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Cynthia Polansky
See Rights Posting #5574!		Annapolis, MD http://www.cynthiapolansky.com twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cynthiapolansky

Cynthia Polansky channels her inner rebel by writing across genres, much to the gratification of 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) five 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. WEBSITE: www.cynthiapolansky.com www.cynthiapgallagher.com BLOG: www.crossingpolansky.blogspot.com

years experience: 16 rates: Author Presentations: $300/day within 100 miles of Annapolis $300/day plus travel expenses more than 100 miles from Annapolis Line Editing: $40/hour or $5/page, subject to change based on the material Developmental Editing: subjected to individual work Ghostwriting: negotiable. This writer is looking for an agent

SKILLS

Writing, Ghost-writing, Copywriting, Fiction writing, Line-editing, Copy editing, Proofreading

GENRES & SPECIALTIES

General fiction, Reference, History, Mind/body/spirit, Health, Lifestyle, Paranormal Chick Lit, Pets/Animals (nonfiction dog-breed books written 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

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?"

MOST RECENT PROJECTS

Boxer (TFH Publications 2010) Remote Control (Echelon Press 2008)
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier (TFH Publications 2008)
Bulldogs (Kennel Club Books 2009)

Chicken Soup for the Soul in the Classroom: Middle School Edition (HCI 2007) -- includes The Eyes Have It, originally published in 2002's Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul. This compelling story on tolerance evolved from the same photo exhibit that spawned Far Above Rubies.

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

WHIFF: Human Aroma Through the Ages by Cynthia P. Gallagher (see Rights Posting #5574)

Tagline: A unique reference book as entertaining as it is informative on all things humanly smelly

Proposal in progress (as of 11/20/09, on hiatus due to family illness).

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. WHIFF 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, what A-list Hollywood actress admittedly never wears deodorant, and why June became a traditional month for weddings.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, HONORS

Writing-related:
Petco Editorial Review Board, sponsored by TFH Publications; 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)

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

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