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Pop-Up Submissions Peter Cox
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Join us every Sunday as literary agent Peter Cox and guests from the publishing business review the week's manuscript submissions
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Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Tips for Authors
Engage with literary agent Peter Cox alongside industry experts from the world of publishing in POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the internet's premier real-time manuscript submission occasion!
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Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST
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Featured on today's show:
* Robin Brown is the author of "Vampire Metropolis".
Young Adult Urban Fantasy / Narrated by Alison Gardiner
* Lior Moravtchik, born in Israel and now residing in the States, is an industrial engineer turned author, who channels his experiences from founding a dating app into his debut novel "Love at First Zoom". Moravtchik's global travels and unique insights into the early stages of dating, coupled with his knack for overthinking, have shaped his approach to crafting compelling romance narratives. Outside of writing,
he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, their pets, and maintaining their immaculate white floors.
Fiction Romance / Narrated by Martin Ross
* Edmund Humphreys is a highly skilled copywriter and college lecturer, who has honed his craft in various locations around the globe. After winning short story competitions and having his poems published in his earlier years, Humphreys has reignited his passion for writing. His book, "Daughter of England," reflects his interest in historical figures, particularly those from the early medieval period or the so-called 'Dark Ages'. Currently, Humphreys resides on the south coast with his family, German Shepherd, and two cats.
Historical Fiction / Narrated by Kay Leitch
* J-J Lawley, a former journalist, editor, playwright, farmer, sales rep, private eye, and interpreter, has turned their diverse experiences into a captivating gangster story titled "Iron Queen, Steel Kingdom". Now a beachcomber in south-west France, Lawley's past life in various countries, including a near-death experience in South Africa, has provided a rich backdrop for their first serious work of fiction. Despite the 'Game of Thrones-ish' title, Lawley assures that the significance becomes clear early in the story, adding that writing this book has felt more like a labour of love than hard work.
Crime Thriller / Narrated by Geoff Sullivan
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Starring on this week's panel… Authorial Muse & Tutor ROZ MORRIS!
Together with author and Esteemed Litopian JON DUFFY!
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Check out Roz Morris's website: RozMorris.Org
Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com
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Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Tips for Authors
Be part of the action and join Peter Cox and some of the most
influential people in the publishing business for POP-UP SUBMISSIONS.
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Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon
EST
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Featured on today's show:
* Matthew Carr, author of "Don't Fear the Reaper" and "The Devils of
Cardona" amongst other works, invites you to join him on a thrilling
quest for justice in his latest historical thriller set in Spain. "Don't
Fear the Reaper" is sure to leave you exhilarated from its first pages
to its satisfying end!
Political thriller / Narrated by Kay Leitch
* Kirsty Campbell is an English teacher at John Abbott College in
Montreal, who is passionate about both reading and song-writing. She has
composed melodies to accompany each of the songs featured in her
novella, "Songs of the Boundlands."
fantasy novella / Narrated by Beverley Dalton
* "The Icehouse" by JJ Richards is a thrilling and captivating novel
from this Lancashire-based author. JJ Richards has yet to definitively
find the line between fiction and reality, but his writing will make you
wonder if it even exists! With an immersive story that will keep you
guessing until the very end, "The Icehouse" is a must-read for any fan
of fiction.
Crime Fiction / Police Procedural / Narrated by Jon Duffy
* "Lionshead" is the debut novel from Ariana M., a horror author born
and raised in south-western Ontario. After completing her bachelor's,
she moved to Ireland to pursue her master's and PhD, and has now
returned to the genre she loves the most: horror!
Gothic horror / Narrated by Hannah Faoileán
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Starring on this week's panel… founder of the Shepherd book discovery
site BEN FOX! Together with Esteemed Litopian ANNIE SUMMERLEE!
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Check out Ben Fox's website: Shepherd.com
Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com
Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com
Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com
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Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Success Tips for Writers
Be a part of the action and join Peter Cox and a host of publishing professionals for POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the world's first live manuscript submission event!
0:00 Featured on today's show:
00:03:48 Alex Steel is a multi-talented author who has "The Exterminator" to his credit. A former musician who toured with Elton John and Rod Stewart, he also co-wrote a rock-opera for the Edinburgh Festival. As a journalist, he has written hundreds of articles and edited an international magazine.
A Mike Delaney action thriller / Narrated by Geoff Sullivan
00:28:47 Melanie Bokstad Horev is a first-time novelist and scientist with a Ph.D. in molecular cell biology. Combining her love of science and post-apocalyptic books, her debut novel "Deep" brings the two together. A Danish transplant to Israel, Melanie enjoys space, coffee, sports, and wiping the perspiration from her forehead.
YA - Sci-Fi (Dystopian) / Narrated by Beverley Dalton
00:59:20 Sofia Stone is a passionate writer and a financial analyst who holds an MBA in management. She has taken multiple English literature classes and has been a member of Romance Writers of America. She is the author of the novel "Sway", and has recently worked with a writing coach, taken classes in novel writing, and used beta readers to perfect her craft.
Romance, Women’s Fiction / Narrated by Hannah Faoileán
01:18:23 Ayesha Farhat is a Pakistani-Norwegian author whose debut novel, "Change Is a Coming", is a "must-read". She has spent half her working life in Pakistan and the other half in Norway, where she now resides and mentors women in her free time. Farhat is a multi-award winning author whose work has been longlisted in the Bath Novel Award 2021 and 2022 and shortlisted in Jericho's Pitch Perfect competition.
Book-club Fiction / Narrated by M.E. Lewis
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Starring on this week's panel… acclaimed author JAMIE MOLLART! Together with Esteemed Litopian MATT SCHOFIELD!
Check out Jamie Mollart's website: JamieMollart.Co.Uk
Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com
Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com
Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com
We’re doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on your social media!
✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪
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Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Tips for Authors
Be part of the action and join Peter Cox and his guests from the
publishing world for Pop-Up Submissions, the web's first interactive
manuscript submission event!
_________________________________________________________
Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon
EST
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Featured on today's show:
00:03:46 Jack Burns is an artist-turned-author whose debut novel "Knife Edge" has been met with critical acclaim. Originally going to art
school, Jack busked all over the South of France and worked in a host of
jobs, including as a sought-after film extra in Dublin. When he settled
down, Jack became a compulsive writer, and his dreams of publication
have finally become a reality.
Dark thriller/chiller / Narrated by Beverley Dalton
00:20:45 Max Peck is a tutor for MG/YA students, with over 10 years of
experience. He has crafted the book "The Giant Outside" with his
students in mind, with a focus on humor, attention span, and their own
wisdom. His work is sure to delight.
Illustrated Chapter Book / Narrated by M.E. Lewis
00:38:42 Eric Juneau is a software engineer and novelist who lives in
Minnesota. His first novel, "Merm-8," was published in 2016 by
eTreasures. Now, he's back with his second novel, "Replaneted," and it's
sure to be as lively as his conversations about movies, video games,
and Disney princesses. Follow Eric on his journey to becoming a capital A
Author at http://ericjuneaubooks.com.
science fiction romance / Narrated by Emily Rainsford
00:52:47 Matt Carr is an acclaimed author, journalist and podcaster
with six non-fiction books and two novels to his name, including the
acclaimed "The Devils of Cardona". Drawing on his expertise in Spanish
history, the novel follows the adventures of two characters, alongside
real historical figures such as Cervantes and Lope de Vega. Carr has
already written a sequel and hopes to bring the Mendoza series to UK
readers soon.
Historical Crime Fiction / Narrated by Geoff Sullivan
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Starring on this week's panel… crime writing duo RC BRIDGESTOCK!
Together with Esteemed Litopian JON DUFFY!
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Check out RC Bridgestock's website: RCBridgestock.Com
Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com
Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com
Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com
We’re doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please
support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on
your social media!
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Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Tips for Authors
Experience the excitement of POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the internet's first
ever live manuscript submission event. Each week, Peter Cox, a literary
agent, and his publishing guests, as well as the members of the Pop-Up
Genius Room, will review manuscripts sent in by aspiring authors.
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Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon
EST
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0:00 Featured on today's show:
00:06:33 Holly Katherine is an author and creative writer who has "Heart
to Heart" as her first published work. She has been writing since
childhood and wrote "Heart to Heart" when she was 16. Her writing is
inspired by real-life events, such as an article about a woman who met
the recipient of her child's organ.
Young Adult Mystery/Romance / Narrated by Geoff Sullivan
00:22:23 Jeffery Smith is a "jack of all trades" and a husband, father
of three, musician, role-play and board gamer, and curriculum developer.
His debut novel, "No One", combines his creative writing and
instructional design skills, and is sure to be a hit!
Fantasy / Narrated by Alison Gardiner
00:42:15 Bec Teri is a thirty-two-year-old mother of two young children
from southern Ontario who has written the exciting new novel
"Silverbloods". Her unique blend of fantasy and adventure will keep
readers captivated from the first page to the last. Get ready to be
swept away into a thrilling new world!
Young Adult Urban Fantasy / Narrated by Hannah Faoileán
00:55:10 N. A. is "the comeback kid" of the literary world. By day, they
manage K-pop news and by night, they create outlandish costumes, creepy portraits, and write the "next great Canadian novel." "COMEBACK" is their debut novel, a story of redemption and resilience.
Speculative fiction / Narrated by Emily Rainsford
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Starring on this week's panel… bestselling author WILL PEARSON! Together with Esteemed Litopian BEV DALTON!
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Check out Will Pearson's website: WillPearsonBooks.Com
Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com
Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com
Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com
We’re doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please
support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on
your social media!
✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪
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Preamp⇛ ART TPS II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamp
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#writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author -
Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Tips for Successful Authors
Peter Cox hosts the net's first live manuscript submission
event, POP-UP SUBMISSIONS. Each week, Peter and his guests from the publishing industry give their opinion on the manuscripts sent in by hopeful authors.
_________________________________________________________
Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK
/ 12noon EST
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0:00 Featured on today's show:
00:04:30 Maria Romero, author of "Goliad: Earth's
Hidden Realm Book 1", is a nurse with a passion for writing. Having grown up listening to her grandmother's bedtime stories, she began writing poetry and essays in college. An English instructor's encouraging words ("You should think about publishing") sparked her interest in self-publishing.
Fantasy / Narrated by Hannah Faoileán
00:27:21 Jack Surtees is an English writer and teacher from
the Midlands. His debut novel, "Between the Wall and the Border",
captures the beauty of the North East of England, a place to which he grew deeply attached during his 6 years of studying Journalism at Northumbria University. His writing is lively and full of insight, exploring the unique landscapes of the North East and the people who inhabit them.
Nature Writing / Narrated by Geoff Sullivan
00:49:25 Scott McBrayer is a Civil Engineer and MBA from the
U.S.A. who lives in Columbus, Ohio with his family. He is the author of the thrilling novel “Hidden In Plain Sight”, his first foray into writing. With a passion for reading and writing, Scott is sure to continue delighting readers with his stories.
Historical Fiction / Narrated by M.E. Lewis
01:06:52 Kirsty Campbell's "The Song of the Bard"
is a fantasy novella with a medieval setting that will leave readers with aFsense of wonder and awe.
fantasy novella / Narrated by Beverley Dalton
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Starring on this week's panel… bestselling author, Shirley
Jackson and five-time Bram Stoker Awards® winner LEE MURRAY! Together with Esteemed Litopian KAYLIE FINN!
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Check out Lee Murray's website: LeeMurray.Info
Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com
Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com
Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com
We’re doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very
new… Please support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on your social media!
✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪
Microphones⇛ Shure SM7B
https://amzn.to/3wJ62uo
Preamp⇛
ART TPS II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamp
https://amzn.to/3kG11Af
Audio interface⇛ Marian Seraph 8 MKII TRS
https://www.thomann.de/gb/marian_seraph_8_mkii_trs.htm
Cameras⇛ Sony Vlog ZV-1
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Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp
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Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced
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