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Cynthia Polansky
"EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED"
Annapolis, MD
http://www.cynthiapolansky.com

Cynthia Polansky defies convention as a cross-genre writer whose refusal to settle for the ordinary translates into books that are food for thought. Her distinctive writing satisfies readers hungry for a change from the ubiquitous romances and mysteries. The award-winning author of two published novels and (under the name Cynthia P. Gallagher) four nonfiction dog-breed books, she has served on the board of the Maryland Writers Association, and is a member of the Women's National Book Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. During the academic year, Cynthia is a Writing Center tutor at the U.S. Naval Academy where she wages war on incorrect grammar, one midshipman at a time.
years experience: 15
rates:
Author Presentations: $300/day within 100 miles of Annapolis
$300/day plus travel expenses more than 100 miles from Annapolis
Line Editing: $30/hour
Ghostwriting: negotiable.

This writer is looking for an agent
SKILLS
Writing, Ghost-writing, Copywriting, Fiction writing, Developmental editing, Proposal writing/editing, Line-editing, Copy editing, Proofreading
GENRES & SPECIALTIES
General fiction, Fantasy/science fiction, History, Mind/body/spirit, Dog-breed books (writing as Cynthia P. Gallagher
TRADE REFERENCES

Karen Syed, Publisher
Echelon Press, LLC
9735 Country Meadows Lane, #1-D
Laurel, MD 20723
410-878-7113

Stephanie Fornino, Editor
TFH Publications
PO Box 427
Neptune, NJ 07754

Gregory Snider, President
BluSky Media Group, Inc.
2815 Weybridge Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

Andrew DePrisco, Editor
Kennel Club Books
3 Burroughs
Irvine, CA 92618
LEADING CLIENTS
PRESENTATIONS:
Author Cynthia Polansky speaks on...

INFORMATIVE TOPICS FOR WRITERS:

  • You Can Be a Writer: Breaking Through the Fears Holding You Back

  • Crossing Polansky: the Challenges Facing the Multi-Genre Author

  • One on One: How to Pitch to an Agent in 10 Minutes

  • Honing Your Craft: What Writers Should Do Before, During, and After Publication

  • Writing for Hire: Pros and Cons

  • Publishing as an Independent: What Writers Need to Know

  • Absence of Malice: Envy Your Fellow Writer's Success Without Jealousy

    • EVENT-SPECIFIC TOPICS:

  • The Holocaust in Fiction, Not as Fiction: The Far Above Rubies Journey

  • Lit For the Thinking Chick: The Changing Faces of the Chick Lit Genre

  • The Afterlife: Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Fact?

  • Remote Control: The Jewish Perspective of Life After Death

    • GENERAL-INTEREST TOPICS:

  • Beyond Journalism: Today's Career Options in Writing

  • Give Those Thumbs a Rest: Creative Ways to Get Kids Away from Texting and Into Text

  • Avid Readers on a Budget: Low/No Cost Alternatives

  • "What's it Like to Be an Author?"

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    MOST RECENT PROJECTS
    Remote Control (Echelon Press 2008)
    The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (TFH Publications 2008)
    Bulldogs (Kennel Club Books 2009)
    BEST-KNOWN PROJECTS
    Far Above Rubies by Cynthia Polansky
    The American Pit Bull Terrier by Cynthia P. Gallagher
    Boxers by Cynthia P. Gallagher
    PROJECTS ON OFFER/ PROPOSALS AVAILABLE
    THE HUMAN AROMA: A Whiff of Man Through the Ages by Cynthia P. Gallagher

    In a conversational tone similar to the "YOU" series by Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen, this sociological take on the awkward topic of human body odor explores its origins, purposes, and perceptions around the world. AROMA covers a wide scope of all things humanly smelly, from the sophomoric (do you really have to ask?) to the serious (trimethylaminuria, a baffling medical condition also called Fish Odor Syndrome.
    Folklore factoids are sprinkled throughout, such as the "Love Ball" of Renaissance Europe, and why June became a traditional month for weddings.

    SPECIALIZED TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, HONORS

    Unrelated to writing, but relevant to life:
    FAA Aircraft Dispatcher license
    Verbatim Court Reporter

    Writing-related:
    Writing Center tutor at the U.S. Naval Academy;
    frequent presenter and speaker (full history on request);

    Finalist, Dog Writers Association of America 2006 Writing Competition, Single-Breed Book category: The American Pit Bull Terrier by Cynthia P. Gallagher;

    Winner, New Age Fiction category, 2006 Writer's Marketing Association's Fresh Voices Award (now known as the Indie Excellence Award) for Remote Control by Cynthia Polansky;

    Line editor, The Border Collie and The Pomeranian (TFH Publications 2006)
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