Pitch Wars Blog Archive

Pitch Wars Webinar: Ask a Publishing Pro with Michele Rubin

WEBINARS   Ask a Publishing Pro . . . Michele Rubin was a Senior Executive Literary Agent with Writer’s House for almost 25 years where she represented everything across the board before becoming the Managing Editor at Cornerstones U.S., a literary consultancy. Join this webinar and ask Michele all of your burning industry questions—no topic is off limits! Michele will also share valuable insights around what authors should look for in an editor. What questions should Read more…

By Heather Cashman, ago

CASK STRENGTH by Pitch Wars mentor, Layla Reyne … release day!

Cask Strength – On Sale now!      “Reyne’s suspense scenes are energetic and snappy, reminiscent of the best thriller TV shows.” —Romantic Times Book Reviews Title – Cask Strength Author – Layla Reyne Publisher – Carina Press: http://bit.ly/2o2Gm6l Release date – May 1, 2017 ISBN or ASIN – ISBN: 9781488024399, ASIN: B01N36SYWC About the book … Professionally, the FBI team of Aidan “Irish” Talley and Jameson “Whiskey” Walker is as good as it gets, closing cases faster than any Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

GIRL ON THE VERGE by Pintip Dunn … signed ARC giveaway!!

Releasing June 27, 2017 from Kensington I’m so thrilled to host this giveaway of an autographed ARC of GIRL ON THE VERGE by past Pitch Wars mentor and Pitch Madness host, Pintip Dunn! It’s a beautifully crafted own voices story that is deliciously creepy. Pintip has a way of drawing her readers in and holding them captive until the end. To enter the drawing, fill out the Raflecopter below. Here’s what Kirkus Review’s had to say Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

CHILDREN OF NEPTUNE by Makenna Snow … cover reveal and giveaway!

  Today we’re thrilled to share the cover reveal for CHILDREN OF NEPTUNE! Check out the gorgeous giveaway below. We’re so excited for this premise! About the book … Sixteen-year-old Jet can talk to animals with her mind, but she gets tongue-tied with someone her own age. She can use her ancient powers to hydroshift, but she’s still figuring out how to be smooth out of the water. Sheltered behind the palace walls, Jet trains to become queen of Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

A Pitch Madness Success Story with Debbie Schrack

Pitch Madness 2017 Candyland Edition!! We are so thrilled to announce a success story by way of Pitch Madness. Debbie Schrack has signed with Tina P. Schwartz with The Purcell Agency! Go Team Candy Castle!   Debbie, what made you decide to enter Pitch Madness? I have been working on my novel SAVING SOPHIE for four years. At one point, I rewrote it totally from scratch. I had a fair amount of interest from agents but nothing ever Read more…

By Heather Cashman, ago

A Pitch Wars Success Story with Kosoko Jackson and his mentor, Kip Wilson

  When our mentees land an agent or a publishing deal, it’s one of the highlights of being part of Pitch Wars. We’re so excited for Kosoko Jackson and his mentor, Kip Wilson. Kosoko signed with Louise Fury at The Bent Agency after Pitch Wars 2016, and we couldn’t be happier for him. Please, help me in congratulating Kosoko and Kip on their Pitch Wars Success! Kosoko, what was it about Kip that made you choose to send them a Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

FORGOTTEN by Pitch Wars mentor, Kristin Smith … release day & giveaway!

ForgottenKristin Smith(The Deception Game #2)Published by: Clean Teen PublishingPublication date: April 18th 2017Genres: Dystopian, Young Adult The epic tale of Sienna Preston continues in this second installment of the exhilarating Deception Game series.  Seventeen-year-old Sienna is no stranger to heartache and loss. But this time, it’s different; someone―or something―has tampered with a loved one’s memories, and she’s determined to get answers. The trail leads her to the glittering skyscrapers and modern luxuries of Rubex, the Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

DADDY’S BEST FRIEND by London Hale … cover reveal & giveaway!

  Publishing on May 2, 2017, Daddy’s Best Friend is the debut title for author London Hale. The book is the first in the Temperance Falls series and launches a world of naughty fantasies and taboo romances set on a small island in one of the Great Lakes. London Hale is the combined pen name of authors Ellis Leigh and, Pitch Wars mentor, Brighton Walsh. Between them, they’ve published more than thirty books in the Read more…

By brendaadmin, ago

A Pitch Wars Success Story with Tobey Forney and her mentor Laura Heffernan

  When our mentees land an agent or a publishing deal, it’s one of the highlights of being part of Pitch Wars. We’re so excited for Tobey Forney and her mentor, Laura Heffernan. Tobey signed with Liz Parker of Inkwell Management Literary Agency after Pitch Wars 2016, and we couldn’t be happier for her! Please, help me in congratulating Tobey and Laura on their Pitch Wars Success! Tobey, what was it about Laura that made you choose to Read more…

By Heather Cashman, ago