31 May 2013

WIP IT GOOD Blogfest

So, DL Hammons and Elise Fallson are co-hosting this particular blog hop adventure. The WIP IT GOOD Blogfest was inspired by Hammons' love for Devo and the classic 1980s hit, Whip it Good. In the case of the blogfest, however, it's WIP, as in Work In Progress. See? So clever!

Anyway, the idea is that all of us aspiring writers can band together and share our current WIPs with the blogosphere. Maybe, if we're lucky, we'll find a Critique Partner (partners who exchange material for detail critiques, usually chapter by chapter) or Beta Readers (test readers who read entire manuscripts and offer broad opinions).


So. Here goes nothing!

WIP Title: "Book" I know, that's pathetic. I'm horrible with titles, though. I didn't even name Pieces of the Soul, someone else did!

Word Count (projected/actual so far): 35,000 (so far), projected: ballpark of 75K-80K

Genre: Fantasy/Paranormal/Light Romance

How long have you been working on it?: Almost two years. I keep putting it aside and coming back to it.

Elevator Pitch (if you came across an agent in an elevator ride, what couple of lines would you use to summarize your book): A witch and former FBI agent comes home to start fresh only to find that her last case isn't done with her.

Brief Synopsis (250 words or less): Aradia is smart, and an extraordinarily gifted witch. She's returned home, to a town that was never all that welcoming to her unusual talents, after burning herself out at the FBI - and trusting her heart to the wrong man. Now, it looks like her last case has come back to haunt her. Her abilities are changing in unpredictable ways and the spark she's denied having for the sheriff could either break her or make her twice as strong. She has to rely on her witch's intuition, strong investigative skills, and the bond with her sisters to prove herself to the town, save her family, and save herself.

Are you looking for a Critique Partner?: Yes

Are you looking for a Beta Reader?: Yes

15 comments:

  1. I like it! A FBI agent that's also a witch. Very interesting. And I've been hearing that sub-genre lately...light romance, light-horror, light-fantasy.

    Good luck with this!! :)

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  2. Sounds intriguing - you have a lot of different elements combined that make for a unique premise :) Paranormal isn't really my thing, but I'm sure you'll find some great CPs with this idea!

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  3. I like it - a witch/FBI agent! Good luck with writing it :)
    Suzanne @ Suzannes Tribe

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  4. posted in wrong spot! ;)

    Anyway, sounds awesome!
    If you need a critic, hit me up! I love books about witches.

    Tim
    timothy.brannan@gmail.com
    The Other Side blog.

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    1. Tim, I will definitely be reaching out to you soon! I'm trying to plow through some edits I'm dong for someone else's manuscript at the moment, so mine's on the back burner. Thanks!

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  5. The FBI aspect makes for a unique tale -- keep up the good work!

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  6. Well, I see I'm repeating everybody else here, but ... a witch in the FBI makes an awesome combination!

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    1. It's affirming to hear that folks find it such an interesting combination. :-) Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Yes I too enjoy the theme here! Would love to beta read for you!

    I love anything magical ;)

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    1. Thanks, Courtney! I'll definitely be glad to hear your thoughts!

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  8. Your story sounds great - I am a fan of anything with witches!

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  9. I'd like to know more about the details of the case! Which means I'm intrigued already :-)

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