE: YA Post-apocalyptic Paranormal WORD COUNT: 98,000 Query: Dear Fantabulous Super-agent: During an attack by a wraithlike creature, seventeen-year old Haylee Wells falls through a portal into a post-apocalyptic future. Taking refuge with a group of humans, she … Continue reading Pitch Polish
Meet and Greet…
Well... hello, all! So, I just came across something very awesome - GUTGAA (Gearing Up to Get an Agent) hosted by Deana Barnhart. I was pretty nervous to sign up (which I just did yesterday) but thought, "Hm. Well, I do want an agent... And I do want to meet other writers like me... So, … Continue reading Meet and Greet…
Entered Pitch. Won Request!
Hello all! So... I stumbled across a 35-word pitch contest here and won a request for a full of Terra Incognita from an editor at Entangled Publishing! Very excited and nervous! It will probably be a while before I know if they want it, though. In the meantime, I will continue querying agents... I've gotta spark some … Continue reading Entered Pitch. Won Request!
Just Wanted to Share…
Hey there... I promised a little while back to share my most recent work. Tentatively entitled 3 Wishes, it's a YA story involving fairy tales, a curse, a genie, and true love. You can find a description here. Here is the curse: Your power achieved:For an eternity you will see True Love weavedFor all but … Continue reading Just Wanted to Share…
Heather Riffle 