Pitch Slam: Introducing Team Spyder!

Here we are folks, the finale for the Managers at R&R. Last, but certainly not least, this pair draws their inspiration from the power chords and chiming riffs of alternative rock band Nickelback. Bringing it home is Team Spyder!

Manager L. L. McKinney, aka El, is all about the voice. A lover of sound over genre, she falls for the way a song hits the ear, not the category its placed in, and this goes doubly for what she reads. Though she electrifies the genres of YA urban fantasy and sci-fi (with a little cyberpunk thrown into the remix) she'll rock out to anything well written with engaging characters. From contemporary to space opera, all genres can strike the right chord. To check out what she's usually vibing to, follow her on twitter @Tangynt.

El's talent scout Kimberly Vanderhorst is excited to put her unique mix of Canadian charm and eclectic tastes to work. Though she writes MG/YA spec-fic, powerful, emotion-packed stories are what will get this talent scout grooving to your beat. Check out her twitter feed @Kymburleev for insights into what gets her toes tapping.


#TeamSpyder is ready to blow minds, and speakers, during the battle round! And they round off the awesome pairs here at R&R Management who'll be giving you feedback on your entries, but the fun is far from over.

This set might be finished, but we're just getting started. Ready to meet the Execs from Literary Records who'll be making requests for your stories? Stay tuned!