The Reality of the Virtual Pitch
by Tikki Benit Dai

Welcome to the virtual age which now includes online pitch sessions for new and established authors who are seeking a publisher. No need to book expensive hotel or flight reservations, or agonize over whether or not to spring for that new Armani suit that would receive a standing ovation from even Joan and Melissa Rivers! Just log on to your computer and enter our animated chat community, which touts the one and only jeans-and-champagne atmostphere--high quality in a casual, affordable setting.

Not everyone is able to find the time or money to travel halfway across the country to spend several days in a quality hotel. The average cost of a conference these days--including registration fees, flights, hotels, gratuities, ground transportation, meals, drinks, social outings with fellow authors, and petty cash--could very easily reach the $3,000.00 mark. And this doesn't even include the Armani suit! The Thunder and Roses animated chat community for authors and artists brings the benefits of a conference to the best venue in town--your home!

Thanks to our inworld agents, Cheryl Ferguson and Vivian Beck, from the nationally recognized Ferguson Literary Agency, online pitch sessions are now a reality. These ladies understand that innovation is a plus in this business. Even in the real world, they are known for their keen eye for manuscripts that wow the reader! If you are one such author, Cheryl and Vivian invite you to pitch your manuscript in their virutal office located at WWW.ThunderAndRoses.Com. They are currently seeking submissions in the following categories:

Contemporary; Traditional; Historical; Regency; Medieval; Western; Paranormal; Chick Lit; Women's Fiction; Romantic Suspense; Inspirational; Multi-Cultural; Romantic Comedy; Victorian; Medieval, and Scottish.

So dust off your manuscript, leave your Armani at the mall, and join us at the crossroads of art and technology--the World of Thunder and Roses Virtual Chat Community!

©2004 Tikki Benit Dai