On July 31st, TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! is making a monster appearance on bookstore and library shelves everywhere.
"Energetic and appealing to young artists everywhere, this one is a winner." School Library Journal
"Readers will relate to the main character’s boredom and spunky reaction. Like Max with his Wild Things, this boy takes control in his own age-appropriate way ...budding artists and those who have ever felt misunderstood will cheer on this 'time out' king." Kirkus
Now that's something to celebrate!
So for all my writer friends out there I'm holding a
TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! PICTURE BOOK PEEK
MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH
MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH
Win a free critique of a selected picture book manuscript.
Keep in mind:
* Manuscripts must be 1000 words or less.
* I accept only fiction.
* Please understand that I'm not an editor and will not be providing line-editing of your work. My critique will be comprised of suggestions for improving your manuscript. So please send me your most polished piece.
* The critique winner must e-mail me his/her manuscript as a Word attachment within 48 hours of the announcement . Manuscripts will be kept completely confidential. When I receive the manuscript, I'll let the author know when to expect my critique.
* As with any art form, likes and dislikes are entirely subjective. Please understand that my critiques are only one reader's/writer's opinion. It's always wise to seek feedback from a few different readers. If my ideas resonate with you, they're yours to use. If you disagree, I encourage you to compare my comments with those of other readers. But in the end, it's your book. Stay true to your vision.
I look forward to reading your work.
Jean
P.S. And don't forget to check out TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! and the
TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! Book Birthday Party going on now through 8/31!
Here's how it works:
Sign up for a critique by entering your picture book WORKING TITLE in the comment section of this blog post anytime
(midnight to midnight Mountain Time) on August 6th. Titles submitted
before or after August 6th will not be considered.
I'll throw all the submitted titles into a hat and pick 1 for critique.
I'll throw all the submitted titles into a hat and pick 1 for critique.
Keep in mind:
* Manuscripts must be 1000 words or less.
* I accept only fiction.
* Please understand that I'm not an editor and will not be providing line-editing of your work. My critique will be comprised of suggestions for improving your manuscript. So please send me your most polished piece.
* The critique winner must e-mail me his/her manuscript as a Word attachment within 48 hours of the announcement . Manuscripts will be kept completely confidential. When I receive the manuscript, I'll let the author know when to expect my critique.
* As with any art form, likes and dislikes are entirely subjective. Please understand that my critiques are only one reader's/writer's opinion. It's always wise to seek feedback from a few different readers. If my ideas resonate with you, they're yours to use. If you disagree, I encourage you to compare my comments with those of other readers. But in the end, it's your book. Stay true to your vision.
I look forward to reading your work.
Jean
P.S. And don't forget to check out TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! and the
TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! Book Birthday Party going on now through 8/31!
51 comments:
Congratulations on the great reviews! Looking forward to release day!
Your new book sounds awesome, Jean! Congratulations!! And thanks for offering another pb critique.
Don't forget, folks. No titles until 8/6!
YAY! Hope I can finish one of my new manuscripts by then.
Thanks, Jean!
YAY!
Hope I can finish one of my new manuscripts by then.
Thanks, Jean!
YAY!
Hope I can finish one of my new manuscripts by then.
Thanks, Jean!
Thank you for doing this. I'll be back on August 6th.
Congrats, Jean! Your new picture book sounds fantastic!
See you on August 6th!
Congrats, Jean! Your new picture book sounds fantastic!
See you on August 6th!
Congratulations Jean! I love monster books and I'm counting down to the 6th for a chance to win your critique!
Donna L Martin
www.donnalmartin.com
www.donasdays.blogspot.com
Thanks, Donna!
Congratulations, Jean! My working title is "Oh-So-Much Yarn!" Thanks!
My working title is: "Which Way Should My "B" Be?
So excited to enter! (And please let me know if this is the wrong place for this LOL)
PB Title: Lucky For Me
email: kclark0637 @ yahoo . com
My working title is: Weeeee, I’m Free!
Thanks, Jean. =)
YAY, Jean! You're on a roll. Thanks so much for doing this.
"SUPER RUPERT"
Happy book birthday! Thanks for offering the chance to win a critique. :) My working title is EDNA DUST: TOOTH FAIRY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. Thank you!
PB Title: Ping Pong's Revenge
Thanks Jean !
PB Title: Ping Pong's Revenge
Thanks jean !
Always love your PBs. Thanks for the opportunity. My PB working title is TATTOOS FOR TWO.
Congratulations! PB: Cupcake Surprise
Thanks so much, Jean. Looking forward to getting my hands on TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS!
PB Title: Born to Build
lori _ j _ alexander @ comcast.net
Thanks Jean!
My working title is "CHIP’S PIZZA PROBLEM".
PB working title: I Took a Fairy to Show And Tell
I'm so excited about your book coming out! Happy Book Birthday! *throws confetti*
PB: The Secret
I'm looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of 'Timeout for Monsters.' We love monsters at my house, and the book sounds awesome!
Thanks for this opportunity. My working title is:
Moon Ranch
Thanks for reminding me!
Paris Packs a Suitcase
Title: BUDDY THE DOGBIRD
SARAH8778 (at) aol (dot) com
(aka: Butterfly Girl)
Thanks so much, Jean! I'm looking forward to reading your new book.
Thanks for doing this! My title is: Truett Can Do It.
Cindyb
Congrats, Jean! I look forward to reading it! Throwing one of my titles in the hat: "Field Mouse Fancy"
I love monsters. Your book looks like a ton of fun. Thanks for sharing the celebration!
Title: Don't Fret, Fred
Time Out For Monsters is such a cute title. I know the book will be great. Congratulations and thanks for this opportunity.
My working title is A COOKED UP FAIRY TALE.
Woo hoo!
"Front and Center"
Working title is GOOSE OUT OF GAS, and e-mail is les_travelled@yahoo.com.
Thank you, Jean!
Hey Jean!
Happy to enter with War Wrong - Peace Strong.
CONGRATS! You're amazing!
Carole
My working title is: Birds in Space.
Thanks so much for hosting this, Jean!
Hi Jean
My working title is Big Shoes To Fill
:)
Hi Jean,
The working title of my PB is "The 'Brary Godmother." Thanks for the opportunity!
As I said before, you are so very generous-and here's my working titile: The Prince Who Loved Pink
Hi Jean,
Here's my entry.
Title: Saving the Whales (PB) - fiction of course.
email: brianhumek at yahoo dot com.
Jean, You're so sweet to keep doing this!
PB: STORM BIRD
Thanks, Jean! :)
PB title: Vernon Worm
Thanks so much Jean.
My PB title is Autumn Dance.
Thanks Jean!
PB - Momma Slept in Ava's Bed
Can't wait to read your new book, Jean. Congratulations and thanks for taking time to pass on your sage advice.
Title: I Wouldn't Eat That
I'm so glad you're on Mountain Time! I had already shut down my computer and was ready to go to bed when I suddenly remembered your PB Peek. I was so disappointed, thinking I had missed it. But YAY I still get to enter, because even though it's after midnight here it's not where you are. :) My title is: Feed that Monster.
Thanks for doing this, Jean!
Ev
I missed it, I think :( Google was acting up, rejecting the info I was putting in, blah blah.
WOW! I think these titles are some of the best I've seen yet. There are so many manuscripts here that I'd love to read. But I'm afraid I can only pick one.
According to the Random Number Generator, my winner is:
KatieC - LUCKY FOR ME
Congratulations, Katie! Please send me your manuscript as a Word attachment within 48 hours.
Thank you all for entering. I hope to see you back on my blog again soon.
Happy Writing!
Jean
Congrats to KatieC!
Hooray! I'll email shortly :)
Congrats, Katie!
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