tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post2948660573392099939..comments2023-09-22T07:42:27.347-04:00Comments on Linda S. Glaz : FIRST CHAPTER CONTEST and GIVEAWAY! TODAY AND TOMORROW!Linda Glazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-79581719856342683842013-05-07T16:57:05.000-04:002013-05-07T16:57:05.000-04:00Thanks, Linda. I'll get my five pages off to y...Thanks, Linda. I'll get my five pages off to you this evening.Marion Ueckermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499912075396841982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-42543255371402882952013-05-07T11:07:13.000-04:002013-05-07T11:07:13.000-04:00THERE WERE SO MANY AWESOME PITCHES AND IDEA, BUT I...THERE WERE SO MANY AWESOME PITCHES AND IDEA, BUT I THINK I NARROWED IT DOWN TO THESE TEN, THERE WERE A COUPLE OTHERS, BUT THEY ARE FRIENDS AND/OR CLIENTS WHO I'LL BE LOOKING AT THEIR CHAPTER ANYWAY, SO...HERE YOU GO!<br>Looking at first chapter or first 5 pgs (no more, please) for:<br>Colleen Scott, Scott Jabel, Elaine Stock, Sara Ella, Tom Threadgill, Vanessa, Michele Morris, Yvonne Blake, Jackie, and Marion. THERE WERE AMAZING PITCHES HERE AND WONDERFUL STORY IDEAS, BUT I ALWAYS TRUST MY GUT WHAT TO LOOK AT! SO WELL DONE, EVERYONE AND THE REWRITTEN PITCHES WERE REALLY GOOD!!!<br>Also, giving away free books to:<br>WEDDING ON THE ROCKS TO: Christen Krumm<br>WITH EYES OF LOVE TO: Renee Blare and ALWAYS, ABBY TO: Terri Tiffany<br>CONGRATS, EVERYONE. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AND WE'LL DO THIS AGAIN. SHARPEN THOSE PITCHES AND GET THEM READY FOR CONFERENCES!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-35068741734748816372013-05-07T09:24:05.000-04:002013-05-07T09:24:05.000-04:00It was fun, Lori. I think there are some great pit...It was fun, Lori. I think there are some great pitches here. Now, to find those that connect with me personally. That will take a bit longer. Busy morning ahead.Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-63462924152183099252013-05-07T09:21:40.000-04:002013-05-07T09:21:40.000-04:00Great idea, Linda. I'll change the word.And ye...Great idea, Linda. I'll change the word.<br><br>And yes, Darlene, the names were modified because it doesn't follow the historical story. It is a spin off.Mary Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-83303731938756006622013-05-06T20:39:51.000-04:002013-05-06T20:39:51.000-04:00Thank you for giving of your time, Linda.Thank you for giving of your time, Linda.Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-17128396338602356782013-05-06T19:51:11.000-04:002013-05-06T19:51:11.000-04:00I know,Davalynn, right? What great pitches!I know,Davalynn, right? What great pitches!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-10524947594258333082013-05-06T19:50:38.000-04:002013-05-06T19:50:38.000-04:00OKAY, GUYS, WE'RE CLOSED TO MORE ENTRIES, BUT ...OKAY, GUYS, WE'RE CLOSED TO MORE ENTRIES, BUT YOU CAN STILL LEAVE COMMENTS IF YOU'D LIKE. TOMORROW I'LL PICK TEN FOLKS AND THREE FOR FREE BOOKS. GOOD LUCK, BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL FOR SHARING. IF ANYONE EVER HAS ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I'D BE HAPPY TO HELP!!! THANKS AGAIN ALL FOR A GREAT LESSON IN PITCHES!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-87532405358013757782013-05-06T19:49:27.000-04:002013-05-06T19:49:27.000-04:00I love it. You might lose a couple non-musical peo...I love it. You might lose a couple non-musical people, but I think they'll get it. You give us plenty of info and conflict. I really like it!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-44468461389575237982013-05-06T19:48:29.000-04:002013-05-06T19:48:29.000-04:00I think the only thing I'd put in is an "...I think the only thing I'd put in is an "and". You have a bunch of choppy short sentences.<br>How about:<br>Life is settle for a whimsical bassoonest, expet her boss hates her. She'd rather perform than teach and for fiance loves another. Then Caleb moves next door and unsettled suddenly looks good. <br>Maybe a word or so over, but I think you need to put it into a couple sentences, the fewer the better.Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-30348688800628092652013-05-06T19:46:09.000-04:002013-05-06T19:46:09.000-04:00Maybe you could give us a hint at the everything. ...Maybe you could give us a hint at the everything. Make each word count, everything doesn't tell us much. What is it that's shattered.Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-48445924027615687292013-05-06T19:43:51.000-04:002013-05-06T19:43:51.000-04:00:):):):):):)Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-64725710452707664182013-05-06T19:42:47.000-04:002013-05-06T19:42:47.000-04:00Renee, I went ahead and contacted you by email so ...Renee, I went ahead and contacted you by email so we could toss this around.Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-32498994409568065692013-05-06T18:56:26.000-04:002013-05-06T18:56:26.000-04:00Wow - these comments are great reading!Wow - these comments are great reading!Davalyn Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790903623368896086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-44924691295164533652013-05-06T12:29:01.000-04:002013-05-06T12:29:01.000-04:00Thanks, Linda.Thanks, Linda.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921544145225306649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-43158499354121090492013-05-06T11:19:51.000-04:002013-05-06T11:19:51.000-04:00Lizzy Jensen’s love life is as dead as the bones s...Lizzy Jensen’s love life is as dead as the bones she unearths for a living, but could the concert pianist who’s interested in a family heirloom be Lizzy’s middle C?<br><br>marion.ueckermann@gmail.comMarion Ueckermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499912075396841982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-28055176702251301252013-05-06T08:23:51.000-04:002013-05-06T08:23:51.000-04:00I'd like to take you up on your offer of a two...I'd like to take you up on your offer of a two-for. My email addy: carolmcclain@gmail.com. My elevator pitch is for an 80,000 word romantic comedy called Stilettos, Bassoons and the Next Door Neighbor.<br><br><br>Life is settled for a whimsical bassoonist, except her boss hates her. She’d rather perform than teach. Her fiancé loves another. Then Caleb moves next door. Unsettled suddenly looks good.<br><br>Thank you,<br>Carol McClainCarol McClainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225606888246883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-60616864855393615682013-05-06T00:55:45.000-04:002013-05-06T00:55:45.000-04:00:) thanks, Linda.:) thanks, Linda.Beth Steuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160111662827760540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-57655879296324504092013-05-05T22:21:46.000-04:002013-05-05T22:21:46.000-04:00Thanks, Linda. Now to come up with a catchy workin...Thanks, Linda. Now to come up with a catchy working title. Ugh. Nothing sounds good.Karlene Jacobsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589288496033926632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-56714649523255005732013-05-05T22:14:15.000-04:002013-05-05T22:14:15.000-04:00Thanks for your time, Linda!! Here's my pitch:...Thanks for your time, Linda!! Here's my pitch:<br><br>Ella lived a simple, uneventful life in New America until everything she knew was shattered when an injured rebel leader appeared at her door in the middle of the night. <br><br>Christen-- thekrumms@gmail.com<br>Christen E. Krummhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011321868335575222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-45438019886348036662013-05-05T18:37:57.000-04:002013-05-05T18:37:57.000-04:00Thanks Linda!Thanks Linda!Karen Wingatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922983662282862282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-78127017264111429892013-05-05T18:29:43.000-04:002013-05-05T18:29:43.000-04:00Everybody, read Karen W's pitch. She could hav...Everybody, read Karen W's pitch. She could have said:<br>Alienated by her childhood faith, Gina G despairs of her life, even with her hometown pursuits.<br><br>But the details tell the story.<br>What was her heritage (CAth-prot) how does she despair (belonging) what is her setting, her ability to reach out?(the WWII canteen and two servicemen. DETAILS That actually tells us what's going to happen. She isn't vague about the details...she spells them out. Nicely done, Karen!Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-29641124131032685862013-05-05T18:26:47.000-04:002013-05-05T18:26:47.000-04:00wo people arrange a marriage for all the wrong rea...wo people arrange a marriage for all the wrong reasons and fall in love for all the right ones. They learn the hard way that if you want to make God laugh, then tell Him your plans.<br>What are the reasons both right and wrong. What is the hard way mean? Try to avoid vague words unless you also combine them with details:<br>Two people arrange a marriage because of an unwanted pregnancy, then fall in love in spite of it. They learn through all their financial struggles if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. Since I don't know your details, I just filled some in. But see what I mean?Linda Glazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374683352435771715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-10769214262545128742013-05-05T17:36:49.000-04:002013-05-05T17:36:49.000-04:00"Alienated by her Catholic-Protestant heritag..."Alienated by her Catholic-Protestant heritage, Gina Gallucci despairs of finding a place to belong, even at her hometown's canteen for World War Two servicemen in Dennison, Ohio."<br><br>Karen Wingate - karenawingate@gmail.comKaren Wingatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922983662282862282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-19846258473293278112013-05-05T17:27:58.000-04:002013-05-05T17:27:58.000-04:00lorisroel@verizon.netlorisroel@verizon.netLori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7371093961542193618.post-47655612786600053192013-05-05T17:25:29.000-04:002013-05-05T17:25:29.000-04:00Thanks for the help!Thanks for the help!Lori Stanley Roeleveldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100003378571490221noreply@blogger.com