Alas! Today I leave behind titillating topics and
scintillating stories for a bit of self-promotion.
(Collective
groan and weak smattering of applause…)
Feel free to exit the theater doors now in a singular, orderly fashion.
My
genre-crossing, much-queried (and much rejected) MG historical novel “The Play of Fortune” is
up for perusal at Cupid’s Literary Connection, a blog which is graciously hosting a “Blind
Speed Dating Contest” for writers and agents. Today entries are open to the public for comments and the
like. My query, plus
the first 250 words are listed as entry # 139.
Winners from this round are chosen by a preselected panel of esteemed writers and readers. If chosen,
the story shall move along to the much coveted agent round, where something marvelous is assured to happen. Public comments only serve to bloster
a nervous writer and share warm fuzzies.
It’s funny—in
a way. Since I’ve started this love-affair
with my current WIP, “Gia”, I’ve rather left “Fortune” in the dust,
discarded. It’s not her fault she’s a
niche book, too smart with her own good, with all those historical notes, Elizabethan language and
talk of (gasp) a play?! Egads!
I entered this contest just to throw her a bone—so to speak. And since “Gia’s” Chapter Nine is like pulling a train uphill with my teeth, this will have to serve as blog-post for today.
My most
sincere apologies and until anon,
~Just Jill
Good luck with the speed dating and on chapter number nine. I'll have to check out Cupid's literary connection. I've never heard of it.
ReplyDeleteOh Thanks for stopping 'round again Sara. We'll see how it all goes. This MS is a bit of an albatross.
DeleteAs my fabulous CP says, "Onward in to the fog!"
~Just Jill
OK, I somehow ended up on an old post, thinking it was new I commented on it. I can't even find it now and don't know how old it was.
DeleteOh, good luck! That's a great way to get your novel some exposure. I hope you make it to the next round.
ReplyDeleteAwww. THanks L.G. I'll try not to obsessively check my entry every twenty minutes. (When will I ever learn?)
Delete~Just Jill
All in a day's work Cap'n.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to stop by...
~Just Jill
The 250 words are just! so! lovely! However, blast ye, wench, now I must read the entire story in short order or my brain might explode.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck - seriously, I'm crossing everything I have for you.
Thanks so much Alison. Your kindness is a bright spot in a rather tedious evening.
DeleteMany thanks and if you find you have time and want to read "Fortune" just let me know and I'll email you the doc.
She's a fairly short read. (26,000)
Yay. I'll go to sleep on THAT warm fuzzy!
~Just Jill
You got off to a great start with your opening line! Best of luck Jill!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Hi Jill - re. your comment on my blog about French for an 11 year old, I'd be happy to communicate by email. You can find me on Facebook at 1504275251@facebook.com
ReplyDeleteor maybe we can email through our blogs. I'm just not keen to put my email address on a public comment! I'll have a root around in a minute and see if I can find another way to contact you! Linda
I read your comment to my comment at my other site, and now I'm wondering what the bride had done to earn that little nickname. Thanks for sharing the additional excerpt.
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