I’m so thrilled to be able to share this post with you. Rick was part of my first Query Kombat as host, after being involved as first a Kontestant, then a judge. And I saw right away how special this story was. Take a peek at the original entry here. My Long and Slow Journey […]
Success stories are one of the best parts of hosting contests. Sure, the contests are fun and everyone learns, but it’s always helpful to see when that hard work pays off. I’m excited to present you with Teresa’s story. Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve signed with agent Mallory Brown from TriadaUS, as […]
Jason Beymer A permanent fixture at his local coffeehouse, Jason Beymer hunches over his laptop in a caffeine-induced frenzy, jowls slick with muse. He writes fantasy and horror laced with inappropriate humor. Jason worships at the feet of Ray Bradbury, and blogs at TomesandTV.com, where books and TV come […]
Ann M. Miller Ann M. Miller writes adult and young adult fiction, and enjoys a wide range of genres including romance, mystery, and Sci-Fi. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she now lives in windy (but beautiful) St. John’s, NL with her husband and son. She can usually be found glued to her laptop […]
Jim O’Donnell Jim O’Donnell is a father of three (the oldest being three), husband, attorney, and a soon-to-be-retired police lieutenant. If you’re wondering why he’ll be retired so young, it’s because Will Smith is just that good of an actor. When he’s not playing with his kids or trying to convince his work that Will […]
Chad Morris Chad Morris is the author of the futuristic Cragbridge Hall series: The Inventor’s Secret, The Avatar Battle, and The Impossible Race. Chad grew up wanting to become a professional basketball player or a rock star. (Inspired […]
WE’RE DOWN TO THE FINAL TWO out of 340 entries–an amazing accomplishment by these authors. Congrats to the winners of Round 5 who have become our Final Two, battling it out for title for Grand Champion! The round takes place on Friday and goes for two days A big cheer for the last two standing from […]
THE FINAL FOUR have been crowned! Two from Michelle’s team, one each from Laura’s and Mike’s. These are the top FOUR out of over 340 entries–an amazing accomplishment by these authors. Congrats to the winners of Round 4 who have become our Final Four! The next round takes place on Tuesday and goes for two days […]
Round 4! This round lasts until June 26rd at 8 pm.On the last day the hosts may call out for extra judges to come and break ties, or in case of extra close votes to try and get a more decisive margin. In the event a tie remains, the blog host will provide the tie breaker.The four entries […]
Title: StarbornEntry Nickname: And I Feel FineWord Count: 85KGenre: Adult Science FictionQuery:Numbed and heartless, 24-year-old Sherman Logan has saved every life but his own. He’s damn good at pelting in from between galaxies and rescuing as many people off their dying planets as possible for the Enders Agency, an interstellar first-responders team. Over. And. Over.When […]
Title: Under the Surface Entry nickname: Like Atlantis, Only Totally Creepy Word count: 64K Genre: YA Speculative Fiction Query: Seventeen-year-old Lauren is a professional mother-disappointer… but losing her sister in an eerie underwater town sets a whole new standard. When Lauren hears the legend, she’s intrigued; exploring the lost town under Lake Modoc is the […]
Title: The Windup Entry Nickname: One-Handed Wonder Word Count: 40,000 Genre: Upper Middle Grade, Contemporary Query: Kyle Whalen, a southpaw Little League pitcher, had enjoyed a typical adolescent boyhood until a car crash took his right hand, his twin brother, and his passion for life. Now, three years later, Kyle is fourteen and determined to […]