Day 6, Item 12: Signed copy of LIKE MANDARIN and a Query/Partial Critique

From YA author Kirsten Hubbard:

Win a signed copy of Like Mandarin, swag from various authors, and a query + first three pages critique.

Note: Open to U.S. and Canadian bidders only. 

A travel writer and young adult author, Kirsten Hubbard has hiked ancient ruins in Cambodia, dived with wild dolphins in Belize (one totally looked her in the eye), slept in a Slovenian jail cell, and navigated the Wyoming badlands (without a compass) in search of transcendent backdrops for her novels. She graduated from UCSD with a B.A. in Writing. When she’s not off wandering, she lives in San Diego, California. Her debut YA novel, Like Mandarin, will be published by Delacorte Press/Random House on March 8th, 2011. Her second novel, Wanderlove, will be published in spring 2012.Learn more about Kirsten on her blog and on Twitter. 

This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.

Day 6, Item 8: Mega Critique from YA Highway

From the gals at YA Highway: 



A Mega Pack of Critiques 
At least two members each will critique:
- A query letter
- A synopsis, and
- a 30-page partial MS!

We're a group of young adult authors from all over the world. come join us on our global road trip as we read, write, and adore all things YA!

Learn more about YA Highway at their blog and on Twitter. 


This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.

Day 6: Item 1: Critique and Your Choice of Signed Book

From YA writer Samantha Mabry

Win a query OR short story critique (up to three rounds of feedback - a limit of 20 pages for the story). I will also send you a personalized signed copy of a book from any of the authors (choose one) who are a doing a signing at the upcoming Austin Teen Book Festival.

Note: Open to U.S. bidders only.

Samantha Mabry is a young adult writer represented by Michelle Andelman of Regal Literary. Her short stories have been featured in WEIRDYEAR and H_NGM_N. In addition, Samantha teaches writing at the college level and is the moderator of Flash Paranormal Fiction which celebrates "short bursts of creepy creativity."

Learn more about Samantha at her blog, on Twitter, or at the Flash Paranormal Fiction website. 

This item will close on Wednesday, September 21. Highest bid timestamped 10PM (EST) or earlier wins.

Day 5, Item 5: Query + First Chapter Critique

From author Kris Waldherr

Win a critique of your query letter and first chapter (historical or literary novel manuscript). This critique will include inline comments.

Kris Waldherr is a much-published author, illustrator, and designer whose art has been exhibited in the National Museum of Women in the Arts. She is the author of DOOMED QUEENS: ROYAL WOMEN WHO MET BAD ENDS (Broadway/Doubleday), THE LOVER'S PATH, and THE BOOK OF GODDESSES (Abrams), and creator of The Goddess Tarot which has over 200,000 copies in print.

Learn more about Kris on her website, and on Twitter.

This item will close on Sunday, September 18, at 10:00PM EST.

Day 4, Item 14: Agent Query Critique

From agent Kristin Miller

Win a query critique.

Kristin Miller is a literary agent at D4EO Literary Agency representing Picture Books, Middle Grade & Young Adult novels. She is also a music fiend & haunter of Seattle cafes and happy hours.

Learn more about Kristin on Twitter.

This item will close on Saturday, September 17, at 10:00PM EST.

Day 4, Item 10: Query Critique, 50-Page Critique, and POSSESSION prize package

From author Elana Johnson

Win a query critique, 50-page critique of a YA manuscript, and a POSSESSION prize package including signed book and swag.

Note: This item is open to U.S. bidders only.

Elana Johnson’s debut novel, POSSESSION, published by Simon Pulse (Simon & Schuster), is available now everywhere books are sold. Her popular ebook, FROM THE QUERY TO THE CALL, is available for download. School teacher by day, Query Ninja by night, you can find her online at her personal blog or Twitter. She also co-founded the Query Tracker blog, and contributes to the League of Extraordinary Writers.

Learn more about Elana on her website.

This item will close on Saturday, September 17, at 10:00PM EST.

Day 3, Item 10: Super Critique Pack

From YA writers Pam Harris, Marquita Hockaday, Alicia Gregoire, Holly Dodson, Erinn Manack, and Katherine Owens

6 YA writers and critique partners come together to give you a critique package that will make your manuscript submission-ready.  (NOTE: Manuscript must be YA and ready for critique by March 30, 2012.)

The package includes:

• 1 query critique: Pam Harris
• 1 synopsis critique (1-2 page limit): Holly Dodson
• 1 first pages critique (10-15 page limit): Marquita Hockaday
• 1 first 50 pages critique: Alicia Gregoire
• 1 full manuscript (up to 90K words) “in-depth” critique: Katharine Owens
• 1 full manuscript (up to 90K words) “big picture” critique: Erinn Manack

About the critiquers:

• Pam Harris is a school counselor by day and YA writer by night. She is a contributor to Paper Hangover and is represented by the lovely Sarah LaPolla at Curtis Brown, Ltd. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter.
• Holly Dodson is Super Mom, YA writer, and eater of many Sweettarts. She is a contributor to Paper Hangover. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter.
• Marquita Hockaday is 20-something, constantly reading or writing YA, throwing in time to teach history to our youth (saving them essentially) while stalking the finest literary agents and Hollywood actors. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter.
• Alicia Gregoire writes edgy YA fiction while combating the machinations of her two cats.  You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter.
• Katharine Owens is a YA and MG writer, mom, professor, environmental nerd, amateur naturalist, and lover of all things bug. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter. 
• Erinn Manack is a YA writer, middle school teacher, and a contributor to The Patch. She’s written five books but has beta read many more. You can learn more about her on her blog and on Twitter. 

This item will close on Friday, September 16th, at 10:00PM EST. 

Day 3, Item 5: Agent Query Critique + 10-Page Critique

From agent Sara Crowe

Win a critique of your query and first 10 pages.

Sara is a literary agent at Harvey Klinger, Inc. where she represents adult fiction and nonfiction and children's fiction. Her clients include NYT Bestselling authors Leslie Banks and Jonathan Maberry, Ben Dolnick, Nina LaCour, Michael Northrop, Lisa Schroeder, Kristen Tracy and Dan Wells. 

Learn more about Sara at her website, and on Twitter.

This item will close on Friday, September 16th, at 10:00PM EST.  

Day 3, Item 2: Query Critique & ARC Pack

From writer Lindsey Roth Culli:

Win a query critique (to the point of it being pitch perfect or three rounds of back and forth) plus a grab bag of ARCs (including Legend by Marie Lu, The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater, and Tris & Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison).

NOTE: ARCs are US only

Lindsey is a YA writer represented by Amy Tipton of Signature Literary Agency. She has an MFA in Creative Writing and she also interns for an agent.
She has great appreciation for the semicolon (and those who know how to use it), good coffee, and books.


Learn more about Lindsey at her website and on Twitter.

This item will close on Friday, September 16th, at 10:00PM EST.  

Day 2, Item 10: Query/First Chapter Critique and Signed Copy of A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL

From YA writer Suzanne Young:

Win a signed copy of A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL, and a query/first chapter critique.

Suzanne Young is a brilliant scientist. Not really. But she is a former middle school teacher turned zookeeper (mother). When Suzanne’s not fending off zombie squirrels she can be found writing obsessively. Suzanne is the author of A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL and several other YA titles.

Learn more about Suzanne at her blog and on Twitter.

This item will close on Thursday, September 15th, at 10:00PM EST.  

Day 2, Item 5: Agent Query Critique

From agent Joanna Volpe:

Win a query critique from agent Joanna Volpe with Nancy Coffey Literary & Media Representation, who represents authors like Veronica Roth,  Kody Keplinger, and Lee Nichols.

Joanna is a literary agent with Nancy Coffey Literary & Media Representation. She represents a variety of children's and adult books, fiction and non-fiction.

Learn more about Joanna Volpe at her agency's website and blog.

This item will close on Thursday, September 15th, at 10:00PM EST.   

Day 1, Item 1: Query and 30-Page Critique

From the Read for Relief Organizers:

A critique of your query and first 30 pages from each of us! (We all write mainly YA or MG, so keep this in mind!)

Erin Bowman is the author of THE LAICOS PROJECT, a first in a YA trilogy coming from Harper Teen in the winter of 2013. When not writing, Erin can often be found designing things (websites, mainly). Or reading. She tweets a lot too; it's sort of an addiction.

Caroline Tung Richmond is a MG/YA writer represented by Jim McCarthy of DGLM. One day, she would like to own a cupcake factory, a mini horse, and a Nimbus 3000.

Tracey Neithercott is a health journalist and YA writer who thinks reading is more fun than partying and cleaning is a better stress reliever than ice cream. She's a firm believer that book nerds make the best friends.

Sarah Enni is a YA writer whose love for books is only rivaled by her dedication to completing the Triforce and defeating Ganondorf.

Learn more about Erin, Caroline, Tracey, and Sarah on the About Us page.


This item will close on Wednesday, September 14th, at 10:00PM EST. 

Day 1, Item 3: Agent Query Critique

From Agent Jim McCarthy:

Win a query critique from the agent who represents authors like Richelle Mead, Carrie Ryan, Jackson Pearce, and Jessica Spotswood.

Jim McCarthy interned for DGLM while studying urban design at New York University. Upon graduating in 2002, Jim realized he would much rather continue working with books than make the jump (as he had originally intended) to the field of city planning. Jim was raised just outside of NYC and currently lives in Manhattan.

Learn more about Jim at DGLM's blog.


This item will close on Wednesday, September 14th, at 10:00PM EST. 

Day 1, Item 5: Query and 10-Page Critique

From YA author Natalie Whipple:

Natalie will critique your query letter and the first 10 pages of your manuscript.

Natalie Whipple is a YA writer repped by Anna Webman of Curtis Brown, LTD, and her novel, TRANSPARENT, will be out Summer 2013 from HarperTeen! When she's not writing, she cooks, draws, and watches more anime than she should.

Learn more about Natalie at her blog or follow her on Twitter.


This item will close on Wednesday, September 14th, at 10:00PM EST. 

Day 1, Item 11: Critique and MG ARC Prize Pack

From the Apocalypsies:

The Apocalypsies have offered a mega prize pack of critiques, ARCs, and author swag!

• 15-page critiques from Lynne Kelly, AC Gaughen, Jenny Lundquist, Gina Rosati, and Suzanne Lazear
• 10-page + query critique from Gennifer Albin and Katy Longshore
• Query critique from KM Walton
• Middle grade ARCs of STORYBOUND, donated by the author Marissa Burt; TUESDAYS AT THE CASTLE by Jessica Day George & DOWN THE MYSTERLY RIVER by Bill Willingham, donated by Claire Legrand
• An Apocalypsies tote bag with author swag

The Apocalypsies is a group blog of 2012 debut authors who write for children and young adults.

Learn more about the Apocalypsies on their blog or follow them on Twitter. 


This item will close on Wednesday, September 14th, at 10:00PM EST.