Writing With the Stars, Kensington/Brava contest.

xccorpio · Jun 1, 2010

Writing With the Stars, Kensington/Brava contest.
http://www.bravaauthors.com/contest/brava-contest/

Great opportunity for many, authors who have only been published in e-format are eligible.

Best of luck.

Wayne K · Jun 1, 2010

The manuscript must have a sensuality tone that matches the Brava line.

Is there something specific to what their line is? I'd like to give it a go.

xccorpio · Jun 1, 2010

Wayne K said:
Is there something specific to what their line is? I'd like to give it a go.

I'd been looking for specific guidelines, but so far not luck. The next step is going to my local public library and borrow the newest releases.

All I can tell you is that is erotic romance very explicit.

SadieCass · Jun 1, 2010

A search I did for what level Kensington's Brava line is brought this:

Extremely explicit sensuality - these books are often considered "romantica," a hybrid between erotica and romance.. Sexual feelings and desires are strongly focused on and some books in this category have sex as the primary focus. The details are thoroughly graphic, and may include what some readers might consider kinky.

So graphic sex and extreme sensuality. I'd have to spice my sex scenes up a little for this, but I'd be willing to do that....I'm happy to take them to any level

Wayne K · Jun 1, 2010

Graphic sex and extreme sensuality? Okay, I'll tone it down a little

SadieCass · Jun 1, 2010

Wayne K said:
Graphic sex and extreme sensuality? Okay, I'll tone it down a little

LOL!!

Well, if it helps any...on the contest page it only says no "sweet" or "inspirational" romances...so I have a feeling they're pretty flexible on the heat level as long as you have a fair amount...or more

Wayne K · Jun 1, 2010

I'm calling this a dark romance. It'd take me an hour to explain...

If I have time when edits are done I'm gonna try this

Wayne K · Jun 1, 2010

I think I'll write this under my new pen name. Connor Vershel

SadieCass · Jun 2, 2010

Wayne K said:
I'm calling this a dark romance. It'd take me an hour to explain...

Just by saying this I got quite an idea. Sounds intriguing...

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I think I'm going to try it. I've done a good solid round of editing and have the first 10 chapters completed after a good Beta reading (the rest is still waiting on my beta reader...she had her son's wedding to handle). If nothing else, submitting it to this contest will force me not to over-rush my querying, which I tend to do. And I'll hold off on that sub to Sourcebooks until I'm sure the novel is the best it can be so I'm not breaking contest rules.

Am rambling now. Tend to do that pre-caffeine. Off to find some nectar of the Gods...

Ambri · Jun 2, 2010

That looks . . . interesting, worth a shot. They didn't mention an entry fee, so should I assume it's free to enter?

Oh, and my only completed manuscript is the one that I just subbed to the Heart of the Rockies contest . . . do you guys think it'd be all right if I submitted it to this one, if I mentioned it in the cover letter, but clearly stated that I had not yet queried any agents or publishing houses?

Evangeline · Jun 6, 2010

Ambri said:
That looks . . . interesting, worth a shot. They didn't mention an entry fee, so should I assume it's free to enter?

Oh, and my only completed manuscript is the one that I just subbed to the Heart of the Rockies contest . . . do you guys think it'd be all right if I submitted it to this one, if I mentioned it in the cover letter, but clearly stated that I had not yet queried any agents or publishing houses?

Yep, it's free; always has been.

I don't think you need to mention anything. As long as your book isn't presently contracted by an agent or editor--and they said to tell your (prospective) agent not to submit the manuscript until the end of the contest--there's nothing hindering your book from being eligible for entering the contest.

Ambri · Jun 7, 2010

Yep, it's free; always has been.

I don't think you need to mention anything. As long as your book isn't presently contracted by an agent or editor--and they said to tell your (prospective) agent not to submit the manuscript until the end of the contest--there's nothing hindering your book from being eligible for entering the contest.

Thank you, Evangeline! That was very helpful.

Here's to something that doesn't cost anything! Yay.

Evangeline · Jun 9, 2010

Ambri said:
Thank you, Evangeline! That was very helpful.

Here's to something that doesn't cost anything! Yay.

You're welcome. It's a very good contest and a lot of great writers have been published through Kensington this way. Good luck!

xccorpio · Jun 15, 2010

Megan Records, Assistant Editor for Kensington’s imprints Zebra and Brava is answering questions, a lot of relevant information detailed.

http://www.bravaauthors.com/blog/2010/06/11/junes-ask-me-anything/

Writing With the Stars, Kensington/Brava contest.

xccorpio

Wayne K

xccorpio

SadieCass

Queen of Trauma Drama

Wayne K

SadieCass

Queen of Trauma Drama

Wayne K

Wayne K

SadieCass

Queen of Trauma Drama

Ambri

Plotting something

Evangeline

Twirling in a glass of champagne

Ambri

Plotting something

Evangeline

Twirling in a glass of champagne

xccorpio