Finish the Book
(updated 5/19/06)

Okay, ladies, it’s time to FINISH THE BOOK in 2007. We have some great incentives offered by editors, agents, and published authors as outlined below. It doesn’t matter when your book was started, as long as it’s finished in 2006. By finished, I mean completed and polished to the best of your ability. First drafts don’t count. These are some great opportunities, so you want to put your best foot forward.

 All members, including long-distance, are eligible to participate. You may be published or unpublished.

To qualify, the first draft of the manuscript must be finished in 2006, without regard to when it was started or how close to completion it is on January 1, 2007. Additionally, you must completely edit the manuscript to the best of your ability before claiming your prize.

Not all editor/agent/author replies have been received, so incentives may be added from time-to-time throughout the year.

Only one incentive may be claimed per manuscript, and each incentive may be claimed only once unless otherwise stated in the incentive.

To claim an incentive, contact Donnell Epperson, Terri Weldon, Gena Showalter, or Sheila Cooper. One of us must see the finished manuscript, either in printed form or electronically, and provide you with mailing instructions.

Choose your incentive carefully. This is a great opportunity to break past the slush pile.

Best of luck to all. Now FINISH THE BOOK!

Incentives from:
Authors  -  Editors  -  Agents

EDITORS

Alethea Spiridon, Harlequin Books (Canada), Special Projects:  Reading and light critique of full manuscript. Anything but erotica or westerns.

Brenda Chin, Harlequin Books (Canada), Blaze and Temptation:  Reading and light critique of full manuscript targeted to Blaze or Temptation.

Tanya Starratt, Harlequin Books (Canada), Blaze, Duets, and Temptation:  Read and detailed critique of first three chapters plus synopsis.

Kim Nadelson, Harlequin Books (New York), Intrigue:  Reading and detailed critique of first three chapters plus synopsis.  Must be contemporary romantic suspense.

Jessica Regante, Harlequin Books (New York), Harlequin Historicals, Silhouette Bombshell:  Reading and light critique of full manuscript.  Anything but inspirational.  *CLAIMED*

Gail Chasan, Harlequin Books (New York), Continuities:  Reading and light critique of first three chapters plus synopsis.  Contemporary series.

Diane Dietz, Harlequin Books:  Reading and detailed critique of first three chapters plus synopsis.  Inspirational category.

Leslie Wainger, Harlequin Books: Review and comment on a complete manuscript aimed at one of the Suspense and Adventure series: Intimate Moments, Intrigue or Bombshell

Malle Vallik, eHarlequin.com:  A critique of a partial manuscript (61-80 pages + outline). This prize, offered by eHarlequin, is valued at $125.00 U.S.

Stacy Boyd, Silhouette Books, Silhouette Romance - light critique of the first three chapters and synopsis. Any contemporary romance (suspense, series, comedy, etc.) or any paranormal/fantasy romance.

Patience Smith, Silhouette Books, Special Edition - a reading and detailed critique of synopsis and first three chapters. Series contemporary romance.

Shannon Godwin, Silhouette Books - a reading and light critique of synopsis and first three chapters. Contemporary suspense or paranormal.

Laura Shin, Harlequin Canada (Superromance) - a reading and detailed critique of synopsis and first three chapters. Series contemporary.

AGENTS

Michelle Grajkowski, 3 Seas Literary Agency - full critique on the first three chapters and synopsis.  Single Title Contemporary  **CLAIMED**

Deidre Knight - reading and light critique of first three chapters and synopsis. Paranormal.

Deidre Knight - reading and light critique of first three chapters and synopsis. Erotic contemporary. 

Deidre Knight - reading light critique of first three chapters and synopsis. Chick lit.

Pattie Steele-Perkins - Reading and light critique of first three chapters and synopsis.

Mary Sue Seymour - read and light critique of the first ten pages for five authors. Category romance (Harlequin/Silhouette), historical or inspirational.  *CLAIMED*

Mary Sue Seymour - read and light critique of the first ten pages for five authors. Category romance (Harlequin/Silhouette), historical or inspirational.  

NOTE:  Ms. Seymour offered 5 (count 'em 5) prizes, so there's still 4 left!

AUTHORS

Ammanda McCabe - reading and detailed critique of the first three chapters and synopsis.  Regency or Historical

Sharon Sala - reading and light critique of a full manuscript. Contemporary romance, preferably suspense/mystery.

Christine Rimmer - a reading and light critique of first three chapters and synopsis. Erotic contemporary, series contemporary, contemporary single title, or paranormal.

Lorraine Heath - Reading and detailed critique of first three chapters and synopsis.

Jo Leigh (aka Jolie Kramer) - a critique of the first three chapters and synopsis. Erotic contemporary.

Laura Marie Altom - a light critique of the entire manuscript.

And for a sold book completed in 2004, Sharon Sala has offered to provide a cover quote. **CLAIMED**