I did it! It took a lot of self-pep-talking and quite a lot of nerve. But I did it. I submitted my novel, Shadowed Stones, to Shadow Mountain. I have kind of been plastering the news all over the place - but I can't help it. I just fulfilled a childhood dream and I am like happy and nervous and stunned and excited all at once.
I want to thanks my critique partners: Jennie, Terron, Christina, Roseanne, and Alexander who are helping me continue to improve my novel and my writing.
A special thanks to Jennie for getting me writing again.
And another special thanks to Roseanne for giving me the push to get my novel out there.
Since I am basking in the happiness of achievement - I would love to hear from all of you about your achievements. Nothing makes a day like today better like hearing of others success.
Showing posts with label query letter. Show all posts
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Shadowed Stones Query Letter
So I just had a break through on the query letter for Shadowed Stones. At least it feels like a break through to me. Here is what I have so far:
Fate has set Lyni on a course that will bring her face to face with her darkest fear - the lose of her human will.
Lyni's father takes her to the hall of his master - the dark wizard Feldon. There Feldon learns of her powerful magical abilities by invading her mind. Desperate to control her Feldon slowly begins to wear down her resistance. Eventually Lyni succumbs. Unable to resist his commands Feldon uses Lyni as a weapon in his campaign for power. Until Lyni breaks free of his control and flees.
Lyni remains hidden and save for many years. Then Garren, the second son of the King, finds her. Together they embark on a quest to bring and end to Feldon's reign. Lyni must overcome her own self doubt and fear if she is ever to be free of Feldon's shadow.
What do you think? Too dramatic? Would you read it? Please feel free to be brutally honest with me.
Fate has set Lyni on a course that will bring her face to face with her darkest fear - the lose of her human will.
Lyni's father takes her to the hall of his master - the dark wizard Feldon. There Feldon learns of her powerful magical abilities by invading her mind. Desperate to control her Feldon slowly begins to wear down her resistance. Eventually Lyni succumbs. Unable to resist his commands Feldon uses Lyni as a weapon in his campaign for power. Until Lyni breaks free of his control and flees.
Lyni remains hidden and save for many years. Then Garren, the second son of the King, finds her. Together they embark on a quest to bring and end to Feldon's reign. Lyni must overcome her own self doubt and fear if she is ever to be free of Feldon's shadow.
What do you think? Too dramatic? Would you read it? Please feel free to be brutally honest with me.
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