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	<title>Comments on: The Season Pitch Contest &#8211; The Rules</title>
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		<title>By: Bronwyn</title>
		<link>http://historicalromancereleases.com/wordpress/2009/11/pitch-contest-the-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-1565</link>
		<dc:creator>Bronwyn</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>What an amazing opportunity! Thanks so much for doing this competition. It&#039;s authors, agents and publishers like you guys that give the little folk a stiletto in the door! 

Now that I&#039;m done sucking up, I&#039;ll go now =)

Bron.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What an amazing opportunity! Thanks so much for doing this competition. It&#8217;s authors, agents and publishers like you guys that give the little folk a stiletto in the door! </p>
<p>Now that I&#8217;m done sucking up, I&#8217;ll go now =)</p>
<p>Bron.</p>
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		<title>By: Lisa Hill</title>
		<link>http://historicalromancereleases.com/wordpress/2009/11/pitch-contest-the-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-1562</link>
		<dc:creator>Lisa Hill</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Title: Not Enough
93,000 Word Regency

Isabella, believes Michael, the earl she loves, has abandoned her.  Prodded by her mother, Isabella marries fortune hunter, Baron Richard Holt, who quickly reveals himself to be an abusive alcoholic. 

Michael returns from war, devastated to have lost Isabella, but remains a part of her life.  Michael tries to protect Isabella within society&#039;s constraints.  As he spends time with her, she learns the real reason for his leaving England and her feelings for him resurface.  With no  hope of love between her and Richard and she is tempted to engage in an affair with the ever honorable earl. 

Richard is killed while fleeing a duel.  Isabella heals during her mourning period, and she and Michael marry.  Soon, Michael learns that Richard is alive.  Richard agrees to remain hidden for a price.  Michael, a man of unwavering integrity, must choose between living a lie or giving up the woman he loves.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Title: Not Enough<br />
93,000 Word Regency</p>
<p>Isabella, believes Michael, the earl she loves, has abandoned her.  Prodded by her mother, Isabella marries fortune hunter, Baron Richard Holt, who quickly reveals himself to be an abusive alcoholic. </p>
<p>Michael returns from war, devastated to have lost Isabella, but remains a part of her life.  Michael tries to protect Isabella within society&#8217;s constraints.  As he spends time with her, she learns the real reason for his leaving England and her feelings for him resurface.  With no  hope of love between her and Richard and she is tempted to engage in an affair with the ever honorable earl. </p>
<p>Richard is killed while fleeing a duel.  Isabella heals during her mourning period, and she and Michael marry.  Soon, Michael learns that Richard is alive.  Richard agrees to remain hidden for a price.  Michael, a man of unwavering integrity, must choose between living a lie or giving up the woman he loves.</p>
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		<title>By: Margay</title>
		<link>http://historicalromancereleases.com/wordpress/2009/11/pitch-contest-the-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-1558</link>
		<dc:creator>Margay</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>A Demon&#039;s Redemption
(88,061 Word Paranormal Romance)


Lorelei is your typical college student - who happens to have a talent for sniffing out demons and sending them back to hell, kind of like a psychic bloodhound. But once a year, she must help one of the fallen earn their way back into heaven. How do they do that? By atoning for their sins. And so far, everything is working out for her - until she meets Azazel, son of Azazeal, a member of the Underworld hierarchy. Does the demon fall far from the seed? She has a month to find out.

Azazel has always lived in the shadows of his father’s misdeeds. But redemption is his one chance to break free of his father’s sins. If only he hadn’t promised to bring down Lorelei for his bid for freedom. Will he keep his promise to his father – or to the woman he comes to love?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Demon&#8217;s Redemption<br />
(88,061 Word Paranormal Romance)</p>
<p>Lorelei is your typical college student &#8211; who happens to have a talent for sniffing out demons and sending them back to hell, kind of like a psychic bloodhound. But once a year, she must help one of the fallen earn their way back into heaven. How do they do that? By atoning for their sins. And so far, everything is working out for her &#8211; until she meets Azazel, son of Azazeal, a member of the Underworld hierarchy. Does the demon fall far from the seed? She has a month to find out.</p>
<p>Azazel has always lived in the shadows of his father’s misdeeds. But redemption is his one chance to break free of his father’s sins. If only he hadn’t promised to bring down Lorelei for his bid for freedom. Will he keep his promise to his father – or to the woman he comes to love?</p>
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		<title>By: Lea Nolan</title>
		<link>http://historicalromancereleases.com/wordpress/2009/11/pitch-contest-the-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-1553</link>
		<dc:creator>Lea Nolan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Benevolence 

(85,500 YA Paranormal Romance) 

When her father’s mysterious suicide leaves her family destitute, sixteen-year-old Lizzie Stone moves into an old, rundown house in a new town.  After a series of odd, unexplainable occurrences, Lizzie consults a psychic medium and discovers her room is haunted by the ghost of William Miller, a seventeen-year old Patriot murdered by British soldiers during the Revolution.  

Scared but intrigued, Lizzie learns William is a Muse, a powerful spirit dedicated to advancing human achievement, and fighting the Malevolents, evil spirits who torment humanity.  Lizzie assumes she’s William’s latest Muse project, and revels in spending time with the handsome, kind, and generous spirit with whom she’s falling in love.  

Lizzie is shocked to discover she’s actually the reincarnation of his wife, Elspeth.  Reunited at last but separated by circumstance, William must use his powers to ensure that, this time, they stay together forever.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Benevolence </p>
<p>(85,500 YA Paranormal Romance) </p>
<p>When her father’s mysterious suicide leaves her family destitute, sixteen-year-old Lizzie Stone moves into an old, rundown house in a new town.  After a series of odd, unexplainable occurrences, Lizzie consults a psychic medium and discovers her room is haunted by the ghost of William Miller, a seventeen-year old Patriot murdered by British soldiers during the Revolution.  </p>
<p>Scared but intrigued, Lizzie learns William is a Muse, a powerful spirit dedicated to advancing human achievement, and fighting the Malevolents, evil spirits who torment humanity.  Lizzie assumes she’s William’s latest Muse project, and revels in spending time with the handsome, kind, and generous spirit with whom she’s falling in love.  </p>
<p>Lizzie is shocked to discover she’s actually the reincarnation of his wife, Elspeth.  Reunited at last but separated by circumstance, William must use his powers to ensure that, this time, they stay together forever.</p>
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		<title>By: The Season Blog</title>
		<link>http://historicalromancereleases.com/wordpress/2009/11/pitch-contest-the-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-1551</link>
		<dc:creator>The Season Blog</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] this is your first time hearing about THE SEASON&#8217;S PITCH CONTEST, please read the rules here [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] this is your first time hearing about THE SEASON&#8217;S PITCH CONTEST, please read the rules here [...]</p>
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		<title>By: Melissa Blue</title>
		<link>http://historicalromancereleases.com/wordpress/2009/11/pitch-contest-the-rules/comment-page-1/#comment-1550</link>
		<dc:creator>Melissa Blue</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Forget Me Not

Word Count: 93,500

Lydia Covington has adored Irishman Brian Donnelly for years, but he’s a retired soldier with no connections—hardly suitable for the daughter of Britain’s next Prime Minister.  Worse, she’s engaged to the slovenly Viscount Northbridge.

Orphaned at the age of two, Brian vowed long ago to be satisfied in a life without love.  However, one glance at the beautiful Lydia, and he fell hopelessly in love.

After witnessing a brutal murder, Lydia and Brian are kidnapped and whisked to northern England.  Narrowly escaping certain death, the two race through the countryside, evading ruthless pursuers and untangling a web of deception.  
 
Brian&#039;s goal remains focused—see Lydia safely home.  She, however, is content to stay lost, tripping through the countryside with her handsome Irish protector.  Can Lydia convince Brian to take a chance on love?  Or will Brian close his heart to the one woman who could change his life forever? 

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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Forget Me Not</p>
<p>Word Count: 93,500</p>
<p>Lydia Covington has adored Irishman Brian Donnelly for years, but he’s a retired soldier with no connections—hardly suitable for the daughter of Britain’s next Prime Minister.  Worse, she’s engaged to the slovenly Viscount Northbridge.</p>
<p>Orphaned at the age of two, Brian vowed long ago to be satisfied in a life without love.  However, one glance at the beautiful Lydia, and he fell hopelessly in love.</p>
<p>After witnessing a brutal murder, Lydia and Brian are kidnapped and whisked to northern England.  Narrowly escaping certain death, the two race through the countryside, evading ruthless pursuers and untangling a web of deception.  </p>
<p>Brian&#8217;s goal remains focused—see Lydia safely home.  She, however, is content to stay lost, tripping through the countryside with her handsome Irish protector.  Can Lydia convince Brian to take a chance on love?  Or will Brian close his heart to the one woman who could change his life forever? </p>
<p>dddddddddd</p>
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		<title>By: Melissa Blue</title>
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		<dc:creator>Melissa Blue</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Forget Me Not

Word Count: 93,500

Lydia Covington has adored Irishman Brian Donnelly for years, but he’s a retired soldier with no connections—hardly suitable for the daughter of Britain’s next Prime Minister.  Worse, she’s engaged to the slovenly Viscount Northbridge.

Orphaned at the age of two, Brian vowed long ago to be satisfied in a life without love.  However, one glance at the beautiful Lydia, and he fell hopelessly in love.

After witnessing a brutal murder, Lydia and Brian are kidnapped and whisked to northern England.  Narrowly escaping certain death, the two race through the countryside, evading ruthless pursuers and untangling a web of deception.  
 
Brian&#039;s goal remains focused—see Lydia safely home.  She, however, is content to stay lost, tripping through the countryside with her handsome Irish protector.  Can Lydia convince Brian to take a chance on love?  Or will Brian close his heart to the one woman who could change his life forever?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Forget Me Not</p>
<p>Word Count: 93,500</p>
<p>Lydia Covington has adored Irishman Brian Donnelly for years, but he’s a retired soldier with no connections—hardly suitable for the daughter of Britain’s next Prime Minister.  Worse, she’s engaged to the slovenly Viscount Northbridge.</p>
<p>Orphaned at the age of two, Brian vowed long ago to be satisfied in a life without love.  However, one glance at the beautiful Lydia, and he fell hopelessly in love.</p>
<p>After witnessing a brutal murder, Lydia and Brian are kidnapped and whisked to northern England.  Narrowly escaping certain death, the two race through the countryside, evading ruthless pursuers and untangling a web of deception.  </p>
<p>Brian&#8217;s goal remains focused—see Lydia safely home.  She, however, is content to stay lost, tripping through the countryside with her handsome Irish protector.  Can Lydia convince Brian to take a chance on love?  Or will Brian close his heart to the one woman who could change his life forever?</p>
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		<title>By: Beverley</title>
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		<dc:creator>Beverley</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Angela,

No non-fiction publication doesn&#039;t count. You can enter fictional work. 

Bev</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Angela,</p>
<p>No non-fiction publication doesn&#8217;t count. You can enter fictional work. </p>
<p>Bev</p>
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		<title>By: Angelia Almos</title>
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		<dc:creator>Angelia Almos</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>For the published, does being published in nonfiction count as being published? Sorry, I didn&#039;t ask sooner, but I just saw that someone had asked something similar. Figured I better clarify before entering and getting disqualified for being published in nonfiction. 

Angelia</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the published, does being published in nonfiction count as being published? Sorry, I didn&#8217;t ask sooner, but I just saw that someone had asked something similar. Figured I better clarify before entering and getting disqualified for being published in nonfiction. </p>
<p>Angelia</p>
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		<title>By: Beverley</title>
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		<dc:creator>Beverley</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:27:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Lauren,

Kevan reps middle grade and I believe that&#039;s the only genre that would fit under 50k. I&#039;d consider novel length 70k and above. 

Bev</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Lauren,</p>
<p>Kevan reps middle grade and I believe that&#8217;s the only genre that would fit under 50k. I&#8217;d consider novel length 70k and above. </p>
<p>Bev</p>
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