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Auction to help save Pitch Wars mentor Veronica Bartles’ home … with critiques, signed books, and more!

When I heard the devastating news that Veronica Bartles’ family home in Maryland had been severely damaged while they were living here in New Mexico, I wanted to help. The Bartles are due to move back to Maryland this August. While on a trip back to Maryland to check on their home, Veronica discovered water damage and mold through the entire house. But the insurance company is refusing to cover any of the repairs. A Read more…

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Special Auction Item 1: Query Critique by Agent, Eric W. Ruben, Esq.

About this item: A query critique. Donated by … Eric W. Ruben, Esq. Website | Twitter A graduate of New York’s Cardozo School of Law and a veteran entertainment professional, Eric has over twenty-five years experience as a counselor, litigator, literary agent, talent manager, and professional performer. His unique perspective is valuable to business owners, entertainers, writers, and people like you. Working in partnership, he assists his clients in determining how best to achieve their Read more…

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Bonus Auction Item 1: First 5 Pages Critique by Lara Edits

About this item: A first five pages critique “Voice Enhancer” substantive edits. Donated by … Lara Edits Website | Twitter Hailing from the arid highlands of Colorado, Lara Willard graduated with highest honors in Interdisciplinary Studies (Literature, Writing, Editing, and Design) from the University of Northwestern. She writes poetry, contemporary short fiction, and fantasy novels. Lara lives in Minnesota with her husband, sons, and dog-show dropout Havanese. See her editor bio here. Will not edit certain scenes or Read more…

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Bonus Auction Item 2: Three Chapter MG Manuscript Critique by Laura Shovan

About this item: A first three chapter critique of your middle grade manuscript. Donated by … Laura Shovan Website | Twitter Laura Shovan was first published in second grade, when her short story “Snow Flurry” appeared in the PTA newsletter. After graduating from NYU’s Dramatic Writing Program, she taught high school, worked as a freelance journalist, and is now an educational consultant for teens with learning differences. Laura is poetry editor for the literary journal Read more…

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Bonus Auction Item 3: Signed Copy of THE LAST FIFTH GRADE OF EMERSON ELEMENTARY by Laura Shovan

About this item: A signed copy of THE LAST FIFTH GRADE OF EMERSON ELEMENTARY by Laura Shovan when available. This book releases in April, 2016 and the author will send the sign copy when she receives copies of the book. About the book … Add to Goodreads! Releases April, 2016 Eighteen kids, one year of poems, one school set to close. Two yellow bulldozers crouched outside, ready to eat the building in one greedy gulp. But Read more…

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Bonus Auction Item 4: Signed ARC of MY SEVENTH-GRADE LIFE IN TIGHTS by Brooks Benjamin

About this item: a signed ARC of MY SEVENTH-GRADE LIFE IN TIGHTS by Brooks Benjamin. About the book … Releasing Spring, 2016 from Delacorte/Random House Add it to Goodread! LIVE IT. All Dillon wants is to be a real dancer. And if he wins a summer scholarship at Dance-Splosion, he’s on his way. The problem? His dad wants him to play football. And Dillon’s freestyle crew, the Dizzee Freekz, says that dance studios are for sellouts. Read more…

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Bonus Auction Item 5: Query + 1st Chapter Critique by Brooks Benjamin

About this item: A query and first chapter critique of manuscript. Donated by … Brooks Benjamin Website | Twitter In sixth grade, Brooks Benjamin formed a New Kids on the Block tribute dance crew called the New Kidz. He wasn’t that good at dancing back then. But now he’s got a new crew—his wife and their dog. They live in Tennessee, where he teaches reading and writing and occasionally busts out a few dance moves. He’s still not that Read more…

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Bonus Auction Item 6: Query Critique by Agent Rachel Brooks

About this item: A query critique. Donated by … Rachel Brooks, agent L. Perkins Agency Website | Twitter Rachel Brooks joined the L. Perkins Agency as a literary agent in summer 2014. She is thrilled to be a part of such an exciting industry. She’s been devouring the written word since childhood, so it makes sense that she’d gravitate towards a career which revolves around books. Prior to joining the L. Perkins Agency, Rachel worked Read more…

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Bonus Auction Item 7: Full Manuscript Critique by Ashley Turcotte

About this item: A full manuscript critique. For MG and YA (all genres) & NA and Adult Romance (all subgenres). Donated by … Ashley Turcotte Website | Twitter For as long as she can remember, Ashley’s been a fan of all subgenres of fantasy. Ever since she found a copy of A Wrinkle in Time in a closet at her grandparents’ house, she’s loved the idea that there can be something more than just the Read more…

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Bonus Auction Item 8: Query + 1st 25 Pages Critique by Agent Intern, Kyra Nelson

About this item: A query and first 25 pages of your manuscript critique. Donated by … Kyra M. Nelson Website | Twitter Kyra (pronounced with a long i, as in ice) Nelson. She’s been interning with A+B Works Literary Agency for about two years, and she’s read a ton of query letters. She’s learned a lot in her time at the agency, and she wants to pass some of her knowledge on. Kyra’s currently pursuing Read more…

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