New connections in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award pitch thread

I made a few connections over the last several days that may be critically important to the success of my Amazon Breaththrough Novel Writing Award entry. I submitted my book pitch for review on the pitch thread and several people reached out and gave me some quality feedback as a result.

When the first critique came in, I was surprised that someone had taken on my book and pleased with the detailed feedback. The reviewer made several good points, and I agreed with him on a few counts. Then another came in and then a few generous affirmations for my pitch(es). I ended up pitching two books and asked reviewers to choose which one would fare better in this contest, and got the advice I was seeking on that point, too.

After I got my first bit of feedback, I realized I wanted to be a good literary citizen in return and read a few pitches. When I found one I could offer constructive suggestions for, I posted a reply, outlining them.

It's amazing how powerful human connections can be--even using a keyboard and an Internet connection. Once one is forged, others are sure to follow.

Not sure you want to drop in and comment on the blog you're reading? Don't think you have anything valuable to impart regarding another's writing? Think again. Connections beget more connections and connectedness than you could ever imagine.

What are you waiting for? Start connecting today.

(I was actually supposed to post something last Tuesday on the theme of New Connections for blog hop. I'm a week late but then I'm almost always late to the party)