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January 13, 2016
Would You Read It Wednesday #197 - Nicky And The Inchworm PLUS A Plethora Of Pitch Pick Winners!
Hi there!
As you know, I'm in the process of switching blog sites, so today's post is appearing HERE (http://wp.me/p32vSY-NA) (I'm hoping one of those will work, but you can also try http://susannahill.com/blog/)
Please hop over to visit! :)
I've got to tell you, though, while wordpress may have many lovely attributes, I'm not finding it as versatile to blog on. I can't change font type, size or color (and you know how much I like bright colors!) I can't make the blog post titles appear in anything but capitals. And, most problematical of all, I can't figure out a way to add the link lists I use for Perfect Picture Book Fridays and the writing contests.
It might just be me.
We all know I'm a technomoron :)
But if I can't sort it out, I will be continuing to blog with blogger!
Meanwhile, please come over to the new digs for today's post and delicious Something Chocolate snack!
http://susannahill.com/blog/
As you know, I'm in the process of switching blog sites, so today's post is appearing HERE (http://wp.me/p32vSY-NA) (I'm hoping one of those will work, but you can also try http://susannahill.com/blog/)
Please hop over to visit! :)
I've got to tell you, though, while wordpress may have many lovely attributes, I'm not finding it as versatile to blog on. I can't change font type, size or color (and you know how much I like bright colors!) I can't make the blog post titles appear in anything but capitals. And, most problematical of all, I can't figure out a way to add the link lists I use for Perfect Picture Book Fridays and the writing contests.
It might just be me.
We all know I'm a technomoron :)
But if I can't sort it out, I will be continuing to blog with blogger!
Meanwhile, please come over to the new digs for today's post and delicious Something Chocolate snack!
http://susannahill.com/blog/
January 11, 2016
A Plethora Of Pitch Picks!
HI!
I'm so glad to see you! :)
This extra Monday post gives me a whole 'nother day to hang out with you!
(And a Monday post reminds me (just come along on the stream-of-consciousness train of thought here) that it's been ages since we did Oh Susanna! So if anyone - writer, teacher, parent - has a question of any kind about reading, writing, submitting, picture books, etc... - feel free to email it to me using the handy Email Me button or susanna[at]susannahill[dot]com and put Oh Susanna in the subject line. Your picture book questions answered! I'd love to run Oh Susanna! again, at least occasionally :))
But today is all about Pitch Picks! So many! In appreciation of your hard work and dedication, I will supply Something Chocolate - extra Something Chocolates! Triple Something Chocolates! - for each Pitch Pick!
Ready?
Here we go! (And please remember I'm in the process of switching to my new website and blog, hoping to encourage you all to migrate over to my cozy, pretty new hangout at wordpress (not that I'm at all biased :)), so if you haven't visited yet, please do! - Website and Blog - and follow over there so we won't miss each other when I stop posting here!)
The September Pitch Pick... with this delicious, delectable, Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust... YUM!!!
#1 Lizette - Moms (PB ages 1.5 - 3)
This book is an illustrated story about mothers. It demonstrates that mothers from all over the world love and care for their children no matter what walk of life they come from. It is very reflective of Canada's multicultural community and celebrates diversity. It is a simple story where the only text is the word " Mom" "Mother or "Mommy " in various languages. The illustrations will represent the feelings and interactions that occur daily between a mother and her children. Pictures can capture emotions and can be understood by all and make for an open ended reading experience.
#2 Maria - Firefighters' Busy Day (PB ages 2-6)
#3 Diana - Wait For Cate (PB ages 4-8)
Cate has made a promise to her school friends to be on time for the big kickball game at recess. And they need her! When Cate encounters the new girl stuck in the sand in her wheelchair, Cate needs to make a decision. Should she keep her promise to her kickball team or help a new friend out of a “sticky” situation?
#4 Zainab - Dear Cat (PB ages 4-8)
Persistent Bird keeps bugging Cat with his letters to be his friend. Cat snubs Bird...until it's snack time. Cat is ready for a tasty meal except Bird has his own devious plan in mind for this "clever" cat.
Please read and consider Lizette, Maria, Diana, and Zainab's pitches and choose the one you think is best and deserves a read by editor Erin Molta, and vote for it in the poll below by Tuesday January 12 at 7 PM EDT.
Poll
Aaaaand... a little more Something Chocolate to keep your strength up... Triple Chocolate Poke Cake (bonus points to anyone who can tell me what a poke cake is! :))
The October Pitch Pick
#5 Kirk - My Next Door Neighbor Is A Dragon Princess (MG)
I didn’t care much for Maddie Buckner. At two, she bit my ear. At four she pushed me off a slide. At 8, she broke my favorite model airplane that took five months to build. At 10, she kissed me – on the lips! – under the Big Toy in the playground and told me she loved me. At 11, she spit in my face and said she hated me. Then she asked Parker Williams to the sock hop. Parker Williams! Oh, how I despised her. But then she had to go and save my life. That’s when I discovered her secret.
#6 Lisa - Kitten Ciao (PB ages 4-7)
Kitten Ciao is fed up with Mama’s cooking, so he consults his food lover’s map and dashes off to Europe. It all seems so right, but everything goes wrong. The rain in Paris turns his crepes to goo, his English pudding is filled with (gasp!) raisins, the sauerkraut at Oktoberfest is, well, he’s not sure what it is, and there’s no chocolate dip for his Spanish churros. Most tragically, he accidentally bites his tongue while eating pasta in Rome. Kitten Ciao swiftly learns there is no place like home – and a grilled cheese sandwich.
#7 Patricia - Aunt Elvira and the Watermelon Seed (PB ages 4-7)
A visit from Great-Aunt Elvira happens once in a lifetime. But why must it be during Clarissa's lifetime? Her prim and proper twin, Marissa, is sure to shine. With her slurps, burps and spitting skills, Clarissa can’t imagine how to shine, let alone survive dinner, even with watermelon on the menu.
The November Pitch Pick
#8 Jessica - Showdown At The Sippy Cup Saloon (PB ages 4-8)
In the tiny town of Toddle, in the cradle of the West, Sheriff Wyatt Burp is snoozing in his crib when Wild Bill Hiccup arrives to wake up -- and shake up -- the pint-size population. "Don't go gettin' yer onesie in a twist," Wild Bill warns Wyatt, but tempers flare until the two go bib to bib in a showdown at the Sippy Cup Saloon. Who will emerge the rootin' tootin' squirt gun shootin' hero of the West?
#9 Sandy - Caterwauling Cats (PB ages 4-8)
When Honk flies south, he meets a few oddly dressed geese and tries to follow suit. However, he does not realize they are lawn ornaments. After an awkward inquiry, followed by several disastrous outfits, Honk discovers he is happier the way he came - naked.
#11 Jen - Ernie's Toothfake (PB ages 4-8)
Please read and consider Jessica, Sandy, Christie, and Jen's pitches and vote for the one you think is best and deserves a read by editor Erin Molta in the poll below by Tuesday January 12 at 7 PM EDT.
Poll
Phew! I know! That was a lot of pitch reading and picking! You are all the absolute best, and that is why I and everyone who submits a pitch love you so much. Know that you have done a good deed for the day and that the universe will return that goodness to you in multiples!
And now, this extra poll-laden post wouldn't be complete without me telling you the results of last week's poll on the subject of an extra writing contest in February....
The response was overwhelmingly in favor of a contest!
So I guess I'll be seeing what I can put together for you all! :)
Ooh! This is exciting!
Stay tuned! I'll get the contest guidelines up as soon as I think of them... and keep your fingers crossed that I can rummage up some good prizes for you on short notice!!!
Have a marvelous Monday, everyone, and thanks again for all your help with the pitches! We couldn't do it without you!
I'm so glad to see you! :)
This extra Monday post gives me a whole 'nother day to hang out with you!
(And a Monday post reminds me (just come along on the stream-of-consciousness train of thought here) that it's been ages since we did Oh Susanna! So if anyone - writer, teacher, parent - has a question of any kind about reading, writing, submitting, picture books, etc... - feel free to email it to me using the handy Email Me button or susanna[at]susannahill[dot]com and put Oh Susanna in the subject line. Your picture book questions answered! I'd love to run Oh Susanna! again, at least occasionally :))
But today is all about Pitch Picks! So many! In appreciation of your hard work and dedication, I will supply Something Chocolate - extra Something Chocolates! Triple Something Chocolates! - for each Pitch Pick!
Ready?
Here we go! (And please remember I'm in the process of switching to my new website and blog, hoping to encourage you all to migrate over to my cozy, pretty new hangout at wordpress (not that I'm at all biased :)), so if you haven't visited yet, please do! - Website and Blog - and follow over there so we won't miss each other when I stop posting here!)
The September Pitch Pick... with this delicious, delectable, Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust... YUM!!!
 |
| Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust Recipe HERE at OMG Chocolate Desserts http://omgchocolatedesserts.com/triple-chocolate-cheesecake-oreo-crust/ |
#1 Lizette - Moms (PB ages 1.5 - 3)
This book is an illustrated story about mothers. It demonstrates that mothers from all over the world love and care for their children no matter what walk of life they come from. It is very reflective of Canada's multicultural community and celebrates diversity. It is a simple story where the only text is the word " Mom" "Mother or "Mommy " in various languages. The illustrations will represent the feelings and interactions that occur daily between a mother and her children. Pictures can capture emotions and can be understood by all and make for an open ended reading experience.
#2 Maria - Firefighters' Busy Day (PB ages 2-6)
Firefighters are busy! They have
many tasks to do each day including “washing, waxing shining the truck,
cleaning the gear, getting rid of the muck.”
Many don’t realize that firefighters do
much more than just put water on fires. In Firefighters’
Busy Day, they can see the jobs firefighters do before, during, and after a
fire call. Through the use of movement written into the text, they can even
help firefighters get their jobs done.
Young children can pretend to be busy firefighters
too, by trying some of the exciting fire safety activities included such as a
fire truck parade or having firefighter-themed meal. The activities included
are sure to turn everyday learning into firefighter fun.
#3 Diana - Wait For Cate (PB ages 4-8)
Cate has made a promise to her school friends to be on time for the big kickball game at recess. And they need her! When Cate encounters the new girl stuck in the sand in her wheelchair, Cate needs to make a decision. Should she keep her promise to her kickball team or help a new friend out of a “sticky” situation?
#4 Zainab - Dear Cat (PB ages 4-8)
Persistent Bird keeps bugging Cat with his letters to be his friend. Cat snubs Bird...until it's snack time. Cat is ready for a tasty meal except Bird has his own devious plan in mind for this "clever" cat.
Please read and consider Lizette, Maria, Diana, and Zainab's pitches and choose the one you think is best and deserves a read by editor Erin Molta, and vote for it in the poll below by Tuesday January 12 at 7 PM EDT.
Poll
Aaaaand... a little more Something Chocolate to keep your strength up... Triple Chocolate Poke Cake (bonus points to anyone who can tell me what a poke cake is! :))
 |
| Triple Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe HERE at Beyond Frosting http://beyondfrosting.com/2013/12/08/triple-chocolate-poke-cake/ |
The October Pitch Pick
#5 Kirk - My Next Door Neighbor Is A Dragon Princess (MG)
I didn’t care much for Maddie Buckner. At two, she bit my ear. At four she pushed me off a slide. At 8, she broke my favorite model airplane that took five months to build. At 10, she kissed me – on the lips! – under the Big Toy in the playground and told me she loved me. At 11, she spit in my face and said she hated me. Then she asked Parker Williams to the sock hop. Parker Williams! Oh, how I despised her. But then she had to go and save my life. That’s when I discovered her secret.
#6 Lisa - Kitten Ciao (PB ages 4-7)
Kitten Ciao is fed up with Mama’s cooking, so he consults his food lover’s map and dashes off to Europe. It all seems so right, but everything goes wrong. The rain in Paris turns his crepes to goo, his English pudding is filled with (gasp!) raisins, the sauerkraut at Oktoberfest is, well, he’s not sure what it is, and there’s no chocolate dip for his Spanish churros. Most tragically, he accidentally bites his tongue while eating pasta in Rome. Kitten Ciao swiftly learns there is no place like home – and a grilled cheese sandwich.
#7 Patricia - Aunt Elvira and the Watermelon Seed (PB ages 4-7)
A visit from Great-Aunt Elvira happens once in a lifetime. But why must it be during Clarissa's lifetime? Her prim and proper twin, Marissa, is sure to shine. With her slurps, burps and spitting skills, Clarissa can’t imagine how to shine, let alone survive dinner, even with watermelon on the menu.
Please read and consider Kirk, Lisa, and Patricia's pitches and vote for the one you think is best and deserves a read by editor Erin Molta in the poll below by Tuesday January 12 at 7 PM EDT.
Poll
And now, last one! You're doing great! And here's a little more Something Chocolate to keep you going! Triple Chocolate
Mousse Cake... sorry if you're drooling on your keyboard... I take full responsibility :) |
| Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe HERE at OMG Chocolate Desserts http://omgchocolatedesserts.com/triple-chocolate-mousse-cake-by-vera/ |
The November Pitch Pick
#8 Jessica - Showdown At The Sippy Cup Saloon (PB ages 4-8)
In the tiny town of Toddle, in the cradle of the West, Sheriff Wyatt Burp is snoozing in his crib when Wild Bill Hiccup arrives to wake up -- and shake up -- the pint-size population. "Don't go gettin' yer onesie in a twist," Wild Bill warns Wyatt, but tempers flare until the two go bib to bib in a showdown at the Sippy Cup Saloon. Who will emerge the rootin' tootin' squirt gun shootin' hero of the West?
#9 Sandy - Caterwauling Cats (PB ages 4-8)
Jack and Dave miss their happy home where they take cushy naps and eat Kitty Cat Comfort Cozies. After several attempts to escape overdressing and mud pie feeding from Esther, they learn to yowl like monsters under her bed. Esther exits and the kitties have their own room for napping and noshing.
#10 Christie - The Naked Goose (PB ages 3-7)When Honk flies south, he meets a few oddly dressed geese and tries to follow suit. However, he does not realize they are lawn ornaments. After an awkward inquiry, followed by several disastrous outfits, Honk discovers he is happier the way he came - naked.
#11 Jen - Ernie's Toothfake (PB ages 4-8)
Ernie Blossomfoss rushes home to get his first lost tooth under his pillow, but when he trips he watches it go sailing into the playground woodchips. Convinced the tooth fairy won’t come unless she has a tooth to collect, Ernie hatches a plan to leave the perfect counterfeit. When the clever fairy doesn’t fall for it, Ernie ups the ante until he finally discovers that being honest is more valuable than a crisp dollar bill.
Poll
Phew! I know! That was a lot of pitch reading and picking! You are all the absolute best, and that is why I and everyone who submits a pitch love you so much. Know that you have done a good deed for the day and that the universe will return that goodness to you in multiples!
And now, this extra poll-laden post wouldn't be complete without me telling you the results of last week's poll on the subject of an extra writing contest in February....
The response was overwhelmingly in favor of a contest!
So I guess I'll be seeing what I can put together for you all! :)
Ooh! This is exciting!
Stay tuned! I'll get the contest guidelines up as soon as I think of them... and keep your fingers crossed that I can rummage up some good prizes for you on short notice!!!
Have a marvelous Monday, everyone, and thanks again for all your help with the pitches! We couldn't do it without you!
January 6, 2016
Would You Read It Wednesday #196 - Unicorn With A Stache (PB) PLUS Some New Year's News!
Happy New Year, Everyone!
I hope you all had wonderful, happy, healthy holidays and are raring to charge full speed into 2016!
I confess that I'm unusually glad to be starting a new year. I'm ready for some changes and I hope you'll be excited to come along with me!
For starters...
I'm about to unveil my new and improved website and blog!
Some people (who shall be nameless) (you know who you are Julie Hedlund and Katie Davis) have been urging me for some time to switch to Wordpress. So I'm taking the plunge! Seeing as how I'm completely inept when it comes to technology there are bound to be some glitches during the switchover, so I beg your patience with me! :)
I am also (hopefully) on the verge of launching a totally awesome newsletter (she said modestly). More on that when it's closer to ready - I'm still working on layout and format, and my incredibly talented artist and I are still working on the banner.
I am also hoping to have a new class and/or workshop on offer at some point... though that may take me a little longer since I'm wrestling with how to make it make sense and work smoothly. It's in the hopper, though, so fingers crossed!
In the meantime, my old class will be now be offered at two levels: the traditional one that's been offered for the past 3 years at a wee price increase and a new Self Study version (for less $) where you can work on your own.
I'm cutting back on critiques a bit for the next little while to give myself more time to work on these other projects, but will continue to offer a shorter, quicker, (cheaper :)), less formal version of my critiques for those interested as well as a limited number of full critiques for returning writers who have gotten critiques from me before.
WOW! That's a lot of new news, don't you think? I'm thrilled by all of it... now it just remains for me to get it all finished and up and running! :)
Now then! Onto the business of Would You Read It Wednesday!
Somehow, due to one thing and another, we haven't had a Pitch Pick since July! So this coming Monday January 11 there will be a special Pitch Pick post in which you will have the chance to choose your favorite pitches from September, October and November without having to focus on anything else - a new pitch or a Perfect Picture Book or whatnot. I will provide an extra Something Chocolate to make it worth your while :) but it just seems easier and less stressful to put the Pitch Picks by themselves then to lump them all in with another post, don't you think?
But, lest you be in voting withdrawal :), I have something else for you to vote on today.
Quite a few people have asked me how I'd feel about running a writing contest in February to break up the winter doldrums. If there is interest, I'd be happy to run one with a Groundhog Day or Valentines Day theme (providing I can drum up good prizes on short notice.) I've never run one in February before because I feared it would be too much for you all coming so close on the heels of the Halloweensie and Holiday Contests, but it DOES seem appealing to have something fun in February, and it WOULD be a great opportunity for you to create a new manuscript! So here's a poll where you can vote to let me know if you'd like a contest and whether you'd prefer a Groundhog Day or Valentines Day theme or if you have a better idea! And if anyone has brilliant ideas for prizes (given that a Groundhog Day Contest would take place in barely a month!) please mention them in the comments or email me! :) I'll leave the contest poll open from today until Saturday evening.
And now, the moment you've all been waiting for (admit it! :))... today's Something Chocolate! It is frigidly cold here in the Northeast, so I'm thinking rich and delicious and decadent Belgian Hot Chocolate would really hit the spot!!! (Which if you've never tried you MUST!)
Ah! That's better!!! :)
Today's pitch comes to us from Gabi. Gabi lives in Oregon with her husband, two kiddos, one dog, and one dog-like cat. She loves reading, nature, and caffeine, and she'd love to see you at her blog: https://writingtoconnect.wordpress.com/.
Here is her pitch:
Working Title: Unicorn With A Stache
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: Meet Eustace. Like his fellow unicorns, he smells like roses. Unlike his fellow unicorns, Eustace grows a mustache. He likes his dapper new look, but his schoolmates tease.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
I hope you all had wonderful, happy, healthy holidays and are raring to charge full speed into 2016!
I confess that I'm unusually glad to be starting a new year. I'm ready for some changes and I hope you'll be excited to come along with me!
For starters...
DRUM ROLL...!!!
I'm about to unveil my new and improved website and blog!
Some people (who shall be nameless) (you know who you are Julie Hedlund and Katie Davis) have been urging me for some time to switch to Wordpress. So I'm taking the plunge! Seeing as how I'm completely inept when it comes to technology there are bound to be some glitches during the switchover, so I beg your patience with me! :)
I am also (hopefully) on the verge of launching a totally awesome newsletter (she said modestly). More on that when it's closer to ready - I'm still working on layout and format, and my incredibly talented artist and I are still working on the banner.
I am also hoping to have a new class and/or workshop on offer at some point... though that may take me a little longer since I'm wrestling with how to make it make sense and work smoothly. It's in the hopper, though, so fingers crossed!
In the meantime, my old class will be now be offered at two levels: the traditional one that's been offered for the past 3 years at a wee price increase and a new Self Study version (for less $) where you can work on your own.
I'm cutting back on critiques a bit for the next little while to give myself more time to work on these other projects, but will continue to offer a shorter, quicker, (cheaper :)), less formal version of my critiques for those interested as well as a limited number of full critiques for returning writers who have gotten critiques from me before.
WOW! That's a lot of new news, don't you think? I'm thrilled by all of it... now it just remains for me to get it all finished and up and running! :)
Now then! Onto the business of Would You Read It Wednesday!
Somehow, due to one thing and another, we haven't had a Pitch Pick since July! So this coming Monday January 11 there will be a special Pitch Pick post in which you will have the chance to choose your favorite pitches from September, October and November without having to focus on anything else - a new pitch or a Perfect Picture Book or whatnot. I will provide an extra Something Chocolate to make it worth your while :) but it just seems easier and less stressful to put the Pitch Picks by themselves then to lump them all in with another post, don't you think?
But, lest you be in voting withdrawal :), I have something else for you to vote on today.
Quite a few people have asked me how I'd feel about running a writing contest in February to break up the winter doldrums. If there is interest, I'd be happy to run one with a Groundhog Day or Valentines Day theme (providing I can drum up good prizes on short notice.) I've never run one in February before because I feared it would be too much for you all coming so close on the heels of the Halloweensie and Holiday Contests, but it DOES seem appealing to have something fun in February, and it WOULD be a great opportunity for you to create a new manuscript! So here's a poll where you can vote to let me know if you'd like a contest and whether you'd prefer a Groundhog Day or Valentines Day theme or if you have a better idea! And if anyone has brilliant ideas for prizes (given that a Groundhog Day Contest would take place in barely a month!) please mention them in the comments or email me! :) I'll leave the contest poll open from today until Saturday evening.
And now, the moment you've all been waiting for (admit it! :))... today's Something Chocolate! It is frigidly cold here in the Northeast, so I'm thinking rich and delicious and decadent Belgian Hot Chocolate would really hit the spot!!! (Which if you've never tried you MUST!)
 |
| Recipe HERE at Busy Creating Memories http://busycreatingmemories.com/belgian-hot-chocolate-recipe/ |
Ah! That's better!!! :)
Today's pitch comes to us from Gabi. Gabi lives in Oregon with her husband, two kiddos, one dog, and one dog-like cat. She loves reading, nature, and caffeine, and she'd love to see you at her blog: https://writingtoconnect.wordpress.com/.
Here is her pitch:
Working Title: Unicorn With A Stache
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: Meet Eustace. Like his fellow unicorns, he smells like roses. Unlike his fellow unicorns, Eustace grows a mustache. He likes his dapper new look, but his schoolmates tease.
If your answer is YES, please feel free to tell us what you particularly liked and why the pitch piqued your interest. If your answer is MAYBE or NO, please feel free to tell us what you think could be better in the spirit of helping Gabi improve her pitch. Helpful examples of possible alternate wordings are welcome. (However, I must ask that comments be constructive and respectful. I reserve the right not to publish comments that are mean because that is not what this is about.)
Please send YOUR pitches for the coming weeks! For rules and where to submit, click on this link Would You Read It or on the Would You Read It tab in the bar above. There are openings in February so you've got a little time to polish up your pitches and send yours for your chance to be read by editor Erin Molta!
Gabi is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to getting all my projects finished and launching my new site, and to your answers about a February Writing Contest!
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone!!! :)
Gabi is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to getting all my projects finished and launching my new site, and to your answers about a February Writing Contest!
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone!!! :)
December 2, 2015
Would You Read It Wednesday #195 - Peyton The Cat And The Princess Who Loves Everything Pink (PB)
Good Wednesday to you all!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Those of you who frequent this neck of the woods may have noticed that my Thanksgiving was so lovely and absorbing that it finally happened. After 5 years... I totally forgot to post the Perfect Picture Book Post on Friday! Just completely never even thought about it until Saturday when I realized I had somehow missed the fact that Friday was Friday!
(Sorry about that! Anyone who had a perfect picture book last Friday can add it to this Friday's list... assuming I remember to post that! :))
But that reminded me that it has actually BEEN 5 years - my 5th blogiversary was yesterday, December 1! Can you even believe it? How time flies!
In celebration of December, and the holiday season, and my 5th blogiversary, let's have something festive and pretty for our Something Chocolate, shall we? I'm thinking Snowflake Peppermint Bark!
Aren't those snowflakes beautiful? And delicious-looking??! :) I will probably have to try out that recipe...! Probably today. Probably soon today! Maybe before lunch :)
I had planned to post the September and October Pitch Picks today... since we seem not to have gotten around to them yet... but I only heard back from 2 of the 7 pitchers about revisions... So I'm thinking I'll come up with a Plan B. Maybe a random day dedicated to pitch picking when we can do September, October and November all together in one fell swoop. And have chocolate even if it isn't a Wednesday :)
Meanwhile, today's pitch comes to us from Diane who says, "I am a freelance writer, in Southern California. I’m published as a magazine author but love the delight of writing for children. Therefore, I am an aspiring children’s book writer and belong to the SCBWI along with CBI. My web page/blog is at dianedramirez.com. (Although I have a page on my site with my PB’s WIP, the blog is more of an inspirational one)."
Here is her pitch:
Working Title: Peyton The Cat And The Princess Who Loves Everything Pink
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: What’s Peyton, a witty-cat, to do when his new owner, Pauline—a self-procliamed princess, loves pink and thinks he should be a princess with glittery pink bows too? Peyton dislikes girly stuff and fears he’ll live with pink forever. When Peyton develops some cat-devious ideas, to alert his owner he’s unhappy and should be a prince, Pauline is met with some challenges a princess should never have.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Those of you who frequent this neck of the woods may have noticed that my Thanksgiving was so lovely and absorbing that it finally happened. After 5 years... I totally forgot to post the Perfect Picture Book Post on Friday! Just completely never even thought about it until Saturday when I realized I had somehow missed the fact that Friday was Friday!
(Sorry about that! Anyone who had a perfect picture book last Friday can add it to this Friday's list... assuming I remember to post that! :))
But that reminded me that it has actually BEEN 5 years - my 5th blogiversary was yesterday, December 1! Can you even believe it? How time flies!
In celebration of December, and the holiday season, and my 5th blogiversary, let's have something festive and pretty for our Something Chocolate, shall we? I'm thinking Snowflake Peppermint Bark!
 |
| So pretty! AND chocolate!!! Recipe HERE at Baked By Rachel http://www.bakedbyrachel.com/snowflake-peppermint-bark-memories/ |
I had planned to post the September and October Pitch Picks today... since we seem not to have gotten around to them yet... but I only heard back from 2 of the 7 pitchers about revisions... So I'm thinking I'll come up with a Plan B. Maybe a random day dedicated to pitch picking when we can do September, October and November all together in one fell swoop. And have chocolate even if it isn't a Wednesday :)
Meanwhile, today's pitch comes to us from Diane who says, "I am a freelance writer, in Southern California. I’m published as a magazine author but love the delight of writing for children. Therefore, I am an aspiring children’s book writer and belong to the SCBWI along with CBI. My web page/blog is at dianedramirez.com. (Although I have a page on my site with my PB’s WIP, the blog is more of an inspirational one)."
Working Title: Peyton The Cat And The Princess Who Loves Everything Pink
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: What’s Peyton, a witty-cat, to do when his new owner, Pauline—a self-procliamed princess, loves pink and thinks he should be a princess with glittery pink bows too? Peyton dislikes girly stuff and fears he’ll live with pink forever. When Peyton develops some cat-devious ideas, to alert his owner he’s unhappy and should be a prince, Pauline is met with some challenges a princess should never have.
If your answer is YES, please feel free to tell us what you particularly liked and why the pitch piqued your interest. If your answer is MAYBE or NO, please feel free to tell us what you think could be better in the spirit of helping Diane improve her pitch. Helpful examples of possible alternate wordings are welcome. (However, I must ask that comments be constructive and respectful. I reserve the right not to publish comments that are mean because that is not what this is about.)
Please send YOUR pitches for the coming weeks! For rules and where to submit, click on this link Would You Read It or on the Would You Read It tab in the bar above. There are openings in January so you've got a little time to polish up your pitches and send yours for your chance to be read by editor Erin Molta!
Diane is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to Snowflake Peppermint Bark and the upcoming HOLIDAY CONTEST!!! It's next week, people! I can't wait to read all the amazing stories that I'm sure you're hard at work on even as we speak (... right? :)) There are some pretty good prizes on offer, so it's worth your writing time! I, of course, haven't got even an inkling of an idea what to do for my sample... somehow I feel like I've been in this position before... :) But there are still a few days!
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!!!
Diane is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to Snowflake Peppermint Bark and the upcoming HOLIDAY CONTEST!!! It's next week, people! I can't wait to read all the amazing stories that I'm sure you're hard at work on even as we speak (... right? :)) There are some pretty good prizes on offer, so it's worth your writing time! I, of course, haven't got even an inkling of an idea what to do for my sample... somehow I feel like I've been in this position before... :) But there are still a few days!
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!!!
November 25, 2015
Would You Read It Wednesday #194 - Ernie Fakes A Tooth (PB)
Holy Pumpkin Pie, Batman!
How did we get to the day before Thanksgiving already?
If you're like me, you still have to vacuum, bake pie, clean the bathrooms, bake more pie, make sure there are fresh towels, and bake more pie :) And those of you not cleaning and baking probably have to travel.
So we're going to keep today's post as short and sweet as possible!
In honor of Thanksgiving tomorrow, I think our Something Chocolate should be festive and turkey-oriented, don't you? :)
Gobble, gobble, gobble!!! :)
Today's pitch comes to us from Jen who says, "I’m just starting out on my journey into the overwhelming and wonderful world of picture book writing. When I start to doubt myself, my two young kids cheer me on and get me back in the game. We live in the beautiful seacoast of New Hampshire. Next up – work on my social media presence!"
Here is her pitch: (and she would especially love feedback on a title since she's not wild about this one but has yet to come up with anything she likes better!)
Working Title: Ernie Fakes A Tooth
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: In a rush to get his first lost tooth home and under his pillow, Ernie Blossomfoss trips and watches his tooth go sailing into the playground woodchips. Convinced the tooth fairy won’t come unless she has a tooth to collect, Ernie hatches a plan to leave the perfect counterfeit. When the clever fairy doesn’t fall for it, Ernie ups the ante until he finally learns a lesson more valuable than a crisp dollar bill.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
How did we get to the day before Thanksgiving already?
If you're like me, you still have to vacuum, bake pie, clean the bathrooms, bake more pie, make sure there are fresh towels, and bake more pie :) And those of you not cleaning and baking probably have to travel.
So we're going to keep today's post as short and sweet as possible!
In honor of Thanksgiving tomorrow, I think our Something Chocolate should be festive and turkey-oriented, don't you? :)
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| Obviously dark chocolate is preferable to milk chocolate, but we'll take what we can get :) |
Today's pitch comes to us from Jen who says, "I’m just starting out on my journey into the overwhelming and wonderful world of picture book writing. When I start to doubt myself, my two young kids cheer me on and get me back in the game. We live in the beautiful seacoast of New Hampshire. Next up – work on my social media presence!"
Here is her pitch: (and she would especially love feedback on a title since she's not wild about this one but has yet to come up with anything she likes better!)
Working Title: Ernie Fakes A Tooth
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: In a rush to get his first lost tooth home and under his pillow, Ernie Blossomfoss trips and watches his tooth go sailing into the playground woodchips. Convinced the tooth fairy won’t come unless she has a tooth to collect, Ernie hatches a plan to leave the perfect counterfeit. When the clever fairy doesn’t fall for it, Ernie ups the ante until he finally learns a lesson more valuable than a crisp dollar bill.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
If your answer is YES, please feel free to tell us what you particularly liked and why the pitch piqued your interest. If your answer is MAYBE or NO, please feel free to tell us what you think could be better in the spirit of helping Jen improve her pitch. Helpful examples of possible alternate wordings are welcome. (However, I must ask that comments be constructive and respectful. I reserve the right not to publish comments that are mean because that is not what this is about.)
Please send YOUR pitches for the coming weeks! For rules and where to submit, click on this link Would You Read It or on the Would You Read It tab in the bar above. There are openings in January so you've got a little time to polish up your pitches and send yours for your chance to be read by editor Erin Molta!
Jen is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to having the family together for Thanksgiving tomorrow... even though I have to vacuum :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Jen is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to having the family together for Thanksgiving tomorrow... even though I have to vacuum :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving!!!
November 18, 2015
Would You Read It Wednesday #193 - The Nude Goose (PB)
Happy Wednesday, dearies!
Boy has it been a busy week so far! First off, the guidelines for the 5th Annual Holiday Writing Contest went up on Monday! If you haven't seen the post yet, you can check it out HERE. I have already updated the prize list twice with new prizes coming in, so make sure to take a look at the goodies on offer to the winners!!! And rest assured, there are more to come! :) (At least I'm hoping... fingers crossed! :))
Also, I just got done with two full days of school visits which are always tons of fun, but always leave me playing catch-up with the rest of my work! So if you're waiting for an email reply or a critique or a response to a comment you left on my blog, or, I don't know, pretty much anything :) I'm working on it and will get back to you as soon as I can! :)
And the week promises to get busier still since Thanksgiving is approaching and that means kids returning to the nest - a thought which fills me with joy! :)
What with Thanksgiving on the horizon, I think today's Something Chocolate should be Something Turkey and Something Easy Recipe :)
Easy Oreo Pretzel Turkeys seem like they'll cover all the requirements!!
YUM! :)
Even I can probably manage this recipe... and I can practice it for the afore-mentioned returning kids :)
Now then, today's pitch comes to us from Christie who says, "I’ve loved writing since I was small, but when an academic counselor suggested I study something that could get me a “real job”, I mistakenly took her advice - until eight years ago. I’ve since been writing, attending conferences, joined SCBWI and 12X12. I am a wife, mom, and pet person who loves Don Quixote and when someone else does the cooking."
Please find her online at http://www.christieallred.com And hot-off-the-presses news: Christie is having a “housewarming” party on her new website, where people can come celebrate with her for a chance to win a prize. So hustle on over and check out her site!!!
Here is her pitch:
Working Title: The Nude Goose
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 3-7)
The Pitch: When Honk flies south, he meets a few oddly dressed geese and tries to fit in. However, he does not realize they are lawn ornaments. After an awkward inquiry, and a few disastrous outfits, Honk discovers he is happier the way he came - naked.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
Boy has it been a busy week so far! First off, the guidelines for the 5th Annual Holiday Writing Contest went up on Monday! If you haven't seen the post yet, you can check it out HERE. I have already updated the prize list twice with new prizes coming in, so make sure to take a look at the goodies on offer to the winners!!! And rest assured, there are more to come! :) (At least I'm hoping... fingers crossed! :))
Also, I just got done with two full days of school visits which are always tons of fun, but always leave me playing catch-up with the rest of my work! So if you're waiting for an email reply or a critique or a response to a comment you left on my blog, or, I don't know, pretty much anything :) I'm working on it and will get back to you as soon as I can! :)
And the week promises to get busier still since Thanksgiving is approaching and that means kids returning to the nest - a thought which fills me with joy! :)
What with Thanksgiving on the horizon, I think today's Something Chocolate should be Something Turkey and Something Easy Recipe :)
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| Recipe HERE at the Krazy Coupon Lady http://thekrazycouponlady.com/at-home/snacks-under-5-kid-friendly-thanksgiving-oreo-turkeys/ |
Easy Oreo Pretzel Turkeys seem like they'll cover all the requirements!!
YUM! :)
Even I can probably manage this recipe... and I can practice it for the afore-mentioned returning kids :)
Now then, today's pitch comes to us from Christie who says, "I’ve loved writing since I was small, but when an academic counselor suggested I study something that could get me a “real job”, I mistakenly took her advice - until eight years ago. I’ve since been writing, attending conferences, joined SCBWI and 12X12. I am a wife, mom, and pet person who loves Don Quixote and when someone else does the cooking."
Please find her online at http://www.christieallred.com And hot-off-the-presses news: Christie is having a “housewarming” party on her new website, where people can come celebrate with her for a chance to win a prize. So hustle on over and check out her site!!!
Here is her pitch:
Working Title: The Nude Goose
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 3-7)
The Pitch: When Honk flies south, he meets a few oddly dressed geese and tries to fit in. However, he does not realize they are lawn ornaments. After an awkward inquiry, and a few disastrous outfits, Honk discovers he is happier the way he came - naked.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
If your answer is YES, please feel free to tell us what you particularly liked and why the pitch piqued your interest. If your answer is MAYBE or NO, please feel free to tell us what you think could be better in the spirit of helping Christie improve her pitch. Helpful examples of possible alternate wordings are welcome. (However, I must ask that comments be constructive and respectful. I reserve the right not to publish comments that are mean because that is not what this is about.)
Please send YOUR pitches for the coming weeks! For rules and where to submit, click on this link Would You Read It or on the Would You Read It tab in the bar above. There are openings in January so you've got a little time to polish up your pitches and send yours for your chance to be read by editor Erin Molta!
Christie is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to practicing with chocolate, oreos and pretzels and having my flock return to the fold! :)
I hope you've all got those writerly thinking caps on and are cooking up your Holiday Contest stories!!! :) I, of course, will likely not give my sample a moment's thought until 10 PM on December 6th when I shall fly into a panic at having to come up with something RIGHT THEN in order to post it on time. You'd think knowing this would encourage me to plan ahead... You'd think...! What is that saying about teaching old dogs new tricks??? :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone!!! :)
Christie is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to practicing with chocolate, oreos and pretzels and having my flock return to the fold! :)
I hope you've all got those writerly thinking caps on and are cooking up your Holiday Contest stories!!! :) I, of course, will likely not give my sample a moment's thought until 10 PM on December 6th when I shall fly into a panic at having to come up with something RIGHT THEN in order to post it on time. You'd think knowing this would encourage me to plan ahead... You'd think...! What is that saying about teaching old dogs new tricks??? :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone!!! :)
November 11, 2015
Would You Read It Wednesday #192 - Cursing Cats (PB)
Happy Wednesday, everyone!
Today is a very exciting day!
Remember how a few weeks back I was all excited because my house was no longer two-tone but all one color... after a year or more of being unfinished?
Apparently this is a trend because let me tell you about my stove.
Once upon a time, we moved into this house with a new stove.
22 years later (which was last year), on Thanksgiving, the oven decided it didn't feel like working any more. Our turkey did not cook. Really. I am not making this up.
Now, you'd think, given the trauma of Thanksgiving without a turkey, we would have gotten right on that and bought a new stove immediately... But that is not the way things work on Blueberry Hill. After all, the oven still functioned well enough to bake brownies and cookies, which is pretty much all I use it for :)
So we coasted along happily using the stove top... and then summer came and we could use the grill outside... and all was well.
But a few weeks ago, we started talking about Thanksgiving. And using my keen powers of reasoning, I astutely realized that we were going to find ourselves in the same predicament this year as last, since our oven had not magically resurrected itself, which did not bode at all well for the Thanksgiving turkey.
So I bit the bullet and bought a new stove!
It's so pretty!
It has convection roast and convection bake as options (not requirements, for those of us who embrace change slowly) and a simmer burner and a power burner and a griddle/grill for the stovetop. If all goes according to plan, our Thanksgiving turkey will cook this year!
There's just one little thing.
The gas has yet to be hooked up.
And it turns out the stove/oven doesn't work so well without it :)
But that's supposed to happen today. TODAY, I tell you! So let's get ready for some baking!
And speaking of baking makes me think of Something Chocolate (shocking, I know :)) How about some triple chocolate cheesecake with oreo crust? Sound good to you? It sounds good to me!
YUM! And I believe it covers all the basic food groups... dairy, veggies (chocolate comes from beans, remember?!), whole grains (there has to be some kind of flour/wheat product in oreos!), and chocolate! Eat up, lambies! You need your strength! :)
Now that we are all fortified, and our brains are functioning at 200% power, today's pitch comes to us from Sandy who says, "I started buying picture books for my kids before I even had kids! And even though my seven-year-old granddaughter can read chapter books on her own, she still lets me read picture books to her. I've published one story in the now defunct "Pennywhistle Press," a Gannett Press newspaper insert for kids. I also write non-fiction articles for local publications."
You can find Sandy on FB at Sandy Lowe Ink.
Here is her pitch:
Working Title: Cursing Cats
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: Tired of being misused and overdressed by a little girl, Jack and Dave learn "curse words" from watching TV. They hope that using words like "bifurcated" and "crepuscular" in front of the girl will ensure her grandmother won't let her play with them anymore. They succeed, but in a way they weren't expecting.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
Today is a very exciting day!
Remember how a few weeks back I was all excited because my house was no longer two-tone but all one color... after a year or more of being unfinished?
Apparently this is a trend because let me tell you about my stove.
Once upon a time, we moved into this house with a new stove.
22 years later (which was last year), on Thanksgiving, the oven decided it didn't feel like working any more. Our turkey did not cook. Really. I am not making this up.
Now, you'd think, given the trauma of Thanksgiving without a turkey, we would have gotten right on that and bought a new stove immediately... But that is not the way things work on Blueberry Hill. After all, the oven still functioned well enough to bake brownies and cookies, which is pretty much all I use it for :)
So we coasted along happily using the stove top... and then summer came and we could use the grill outside... and all was well.
But a few weeks ago, we started talking about Thanksgiving. And using my keen powers of reasoning, I astutely realized that we were going to find ourselves in the same predicament this year as last, since our oven had not magically resurrected itself, which did not bode at all well for the Thanksgiving turkey.
So I bit the bullet and bought a new stove!
It's so pretty!
It has convection roast and convection bake as options (not requirements, for those of us who embrace change slowly) and a simmer burner and a power burner and a griddle/grill for the stovetop. If all goes according to plan, our Thanksgiving turkey will cook this year!
There's just one little thing.
The gas has yet to be hooked up.
And it turns out the stove/oven doesn't work so well without it :)
But that's supposed to happen today. TODAY, I tell you! So let's get ready for some baking!
And speaking of baking makes me think of Something Chocolate (shocking, I know :)) How about some triple chocolate cheesecake with oreo crust? Sound good to you? It sounds good to me!
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| Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo Crust from OMG Chocolate Desserts http://omgchocolatedesserts.com/triple-chocolate-cheesecake-oreo-crust/ and yes the recipe is on that link :) |
Now that we are all fortified, and our brains are functioning at 200% power, today's pitch comes to us from Sandy who says, "I started buying picture books for my kids before I even had kids! And even though my seven-year-old granddaughter can read chapter books on her own, she still lets me read picture books to her. I've published one story in the now defunct "Pennywhistle Press," a Gannett Press newspaper insert for kids. I also write non-fiction articles for local publications."
You can find Sandy on FB at Sandy Lowe Ink.
Working Title: Cursing Cats
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: Tired of being misused and overdressed by a little girl, Jack and Dave learn "curse words" from watching TV. They hope that using words like "bifurcated" and "crepuscular" in front of the girl will ensure her grandmother won't let her play with them anymore. They succeed, but in a way they weren't expecting.
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
If your answer is YES, please feel free to tell us what you particularly liked and why the pitch piqued your interest. If your answer is MAYBE or NO, please feel free to tell us what you think could be better in the spirit of helping Sandy improve her pitch. Helpful examples of possible alternate wordings are welcome. (However, I must ask that comments be constructive and respectful. I reserve the right not to publish comments that are mean because that is not what this is about.)
Please send YOUR pitches for the coming weeks! For rules and where to submit, click on this link Would You Read It or on the Would You Read It tab in the bar above. There are openings in January so you've got a little time to polish up your pitches and send yours for your chance to be read by editor Erin Molta!
Sandy is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to getting my stove hooked up and trying it out! Plus, my lovely sister-in-law, upon hearing we were getting a new stove, sent me a new cookbook to go with it! Hopefully it's idiot-proof and will provide recipes for the cooking-challenged that I can actually be successful with! Wish me luck! :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone!!! :)
Sandy is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to getting my stove hooked up and trying it out! Plus, my lovely sister-in-law, upon hearing we were getting a new stove, sent me a new cookbook to go with it! Hopefully it's idiot-proof and will provide recipes for the cooking-challenged that I can actually be successful with! Wish me luck! :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone!!! :)
November 4, 2015
Would You Read It Wednesday #191 - Showdown At The Sippy Cup Saloon (PB)
Howdy folks!
We interrupt our regularly scheduled Would You Read It for this important message from our sponsors:
Now then, back to WYRI!
And by "back to WYRI" I of course mean "time for Something Chocolate!!!" :) And since it's only a couple days after Halloween, what better than leftover chocolate Halloween Candy???
YUM!!! Of course, I don't actually HAVE any leftover chocolate Halloween candy... I can't imagine why... :)
Today's pitch comes to us from Jessica Swaim, a parttime poet who spends an inordinate amount of time playing with her dogs.
Take a peek at both her books and her dogs at http://jessicaswaim.com
Here is her pitch:
Working Title: Showdown At The Sippy Cup Saloon
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: In the tiny town of Toddle, in the cradle of the West, Sheriff Wyatt Burp is snoozing in his crib when Wild Bill Hiccup arrives to wake up -- and shake up -- the pint-size population. "Don't go gettin' yer onesie in a twist," Wild Bill warns Wyatt, but tempers flare until the two go bib to bib in a showdown at the Sippy Cup Saloon. Who will emerge the rootin' tootin' squirt gun shootin' hero of the West?
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
We interrupt our regularly scheduled Would You Read It for this important message from our sponsors:
Voting continues in the Halloweensie Contest until 5 PM today!!! If you haven't had a chance to weigh in yet, please hop over HERE to read the amazing finalist stories and vote for your favorite!!! We need all the votes we can get!!!
And by "back to WYRI" I of course mean "time for Something Chocolate!!!" :) And since it's only a couple days after Halloween, what better than leftover chocolate Halloween Candy???
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| Whoever thought up Halloween was a genius! :) |
Today's pitch comes to us from Jessica Swaim, a parttime poet who spends an inordinate amount of time playing with her dogs.
Take a peek at both her books and her dogs at http://jessicaswaim.com
Working Title: Showdown At The Sippy Cup Saloon
Age/Genre: Picture Book (ages 4-8)
The Pitch: In the tiny town of Toddle, in the cradle of the West, Sheriff Wyatt Burp is snoozing in his crib when Wild Bill Hiccup arrives to wake up -- and shake up -- the pint-size population. "Don't go gettin' yer onesie in a twist," Wild Bill warns Wyatt, but tempers flare until the two go bib to bib in a showdown at the Sippy Cup Saloon. Who will emerge the rootin' tootin' squirt gun shootin' hero of the West?
So what do you think? Would You Read It? YES, MAYBE or NO?
If your answer is YES, please feel free to tell us what you particularly liked and why the pitch piqued your interest. If your answer is MAYBE or NO, please feel free to tell us what you think could be better in the spirit of helping Jessica improve her pitch. Helpful examples of possible alternate wordings are welcome. (However, I must ask that comments be constructive and respectful. I reserve the right not to publish comments that are mean because that is not what this is about.)
Please send YOUR pitches for the coming weeks! For rules and where to submit, click on this link Would You Read It or on the Would You Read It tab in the bar above. There are openings in January so you've got a little time to polish up your pitches and send yours for your chance to be read by editor Erin Molta!
Jessica is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to finding out who wins the Halloweensie Contest! Tune in tomorrow!!! Meanwhile, try to keep calm and think about something else so you won't go nuts waiting. Really. Just don't think about it. Don't keep wondering who the winner might be, and who might be second and third....! :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone! :)
Jessica is looking forward to your thoughts on her pitch! I am looking forward to finding out who wins the Halloweensie Contest! Tune in tomorrow!!! Meanwhile, try to keep calm and think about something else so you won't go nuts waiting. Really. Just don't think about it. Don't keep wondering who the winner might be, and who might be second and third....! :)
Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone! :)
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