PITCH-STACK
Fiction Fiction Fiction Fiction Fiction
MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR
Author: John Brown Word Count: 107k Prev. Published: No
Title: Bad Blood Spills Easily
Summary: Blade Carter is severely damaged goods. When his past comes back to haunt him, the body count starts rising. Now, he must lean on a lifelong friend, some old enemies, and anyone else willing to help him find the people responsible in order to keep himself and those he loves alive.
Bio: I'm a career software developer who began writing mystery novels in 2021. I currently have two completed novels with my 3rd in progress (sequels).
Author: Jenean McBrearty Word Count: 88,400 Prev. Published: No
Title: The General’s Lady
Summary: (Historical) A Jewish music teacher seeking to escape Austria becomes the pawn of a Nazi General's efforts to save his mistress and their children from her treacherous husband.
Bio: This novel is a MFA thesis project. Bio:Jenean McBrearty is a graduate of San Diego State University, who taught Political Science and Sociology, and received her Masters of Fine Art from Eastern Kentucky University in 2021. She won the EKU Award for Graduate Creative Non-fiction in 2011 for her Creative non-fiction, Mexicali Mamas, and a Silver Pen Award in 2015 for her noir short story Red’s Not Your Color. Her novels, novellas, compilations, anthology stories, are available on Amazon.
SCI-FI/FANTASY/DYSTOPIAN
Author: Kevin Flynn Word Count: 42K Prev. Published: Yes - 10%
Title: Below Grade
Summary: In a para-utopian future where data drives all aspects of society, three administrators begin work on a three-month study in an underground facility referred to as "Below Grade." They live in total isolation, interacting only with their assigned study subject and study overseer via mesh wire interface. Under the observation of the study director, they each fixate on different aspects of their isolation, leading each to take stock of how they interface with the world around them.
Bio: I have published a substack for pleasure the last few years, written privately my whole life for pleasure, and have been recently working on producing longer pieces for the first time. I cherish this and every opportunity to share my writing and learn how better to move through the world of publishing.
Author: Iain Luke Jones Word Count: 82K Prev. Published: No
Title: The Legend of the Black Mountain
Summary: Cursed by a witch’s dying breath, Prince Arwyn’s kingdom teeters on the edge of ruin. On his wedding night, his bride is taken by a dragon, plunging him into a perilous quest with his loyal friend Elgar. But as dark secrets unravel, Arwyn must face the horrifying truth behind the curse and the devastating cost of his own choices. The Legend of the Black Mountain is a gripping Welsh-inspired tale of betrayal, guilt, and the tragic price of honour.
Bio: I’m a Welsh writer, improviser, and voice actor with a passion for creating stories that explore complex characters and moral dilemmas. My background in teaching and theatre has shaped my storytelling, helping me craft narratives that blend emotion, folklore, and humanity. The Legend of the Black Mountain is my debut novel, and I’m excited to share its rich tapestry of Welsh-inspired mythology with readers.
Author: David Low Word Count: 90K. Prev. Published: No
Title: The Source of All Things (Literary Sci-Fi)
Summary: Khal'vardey is tidally locked. One side of the planet never sees night and the other never sees day. The food is inedible, the languages unlearnable, and religious zealots wage holy wars with The Enemy. Ron and five other humans have been chosen against their will to be ambassadors to this planet after the Khal'vars made contact. Having to endure life on the most inhospitable planet imaginable, Ron realizes that even if he makes it home, his understanding of reality and God are forever altered.
Bio: David R. Low currently resides in Almaty, Kazakhstan working for a non-profit that provides scholarships for Kazakhstani children to study in the US. He has lived in Russia, Ukraine, and Japan. As a lover of languages, he speaks Russian fluently and can get by in Japanese. He is in love with the absurd and terrified by the cosmos. This book should appeal to fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russel, and Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer.
Author: Johnathan Reid Word Count: 120K Prev. Published: Yes: Ongoing Currently at Chapter 21 of 100. Paywalled after Chapter 12.
Title: Ingression
Summary: In a near-future world, a young woman seeks a cure for her body’s fatal flaws. The key to her survival lies with friends old and new, a mysterious mentor, and a deadly secret she struggles to hide within her mind. But it will take far more than a desperate plan and an irrelevant man to escape her limited lifespan. So when an enigmatic artefact promises to aid her quest in exchange for her innermost thoughts, she must risk making the ultimate sacrifice to save both herself and those she loves."
Bio: I've written more than 400,000 words of prose and poetry since early 2018, including several competitively placed short stories, more than 120 Substack posts (at https://reiditwrite.substack.com), a collection's worth of poems and a debut novel. I'm currently writing my second novel. My contactable parts are indexed under 'ReidItWrite' .
YOUNG ADULT
Author: Kate Brennan Word Count: 90K Prev. Published: No
Title: Awake The Dreamer
Summary: At the Subconscious Exploration Academy, 16-year-old Terra trains to be a Dreamwalker, a professional who rids the world of disease while you sleep. On one subconscious dive, however, she discovers that she can manipulate more than the dream: she can manipulate the dreamer.
Bio: Kate Brennan is an artist, educator and creator. She has written a dozen plays and musicals and has taught across the country. She has been a three time O’Neill Semifinalist, a Princess Grace Finalist, a Judith Royer Finalist, a Jane Chambers Finalist, a Cultural Alliance Artist Innovator Award Finalist and a Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist. Publications include ALiEN8 (YouthPLAYS), elevated thoughts, (Literati Press), McSweeney’s, Dramatist, Howlround, The Offing, Slackjaw, Belladonna, Human Parts, Jane Austen’s Wastebasket, Frazzled, The Narrative Arc and more. www.katebrennan.org
Author: MV Donovan Word Count: 77K Prev. Published: No
Title: Stateless
Summary: When researching human migration for their mother’s diplomatic project in Geneva leads to clues about their CIA officer father’s death, Jacob and Sophie must choose between risking their lives in service of refugees or running away to salvage their own future.
Bio: MV is a career diplomat and former CIA married to a former RECON Marine and protective agent (think, 13 Hours) with two diplobrats. She is committed to making civics cool again by entertaining young adult audiences with spy stories that present social justice and STEM themes.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Non-Fiction
MEMOIR/BIOGRAPHY/NARRATIVE
Author: Jeannie Ewing Word Count: 81k Prev. Published: No
Title: I Grow Strong Again: A Memoir on Motherhood and Identity
Summary: My religious upbringing influenced my decision to eschew contraception, and I had five kids, including one with a rare genetic condition. After suffering from PPD and passive suicidality, I chose to reinvent my life and save myself by opting for a hysterectomy.
Bio: Jeannie Ewing is a traditionally published author with a background in school counseling who writes and speaks about grief in motherhood, reclamation of one’s identity in midlife, existential ambivalence, giving ourselves permission to be human, and holding space for our tender needs. She can be found on her website or on Substack.
Author: Kimberly Warner Word Count: 59, 899 Prev. Published: Yes-100%
Title: Unfixed
Summary: Unfixed is a sweeping memoir of becoming whole amid physical and psychological upheaval. Weaving her own becoming into a larger ancestral story of past and future, the author unravels family secrets, New Age ideals, and an unmoored self, discovering healing in life’s wild, untamable uncertainties.
Bio: Kimberly Warner is a multifaceted filmmaker, photographer, and writer based in Oregon, renowned for her ability to tell powerful stories through visual and written mediums. She holds a degree in Pre-Med and Biology from Colorado College and pursued a Master's degree in Naturopathic and Classical Chinese Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). After realizing her passion for storytelling, she pivoted from a career in medicine to one in photography and filmmaking. For more information about Kimberly Warner, visit her personal website at www.kimberlywarner.com or explore Unfixed Media at www.unfixedmedia.com. You can also follow her on Substack at Unfixed.
