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First Page Critique #47: Contemporary Fantasy

March 3, 2015March 28, 20154 Comments

14804123233_996002659d_oWell, it’s been a long time since I’ve done a first page critique! As much as I loved the series, I simply could not find the time to post one every week.

But First Page Friday is back! However it will no longer be tied to Fridays and the name will change to simply “First Page Critique.” Continue reading →

First Page Friday #46: Middle Grade

October 3, 2014March 28, 20152 Comments

I’ve missed a few weeks of First Page Friday due to a family emergency. It’s not disappearing entirely so don’t worry! My paying clients just have to come first when I’m strapped for time. Continue reading →

First Page Friday #45: Science Fiction

September 12, 2014March 28, 201512 Comments

About First Page Friday

First Page Friday is a blog series where I provide a free edit and critique of the first 500 words of an unpublished novel. Read the excerpt without my notes first and leave your vote in the poll. Afterward, feel free to leave a comment for the author. Feedback is always helpful!

Science Fiction – by Chase Curtis

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First Page Friday #44: YA Fantasy

September 5, 2014March 28, 20158 Comments

About First Page Friday

First Page Friday is a blog series where I provide a free edit and critique of the first 500 words of an unpublished novel. Read the excerpt without my notes first and leave your vote in the poll. Afterward, feel free to leave a comment for the author. Feedback is always helpful!

YA Fantasy – by Karyne Norton

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First Page Friday #43: Middle Grade

August 29, 2014March 28, 20155 Comments

About First Page Friday

First Page Friday is a blog series where I provide a free edit and critique of the first 500 words of an unpublished novel. Read the excerpt without my notes first and leave your vote in the poll. Afterward, feel free to leave a comment for the author. Feedback is always helpful!

Middle Grade – by Diane Webber

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First Page Friday #42: Contemporary Fantasy

August 22, 2014March 28, 201512 Comments

About First Page Friday

First Page Friday is a blog series where I provide a free edit and critique of the first 500 words of an unpublished novel. Read the excerpt without my notes first and leave your vote in the poll. Afterward, feel free to leave a comment for the author. Feedback is always helpful!

Contemporary Fantasy – by L. Reed

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First Page Friday #41: Romantic Thriller

August 15, 2014March 28, 20159 Comments

About First Page Friday

First Page Friday is a blog series where I provide a free edit and critique of the first 500 words of an unpublished novel. Read the excerpt without my notes first and leave your vote in the poll. Afterward, feel free to leave a comment for the author. Feedback is always helpful!

Romantic Thriller – by Amber S. Brown

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