Pop-Up Submissions

About Pop-Up Submissions

Join us every Sunday as literary agent Peter Cox and guests from the publishing business review the week's manuscript submissions

Publisher

Peter Cox

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jan 2021

Latest episode

5 Nov 2023

Latest episodes

79 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Nov 2023

   Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Tips for Authors

   Engage with literary agent Peter Cox alongside industry experts from the world of publishing in POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the internet's premier real-time manuscript submission occasion! ______________________________________________________ Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST ______________________________________________________ Featured on today's show: * Robin Brown is the author of "Vampire Metropolis". Young Adult Urban Fantasy / Narrated by Alison Gardiner * Lior Moravtchik, born in Israel and now residing in the States, is an industrial engineer turned author, who channels his experiences from founding a dating app into his debut novel "Love at First Zoom". Moravtchik's global travels and unique insights into the early stages of dating, coupled with his knack for overthinking, have shaped his approach to crafting compelling romance narratives. Outside of writing, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, their pets, and maintaining their immaculate white floors. Fiction Romance / Narrated by Martin Ross * Edmund Humphreys is a highly skilled copywriter and college lecturer, who has honed his craft in various locations around the globe. After winning short story competitions and having his poems published in his earlier years, Humphreys has reignited his passion for writing. His book, "Daughter of England," reflects his interest in historical figures, particularly those from the early medieval period or the so-called 'Dark Ages'. Currently, Humphreys resides on the south coast with his family, German Shepherd, and two cats. Historical Fiction / Narrated by Kay Leitch * J-J Lawley, a former journalist, editor, playwright, farmer, sales rep, private eye, and interpreter, has turned their diverse experiences into a captivating gangster story titled "Iron Queen, Steel Kingdom". Now a beachcomber in south-west France, Lawley's past life in various countries, including a near-death experience in South Africa, has provided a rich backdrop for their first serious work of fiction. Despite the 'Game of Thrones-ish' title, Lawley assures that the significance becomes clear early in the story, adding that writing this book has felt more like a labour of love than hard work. Crime Thriller / Narrated by Geoff Sullivan _______________________________________________________ Starring on this week's panel… Authorial Muse & Tutor ROZ MORRIS! Together with author and Esteemed Litopian JON DUFFY! _______________________________________________________ Check out Roz Morris's website: RozMorris.Org Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com We’re doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on your social media! ✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪ Microphones⇛ Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/3wJ62uo Preamp⇛ ART TPS II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamp https://amzn.to/3kG11Af Audio interface⇛ Marian Seraph 8 MKII TRS https://www.thomann.de/gb/marian_seraph_8_mkii_trs.htm Cameras⇛ Sony Vlog ZV-1 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White https://amzn.to/3MQtbo4 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

2. 

   24 Sept 2023

   Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Success Tips for Writers

   Be a part of the action and join Peter Cox and a host of publishing professionals for POP-UP SUBMISSIONS, the world's first live manuscript submission event! 0:00 Featured on today's show: 00:03:48 Alex Steel is a multi-talented author who has "The Exterminator" to his credit. A former musician who toured with Elton John and Rod Stewart, he also co-wrote a rock-opera for the Edinburgh Festival. As a journalist, he has written hundreds of articles and edited an international magazine. A Mike Delaney action thriller / Narrated by Geoff Sullivan 00:28:47 Melanie Bokstad Horev is a first-time novelist and scientist with a Ph.D. in molecular cell biology. Combining her love of science and post-apocalyptic books, her debut novel "Deep" brings the two together. A Danish transplant to Israel, Melanie enjoys space, coffee, sports, and wiping the perspiration from her forehead. YA - Sci-Fi (Dystopian) / Narrated by Beverley Dalton 00:59:20 Sofia Stone is a passionate writer and a financial analyst who holds an MBA in management. She has taken multiple English literature classes and has been a member of Romance Writers of America. She is the author of the novel "Sway", and has recently worked with a writing coach, taken classes in novel writing, and used beta readers to perfect her craft. Romance, Women’s Fiction / Narrated by Hannah Faoileán 01:18:23 Ayesha Farhat is a Pakistani-Norwegian author whose debut novel, "Change Is a Coming", is a "must-read". She has spent half her working life in Pakistan and the other half in Norway, where she now resides and mentors women in her free time. Farhat is a multi-award winning author whose work has been longlisted in the Bath Novel Award 2021 and 2022 and shortlisted in Jericho's Pitch Perfect competition. Book-club Fiction / Narrated by M.E. Lewis _________________________________________________________ Starring on this week's panel… acclaimed author JAMIE MOLLART! Together with Esteemed Litopian MATT SCHOFIELD! Check out Jamie Mollart's website: JamieMollart.Co.Uk Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com We’re doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on your social media! ✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪ Microphones⇛ Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/3wJ62uo Preamp⇛ ART TPS II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamp https://amzn.to/3kG11Af Audio interface⇛ Marian Seraph 8 MKII TRS https://www.thomann.de/gb/marian_seraph_8_mkii_trs.htm Cameras⇛ Sony Vlog ZV-1 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White https://amzn.to/3MQtbo4 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

3. 

   3 Sept 2023

   Pop-Up Submissions | Live Manuscript Evaluations & Tips for Successful Authors

   Peter Cox hosts the net's first live manuscript submission event, POP-UP SUBMISSIONS. Each week, Peter and his guests from the publishing industry give their opinion on the manuscripts sent in by hopeful authors. _________________________________________________________ Join us live in the YouTube chat room every Sunday at 5pm UK / 12noon EST _________________________________________________________ 0:00 Featured on today's show: 00:04:30 Maria Romero, author of "Goliad: Earth's Hidden Realm Book 1", is a nurse with a passion for writing. Having grown up listening to her grandmother's bedtime stories, she began writing poetry and essays in college. An English instructor's encouraging words ("You should think about publishing") sparked her interest in self-publishing. Fantasy / Narrated by Hannah Faoileán 00:27:21 Jack Surtees is an English writer and teacher from the Midlands. His debut novel, "Between the Wall and the Border", captures the beauty of the North East of England, a place to which he grew deeply attached during his 6 years of studying Journalism at Northumbria University. His writing is lively and full of insight, exploring the unique landscapes of the North East and the people who inhabit them. Nature Writing / Narrated by Geoff Sullivan 00:49:25 Scott McBrayer is a Civil Engineer and MBA from the U.S.A. who lives in Columbus, Ohio with his family. He is the author of the thrilling novel “Hidden In Plain Sight”, his first foray into writing. With a passion for reading and writing, Scott is sure to continue delighting readers with his stories. Historical Fiction / Narrated by M.E. Lewis 01:06:52 Kirsty Campbell's "The Song of the Bard" is a fantasy novella with a medieval setting that will leave readers with aFsense of wonder and awe. fantasy novella / Narrated by Beverley Dalton _________________________________________________________ Starring on this week's panel… bestselling author, Shirley Jackson and five-time Bram Stoker Awards® winner LEE MURRAY! Together with Esteemed Litopian KAYLIE FINN! _________________________________________________________ Check out Lee Murray's website: LeeMurray.Info Make a submission⇛ https://subs.litopia.com Audio podcast⇛ https://pop.litopia.com Our Narrators⇛ https://voice.litopia.com We’re doing something exciting, a little bit risky, and very new… Please support us by subscribing to our channel and by spreading the word on your social media! ✪ POP-UP GEAR ✪ Microphones⇛ Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/3wJ62uo Preamp⇛ ART TPS II 2-channel Tube Microphone Preamp https://amzn.to/3kG11Af Audio interface⇛ Marian Seraph 8 MKII TRS https://www.thomann.de/gb/marian_seraph_8_mkii_trs.htm Cameras⇛ Sony Vlog ZV-1 https://amzn.to/3MDDU2i Lighting⇛ Elgato Key Light - Professional 2800 lumens Studio Light with desk clamp https://amzn.to/3wKLwtr Vision Mixing⇛ Elgato Stream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller https://amzn.to/38Fzl96 Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 White https://amzn.to/3MQtbo4 #writingtips #writingtipsandtricks #books #author

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