#SparkNA: An update

#SparkNA F2F earlier. Thanks again, @minavesguerra, @ClarissaEstacio and everyone! Okay, back to work. #IMustSubmit pic.twitter.com/5WoLJRguxi

— Veronica S. Herrera (@veronicasherre) June 6, 2015

The #SparkNA class has ended! Sponsored by Anvil Publishing’s Spark Books imprint, this free online class set out to help authors write and finish a contemporary new adult novella. And possibly get them a print deal. Over 200 writers signed up, with over 80 moving on to officially join the class.

On June 6, the last day, we received these submissions. Each one is a complete NA novella!

1. Chasing Waterfalls by Justine Camacho-Tajonera
2. A Thing Called Love by Cassandra Javier
3. Princess in Yellow Ribbon by Racquel Sarah A. Castro
4. Something Real by Addie Lynn Co
5. Midnights in Bali by Carla de Guzman
6. Meeting Serendipity by She Fuertes
7. One More Chance by Farrah F. Polestico
8. No Lunch by Therese Barleta
9. The Problem With Being Laura by Sue Donymko
10. Scandalized by Tara Frejas
11. Aphrodite’s Son by Chenley Cabaluna
12. Once Upon A Chance by Kathleen Ocampo
13. Borderline Dangerous by Ysa Arcangel
14. Serenade by Claire Du
15. Night Runs, Hot Flashes by Brigitte Bautista
16. Simply Joei by Clare Elisabeth Marquez
17. Waiting for the Sunrise by Six de los Reyes
18. Beautifully Broken by Nina Tuballes
19. All That Glitters by Ines Bautista-Yao
20. Love On The Run by Angel Constantino Aquino
21. Love Gone Viral by Myra Mortega
22. Not Part of the Plan by C.P. Santi
23. Private Island by Amae Dechavez
24. Breakfast with Brie by Irene Nicolas-Recio
25. Speeding Through A Blind Curve by Chi Rodriguez
26. Sweet Escape by Kristine Cuevas
27. Flight 143 by Cyril Dayao
28. Chasing Mr. Prefect by Katt Briones
29. Not In That Way by Audrine Pascal
30. Bear With Me by Veronica S. Herrera
31. Living In My Head by Ana Valenzuela

Congratulations! So pleased with the turnout. It was a wild ride for many of them, especially those who haven’t tried writing a full book in 2 months. Look forward to seeing these books on shelves (both digital and physical) soon!

Our next class is a paranormal/fantasy-themed one! Go to bronzeage.ph/strangelit for info. (I’m not teaching but my company is running the class.)

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Mina V. Esguerra