Pop-Up Submissions

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! ______________________________________________________ Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST ______________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________ Starring on this week's panel… Authorial Muse & Tutor ROZ MORRIS! Together with author and Esteemed Litopian JON DUFFY! _______________________________________________________ Check out Roz Morris's website: RozMorris.Org 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 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White https://amzn.to/3MQtbo4 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

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. _________________________________________________________ Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST _________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________________ Starring on this week's panel… founder of the Shepherd book discovery site BEN FOX! Together with Esteemed Litopian ANNIE SUMMERLEE! _________________________________________________________ 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 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 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White https://amzn.to/3MQtbo4 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

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 _________________________________________________________ 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 ✪ 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 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White https://amzn.to/3MQtbo4 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

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 _________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________________ Starring on this week's panel… crime writing duo RC BRIDGESTOCK! Together with Esteemed Litopian JON DUFFY! _________________________________________________________ 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! ✪ 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 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White https://amzn.to/3MQtbo4 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

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. _________________________________________________________ Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST _________________________________________________________ 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 _________________________________________________________ Starring on this week's panel… bestselling author WILL PEARSON! Together with Esteemed Litopian BEV DALTON! _________________________________________________________ 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 ✪ 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 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White https://amzn.to/3MQtbo4 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author