Courtney S. Barr

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Friday, May 31, 2013

WIP it GOOD!!!


The fabulous DL from Cruising Altitude is co-hosting a DEVO inspired blogfest with Elise Fallson. Yep, you read that right...we are all "whipping" our WIP into shape!
There are some fabulous WIPs being created out in the writing universe, DL's is awesome btw, and I am honored to be a part of this amazing collection of bloggers!

So here is mine...

WIP Title: The Story of the Stars (definitely a WIP title)
Word Count (projected/actual so far): 30,400
Genre: YA (toss up between YA supernatural and YA fantasy)
How long have you been working on it? 4 months

Brief Synopsis (300 words or less): In this town no one new ever stays and the locals are here for life. People talk of leaving, but rarely do. Those who leave never come back and never contact anyone left behind. It is a simple town, with simple people. 

Andrea Callum wants nothing more than to graduate and get out of Barbours. She's made all the right choices: perfect grades, good friends, plans for her future. 

The last week of school was supposed to be easy, no surprises; then one afternoon Andrea meets a guy with silver eyes and a voice that has plagued her dreams. He says he just needs a ride - nothing more.

One ride in a town she thought she knew by heart and her whole world collapses. Visions of grotesque murders, confusing ancient symbols and prophecies surround her. Andrea discovers that she is more than a good student - she is a talisman and her family has secrets that go beyond the limits of Barbours - secrets that go beyond the limits of the universe. For the first time in her eighteen years she is faced with the opportunity of leaving Barbours. 

Leaving is the one thing she wants - to do so she has to choose who will be left behind facing darkness and who will travel toward the light.

Are you looking for a Beta Reader? Once this round of revisions is complete - then for sure!

Be sure to check out all the other WIP-its!!!!

26 comments:

  1. Your pitch and synopsis complement each other. I was intrigued by the pitch, and further enticed by the synopsis. I think this will intrigue many a reader, and hopefully incite bidding wars when you query.

    .......dhole

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  2. A very interesting premise. Looking forward to reading it!

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    1. Thank you Carolyn! I so hope you do read it ;o) It was a pleasure to have you in the Kingdom!

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  3. Kind of a George Bailey conundrum there -- I like it.

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    1. Ah, yes a little bit ;o) Thank you Milo! I am glad you enjoyed it! As always a pleasure to see someone new in the Kingdom ;o)

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  4. Hi, Courtney! It's so nice to meet you :) I really like the sound of your setting, Barbours, and how it holds secrets that your MC never imagined. Will it be a series?

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    1. Julie! welcome to the Kingdom!!!! I am so glad you stopped by. Thank you for reading the synopsis and I am so grateful that you like it...yes it will be a series ;o)

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  5. Hey, we're about at the same place on our WIPs! Cool beans.

    I like your blurb, and the minimalist in me want to grab it and chop it down to its most potent core elements. Guess I'm failing at turning off the editor while in the drafting stages, eh? A guy with silver eyes who haunts her dreams? Yup, super awesome.

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    1. lol I was so nervous writing the synopsis...that minimalist would be fabulous here ;) This was harder than I thought it would be! I am so glad you came by, enjoyed it! Thank you!

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  6. So you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave? Sorry. Couldn't resist ;-)
    Great premise. Sounds like it will be a great tale.
    Tina @ Life is Good

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  7. Hey, when you're finished with those revisions give me a hollar! I'm really liking your pitch!!

    Thank you for taking part with us Courtney! :)

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    1. DL - well of course! If you are game then it will be in your inbox.
      You are welcome - I don't know how but somehow your projects suck me in ;o) I love it!

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  8. I would love to be either a critique partner or a beta reader. Love the premise, it sounds so fun!

    Lyre @ Lyre's Musings

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    1. Amy, such a pleasure to have you in the Kingdom! I am so glad you enjoyed the synopsis.. ;)

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  9. Sounds like an awesome read! Kind of reminds me a bit of the Beautiful Creatures books :)

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    1. Thanks Meradeth! I definitely take the comparison as one fabulous compliment :)

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  10. A very tantalizing synopsis, especially loved "a voice that plagued her dreams." Thanks for visiting my WIP in this blogfest, too. I'm a new follower.

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  11. The premise of your story sounds really intriguing! I'd read it :)

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    1. Thank you Trisha! So glad you enjoyed it and stopped by! I hope you do get to read it ;o)

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  12. I LOVE this premise. I always like small towns that aren't what they seem. Best of luck with this WIP!

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  13. Ooh, I love mysterious stories like this!

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  14. Lots of intriguing elements here. Sounds great!

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  15. This totally pulls me in. When do you think you'll have it done (hint, hint)?

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    1. lol! Thanks Susan! I'm hoping soon...fingers crossed. If you'd like to be a beta, just let me know. ;O)

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  16. Aloha and ahh, the intrigue :)

    GOOD LUCK :)

    PS. Thanks, Courtney, for stopping by and commenting on my D-Day post. CSM Ryan's story has received an incredible amount of support - *thank you* Blitzers :) - and Bill appreciated all the comments directed his way :)

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  17. Hello fellow Blog Blitzer! Your WIP sounds like a fun read. I'm still trying to get the nerve to actually post mine ;) Nice to meet another GRITS gal too!

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