Clash of the Literary Titans!
Get ready as we present a head-to-head match between two exceptional authors, each unveiling the first page of their yet-to-be-released novels. And in this battle of words and creativity, you, our loyal readers, get to weigh in.
The First Page Cage Match has begun, and we editors had the chance to select eight first-page entries that enticed us enough to want to read more. The eight quarter-finalist authors then sent along the first ten pages (2500 words) of their manuscripts. We’ll cast our next votes soon enough, but we wanted to invite you, our keen-eyed readers, to join the fun!
Dive into the captivating worlds crafted by these talented wordsmiths, and be among the first to experience the magic of their storytelling. Your opinion matters, so be sure to cast your vote in our Readers’ Choice Poll, and decide which author will reign supreme.
Read the first page of each story, and let the literary showdown begin!
In this corner, it’s …
C U by Marie Powell, which you can read here.
And in this corner, it’s …
The Carrington Event by Christine DeLong, which you can read here.
Vote now!
Voting in this bracket closes Thursday, January 11th. And look forward to the next six manuscript starts, with a new bracket every Friday this month!
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