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  • Started by Mercedes Keyes
    My husband is white, English and I'm black, American. He is such a hunter of history a...elf from the area not wanting to watch; because all would be stripped of their modesty, man or woman, no matter,...
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  • Welcome aboard, Tangela. Four kids. Whew. I envy you (I wanted more) and yet I  am relieved that I only have two. Especially since one of mine is really six rolled int...
  • Last reply by Ruth Feiertag
    I learned two things that summer. Barbed wire gates are tricky. Some young gentlemen, though they look strong, aren't. Oh, and . . . Poor guys. I was herdsman for my...
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  • Jennifer I made a few notes to your query and put my thoughts at the bottom. I think you're on the right track!Sixteen year old Jade Green and her twin brother Forrest...
  • Ok thanks for all your advice everyone! I did an overhaul of the query let me know if this reads better your advice on the last was sooo helpful! Dear Agent,An entire...
  • Thanks Sarah - I appreciate your candor.  Most of the query letters I've seen seem like a synopsis trying to be "tempting."  I recognize that I need to be more jazzy,...
  • Started by Mary Rose Betten
    This is so exciting to be able to share. We are doing an ensemble reading of my book: "Finding Your Best Angle," all poems on acting. The date is September 25, 2009 at...
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  • Started by Lexa Cain
    Last reply by Lexa Cain
    No new replies needed. This is being queried. Thanks for all the help. :-)   Dear Agent,   (Personalized info about the agent, and why I chose to submit to her.) Since...
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  • Hi there! I'm writing a fantasy thriller with some science fiction elements tossed in, just because I couldn't help myself. This is my first book, and I've been at it...
  • Great, we will be watching for your entry.    I also do not like to pay upfront for a contest.  But I have a friend who writes poetry and she enters many that she has...