The GUTGAA Agent Pitch Contest is in full swing! Which means that the Small Press Pitch Contest is fast approaching! And if you're planning on getting in on that action, I'm sure you want to know who the 1st round judges and editors are, right?
Here they are...
Small Presses
I'm so excited about this group and the editors that have agreed to take the time to read your pitches. Let's welcome them, shall we?
Christa Desir
Nina Bruhns
Amy Lichtenhan
Katie Henson
Curiosity Quills
Krystal Wade
Andrew Buckley
Jessa Russo
Kate Kaynak
Spencer Hill Contemporary
Patricia Riley
Mallory Braus
Deborah Smith
1st Round Judges
The first round judges are all, or soon to be, published by a small press. They are pretty...no, they're completely amazing. I wanted to get mini bios for them, but ran out of time. Instead, I'm adding links to their blogs and twitter so you can stalk them as much as you want:) FYI: These will be the people that vote you through to the editor round
Jamie Ayres
Sharon Bayliss
Brinda Berry
Nancy Thompson
Carrie Butler
Heather McCorkle
Victoria Smith
Denise Tompkins
Anna Silver
Elizabeth Arroyo
Courtney Young
Adriana Ryan
Danielle Ellison
Michelle Hauck
Kelley Lynn
Lisa Regan
Okay, this is my new aim! And from a real quick stalk, it looks like you've got us more awesomeness Deana :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for announcing this great line up of editors and judges. I agree with Heather. More awesomeness, Deana.
ReplyDeleteVery well done!
Wow - a lot of small presses!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like only one publishes MG, and they only want sci-fi, fantasy, & paranormal (Spencer Hill). No contemporary MG, so it looks like I'm out this time around. If anyone read differently, please let me know:)
(Just an FYI for others - I didn't see anyone looking for picture books or chapter books, either.)
Good luck to all who enter! Small presses are awesome. I have a CP who publishes through a small press, and is super happy with them.
What an amazing line up! Thanks for doing this!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing line up! Thanks for doing this!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, sadly I had a harder time finding small presses that were looking for PB, chapter books and a wider range of MG. I am always open for adding new ones, though, so if you all know of anyone, have them contact me:)
So excited to take part Deana!
ReplyDeleteMany of these publishers, editors and judges have seen my work. some of them have seen my stuff a lot. I hope the improvements I've made wow them this time!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to have you Victoria!
ReplyDeleteAnd Talynn, I hope so too!!! I'm rooting for you:)
I'm amazed and impressed by this line up. Deana- you'r e awesome to do this. Good luck to all those who enter- my ms is a chapter book so I'm not in for this round. Good luck to you all!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great! When are the entry rounds for these pitches?
ReplyDeleteLooks like Sapphire Star is the only one that would seriously consider straight historical fiction. It's worth a shot anyway.
ReplyDeleteThe entry windows will open up Friday, Sept 28th. You can check out the full schedule on the right sidebar, though there are a couple tiny changes that will be made.
ReplyDeleteYes! Go for it Carrie-Anne:)
ReplyDeleteYou've done a ton of great work here!
ReplyDeleteAwesome ~ wow! What a great line up of small presses!! I've heard of quite a few of these!!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to anyone entering!! And thanks, again and again, Deana!! I'm just so impressed with GUTGAA! I can't even imagine the hours/days/weeks/months you've put into this! You ROCK!! :)
Hi Deana! I signed up (again) and excited to try for the small press contest. What a great range of editors and judges. One question, how many words should our pitch be? :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking at how many spots, how many have joined up and considering the odds on being one of the first hundred.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be crazy all up in that inbox. Who's willing to bet it'll fill in under a minute? *raises hand*
Now to see how I can better unfuzz my query ...
I can't wait! :)
ReplyDeleteWow another fab line up!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great opportunity Deana. You are one giving and special lady to organize all this for the writing community.
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