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Here is a list of everyone who is in the running for winning the developmental edit!

username: SheWhoArisesinBeauty
book title: The Ice Between Ussummary: Fear. Unbearable cold. Death. In a short summary, these are the only things the people of Szeel have known while living under the reign of Queen Damareth. Normally, the kingdom thrives and sustains itself under the monarch's control of snow and ice- the weather that has shaped their way of life since the beginning of time.However, Damareth has taken her position to a new level, unlike anything the ruthless kings and queens of the past have done. Within a length of eight years, she caused the deaths of millions of her own people. When she orders a sentence, it is either immediate execution or exile in the Glisanna Fields. In the end, it is all for the purpose of keeping her claim to the throne or giving them what she considered a suitable punishment. One of her unfortunate victims is Sendar, a young servant who was once her only treasured friend.But Sendar finds a bigger problem than being a lonely exiled man in the frozen wastelands. And it could lead to the destruction of Szeel if Damareth's powers fail and her armies are too weak to stand against this longtime enemy.genre: fantasywhat inspired you to write it: It's largely based on Siberia and Stalinist Russia. I also wanted to write something that has a servant for a main character, since I haven't seen many of them. This story's about how the actions you regret can slowly consume you and lead to your downfall.Username: oOtwiOoBook Title; Two Worlds CollideSummary; Seirra is living a normal life at the orphanage, until she's plummeted into Kascia. Kascia has been living in peace, until a new threat arrived, Liveos. Liveos emerges as an ally with the oldest threat to this world. The one and only....Asadior. ◀❇❇❇▶"No!" Stargazer yelled. But to Seirra, it seemed like a silent scream. Her vision became blurry, and her head became light. Kaden looked at her one last time in pain. Then, all went dark.(The full description will not be made until the book is complete)Genre: high fantasy/sci-fiWhat inspired me to write it; So it started out as a light figure in my mind after writing my 'first book' (lol. It's basically a oneshot) a few years ago. Then NaNoWriMo came around, and I decided to put that skeleton planning into action. I started writing it, and when I started, I just couldn't stop. Yes I stopped the NaNo but I kept working on it, and I fell in love with it. That's why I keep writing.
Username: v3OlympusBook title: Tears Unnumbered Summary: Even in death, Bláthnaid has found no peace. With a character that sounds like she has come straight out of myth, she struggles with a burden which no one in the world knows of, but has felt. She is no monster, for she feels it as much as the others if not more- sorrow...and guilt.Aoife has lived a lonely life. It all changes with an unexpected meeting which leaves her trying to bring together a family that resolutely stays apart. Nolan has spent years looking after a sister he is forbidden to meet. When famine strikes their little Irish town, he finds himself presented with an opportunity to be with her, and he grabs it. A tale of smiles and tears as they all learn to move forward taking all that life throws at them with courage and hope.Genre: paranormal What inspired me to write it: I came across references to banshees in some tales that I read, but a single thought pestered me- what if she isn't who people think she is? I knew then that I wanted to write a story about one. A story that is believable and firmly rooted in history. Having often been in the receiving end of being judged unfairly, this story(soon to be series) is my way of speaking of the three kinds of people who have been deemed as 'bad' by others- the one who is misjudged, the one who is simply taught wrong and is ignorant of it, and the one who truly intends to cause harm.
Name: Élen | elenrithBook Title: The Gift of Broken GemstonesSummary:The War of Wrath destroyed Beleriand and left Endórë a desolate land. The remnants of the Eldalië have fled south to Eriador and formed the realm of Lindon under the leadership of the High King of the Noldor Gil-galad. A mysterious craftsman arrives in Eregion, teaching the Gwaith-i-Mírdain the arts of necromancy. In the western seas, the realm of Númenor prospers, yet doubts are kindled in their hearts. Hith is left to die by the ungolócë poison in her blood, even as a shadow of the past stirs in the East, haunting the Eldalië and rousing their thirst for vengeance. The Second Age of Middle-earth. Sequel to 'The Story of an Elleth in Exile'."No, listen. All of us -- we're like diamonds -- only beautiful after broken. Do you know how diamonds are made? They begin as substances in the depths of the earth, clashed and pounded until they finally emerge how they are. So pure. . .aren't they? They're only beautiful because they've been broken."We can still be good in an evil world. We are the broken gemstones. Even though we have suffered, we can still heal ourselves and remember, so the world can be made a better place. It is a gift; to suffer is not a curse. It is a way to make you stronger, so we can pull ourselves out of it and become the gemstones. And now we are happy -- truly happy."Day has come again," I told him. "The night has passed. And winter always turns to spring."Genre: Silmarillion FanfictionWhat inspired you to write it: It's an unique piece, something I've never encountered before. There are scarcely any books about the Second Age, and it is much overlooked. Much of the story is also based on historical events and people
Username: EllowyneBook Title: Magic's Minister Summary: Feared by his enemies and tolerated by his allies, Sedgewick Alverdyne, the cynical Minister of Magic, was content with living an attachment-free life whilst striking fear into the hearts of witches, sorceresses, and wizards everywhere. And after several hundred years of faithfully serving the royal family, he's become very comfortable in his position-including his indispensability.But when a mysterious curse starts wreaking havoc on his powers, his stable existence is pulled out from under him. Facing old and new enemies on one side and his own department on the other, Sedgewick finds himself stranded with little magic and less help. With time of the essence, his reputation on the line, and no one willing to help but Feyla, his meddling-yet surprisingly devoted-assistant, he's forced to confront one of the few challenges he hasn't prepared for. Because a mage without magic isn't a mage at all...Genre: Fantasy-romanceInspiration: I fell desperately, hopelessly in love with the characters I'd created and basically decided that for my first project, I'd take one of my favorites and have his worst fear come true.
I will be reviewing these books all week and the winner will be announced 7/15!!! :D