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Hello, and I would like to thankyou in advance for taking the time to read my question! My name is Victoria and I am 17 years old, I am a Senior at Boca Ciega High School and since the year of 2006 I have been writing a full length Novel, entitled, An Unexpected Hero. I have written stories in the past, however, I finally took the time to sit down and write one that was completly put together, with a solid plot and definite characters, for, my goal is to have it published. I wanted to inquire with you if it would of interest to yourself for me to send you in segments my story up till this time? I would greatly appreciate it and would accept all constructive critisiscm for any improvements you find neccesary would certainly be of great assistance to myself and my novel.
Once again, thankyou,
Victoria
Hi, Victoria!
Congratulations on starting on your first novel. I really wish I had time to give it a look, but I'm deep into writing our next book. I'm on deadline to get it to the publisher, so I'm not doing anything but that right now. But please do keep going and if you'd still like me to give a chapter a read around Christmastime, let me know. I should have some spare time by then. Good luck either way!
Cathy
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Cathy Clamp
Expertise
I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing articles, short stories and novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery. I can also answer questions about writing for major print magazines in the outdoor genre (hunting/fishing/boating/travel.)
Experience
I'm a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance for Tor/Forge Books . Along with a co-author, I've published fifteen mass market novels since 2004, and have contracts for four more books through 2011. I've also published more than two dozen feature articles in leading outdoor magazines.
Organizations
Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America, National Association of Legal Assistants.
Publications
Magazines--Guns & Ammo, Fur-Fish-Game, Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, Deer & Deer Hunting. Many others.
Novels/Anthologies--Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing, BenBella Books, Running Press, Wild Child Publishing. Many others.
Education/Credentials
Published Author. Published Freelance Writer. Certified Paralegal with specialities in intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent) and real estate.
Awards and Honors
USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, 2009, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.
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