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Our Mentors

Mara Rutherford
Mara Rutherford is not mentoring this year, but has mentored Young Adult
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Mara Rutherford
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Mara Rutherford writes novels for young adults inspired by her travels around the world. A triplet born on Leap Day, Mara grew up in California and has since lived in England, Russia, and Peru, and will be heading to Serbia next year. She is the proud wife of a Marine-turned-diplomat and the mother of two boys. Mara is represented by Uwe Stender of Triada Literary.

Favorite Books
  • THE WICKED DEEP
  • THE BEAR AND THE NIGHTINGALE
  • THE CRUEL PRINCE
  • WINTERSONG
  • THREE DARK CROWNS
Years Mentored
2015, 2016, 2017
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Meet Our Mentors:

2020 Pitch Wars Schedule

June 4, 2020

#PitMad Twitter Pitch Party (8AM – 8PM EDT)

June 22, 2020

Mentor Application Window Opens

July 8, 2020

Mentor Application Window Closes

August 10, 2020

Mentors Announced

September 3, 2020

#PitMad Twitter Pitch Party (8AM – 8PM EDT)

September 12 – 26, 2020

Pitch Wars Mentor Wishlists Posted

September 27, 2020 (midnight EDT)

Mentee Submission Window Opens

October 1, 2020 (10PM EDT)

Mentee Submission Window Closes

November 7, 2020

Pitch Wars Mentees Announced

December 3, 2020

#PitMad Twitter Pitch Party (8AM – 8PM EST)

February 10 – 15, 2021

Agent Showcase:

Feb 10: Adult entries go live on Pitch Wars site

Feb 11: MG entries go live on Pitch Wars site

Feb 12: YA entries go live on Pitch Wars site