Just like the title of the post says, I entered the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Contest. There are no entry fees. The submission period is open until Jan 27 or until they reach 10,000 entries whichever comes first. There are five categories to enter into. My book is definitely a mystery/thriller, so that is the category I am entered into. There will be only one grand prize winner, but finalists will be from each category.
I am definitely hoping to get the grand prize. A publishing contract with Amazon publishing (and a $50,000 royalty advance). I won't complain if I get a first prize (publishing contract with $15,000 royalty advance). There really isn't anything else I can do for the contest. I already submitted my book, I submitted the excerpt (the prologue and first chapter of the book), and I submitted a pitch for the book (I went with pitch 3). I can still edit my entry until the submission period closes.
The first round will be judging the pitch only. That will happen between Jan 28 and Feb 11. They will select 400 from each of the five categories to advance to the next round. The next round is the excerpt. After that comes the manuscript and customer judging and lots of reviews. So it will be a difficult competition.
I'm in, and I have done the very best I can do at this time. Here is to hoping and praying for a win.
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Need Help. 3rd Pitch
I have to give a great deal of thanks to C.T. Green for giving me an huge assist (you can view her blog by clicking her name) on this third pitch. So far responses are really positive. Here is the pitch. Comments are very welcome. I have about 6 more days before the contest opens for submissions. Which means there is time to work on perfection.
What lengths are you willing to go to for truth and vengeance?
In a world where vampires, mages and werewolves live hidden in plain sight among the human population, three people are swept into the machinations of Omaha’s most powerful vampires.
Lilith is a bodyguard for a formidable vampire who has given her everything she needs, but her heart thirsts for vengeance against the man who took advantage of her as a teenage runaway. The vampire Jeremy is dragged against his will into the dark world of power struggles amongst his own kind, where he must protect himself at all costs. Natalie is focused on completing her degree and never guessed it would lead to the tragic death of the man she loves. Caught between two worlds, Natalie must work alone to find the murderers and avenge his death.
Will Lilith, Jeremy and Natalie find the answers they need, or will they end up ensnared in situations they may not survive?
What lengths are you willing to go to for truth and vengeance?
In a world where vampires, mages and werewolves live hidden in plain sight among the human population, three people are swept into the machinations of Omaha’s most powerful vampires.
Lilith is a bodyguard for a formidable vampire who has given her everything she needs, but her heart thirsts for vengeance against the man who took advantage of her as a teenage runaway. The vampire Jeremy is dragged against his will into the dark world of power struggles amongst his own kind, where he must protect himself at all costs. Natalie is focused on completing her degree and never guessed it would lead to the tragic death of the man she loves. Caught between two worlds, Natalie must work alone to find the murderers and avenge his death.
Will Lilith, Jeremy and Natalie find the answers they need, or will they end up ensnared in situations they may not survive?
Sunday, January 6, 2013
I Need Help Please
Hey Everyone.
I am entering Jeremy's Kiss in a novel contest. The contest will be judged in 3 rounds. The first round is for pitch for the book. During the round, nothing else will be read or judged. The second round is for an excerpt from the book. Once again, nothing else will be read or judged. If I get through those two rounds without being eliminated, then my book will be read and judged. The prizes for the contest are really awesome and so I want to do my very best.
The book is written, so the excerpt is also written. Now I face the task of writing a good pitch for the book (limit of 300 words). It has to get the potential reader's attention and lead them to want to read the book. I have written two pitches so far and I would really like some feedback on each one. Including opinions on which pitch is better.
Here is the first pitch.
Natalie, a college student receives an assignment to solve a cold case, an unresolved murder. The case brings her into contact with a world she never believed existed. Vampires living among humans. Hidden in plain sight. Contact with vampires brings her a new case to solve. The murder of the man she loved.
Lilith, a twelve year old runaway is taken in and taken advantage of by a pimp. A few months later she is rescued by a mysterious woman with a French accent. Provided with a high level of education and physical training she becomes a formidable bodyguard for the woman who rescued her. She doesn’t forget the past or her desire to kill the pimp who took advantage of her.
Jeremy, a wealthy college student taking classes simply to alleviate boredom finds that he is somehow involved in plots among Omaha’s powerful vampires.
In the dark of the night where magic exists, werewolves and vampires roam, these three are confronted by powerful and dark forces. What will Natalie need to solve the cold case and find who murdered the man she loved? Can Lilith get the vengeance her heart desires? Can Jeremy survive the forces that are playing with his life?
Here is the 2nd Pitch.
What lengths are you willing to go to for truth and vengeance?
In a world where Vampires, mages and werewolves live among humans hidden in plain sight, Lilith works for the second most powerful vampire in Omaha. How far will she go to get vengeance against the pimp who used her when she was a runaway teen?
The vampire Jeremy lives in Omaha, but doesn’t know he is being swept up in plots among the more powerful vampires. What can he do to protect himself?
Natalie has just left the Air Force and is in school full time to get a degree in Criminal Justice. She receives an assignment to work on a cold case file regarding a possible murder. What risks will she take to find information about the case?
When the case brings Natalie in contact with the hidden world of vampires; the man she loves is murdered. What lengths will she go to avenge his death?
Thank you for taking time to read both these pitches. I look forward to your thoughts and feedback on each one. I have a few more days to make these the best they can possibly be. I know help from others is the best way I can write a really good pitch.
I am entering Jeremy's Kiss in a novel contest. The contest will be judged in 3 rounds. The first round is for pitch for the book. During the round, nothing else will be read or judged. The second round is for an excerpt from the book. Once again, nothing else will be read or judged. If I get through those two rounds without being eliminated, then my book will be read and judged. The prizes for the contest are really awesome and so I want to do my very best.
The book is written, so the excerpt is also written. Now I face the task of writing a good pitch for the book (limit of 300 words). It has to get the potential reader's attention and lead them to want to read the book. I have written two pitches so far and I would really like some feedback on each one. Including opinions on which pitch is better.
Here is the first pitch.
Natalie, a college student receives an assignment to solve a cold case, an unresolved murder. The case brings her into contact with a world she never believed existed. Vampires living among humans. Hidden in plain sight. Contact with vampires brings her a new case to solve. The murder of the man she loved.
Lilith, a twelve year old runaway is taken in and taken advantage of by a pimp. A few months later she is rescued by a mysterious woman with a French accent. Provided with a high level of education and physical training she becomes a formidable bodyguard for the woman who rescued her. She doesn’t forget the past or her desire to kill the pimp who took advantage of her.
Jeremy, a wealthy college student taking classes simply to alleviate boredom finds that he is somehow involved in plots among Omaha’s powerful vampires.
In the dark of the night where magic exists, werewolves and vampires roam, these three are confronted by powerful and dark forces. What will Natalie need to solve the cold case and find who murdered the man she loved? Can Lilith get the vengeance her heart desires? Can Jeremy survive the forces that are playing with his life?
Here is the 2nd Pitch.
What lengths are you willing to go to for truth and vengeance?
In a world where Vampires, mages and werewolves live among humans hidden in plain sight, Lilith works for the second most powerful vampire in Omaha. How far will she go to get vengeance against the pimp who used her when she was a runaway teen?
The vampire Jeremy lives in Omaha, but doesn’t know he is being swept up in plots among the more powerful vampires. What can he do to protect himself?
Natalie has just left the Air Force and is in school full time to get a degree in Criminal Justice. She receives an assignment to work on a cold case file regarding a possible murder. What risks will she take to find information about the case?
When the case brings Natalie in contact with the hidden world of vampires; the man she loves is murdered. What lengths will she go to avenge his death?
Thank you for taking time to read both these pitches. I look forward to your thoughts and feedback on each one. I have a few more days to make these the best they can possibly be. I know help from others is the best way I can write a really good pitch.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Julie's Book Review Part 2
Today Julie's Book Review posted a blurb and excerpt from Jeremy's Kiss. Don't forget about the giveaway. Your choice of either signed paperback or Kindle version of the book.
http://juliesbookreview.blogspot.com/2013/01/lee-thompson-blurbs-and-excerpt-jan-1.html
http://juliesbookreview.blogspot.com/2013/01/lee-thompson-blurbs-and-excerpt-jan-1.html
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Interviewed At Julie's Book Review
Hey Everyone
I was interviewed at Julie's Book Review. I think a review of Jeremy's Kiss will be coming too. I'm pretty happy with the interview, she asked some really good questions and it was a lot of fun to do.
Here is the link to the review. Please enjoy and share.
http://juliesbookreview.blogspot.com/2013/01/lee-thompson-interview-jan-1.html
I was interviewed at Julie's Book Review. I think a review of Jeremy's Kiss will be coming too. I'm pretty happy with the interview, she asked some really good questions and it was a lot of fun to do.
Here is the link to the review. Please enjoy and share.
http://juliesbookreview.blogspot.com/2013/01/lee-thompson-interview-jan-1.html
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