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Permalink Reply by Lauren Michelle on August 2, 2011 at 10:51pm

Well, I'm 21 and will be a senior in college this fall. The first few chapters of the book I'm working on is actually what I'm using as my sample piece to apply for the MFA program at my school. Plus, it is what I plan on using as my thesis if I get accepted into the program.

 

I haven't entered the contest yet, but I plan to. This is really exciting. At first, I was kind of bummed that they would only read the first 2,000 words because it doesn't even really get into the heart of what's going on within that frame, but I'm actually glad about that now, because the first 2,000 words of chapter one of my book is what needs the most work as an opening chapter. So glad you guys are doing this! Thank you so much She Writes! :)

Permalink Reply by Becky Littrell on August 2, 2011 at 11:41pm

Hello, I'm Becky. I use the pen name BD Nelson for my work. I've entered my third novel Scorned in the "We Love New Novelists!" Contest. I'm fairly new to She Writes and look forward to talking with all of you.

Many thanks for this opportunity.

Permalink Reply by Marit Hsich on August 2, 2011 at 11:56pm

Hi, I'm Marit Hsich and I entered my first novel entitled, Lafayette Park, for the contest.

Loving SheWrites and have thoroughly enjoyed the advice and information I've gotten in just these first few days of joining.

Much thanks for the opportunity and consideration!

....Marit

Permalink Reply by Alle C. Hall on August 3, 2011 at 12:10am

I'm Alle C. Hall. My novel is "As Far As You Can Go Before You Have to Come Back."

The story follows a girl and her backpack in Southest Asia, but this girl; she's not just traveling. This girl stole $10,000 from her abusive parents to get as far a way from them as possible. This lands her in Hong Kong. Through The Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, it is sex, drugs, and rock and roll - only not so much rock ond roll.  

Then, in the Gulf of Thailand,on the tiny island of Koh Phangan, she encounters Tai Chi ("The Great Ultimate.") Her practice takes her to Japan, where with the help of a community of Tai Chi-practicing gai-jin ("foreigners"), she begins the real journey, the healing journey. Ultimately, she has to decide if she will allow what her parents did to her to determine how she will live.

 

I look forward to reading about everyone's books. More than that, I am interested in the stories behind your books. Good luck to all.

 

Permalink Reply by Ayla Liden on August 19, 2011 at 8:55am

Hi Everyone, I hope to be a published novelist. I love reading about your stories and wish everyone the best of luck. You inspire all of us. I'll be there next, keep my fingers crossed. I am a practitioner of Tai Chi, Chi Kung and love this. Fly with the silken scarves...ayla

Permalink Reply by Debra Shawcross Farmer on August 3, 2011 at 6:11am

Congratulations SHE WRITES...Kamy you are a wonderful person...this Contest shows great RESPECT for SHE WRITES members.  I would like to wish all entrants my Best Wishes.... alas... I am not a novelist.  Although I do feel your excitment.  However, I have written a memoir which is pure non-fiction, a manuscript ...this is a photo journalled work with quotes about Love Hearts I find in everyday Life. [I have Face Book page LOVE HEARTS FOUND...for finders of Love Hearts ...there are many who I am discovering too.]  And many more as works in progress...for like you all, I am sure ..there is always words to be put onto paper.  Good Luck, Deb

Permalink Reply by Kimberly Caldwell on August 3, 2011 at 6:37am

Great idea, SheWrites!

I entered the first chapter of When You're Alone, my YA novel about a teen who investigates the suspicious death of her favorite teacher.

Permalink Reply by Tameka Mullins on August 3, 2011 at 6:46am

Hello She Writers! I'm Tameka Mullins and I plan on entering the "We Love New Novelists!" contest. My novel is entitled "Letters to Chyna," and touches on adoption, divinity and inter-human dynamics. It is set in my hometown of Detroit. I wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to learning more about the other entrants. You're welcome to visit my profile here to learn more about me and be connected to my blog Lyric Fire.

 

Cheers! 

Permalink Reply by Debra Shawcross Farmer on August 11, 2011 at 6:24pm

Sounds intriguing Tameka...

Permalink Reply by Donna Lawrence on August 3, 2011 at 6:47am

Kamy, This is Donna Lawrence. I'm very excited about entering my novel, On The Way to Somewhere Else in the contest. There is one thing that is not clear to me in the FAQs. I have a published book, but it is nonfiction. It is a guidebook to dog parks and dog trails in San Diego County. (It's called Leave Only Paw Prints). But I don't have any genre of fiction published. May I enter the contest? 

Permalink Reply by Gwendolyn L Gage on August 3, 2011 at 8:28am

Hi, I'm Gwendolyn Gage, and I sumbitted my work in progress "The Way of Impressions".  Thanks for this opportunity!

Permalink Reply by Debra Shawcross Farmer on August 11, 2011 at 6:27pm

Best of Luck Courtney....Sounds like a reflection on LIFE...what is the Title?

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