Ep 44 - Meet the Newbies: Kori Valley and Jade Black Today, Val and Alyssa talk to Kori and Jade, two more winners of #SparkPit! How did these two find Shadow Spark? How long have they been writing? Which of them stalked the house, and which wrote a 50-page story at age 7?!

NEW AUTHOR ALERT 🚨 But wait- there’s more! One final newbie fought their way through #SparkPit and emerged victorious! Kassidy Coursey (@KCDCWrites) has been contracted by SSP for her Sins of the Maker Trilogy!

It’s live! #SparkPit was an opportunity like no other - I gave it everything I had Unreal Engine Logic Pro Cocktails Memes Everything. 🔗⬇️ #newepisode #NeverGiveUp #WednesdayFeeling #WednesdayMotivation

Who’s this teasing #podcast episodes on here?! Want to know how I won #SparkPit ? You’re in luck! Tune in tomorrow at 2pm GMT! #WritingCommunity #tuesdayvibe #Nevergiveup #dreamscometrue

#SparkPit has come to a close! That means it's time to announce our LOVELY NEWBIES! First, SSP is thrilled to welcome Brittany Engstrand (@beesmahtweets) Maaya and the Mirror, Alternity Series Book One, will be released from Shadow Spark Publishing on October 20, 2024

DIAL ‘M’ FOR MURDER X FINAL DESTINATION In the dead of night, Sean breaks into a celebrity mansion intent on confronting his idol. But the owner’s already dead and the killer’s still inside with an ancient curse & 2 more lives to claim before dawn. #SparkPit

Today is the LAST DAY you can pitch us your manuscript for #SparkPit! If you have a completed manuscript and you're interested in joining SSP as an author, pitch us your project with the hashtag #SparkPit! Check the FAQ below for more info👇

I’m Haru Nakagami. Let me tell you about the last forty years. I watched my home town burn Survived two invasions Became the oldest mayor in history And fell in love with the continent’s last war hero You’ll need my handkerchief if you want the full story. #SparkPit #A #T

I’m Ai Nagashima. Let me tell you about the last year. I kidnapped a war criminal’s wife Battled a notorious deadly addiction Fled execution from the country I served And pioneered a medical procedure You’ll need a drink or two if you want the full story #SparkPit #A #T

I’m Hanzou Aoyama. Let me tell you about the last 35 years. I was the longest serving mayor in history Delayed a war for nearly ten years Survived hunting a serial killer And did everything I could to adopt kids You’ll need a cigarette if you want the full story #SparkPit #A #T

A thief for hire, a secret society, and a magical artefact - what could possibly go wrong? Turns out, pretty much everything, and now the thief has to save the world. #sparkpit #A #T #Supernatural

The forces of the Dreamers will gather and feed off the minds of men, while Those Yet to Come will mass and follow the Broken Man. They would call it the Age of Madness. This is the story of those who lived it. Winds of the World is book one. #sparkpit

Yeah sex is great but have you had a long distance interracial relationship with a king and worked for a veteran to travel a continent and undermine the government while ignoring a heart condition and dodging execution with a fragile charade to better your life? #SparkPit #A #T

You may think you know the story of Hercules - all of the quests, all of the victories. The life of a hero. The life of a legend. Think again. This is the tale that was never told. When Hercules went to Atlantis. #sparkpit #HF 🖋🌹

Koni needs a healthy treat given his heart, so Hyukese charcuterie is perfect. It’s mutton katsu, sushi, baguette topped with avocado and anchovies plus a few melon chunks. And oyster soup on the side Treasonous charades and long distance relationships need fuel #SparkPit #A #T

The Revolution is coming, but Annie, stolen from her family when she was eleven, is working for the security forces of the occupiers of her homeland. When her partner turns on her she must fight to regain her home and sanity, and to protect the people she loves. #sparkpit #A #T

Koni doesn’t come here much. It’s hard to make a drink he likes, but I’ve perfected a Rose Mojito. Two shots of rum, a shot of blood, a dash of pineapple juice, a few tears and rose petals on top. It’s impossible to get him drunk, but he’ll seduce a king anyway. #SparkPit #A #T

What if every decision you ever made was one that had already been made for you? What would it feel like to know how little control you had in life? Jira is a young woman who must learn to control her ability. Khollin is a Devoted man whose truth could cripple him. #SparkPit

My heart hammers at my sternum as his plump lips quiver ever so slightly. The look in his eyes… I have to know. I muster up every fractured shred of resolve in me. “Would you…” My ears burn and I have to look away. “...I’d really like it if…” #SparkPit #A #T

“I wasn’t the only one digging while you were in hospital and I’m not the only one who found the morsels.” “Are you threatening me?” The waiter returns, puts everything on the table and leaves promptly. I don’t pour either pot of tea “Nagashima’s taught you well.” #SparkPit #A #T