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Our Mentors

P. J. Vernon
P. J. Vernon is not mentoring this year, but has mentored Adult
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P. J. Vernon
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P. J. Vernon was born in South Carolina and has been called “a name to watch in the thriller genre” (Booklist). Library Journal and Book Riot compare his acclaimed Gothic debut WHEN YOU FIND ME to Gillian Flynn’s SHARP OBJECTS. Vernon’s next thriller, BATH HAUS, pitched as “Gone Girl with gays and Grindr” is forthcoming in 2021 from Doubleday. Vernon is represented by Aevitas Creative Management and United Talent Agency (TV/film). He lives in Canada with his partner and two wily dogs.

Agent:
Chris Bucci
Aevitas Creative Management

Other Published Works

Bath Haus (Doubleday, June 2021)

Favorite Books

Sunburn by Laura Lippman
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Into by North Morgan
In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
Less by Andrew Sean Greer

Years Mentored
2019, 2020
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Meet Our Mentors:

2021 Pitch Wars Schedule

June 3, 2021

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

June 21, 2021

Mentor Application Window Opens

July 7, 2021

Mentor Application Window Closes

August 9, 2021

Mentors Announced

September 2, 2021

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

September 11 – 25, 2021

Pitch Wars Mentor Wishlists Posted

September 26, 2021 (midnight EDT)

Mentee Submission Window Opens

September 30, 2021 (10PM EDT)

Mentee Submission Window Closes

November 6, 2021

Pitch Wars Mentees Announced

December 2, 2021

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

February 9 – 14, 2022

Agent Showcase:

Feb 9: Adult entries go live on Pitch Wars site

Feb 10: MG entries go live on Pitch Wars site

Feb 11: YA entries go live on Pitch Wars site