News at Author Salon


Michael Neff of Algonkian, along with other editors and advisers, contributed content and form to the new NOVEL WRITING PROGRAM created by Author Salon.

As a matter of fact, he wrote the intro, which reflects his philosophy:

"Nearly everyone has the potential to write a breakout novel and go on to become a successful commercial author, but precious few finally accomplish th… Read all

Reeve drives north from San Francisco to the rugged town of Jefferson, where she meets Tilly’s family and establishes an instant bond. But gaining the girl’s trust has a price. Tilly swears Reeve to secrecy and reveals that the real mastermind of the crime isn't known to the police and is lurking nearby, watching, waiting patiently for Tilly to make a mistake.

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Binney was nervous and had to force himself to answer Maric civilly and calmly.  He could hear the rest of the team, inside, tearing his life apart.  Another agent joined them, and Maric roughly instructed him to take notes, but didn’t pause in the questioning and didn’t introduce him. The questions became more detailed and specific, and Maric brought up details about class… Read all

As the wraiths closed in, I caught Brady’s panic, eyes darting between them and me. One wraith lifted Al by his neck, opening his maw unnaturally wide. Frayed teeth jutted from bony gums. Lips disappeared. Or did he have lips?
- from DAYSTEALER by Paula Williams
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Fantasy author Paula Williams joined Author Salon in… Read all

Author Salon member, Scott Young, signed recently with a major literary agency, namely Prospect Agency.  Scott attributes final ms acceptance to the nip-and-tuck he received at AS:

The AS process has proven to be very helpful for me, as I have just signed with Carrie Pestrito of Prospect Agency. I queried her prior to joining AS and received a request for a full manuscript. A… Read all

There must be eight or nine priests. I expected them to come, but not the force of their hands or their silent, stern faces. My legs shake uncontrollably as the old priest sizes me up, a dark glance from my bare feet to the black tangle of my hair. Snatching a blanket from the bed, the youngest priest throws it over my shoulders. Diokles nods for the initiates to follow him. Pulled along… Read all

AEI Films and Books in Los Angeles will look at fulls and partials from a variety of writers at Author Salon, especially those with high concept genre stories verging on breakout--an emphasis on commercial fantasy.  Projects will be considered for both film production and submission to major publishers.

AEI PRODUCTIONS has set up and produced multiple films with major studi… Read all

After two months on Facebook, I had yet to post a picture or write what was on my mind. My profile didn’t declare my relationship status or where I lived because those things had recently changed, rather abruptly, but inspiration finally struck on a crisp cool day in October. I found a dead girl floating in the marsh behind my house.
- from KILLER ON THE WALL by Wendy Eckel
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Author Salon vs. The Agent Query? Requests for Dozens of Projects in All Genres.

In keeping with its mission to serve as an ongoing bridge between its aspiring author members and professionals in the business, Author Salon has been actively reaching out to major New York publishing editors as well as literary agents on both coasts to promote a variety of projects each and every mont… Read all

The Author Salon vs. The Agent Query? Requests for Dozens of Projects in All Genres.

In keeping with its mission to serve as an ongoing bridge between its aspiring author members and professionals in the business, Author Salon has been actively reaching out to major New York publishing editors as well as literary agents on both coasts to promote a variety of projects each and every … Read all