After attending the Algonkian Pitch Conference in New York City, we at the Underground felt that we had tapped into a goldmine of undiscovered talent. The writers we connected with at the conference are all working on publishing their first novels, and their stories (both personal and fictional) were inspiring. This year, we will bring their passion to life by inviting them to the Underground for interviews and guest posts, and hopefully share some of their work.

Here is how the Emerging Author Series will work:

After a guest post or interview with an Emerging Author from the Algonkian Pitch Conference, we will invite you to vote to see the first chapter of the Emerging Author's novel, or a sample of their writing on the Underground. Votes will be made in the 'comments' section. In order for your vote to count, you must be signed up for daily or weekly email subscriptions. If the Emerging Author receives ten valid votes by the next Friday, their work will be showcased on the Underground!