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Bonnie Ferrante replied to Dina von Lowenkraft's discussion QUERY Imperium YA Sci-Fi in the group Query Kick-AroundBonnie Ferrante replied to Melissa Shaw-Smith's discussion GIRL IN A BUBBLE, Revised in the group Query Kick-Around"GIRL IN A BUBBLE is a contemporary YA novel complete at 88,000 words.***After reading through the plot below, this seems like a very high word count. You might want to think about editing it back.
Sixteen-year-old Saraswati Silverman's severe…"
Bonnie Ferrante replied to Ashley Walker's discussion TIGER DAUGHTER by Ashley Walker in the group Query Kick-Around"Dear Agent, ***I assume you will put the actual name.
[Personalized greeting explaining why I'm writing about…] TIGER DAUGHTER, a 69,000 **That is on the long side for middle grade. Are you explaining too much?
word middle grade urban…"
Bonnie Ferrante replied to Kym Balthazar Fetsko's discussion THE RAT CHILDREN (Revised) in the group Query Kick-Around"On a bright summer day in 1284, a mysterious man known only as the Rat Catcher led one hundred thirty children into a mountain. This is the story of what happened next.
***Great start. I always wanted to know what happened to the children of…"
Bonnie Ferrante replied to Dina von Lowenkraft's discussion QUERY Imperium YA Sci-Fi in the group Query Kick-Around"
I am querying you in the hope that you will be interested in my YA manuscript entitled IMPERIUM, a sci-fi version of Sleeping Beauty meets Avatar. I believe it will appeal to teenage readers who have enjoyed books such as Cinder and A…"
Bonnie Ferrante posted a status"Dawn's End Outworld Apocalypse, is 5th best YA 2012 ebook out of 58 on Ed&Pred. http://www.critters.org/predpoll/tally_novelyoungadult.ht"
Bonnie Ferrante commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Today I wrote 2415 words for a total of 50,454! I made it. But, I will still keep writing as I'm not at the end of the book. Here's today's snippet.
Charlotte and Mom used to be BFFs. At least, that's what it seemed like…"
Bonnie Ferrante commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Today I'm at 48,039 words. Here's my snippet.
"Convenient." I didn't bother to mention that there was no law against her using the telephone. Let Dad have his delusions. If we didn't have our delusions, what…"
Bonnie Ferrante commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"My Nanowrimo name is Bonnie Ferrante. I have completed 47,489 words so far.
The novel is about a sixteen-year-old girl who has become estranged from her recently married sister. Her parents have split up and she feels anger and frustration…"
Tammy Burke replied to Bonnie Ferrante's discussion Water and Fire by Bonnie Ferrante in the group First Pages (Crit Group)"I'm apt to agree with the others but the first thing I'd like to say is if there had been more to read, I would have. It engaged me enough to keep going particarly since where it ended was where I wanted to read...and see what…"
Marianne Love left a comment for Bonnie Ferrante"Thank you for your feedback, Bonnie! I'm sorry I'm so late in commenting back, but I went from a MRSA experience with two of three kids to Hurricane Sandy. No dull moments, I'm afraid.
I did put your advice into the revisions…"
Melissa Shaw-Smith replied to Bonnie Ferrante's discussion Water and Fire by Bonnie Ferrante in the group First Pages (Crit Group)"Hi Bonnie:
I think you've got all the goods here for a great opening. I got a clear image of the pastoral setting, and a good indication of where your MC is coming from and what she wants.
However, I think you need to rethink how you are…"
Melanie Singer replied to Bonnie Ferrante's discussion Water and Fire by Bonnie Ferrante in the group First Pages (Crit Group)"Summary of My Thoughts
I like the voice and tone of this piece. It feels like another time.
Here's an example...
I noted the circle carved into the sandy earth, and stepped inside. T
Something lofty in your word choice - "noted" -…"
Brynna Gabrielson replied to Bonnie Ferrante's discussion Tag and Like Party in the group eBooks and Self-Publishing"I'm interested.
You can find Starkissed here! Send me you details and I'll get in there!
http://www.amazon.com/Starkissed-ebook/dp/B008XGUI4G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1345063246&sr=8-5&keywords=starkissed"
Bonnie Ferrante commented on Georgia McBride's group Promotion Junction"Hi fellow authors. If you have a Facebook author page, not a personal page, with a like button, send me the link. I'll LIKE you if you LIKE me. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bonnie-Ferrante-Author/210741825635834?ref=hl"
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Although I belong to a great local writers' group and a small critique group, I'm the only one writing young adult. I would be very interested in joining an online young adult critique group where we submit work to each other. (I don't favour posting it on line to a large groups as many publishers consider that published work and will not accept it as a submission. Any openings?
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- At 4:21pm on October 31, 2012, Marianne Love said…
Thank you for your feedback, Bonnie! I'm sorry I'm so late in commenting back, but I went from a MRSA experience with two of three kids to Hurricane Sandy. No dull moments, I'm afraid.
I did put your advice into the revisions I've made. Now we're up together on the Query Kick Around. Did you miss Monday's post because of Sandy, too?
- At 4:40am on June 30, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Bonnie
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 11:01am on March 20, 2012,
Lynn Dickinson said… Hi Bonnie! You're not new anymore! :-) But I still am. Having fun here?
- At 10:57am on October 4, 2011,
Janet Flora Corso said… - Thanks for requesting me. Nice to meet ya! :) I haven't been on much, but need to get back in the swing of things :)
- At 6:26am on September 30, 2011,
StaffPK Hrezo said… - Hi Bonnie! I really liked the sound of your story! Best of luck with the agent panel! :)
- At 3:57pm on September 22, 2011,
Cameo Renae said… - Hi Bonnie! Yes, you are in the right place now! Yay! Glad to be of help! :) Great Luck with your submission!
- At 2:16pm on September 22, 2011, Cameo Renae said…
Hi Bonnie!
I noticed that you still haven't moved your submission. Right now you have it in "Discussion Forum", and it needs to be posted in the "COMMENTS" area (right below). Deadline is tomorrow, so I hope you get this message. :) Just trying to help a fellow author! ♥
Warmest Wishes,
Cameo
- At 9:33am on September 15, 2011,
G. Donald Cribbs said… Bonnie,
Based on this thread: (http://yalitchat.ning.com/group/agentinbox/forum/topics/welcome-to-agent-mailbox) I read down in the comments and realized we should have posted in the comments section of the page for proper submission. You might want to repost there and delete the comment above. FYI.
Best of luck in the submission process!
Regards,
Don
- At 11:31am on September 10, 2011, G. Donald Cribbs said…
Dear Bonnie,
Thank you for taking a look at my query. The one you looked at (2.0) is actually the old version. If possible, please take a look at the FINAL version. I hope it reads better and less vaguely. Thank you so much for your help!Warm regards,
Don
- At 3:59pm on September 6, 2011,
Mary Jo Campbell said… - Hi Bonnie, I have been off line for some time, but recently dropped a few commitments to further focus on my book. Welcome!
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