Sheri McGuinn – Official Website

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¯¯ March 2010 ¯¯

News:

¯ Michael Dolan McCarthy did not make the first cut. The decision was based on the Pitch: originality of idea, overall strength of the Pitch, and the quality of the writing. It was pretty much the same pitch that made the cut last year, so it may just be who reads the letter on what day, or there may have been more good pitch letters submitted this year, or the idea doesn’t seem as original. I was sick and not even going on my computer, so I didn’t get the news until Sunday. Thanks to those of you who had already emailed condolences.

¯ So, moving right along. I’m still not operating at full power. Once I’m there, I’ll be getting the pitch out to agents and getting more short stuff out there.

Other Updates:

¯ Check out What I’m Reading for reviews of the light reading I did this month.

¯ Calendar Notes have been updated, too.

¯ Click Short-Short for the new free story each month. The Gardener is this month’s selection. I ran across it in my short story files and it does not show as having been posted here previously. If it’s a repeat, my apologies. It reminds me of my cabin for which I’m homesick. I always nice to know my stories are being read. I need to figure out how to add a blog so you all can discuss them; meanwhile Email to let me know your opinion.

If You’re New:

¯ For samples of the screenplays click: Running Away and Michael Dolan McCarthy. They’ve both been registered with WGA and are protected by copyright. Producers: Email to let me know if you want to see more. Students: who want to use the excerpt for a short production: contact me!

¯ My first published novel, Running Away, won an Honorable Mention in Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards.

Judge’s commentary: “I could not put this book down.”

¯ Michael Dolan McCarthy was an Amazon Breakout Novel Award Quarter-Finalist in 2009 and got a review from Publishers Weekly. While they pointed out significant problems with the plot in the middle, which necessitated major revisions before entering this year, they also offered praise.

Publishers Weekly: “issues of race and identity are nicely handled.”

¯ Other pages offer book club/teacher support, biographical info, my resume, etc.

All emails go to sherimauthor@yahoo.com

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