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?
Monday, January 7, 2013
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
Friday, December 14, 2012
I'm only a little down
This is not about today's tragic events. I could write on that, but not yet. I think I need more time to emotionally process what happened.
I had a minor surgery today. Everything went fine according to the doctor. I expect pain and discomfort to come on soon (anesthetic will wear off).
The good news is out that I am off my feet and ordered absolute minimum activity. For the first time in weeks I really can just stay in one place and write. Everything has been so busy and hectic these past weeks that I couldn't focus to write. I'm relieved despite the pain.
So I'll go relax, push pain out of mind, and let the story flow in my mind, and travel to my fingertips.
I had a minor surgery today. Everything went fine according to the doctor. I expect pain and discomfort to come on soon (anesthetic will wear off).
The good news is out that I am off my feet and ordered absolute minimum activity. For the first time in weeks I really can just stay in one place and write. Everything has been so busy and hectic these past weeks that I couldn't focus to write. I'm relieved despite the pain.
So I'll go relax, push pain out of mind, and let the story flow in my mind, and travel to my fingertips.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Work In Progress Interview
I was tagged by Clover Autrey to do these interview questions, and then to tag some authors following that.
Ten Interview Questions:
What is your working title of your book?
Island Of Regrets
Where did the idea come from for the book?
It came from noticing that sometimes after a bad end to a relationship - the two separate and don't make amends. I wanted to explore how that could be different.
What genre does your book fall under?
Romance - but I don't think it fits typical Romance (such as Harlequin) story. I'll get some feedback from some friends who are true Romance writers and readers.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
This is pretty easy, I only have 2 people in the book. I would have Matthew McConaughey play the male lead. I could see Ginnifer Goodwin for the female lead, but she would need to work on not having a Southern accent (and it wouldn't hurt if she could speak French)
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
If you didn't have the choice to make amends with someone from your past, could you?
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
Right now it will most likely be self published. If I get a representative before it comes out, that changes things a bit.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I am still working on it.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
I honestly don't know.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
My personal need to chase my own ghosts inside my head.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
This story is about two people who had a relationship that ended badly. They find themselves stranded on an island and they are the only two people there. They have to survive, and they have to face their pasts. This book represents the most emotion I have ever attempted to write. I won't let it go to publishing until I feel satisfied I have achieved the emotional goals I want in the story.
Links to Authors participating in the WIP interview.
Jesse Kimmel Freeman
Ten Interview Questions:
What is your working title of your book?
Island Of Regrets
Where did the idea come from for the book?
It came from noticing that sometimes after a bad end to a relationship - the two separate and don't make amends. I wanted to explore how that could be different.
What genre does your book fall under?
Romance - but I don't think it fits typical Romance (such as Harlequin) story. I'll get some feedback from some friends who are true Romance writers and readers.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
This is pretty easy, I only have 2 people in the book. I would have Matthew McConaughey play the male lead. I could see Ginnifer Goodwin for the female lead, but she would need to work on not having a Southern accent (and it wouldn't hurt if she could speak French)
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
If you didn't have the choice to make amends with someone from your past, could you?
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
Right now it will most likely be self published. If I get a representative before it comes out, that changes things a bit.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I am still working on it.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
I honestly don't know.
Who or what inspired you to write this book?
My personal need to chase my own ghosts inside my head.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
This story is about two people who had a relationship that ended badly. They find themselves stranded on an island and they are the only two people there. They have to survive, and they have to face their pasts. This book represents the most emotion I have ever attempted to write. I won't let it go to publishing until I feel satisfied I have achieved the emotional goals I want in the story.
Links to Authors participating in the WIP interview.
Jesse Kimmel Freeman
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Out in The Woods
That is a quick pick of my Truck after it went out hunting with me. As you can see, it is not on a road, but is out in the woods. It would have been a good time to do some writing, except that the location I was hunting in gets tons of rain. I wasn't about to risk my computer and precious files just to get in one or two chapters.
So I am back home, and I am in good spirits and ready for some writing.
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