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We are happy to present the Ink & Insights 2021

Top Ten winners in the Master category. 


Please visit the writers' pages and the excerpts page to find out why these novels were the best.

The first three listed are the Top Three submissions that have gone on to the Agent Round.

Once their final placements are determined by the agents, they will be listed in order.

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Watering the Seeds of Guilt by David Neuner


Read an excerpt of Watering the Seeds of Guilt

See David's pages: Website

                                  Twitter


Comment from a judge: “I'd go as far as to say that not only would I buy a copy of the book, but I would also insist my friends give it a read.”

--Diksha


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An Awful Shadow

by Mariash Duga


Read an excerpt of An Awful Shadow

See Mariash on Twitter


Comment from a judge: "I was entranced by this narrative and would love to read more. The writing is rich, without being excessive in its richness. Instead, it offers flourishes of expression that delight . . . I could not see the seams of its weaving."

--Victoria

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The Hit 

by Julie Weaver

Read an excerpt of  The Hit

See Julie's pages: Amazon

                                 Website

                                 Instagram


Comment from a judge: "This is the first time in my seven years of judging for the contest where I've given a perfect score and your story deserves it."

--V Murgic

#4 -       Jellyfish Blues

by Mary-Ellen Quirk


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Comment from a judge:

#5 - Eyes Ever Toward the

Stars

by Melissa Mastro


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#6 -           In Too Deep

by Mette Berg


Visit Mette's website.

Comment from a judge: “Congratulations! This is an excellent piece of work. The story idea has the potential to be constantly surprising and challenging, Molly's character is an intriguing one that we would empathize with and want to see succeed, and the writing is in itself entertaining.  This is a standout work, even in the Masters category.”

--Alex Gruenberg

#7 -       The Red Jacket

by Kathleen Schumar


Comment from a judge: "I think your story concept is unique and thrilling. I was quickly immersed in the mystery and suspense of your novel. Your hook started in an exciting place, giving us the main conflict quickly and raised the stakes for Clair right out of the gate."

#8 - These Turquoise Waters

by Seth Wagerman


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#9 -             The Quest:

Arlan's Pledge Book 2

by Jennifer Lees


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Comment from a judge: "Beautifully crafted, full of rich setting descriptions, tension that caught my attention and kept it, and characters that leapt off the page. This author is a skilled storyteller."

--Melody Q.

#10 - The Nightmare Hitman

by Patricia A. Jackson


Visit Patricia's website

Comment from a judge: “Thank you for an exhilarating read, I count myself immensely lucky to have this reach my hands.”  

—Ian Tan

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