tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post2336735833928584695..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: Your Lucky Day: Contemp PitchapaloozaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-59490665606950425062011-03-22T11:28:20.913-04:002011-03-22T11:28:20.913-04:00Wonderful entries!
Happy St. Pat's day to you...Wonderful entries! <br />Happy St. Pat's day to you too, Leah!Author Kathryne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-2994119919172526692011-03-21T19:36:51.673-04:002011-03-21T19:36:51.673-04:00Leah, thank you so much for the opportunity and I ...Leah, thank you so much for the opportunity and I will send the MS and synopsis shortly.K.A. Bauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952471443123129826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-12960117709599410742011-03-21T10:12:03.016-04:002011-03-21T10:12:03.016-04:00Thanks so much for looking over my words, Leah. I...Thanks so much for looking over my words, Leah. I understand your comments and I'll work on this!lynnerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628293660296675697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-77321700407715624212011-03-21T00:24:18.844-04:002011-03-21T00:24:18.844-04:00Suzanne--
Eyes of a Stranger--Though Matt sounds ...Suzanne--<br /><br />Eyes of a Stranger--Though Matt sounds appealing, I have no idea what this story is about. What brings these two together? What keeps them apart?<br /><br />Flight of Fear--If she's spending a large chunk of the story going in search of him, it's going to be difficult to see their relationship develop.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-37452580751272748252011-03-21T00:20:34.551-04:002011-03-21T00:20:34.551-04:00Tricia--Any kind of amnesia usually pushes the bou...Tricia--Any kind of amnesia usually pushes the bounds of plausibility for me. Is there another way to sustain the tension here?Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-68982529978907315242011-03-21T00:19:03.961-04:002011-03-21T00:19:03.961-04:00Lauren--It's not clear why she has to choose b...Lauren--It's not clear why she has to choose between the youth center and Jake. But Jake does sound like a pretty appealing guy. I'd be happy to take a look at the full ms and synop, which can be sent to leah.hultenschmidt[at]sourcebooks.comLeah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-25452656981765690692011-03-21T00:12:11.384-04:002011-03-21T00:12:11.384-04:00Ryann--I'm in love with it all. Especially th...Ryann--I'm in love with it all. Especially the part about the dog. Please do send me the full ms, synopsis and what else you might have cooking--leah.hultenschmidt [at] sourcebooks.com.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-21298754883158285592011-03-21T00:10:50.413-04:002011-03-21T00:10:50.413-04:00Lynnerose--I'm afraid I'm having a hard ti...Lynnerose--I'm afraid I'm having a hard time picturing Cal as the kind of guy any woman would want to fall in love with. To become fully engaged in the story, it helps to have the hero appealing (though he can still be flawed of course) straight from the get-go.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-76772417993086086922011-03-21T00:07:59.937-04:002011-03-21T00:07:59.937-04:00Cheryl Pierson--Sounds as though this could have r...Cheryl Pierson--Sounds as though this could have riveting pacing, but I'm not seeing how a romance spins out in the middle of a terrorist hostage situation. At some point, they have to be out of the pressure to let the relationship develop.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-58997506949110483312011-03-21T00:05:30.839-04:002011-03-21T00:05:30.839-04:00Shannyn--This storyline sounds a bit familiar, but...Shannyn--This storyline sounds a bit familiar, but what woman isn't a softie for the guy who wants to take care of everything? You can send me the full ms and synopsis at leah. hultenschmidt[at]sourcebooks.com.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-41506009151629374742011-03-21T00:03:40.816-04:002011-03-21T00:03:40.816-04:00Maggie Marr--I still don't have a great a sens...Maggie Marr--I still don't have a great a sense for who your hero is (as opposed to what he does) in this pitch. But it sounds as though there's lots of great opportunity for sparks between the characters. I'm happy to take a look at the full ms and synopsis, which you can send to leah.hultenschmidt[at]sourcebooks.com.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-75079340028118943092011-03-20T23:58:56.538-04:002011-03-20T23:58:56.538-04:00Ann Marie--This sounds as though it could be a cha...Ann Marie--This sounds as though it could be a charming modern-day fairy tale. I'm happy to take a look at the full ms and synopsis, which you can send to me at leah.hultenschmidt [at]sourcebooks.com.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-52169218636521038262011-03-20T23:56:55.451-04:002011-03-20T23:56:55.451-04:00Jaimie F - I'm a bit worried the treasure hunt...Jaimie F - I'm a bit worried the treasure hunting angle will take over the story. Though very much escapist fiction and a great fantasy, I'm having a hard time figuring out the best way to position it.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-7219205493410854832011-03-18T01:21:22.669-04:002011-03-18T01:21:22.669-04:00‘Flight of Fear’ is a contemporary romance, with s...‘Flight of Fear’ is a contemporary romance, with suspenseful elements completed at approximately 70.000 words. <br /><br />The death of a person sometimes means new beginnings, but for Catherine Berg her father’s death in a light aircraft then a car accident leaves her with stolen memories. In order to escape the shell of a woman she has become, she must find those memories before she’d accept any type of change. <br /><br />Sexy lawyer and pilot Nathan Alexander has other ideas. Inheriting half of her father’s company, Macquarie Airways, he is frustrated that she does not remember him. He will do all that it takes to help her remember what she has lost, and that is him. He wants to help her get back into an aircraft to become the woman she loved being. <br /><br />Catherine and Nathan spend time together and she secretly enjoys the banters they share. But when Nathan’s aircraft is missing in the outback, when Search and Rescue fail to locate him, Catherine must face her fears and climb back into an aircraft. She has lost one man she loved, she is not about to lose another. <br /><br />Suzanne has two contemporary romances published, and is looking forward to having more published.Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-1385506220355173292011-03-18T00:13:54.063-04:002011-03-18T00:13:54.063-04:00‘Eyes of a Stranger’ is a contemporary romance, wi...‘Eyes of a Stranger’ is a contemporary romance, with suspenseful elements, completed at 70.000 words.<br /><br />Hiding from an abusive husband, Tegan Ryan clashes with sexy suited, Mathew King, the new partner of her father’s legal firm, where she is a secretary. Mathew is sex in boots, and one of the wealthiest and most desirable bachelors in Australia. Getting off to a wrong start is not the only thing that has Tegan’s nerves sky rocking to Venus. Mathew has stunning blue eyes. Always thinking her son Robert’s were the bluest ever, this stranger presents a serious rival.<br /><br />Although something mysterious and painful lurks in Tegan Ryan’s eyes, Mathew loves challenges. Tegan stood up to him, and he wasn’t accustomed to her bite. She didn’t waver considering he is the heir of King Enterprises. Given her attitude, he knew Tegan was going to be an enjoyable challenge. <br /><br />Working closely together, Tegan and Mathew share a journey of overcoming fears, rescue, conquering trust, and most of all discovering each other. Until her husband turns up at her house, <br />only to be Mathew’s dead brother, a brother he thought he’d failed. <br /><br />Suzanne is published with two contemporary romances, one with suspensful elements. She is a member of RWAustralia, and is looking forward to having more novels in print.Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-13646225335336601072011-03-17T23:53:16.530-04:002011-03-17T23:53:16.530-04:00A Bid for Love is a 90,000 word contemporary roman...A Bid for Love is a 90,000 word contemporary romance.<br /><br />A deadly hit and run sends millionaire Greg Gibson to Becky Edwards’ door for some much needed answers, but unfortunately all her memories of the accident are hidden in her nightmares. After finding the courage to trust him, she reveals everything, only to be betrayed. As more obstacles block their paths, will Becky ever be able to admit to herself that Greg is the only one for her? <br /><br />Gregory Gibson, AKA Duke of Ellington, is also an antique dealer who has no interest in his title or marrying the first girl his father approves. He’s polite, and his mannerisms and speech lean toward his royal upbringing. He is controlling and knows what he wants which is a woman who will love him for who he is and not the title that is attached.<br /><br />Tricia Saxby is a member of the RWA and an unpublished author with one complete manuscript and three unfinished manuscripts.Tricia Saxbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-43830525143180502292011-03-17T23:33:44.724-04:002011-03-17T23:33:44.724-04:00Price of Love is an 83K steamy contemporary romanc...Price of Love is an 83K steamy contemporary romance. It was written as a stand alone book but it is the first of a planned series of four books that follows four friends on their path to love.<br /><br />They say that everyone has a price. In Price of Love, Kenzie O'Connor is faced with deciding her price. <br /><br />Workaholic Mackenzie O'Connor grew up in the rough inner city and knows the importance of having a safe sanctuary. In her battle to save the youth center where she works, Kenzie has put everything on hold, including her sex life. Then she meets Jake and suddenly there's more to life than work. Faced with having to choose between her love for Jake and saving the youth center and the kids she has sworn to protect, Kenzie is forced to decide the price of love.<br /> <br />Jake Turner has lived his life being a "Turner". In Kenzie, he finally finds a woman who seems to want him for himself rather than for the Turner name. Jake may have the lifestyle, breeding and money of a blue blood but at heart he's a motorcycle riding bad-boy with the eyes to match. It will take a strong woman to keep up with him.<br /> <br />Lauren Fraser is multi-published in contemporary erotic romance and a PAN member of RWA.Lauren Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284859941448436261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-13875452195658248432011-03-17T23:18:03.783-04:002011-03-17T23:18:03.783-04:00PICTURE ME is a funny, touching 90,000-word contem...PICTURE ME is a funny, touching 90,000-word contemporary romance that will appeal to Kristan Higgins and Jennifer Crusie fans, and fills a much needed niche market of stories where the dog does not die. Debut author Savannah Mae Mason's life has been stuck in neutral since her parents died years ago, and she is afraid to hope in her own happily-ever-after. Brian Kelly, hired to capture photo-phobic Savannah's author photo, has traveled down heartbreak road once already, and he prefers not to take the return trip. Will they have the courage needed to give love a chance to develop?<br /><br />Brian could be a cover model for Irish GQ instead of a photographer with an eye for his clients' inner beauty. He's sexy, funny, and he still goes home for Sunday family dinners.<br /><br />Ryann Uden is a unpublished author (one completed manuscript), RWA/Chicago-North Chapter member, and librarian.Ryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844778818522680595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-23073361553487510322011-03-17T23:10:13.234-04:002011-03-17T23:10:13.234-04:00I have a 100K-word contemporary romance about rede...I have a 100K-word contemporary romance about redemption and trust. Cal, an ex-con has-been movie actor, takes a deal for early parole as the host of an altruistic television series, rather than remain in prison where another convict wants to finish killing him. Stuck in an assignment that expects his former renegade persona, he struggles to prove he is a changed man, to himself and to the set housekeeper, a grounded young woman named Madeline who's captured him through kindness. Unfortunately, Maddie doesn't want to get involved with yet another troubled man she's sure will break her heart, but as his parole situation unravels and he realizes he is threatened even here, Maddie is the only person he knows he can turn to. <br /><br />Cal would love to be a changed man if he could just figure out how and who that is. He's played so many characters over his career that he can't seem to get the hang of being himself. Falling in love with Maddie despite his best efforts not to, he manages to say or do all the wrong things -- from calling her best friend a giraffe to unclogging a toilet in the absolute worst way. A self-described "late bloomer", a former poster boy with a potty mouth, he knows he'd better prove he has substance and heart if he wants to be with Maddie, the only woman he's ever met who sees all his flaws but will love him anyway.<br /><br />Lynne is a debut author and a member of RWA. In addition to this story, she is also working on a humorous suspense novel and another contemporary romance. During the day she works on other people's books; at night she works on her own. Sleep is for the weak.<br /><br />Thank you for this opportunity, Leah. Happy St. Patty's day!lynnerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628293660296675697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-22863873795286786902011-03-17T22:37:43.396-04:002011-03-17T22:37:43.396-04:00Is this still open?Is this still open?Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-57914625522068028292011-03-17T22:22:41.457-04:002011-03-17T22:22:41.457-04:00Thanks Leah. It's on it way.Thanks Leah. It's on it way.Rita Sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188394833239232927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-68678998070612402792011-03-17T22:10:47.758-04:002011-03-17T22:10:47.758-04:00Hi Leah,
I wanted to send on another romantic sus...Hi Leah, <br />I wanted to send on another romantic suspense pitch for a novel I wrote that is longer than the other one you said you liked but was too short for your line. This one is approx. 120,000 words, but could be adjusted downward if accepted.<br /><br />INTERSECTION<br />120,000 word count romantic suspense<br /><br />A hostage crisis on a Dallas hotel rooftop brings wounded undercover cop Johnny Logan and divorcee Alexa Bailey together. Have they finally found love only to lose their lives? Now, with everything at stake, it’s up to Johnny to survive a “winner-take-all” battle high above the city before time runs out. With the lives of the other hostages at stake,including Alexa, he must gamble his own life and future to save them all.<br /><br />Johnny Logan has been through one bad marriage and is not looking for love. But in the most unlikely place, he realizes he has no choice in the matter this time. At the hands of a terrorist, Johnny's got to keep a cool head if he hopes to save himself and the hostages, and have a future with Alexa.<br /><br />Cheryl Pierson is a multi-published author of historical and contemporary short stories and novels.Cheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-6710356467801967512011-03-17T22:02:02.531-04:002011-03-17T22:02:02.531-04:00The Some Day List is a 93,000-word single title ro...The Some Day List is a 93,000-word single title romance. <br /><br />After finding out that her irresponsible ex-husband is going to be a father, Quinn Adams is determined to change her life to get the thing she wants most - a family. She tosses aside her practical nature and allows her friends to put together a list of frivolous adventures for a summer of fun. She figures if she can complete this list, she's sure she will either find The One or at least be prepared to become a single mother.<br /><br />Ryan O’Leary is the person his large family relies on for everything, so when his friend Quinn struggles with her list, Ryan naturally steps up to help. As they tackle Quinn’s list together, Ryan’s involvement shakes up Quinn’s life more than the adventures themselves. When their relationship evolves beyond friendship, Quinn fears losing a great friend while Ryan struggles to find a balance between the demands of his family and his desire to have a life of his own.<br /><br />Shannyn Schroeder is a debut author with three unpublished, but completed manuscripts.Shannyn Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01566837598762381432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-53078614429135580222011-03-17T21:24:34.608-04:002011-03-17T21:24:34.608-04:00Thanks Leah, it will be forthcoming :).Thanks Leah, it will be forthcoming :).Rosanna Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09683396593811651642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-62496343811312832432011-03-17T21:11:50.618-04:002011-03-17T21:11:50.618-04:00Roseanna--I'm jumping ahead to you momentarily...Roseanna--I'm jumping ahead to you momentarily because how could I not request LUCK OF THE IRISH on St. Patrick's Day? Please send the full ms, synopsis, and career arc plans to me at leah.hultenschmidt@sourcebooks.com.Leah Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257267918469006121noreply@blogger.com