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Kathleen S. Allen replied to Kathleen S. Allen's discussion Run for Your Life YA Mystery in the group First Pages (Crit Group)
Sandra S. Rice replied to Kathleen S. Allen's discussion Run for Your Life YA Mystery in the group First Pages (Crit Group)"Hi Kathleen:
Your story has some interesting plotlines! I like the idea and think you can really develop it. One thought: is this set in the past? If not, it would be good to put in things about texting, Facebook, etc. Also, after reading, you might…"
Kim Trotter replied to Kathleen S. Allen's discussion Run for Your Life YA Mystery in the group First Pages (Crit Group)"The start is repetitive: He wants his head down to avoid the jerk and it was best to keep a low profile … it all means the same thing.
It's unneeded to say he's a big sci-fi geek, it's implied by the fact that he's…"
Kathleen S. Allen replied to Georgia McBride's discussion An Agent for the Holidays"Kathleen S. Allen
New Adult
Space Opera
After her father’s untimely death, eighteen-year old, Olwen takes over as president of the Zemele System. Anna, her power hungry sister forces Olwen---who is only half-human---to resign. In order to…"
Kathleen S. Allen replied to Georgia McBride's discussion An Agent for the Holidays"Name: Kathleen S. Allen
Category: YA
Genre: Dystopian/Thriller
Pitch:
Sixteen-year-old genetically enhanced Devonny trains to be part of the Vidden army. When her fellow recruits begin to die, she is horrified to discover she is not only the…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Final count: 53,984.
I "won" on the 20th."
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"I am starting a new WIP but won't finish it by end of NaNoWriMo. Have 7K done on it so far. It's my third faerie book. It's the one I was going to do for NaNo but got distracted by a plot bunny (or two). Back on track. Hope to finish…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 20: 50203 FTW
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He didn't seem to remember the whole car explosion thing, which was good."
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 20: 481 written Total: 48,527
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We appeared to be in a barren landscape filled with rocks and not much else. The air was warm, humid and stifling. Were we in the…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 19 update: words today: 2K Total: 48, 046
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“BREAKING NEWS, two inmates have escaped from the mental institution near Three Rivers. If you see these girls, do not approach them,…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 19: 1,179 total: 45, 469 total
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As if on cue, Isabel starts crying. The woman looks startled. “What’s wrong?” she…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 18: 3K today. Total: 41, 331
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“I’m sorry, Iris. It’s for your own good.” He hauls me around and shoves me down the stairs. I stumble and fall rolling down and down until I land with a thud at the bottom. I taste…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 17: words written today: 2K total: 35,053
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I climb out of the ambulance with his help. The other EMT has my suitcase. The air seems colder here but maybe it’s my imagination. I turn and stare at the huge mansion in front of me. It…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 16: 3K today, total is 29K. Hope to do 30K by end of weekend.
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I move over to Isabel and put a hand on her shoulder. She jumps but allows it to stay here. “I’ll miss you, Isabel. Good luck. Maybe we’ll see each…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 14: only 580 written today. Total: 25,742
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“I’m here, Iris. What did you want?” He gives me a smoldering look and my insides turn into a gooey mess. I swear I’m like one of those girls in those romance novels. I…"
Kathleen S. Allen commented on Nicōle Olea's group NaNoWriMO 2012"Day 13: On a roll: 4,802 words today out of 25,320 total
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“What’s your name?” Andrea asks. One of the other girls giggles. I roll my eyes.
“Drew Samuels. I’m sure you know, Iris Jenkins. She’s my…"
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- At 5:22pm on November 8, 2012,
StaffLM Preston said… No worries on starting a new Nanowrimo novel! You have plenty of time :-D
- At 1:10am on November 7, 2012,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Kathleen
From Laura and YALitChat!
- At 9:42pm on November 2, 2012,
StaffLM Preston said… Woot! Thanks for participating in the NanoWrimo 2012 Contest! You are rockin' :-D
And don't forget to share a snippet from your writing that day!
- At 4:41pm on October 4, 2012,
StaffKatie Wright said… Hey Kathleen,
So if you could get me your Query and First 500 by tonight, I would be very appreciative (email agentmailbox@yalitchat.org).
If not, I am going to send the Query and First 500 you sent to the submailbox committee. So, if you want to revise a bit, make sure to send me that revision by tonight.
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