First Impressions #12

Our final First Impression critique for the month of June is the first page of Foreshadow, a YA paranormal romance by Brea Essex.The flat tone of the monitor reverberated through my head as my mother’s now-lifeless hand began to turn cold in mine. I stared into her...

Top 10 Reasons to Love Lenny

Yes, this is my 2nd post of the day! Please look below for First Impressions. This post is part of the Lenny-Lee-Fest, a shout out to a fellow blogger and all around great kid. My Top 10 Reasons to Love Lenny: 10. Alliteration. Lenny Lee is a GREAT name. From Marilyn...

First Impressions #11

Our second submission for First Impressions is Transforming Silence, a paranormal YA by Em Salgado.Chapter 1: JacksonI am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being, with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you.-Charlotte Bronte “Jane...

First Impressions #10

Hello, June! Happy to see you!I’m also happy to introduce Brandy Hoskins of The Pen is My Sword and the first page of her fantasy work, Sounding Waters. Below is a map that accompanies her manuscript.I: The BoxSeraphix was used to the awkward stares, but today felt...