Query Critique #2 from Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary

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This listing is for the second of five query critiques offered by Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary!

After teaching high school English for several years, Suzie Townsend started publishing at FinePrint Literary Management in January 2009 and worked her way up from intern to agent. Now an agent at New Leaf Literary, she represents adult and children's fiction.

Signed Copies of the Elemental Series by Brigid Kemmerer

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Author Brigid Kemmerer is offering signed copies of the first three books in her Elemental series: Storm, Spark, and an ARC of Spirit!

Query and First Chapter Critique from Sarah LaPolla of Curtis Brown Ltd

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This listing is for a critique of your query and first chapter by literary agent Sarah LaPolla of the Curtis Brown Ltd agency.

Sarah LaPolla is an associate agent at Curtis Brown, Ltd. She studied creative writing at Ithaca College, and has an MFA in creative nonfiction from The New School. She joined Curtis Brown, Ltd. in 2008 as the assistant to the foreign rights department, and became an associate agent in 2010. 

5,000-Word Critique and Swag from Author Rachele Alpine

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Rachele Alpine's debut novel, Canary, is due out from Medallion Press in August, so we weren't able to include a copy here, alas! But Rachele has kindly offered up a critique of the first 5,000 words of your middle grade or young adult novel, plus she'll send you a Canary postcard and bookmark!

Here's some more info on Canary, which is already getting a lot of buzz:

Staying quiet will destroy her, but speaking up will destroy everyone.

Query Critique #1 from Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary

Bidding is closed on this item! Thank you
This listing is for the first of five query critiques offered by Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary!

After teaching high school English for several years, Suzie Townsend started publishing at FinePrint Literary Management in January 2009 and worked her way up from intern to agent. Now an agent at New Leaf Literary, she represents adult and children's fiction.

The Auction Starts Tomorrow!

Get those bidding fingers ready, because the first four items go up tomorrow! If you haven't been following the page with the list of items, here is a sneak peek. But you'll have to tune in to the blog for when these actually post (four new items each day). The best way to keep up with the auction items is to follow @pensforpaws on Twitter or subscribe to the blog posts in the sidebar.

• Signed copy of The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, with a doodle especially for Pens for Paws
• Signed copy of Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger, with bonus Steampunk Swag
• Picture book and query critique by Kathleen Rushall of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
• Query, synopsis, and first chapter (up to 15 pages) critique from Pam van Hylckema Vlieg of Foreword Literary
• Query and first 10 pages critique from Sara D'Emic of Talcott Notch Literary 
• Critique of 50 pages by Natalie Lakosil of Bradford Literary Agency 
• 5 chances at a query critique by Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary
• Signed copies of the 1st three books in the Elemental Series by Brigid Kemmerer (yes, that includes an ARC of Spirit!) 
• E-copy of To Trust a Thief by Michelle McLean, plus bonus swag 
• Signed copy of Interred by Marilyn Almodovar
• Signed copy of The Fire Horse Girl by Kay Honeyman
• Books by Kelley York, plus a 20-page critique 
• Query plus first chapter critique by Sarah LaPolla of Curtis Brown Ltd 
• 2 (!) signed copies each of Jeff Somers's Trickster and Sean Ferrell's Man in the Empty Suit 
• A fabulous package with critiques and items donated by the Operation Awesome crew
• Critique and swag from author Rachele Alpine 

See you in the comments for bidding!

2013 Pens for Paws March 12-16!

A few rules changed for 2013, so please check out the How It Works page above.

 
Let's make 2013 even bigger for the Pens for Paws Auction! Items will be posted on this blog from March 12th through the 16th, with bidding open for TWO days on each item.

Donations will be accepted through March 10, but the earlier you can let me know what you'd like to donate the better, so that I can get everything scheduled ahead of time. Please keep the following in mind as you consider what you would like to donate:

• The donor is responsible for postage/mailing their item to the winner. Please take that into consideration for the value of your item.
• Minimum bids will not be set on any items. This may mean that your item goes for less than you expected, but it also allows people (including kids) who may not have as much funds available to participate

So what kinds of items are we looking for?

• Books: signed editions, ARCs, swag (bookmarks, postcards, tie-ins), etc
• Critiques or editorial services: these generate a lot of interest on their own, or you may want to donate a critique along with your book
• Artwork: prints, jewelry, crochet, knitwork, custom art or web design
• Your item does not need to be cat- or pet-oriented--it's all good!

Please go to the Donate page above to find out how to let me know about your item. Any questions, please email pensforpawsauction (at) yahoo (dot) com. Thank you!

Giving Tuesday and Some News

Today is Giving Tuesday and I wanted to highlight an opportunity to support Fat Kitty City by featuring a few selected photos from the 2013 calendar:

Please go here for the complete calendar and ordering information.

And now for some important news!

March 12, 2013 is the tentative start date for the next Pens for Paws Auction! I've already got a few commitments for books and critiques, but I won't be contacting prospective donors until January. In the meantime, if you have any questions email me at pensforpawsauction (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Thank you and I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!