Is there a NaNoWri event this year?

I'm not sure if I'm missing it, or if there is a NaNoWri event at Savvy this year?
Thanks!

Maureen
Leslie
Leslie
Hi Maureen
We are not going to have a Nano event this year. We are working on an off-cycle writing motivation event that will run in January to kick start your writing for the year!
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Pitchfest editor/agent responses

I pitched my books to several agents/editors and got no response. I was disappointed and then realized there weren't any responses from agents and editors to any of the pitches. Should I keep looking or do they respond via email or did they just not like anything pitched? (I wanted to read lots of the proposed books.)

Thanks.Pitchfest is always fun.
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Possibly "dumb" question about Pitchfest...

Is it okay to ask the agent or editor a simple yes/no question before actually pitching?
Leslie
Leslie
Not dumb at all. It's likely that they might not see it and so won't answer, but we do not have any rules against that. You can try but I suspect it will just be missed.
hope this helps!
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The Poinciana Tree

My latest book is The Poinciana Tree

This story is set around the beautiful Poinciana tree, with its amazing red flowers.
Suzanne Matthews arrives home from work to find the kitchen in disarray and her daughter missing. After searching the house, her eyes turn towards the garden, drawn to the Poinciana tree. Underneath its canopy she sees her daughter, slumped against its trunk.
When the police are unable to identify Jennifer’s killer, they turn their attention to her husband, Mark. Whilst trying to cope with her grief, she finds herself fighting to prove her husband’s innocence, as her world is turned upside down. She is inspired by another woman, who went with her husband to the Sudan as medical volunteers for a charity organisation.
A tale of raw emotion, desperation and acceptance.
Amazon.com: The Poinciana Tree eBook: Rita Lee Chapman: Kindle Store
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ ebook/dp/B07XGGY2PZ
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Changing Directions

Under another pseudonym, I'm a published author of numerous erotic romance novels and novellas, but I'm hoping to change directions toward the mainstream. I've written paranormal, sci-fi and contemporary, but paranormal is my favorite. My current WIP is a paranormal romance that I'm hoping will entice an agent and a traditional publisher. I've put in a request to join the Speculative Fiction SIG and I'm also looking for help in finding a critic partner or group as well as help from anyone who knows of a reliable beta reader or readers. I received some excellent information from several of the SavvyWriterCon mini intensives. Really appreciated the opportunity to join in!
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Looking for a TRIBE y'all!

So I'm looking for a few people who'd like to get serious about indie publishing and swap material. Critting/crying/helping <-- that sort of thing. I just released my first 'new adult cowboy/small town romance' and I'd like to connect with others in that genre. Doesn't have to be new adult, though, just small town. I didn't even know 'new adult' existed until last year. I don't write clean, exactly, but I don't write sex scenes. I just drop a few cuss words here and there. I love Jesus but I cuss a little. haha

Anyway, my email is [email protected] if you're interested. Here is a link to my WEBSITE, so you can get a better feel for me. I'm pretty laid back. I'd just like to connect with some genre-related indie authors so I don't have to feel as though I'm doing all of this alone.
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Coming out of the shadows

Hi! My name is Deb. I've been here, in the dark, dusty corners, lurking for quite some time.

Finally coming out to say hello and introduce myself. I'm a New York transplant living in Florida, and I battle constantly with the demons of fear and procrastination. Help me help myself!

I plan to be more active here and make some new friends.
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Sci-fi/Space Opera

Hi all! I write sci-fi/space opera books, in my first query process now and trying to find any resources I can for pitch, query, and other contests. Pretty much anything that will help me build my platform and get my work in front of readers (and agents and editors) faces! (Well, anything other than scams and predatory paid services LOL...so much nonsense out there!)
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Question about pitching...

I pitched two authors today, but my pitch doesn't show up on the pages. Should I try it again or does it take a certain amount of time to show up? Please help!!
Leslie
Leslie
Hi Ginger
There were a few that were snapped up by our enthusiastic spam filter. I was out last night so did not clear them until this morning. Can you check now, I suspect your post will be there now. And do let me know if it is not!
Best
Leslie
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Pitchfest

Where do I post my Pitch for Pitchfest. I went to the Blog but don't see a place to comment and add my Pitch. Thanks, Joe
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Savvy Authors Feb 2019 Pitchfest

Do Savvy Authors receive a summary of results from editors/agents/publishers as to success stories from pitchfest rounds? For example, if there were MS requests in the Feb rounds, how many of them have evolved as rejections, R&R's, contracts etc? Probably too early to collate, as it's only been 2 months ... But ... would love to hear success stories and who's had nibbles and progress, when the data is available.
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