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Valentina

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An Authonomy veteran, Greenacres Academy reached *34 before I backed out of the race. Always welcome constructive criticism.

Studied English Literature with Creative Writing Degree

Editor in Chief of my University Newspaper

Partaking in work experience at publishing houses

I welcome all constructive feedback, and will be giving the same for you to take/dismiss as you please! I'm pretty good at nit-picking :)

Have had some success with my work being selected to be shortlisted/ showcased but no big publishing deals yet!
have had small pieces of fiction published online, and many a journalistic piece published!

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Loves reading, writing and animals

favourite books

Shakespeare - generally, haven't read one I didn't enjoy!
Cat's Cradle - Kurt Vonnegut
Things Fall Apart
All The Harry Potters!
Twilight
His Dark Materials
Darren Shan, Cirque du Freak
Pride and Prejudice
The Faraway Tree
The Two Princesses of Bamarre
Several books up here on Authonomy!

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Greenacres Academy

Valentina Rosa

Greenacres Academy: the place where dreams are made, or shattered…


‘In an instant a figure was at Chloe’s side, wrapping warm protective arms around her. “Shhh,” Shane cooed, as he rocked her there on the floor.’

To attend Greenacres, the most prestigious academy in the equine world, is something all riders would kill for, except one.

Chloe’s world has come tumbling down around her. Her dreams have changed overnight and she cannot escape the nightmares that remind her of her loss. But being too scared to move forward with her life and unable to confide in anyone, will Chloe escape the living nightmare her life has become?

For Shane Hart life is simple. He lives for his horse Titan, and dreams of attending Greenacres so he can prove his worth to his family. He's desperate to escape being overshadowed by his brother Toby, an Olympic champion, and his mother whose only purpose is to brag, control and scold. But first he needs to learn how to tame his wild and unpredictable nature, before it prevents him from achieving his dream.

More importantly, can Shane and Chloe, an unlikely pair, help each other heal from their invisible wounds?

Cover by Melanie 'Cellardoor'

 

The Price of Fame

Valentina Terrinoni

When being famous could cost you your life, literally...


Andy Grant never wanted to be an actor, especially not a famous one. Both dreams he left to his best friend, Emma. But when he’s the one spotted during their final school production, the eighteen-year-old is propelled into fame, fortune and the celebrity-obsessed world.


Living with her father in a small village on the Isle of Skye, Chelsea Robinson is tired of the quiet life. Wanting to be a writer, she takes the opportunity to do some work-experience in London, against her father’s wishes. But Chelsea has an ulterior motive of her own. She wants to find out more about her mother’s mysterious death, and thinks their old hometown is the best place to look.


But London threatens to destroy them all, as they learn and pay, the true price of fame.

 

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R.J. Blain wrote 3 days ago

You're welcome!

fatema wrote 7 days ago

Hi, would you like to have look at my books please.

rikasworld wrote 9 days ago

Hi, do you fancy a read swap at all. You seem to give real criticism....

EFLanders wrote 10 days ago

Thank you for your comment, really appreciated!

Tarzan For Real wrote 12 days ago

Having just read the first few chapters of "Greenacre Academy", I'm a....

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I wrote 10 days ago

Hi, I'm here for the read I promised on my forum thread :) Your narrative is smooth and error free, I think your protagonist is relatable and likeable. My main criticism is the amount of description you start with - her packing up her home and the memories she describes, I don't think any ... view book

I wrote 15 days ago

Hiya, here for the read I promised! I like the idea for your story, and your characters are believable and relatable. Your writing is polished and flows well. Here are a few constructive comments: I thought this sentence would read better like this - ‘and although her passing was difficult... view book

I wrote 16 days ago

Hi, If you look through my previous comments you’ll see I’m genuine about how I feel about books, and don’t just say all are wonderful and backed in the hope of receiving such in return. I genuinely liked your story and found your writing well polished. I have made a few constructive comments... view book

I wrote 16 days ago

Hi, One thing I’ve noticed on Authonomy is a stream of praise but not much real constructive criticism. So that is what I’m giving, as in my opinion, it is not helpful to not point out necessary faults if someone seriously wants to be a writer! So here’s my hopefully helpful, constructive critici... view book

I wrote 18 days ago

Hi, Firstly, I have no constructive criticism apart from a couple of typos I spotted. Your writing is as polished as a published book. I flew through your first chapter with ease after your opening paragraphs pulled me straight in. I love the future setting, it is completely imaginable and stil... view book

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