Friday, May 31, 2013

WIP It Good Blogfest



Sometimes a blogfest comes around that is just too good to pass up. DL's W(h)IP It Good is one of those. Check this link out Cruising Altitude 2.0
"Our idea is that on Friday, May 31st, we will provide a forum to allow anyone interested a chance to tell the blogosphere about their most recent [W]ork [I]n [P]rogress. We’ll guide you by providing a few prompts to answer in your own post, and even give you the opportunity to solicit CP’s (partners who exchange material for detail critique – usually chapter by chapter) or Beta Readers (test readers who read entire manuscripts and offer broad opinions) if you’re looking for that."
Here's my answers to the prompts. What about you? What is your WIP about?
 

Here are the prompts we would like you to follow:

WIP Title: FRIENDLY FIRE

Word Count (projected/actual so far): 100k/106k (I need room to edit ; )

Genre: Women’s Fiction

How long have you been working on it?: Since March 2008

Elevator Pitch (if you came across an agent in an elevator ride, what couple of lines would you use to summarize your book):

Our deepest wounds come from those who should be our strongest support. The families of Cherry Hill, GA know this truth all too well.

Brief Synopsis (250 words or less):
Laura Grace Chandler knows the look of a child who needs a mother. All it takes is one look at Samantha Smith, an abused foster child, to make Laura Grace want to dive into the breach.

The only problem is, Laura Grace isn’t a mother, never has been. But she is a retired teacher who is recently widowed and needs to find a reason to keep going.
But Samantha Smith isn’t the only person in need of Laura Grace’s help to heal. Abuse is all around her and even right under her nose.

Are you looking for a Critique Partner?: Not at this time. My online community at Book and Writers Forum is filling this job.

Are you looking for a Beta Reader?: I already have several lined up for when I get a draft ready.



38 comments:

  1. Great blog hop idea! Can't wait to read this once you're finished--I always enjoy your snips! :)

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  2. This sounds like an interesting story. Good luck with it!

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    1. Kate, I feel I've been blessed with this story and it hope it works like I think it will.

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  3. Yay! It's always fun to celebrate the WIP.

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    1. Thanks, Sara. You're one of my Beta readers and I've trying to get it ready, I really am. ; )

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  4. Best of luck with your WIP - the edits can be groan-worthy. I'm at the first re-write stage with mine and sometimes I just can't go there!

    Shah X

    http://bit.ly/115vOR8

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    1. I know what you mean, Shah! Editing is the pits some days.

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  5. This sounds like a story with substance! You've definitely been at it for a while.Thank you for taking part today, and good luck with your WIP! :)

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    1. Thanks, DL and thank you for a great blogfest!

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  6. Ha! beta wannabe waves hello!
    This is a fun blogfest!

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    1. You're on the list, Deniz! I'm counting on you to catch the little nits. ; )

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  7. Sounds like a great idea! Good luck finishing it!

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  8. Aw--I love stories with lots of heart. Great blurb.

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    1. My MC's heart is on her sleeve...and all the way down. ; ) Thanks for the blurb comment.

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  9. Great concept - Sounds very deep and meaningful.

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    1. It's close to my heart, Tiana. I'm a retired teacher and I do know the pain of abuse in children.

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  10. Zan Marie, your story sounds intriguing. Looks like several people will come out of this story as better characters.

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    1. I do hope so, J.L. It's a story that keeps deepening as I go.

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  11. Really sounds like a compelling story and something I would really like to read some day.

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    1. I'll add you to my reader list, Sydney. ; )
      I have to finish it first. ; )

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  12. Sounds really good, I would read it :)
    Suzanne @ Suzannes Tribe

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  13. Outside of my normal realm, but it sounds great.

    Tim
    The Other Side blog.

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  14. "Room to edit" -- I like that. Usually, I cut more than I add during revisions, but with my most recent project, my editor wanted me to ADD over 4K in new scenes. They turned out great, so I'm glad I did. Keep up the good work!

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    1. Thank, Milo! I know I have a lot of little, useless words that will have to get the axe in the end. Good luck with fleshing your story out. ; )

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  15. Hi Zan Marie!
    Wow, this story of yours sounds powerful with tragedy but hopefully a lot of healing. I also like your pitch, I think it's something many of us can relate. Good luck with this! (:

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    1. Thanks, Elise! And thank you for hosting the blog hop. It's a good one.

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  16. This story sounds quite wrenching but also with potential for an uplifting resolution. I love seeing characters able to do some good and make a real difference.

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  17. Thanks, Trisha! I think it will uplift at the end, but the journey is tough. ; )

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  18. Fascinating premise. I'm with Trisha in that it does sound dark, wrenching.

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    1. Thanks, Hunter. Its opening scene came to me in a dream and it keep getting better. ; )

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