1. Bloghops/fests are fun and great way to meet others
2. Don't wait to get comments; give comments early and often
3. Blogging not only helps your discipline, writing, and networking, but is also the best tool to find the one thing that every writer needs to identify: your voice.
Thank you, dear bloggers, for hanging in there with me. Your views and comments mean the world!
And what birthday would be complete without a present? As my birthday gift to you, I will randomly select one lucky commenter to win a $10 e-certificate to your choice of either Amazon or Barnes and Noble. To enter, simply follow me and leave a comment below by midnight Sun 5/6. I will announce the winner Monday 5/7 on the last day of a very cool bloghop. We've all had those manuscripts that we poured our heart into, fell in love with the characters and still think of them at random, but unfortunately had to shelf. Now it's time for a little spring cleaning. Take out those manuscripts and Dust It Off!
The first day, May 3rd: We want you to post a 1-2 sentence pitch (Great way to practice pitches) about the shelved WIP.
The second day, May 5th: Post your favorite excerpt (300-350 words)
The third day, May 7th: Post what you learned from this WIP. You become a stronger, more rounded writer which each manuscript and we want to know what this particular work taught you.
She and co-host Cortney Pearson will be giving away great prizes, too! For all the info, check out DUST IT OFF. Go ahead and start today.
Now, for my logline.
Dusting off trunked manuscript. Cyber coughs ensue :)
From my first novel, HOW SNOW CAME TO THE DESERT:
Deep in the misty mountains of Oldest Mexico, sixteen-year-old Brisana's rare half-human blood awakens a thought-to-be extinct race of monstrous jaguar warriors. In order to protect the home she loves, she must figure out how her mythical Latino ancestors once defeated these monsters and whether or not a half-blood chica can, too.
Happy hopping and ¡Buen Provecho!
From my first novel, HOW SNOW CAME TO THE DESERT:
Deep in the misty mountains of Oldest Mexico, sixteen-year-old Brisana's rare half-human blood awakens a thought-to-be extinct race of monstrous jaguar warriors. In order to protect the home she loves, she must figure out how her mythical Latino ancestors once defeated these monsters and whether or not a half-blood chica can, too.
Happy hopping and ¡Buen Provecho!
Interesting pitch. I'm intrigued by her half human blood; what is the other half?
ReplyDeleteNew follower. :)
Thanks, Esther! She's half Nehua, (Nay-wah) a dwarf-like race of Latino origin that predates the Aztecs. At least in my mythology :)
DeleteWill follow back :)
How cool! I love that you used the word "chica" too lol!
ReplyDeleteSo original. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThanks, ilima :)
DeleteHappy Blog Birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteNice pitch, very original.
Okay... that is pretty darn cool. Were-jaguars? I'm hooked.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Avery! :)
DeleteFabulous pitch! Very original.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your blog! And yes, I'm with Avery--were-jaguars sound super cool!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Birthday! That last line (the half-blood chica), seems to give it a little attitude. Like it.
ReplyDeleteThis voice is amazing! And a very interesting premise :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your one year anniversary! I'm so glad you are here :)
Happy Blog Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteYour pitch is full of voice and I love that. It is so hard to get voice across in a query let alone a pitch and you nailed it. The premise is unique and totally piqued my interest. And can I just say I love the title!
Wow, thanks! I always worry about voice. I can never hear mine and fear it isn't there. You really made me smile :))
DeleteLove the pitch. We don't see much fiction featuring Latinas these days, and I don't know why.
ReplyDeleteGiveaway book money? I'd like in on that.
Thanks, McKenzie! I'm trying to fix that :)
DeleteYou are so entered, my friend :)
Happy Blog B'day!
ReplyDeleteI really like your pitch. It's original and I love when authors mix another nation! (I'm Brazilian so it's great to see books like that!)
Go, chica, go!
LOL - muchas gracias, hermana! I know Brazilians speak Portuguese, but I hope the Spanish is close :)
DeleteOoh, great pitch! I'd want to read more. :D
ReplyDeleteLove it! Quite an original take with the heritage! And new follower... Glad to be connected! ;)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY!!! WOO HOO *throws confetti* ahem. I think it is awesome that you have taken this journey into the blogosphere and have come out richer and a better writer for it! Alos, I love your pitch. I love all things cat-related so having to defeat jaguar warriors sound awesome and scary, sounds like a good book.
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