First IWSG for 2021
She was an avid beta reader for some and for others, she would buy our books and offer reviews and shout outs from her blog. She never considered herself a "writer" although her poems and a few short stories made their way into publication, not to mention she wrote on her blog almost daily entertaining us with her check-ins and updates. If you knew Jo, you know she was a loving wife to Matt and a busy lady who never allowed life's hiccups to slow her down. She kept busy with her blog, her books, cooking, bowling, and the hunt for the best asparagus.
To honor Jo, the IWSG is hosting a hop on February's IWSG posting day in Jo's honor. If you knew Jo, we'd love to hear how she touched your life. If you didn't know her, we'd still love to have you join our tribute on February 6 and share a recipe that brings you warm memories of friendship and love.
Dark Matter: Artificial
An Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anthology
Discover dark matter’s secrets…
Ten authors explore dark matter, unraveling its secrets and revealing its mysterious nature. Featuring the talents of Stephanie Espinoza Villamor, C.D. Gallant-King, Tara Tyler, Mark Alpert, Olga Goldin, Steph Wolmarans, Charles Kowalski, Kim Mannix, Elizabeth Mueller, and Deniz Bevan.
Hand-picked by a panel of agents, authors, and editors, these ten tales will take readers on a journey across time and space. Prepare for ignition!
Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database; articles; monthly blog posting; Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram groups; #IWSGPit, and a newsletter. https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/
Release date: May 4, 2021
Print ISBN 9781939844828 $14.95
EBook ISBN 9781939844835 $4.99
186 pages
Artificial - Stephanie Espinoza Villamor https://stephanieespinoza.com/
Space Folds and Broomsticks - C.D. Gallant-King http://www.cdgallantking.ca/
Rift – Kim Mannix https://makesmesodigress.com/
The Utten Mission – Steph Wolmarans https://www.teasighcreate.com/
Sentient – Tara Tyler https://taratylertalks.blogspot.com/
One to Another – Deniz Bevan http://thegirdleofmelian.blogspot.com/
Resident Alien - Charles Kowalski https://charleskowalski.com/
Nano Pursuit – Olga Godim https://olgagodim.wordpress.com
Resurgence – Elizabeth Mueller http://www.elizabethmueller.com/
Vera’s Last Voyage – Mark Alpert http://www.markalpert.com/
#IWSGPit Twitter Pitch
Thanks to all who participated in the January, 2020 Twitter pitch - over ten thousand Tweets and we were a trending topic!
The next #IWSGPit will be in January 20, 2021
8:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Create a Twitter-length pitch for your completed and polished manuscript and leave room for genre, age, and the hashtag. On January 20, 2021, Tweet your pitch. If your pitch receives a favorite/heart from a publisher/agent check their submission guidelines and send your requested query.
Many writers have seen their books published from a Twitter pitch - it’s a quick and easy way to put your manuscript in front of publishers and agents.
Rules:
Writers may send out 1 Twitter pitch every hour per manuscript.
Publishers/Agents will favorite/heart pitches they are interested in. Publishers can either Tweet basic submission guidelines or direct writers to their submission guidelines. (Writers, please do not favorite/heart pitches.)
No images allowed in pitches.
Pitches must include GENRE/AGE and the hashtag #IWSGPit.
Hopefully we hear a lot from people about Jo next month.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the anthology winners!
I'm so sorry to hear about Jo. She sounds so lovely. I hope you are doing okay Elizabeth, and I wish you well in the New YEar.
ReplyDeleteJo was a feisty lady and certainly an avid bowler. When I met her ten years ago, it was in a bowling alley on the NC coast.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Jo. She sounds like a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about Jo.
ReplyDeleteWishing you well in 2021, Elizabeth.
Congrats to the anthology winners. I'll sign up for the blog hop for Jo.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about Jo.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Jo.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Jo.
ReplyDeleteAnd looking forward to this anthology...congrats to the winners!
I am doing the blog hop, but I'll have the tissues nearby as I read everyone's post about Jo.
ReplyDeleteI didn't "know" Jo, but this isn't the first time I've seen her passing mourned. She must have been a great lady.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I'm so sorry to read about your friend, Elizabeth. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Suzy xx
I've joined in to pay tribute to Jo. She was very sweet and I enjoyed her blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm participating too, in honor of Jo. She was a wonderful feisty friend. Yay and congratulations to all the winners in the anthology contest! I can't wait to read it. I look forward every year to reading the IWSG Anthology no matter the genre. I might join in the twitter pitch this year!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about Jo. She sounds like a wonderful lady. The recipe tribute to her seems like something she would have enjoyed, and a very fitting way to remember her.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Jo but she sounds like an amazing person, loved by many people.
ReplyDeleteShe sure sounds like she was a wonderful person indeed.
ReplyDeleteWell, I goofed and shared the recipe this month. Oy.
ReplyDeleteI'm tardy in making return visits for IWSG because I was helping my mom move last week.
Lovely sentiments:) She sounds like she was a wonderful woman.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to know about Jo.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the loss of Jo. I know she was a great writer bud and that you miss her. Hugs,
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