Can I ask you guys a favor?
Hey, I’ve blogged slightly more. You owe it to me!
So writing wise, I’ve been mainly focusing on my novel writing and hope to finally start putting those out at a regular pace. My next novel (formerly known as The Clearing though it will have a new title) will come out probably in December, and I’m very excited about it as it’s my favorite thing I’ve ever written. And I’m also several chapters in to writing the sequel to Superego.
Furthermore, I have the second draft finished for another novel, and I’m looking for beta readers (SarahK — the alpha reader — is the only one who gets to see the first draft since it’s her job to keep from embarrassment). It’s a scifi comedy called Hellbender. Yes, I know I’ve a couple times years ago tried to do that story piece by piece on this blog (just like Superego first started), but I threw all that out and I think this version is rather good. Well I hope it is. Parts of it make me laugh at least.
Anyway, if you’re interested in giving it a look, just say so in the comments and I’ll contact you through email. And I’ll owe you one. Plus you’ll get like acknowledged in the acknowledgments. That’s big time.
Thanks guys. My writing has evolved over the years — columns, humor books, script for a web series, novels — but it all started here thanks to you and your support. I won’t forget that. Unless I get really really famous.
Cool. I’ll try it. Never read a book about salamanders. Wait…hope it’s not as long as War and Peace though.
Very little of it is about actual salamanders, so I hope you’re not too disappointed.
Try to avoid using the letter “R” too much. Sounds Piratey.
We never use the letter “R” here in southeastern Massachusetts.
I’d like to take a look, if you’re inclined to give me one.
I’m beta at most things, so I’ll add reader to the list. If that’s all right with you.
Count me in for beta reading!
I would like to see it, love a good SciFi book…
Sure, would be happy to help!
Sci-Fi with the comedy stylings of Frank J thrown in? Where do I sign up?
I’d like to give it a read; I really enjoyed Superego.
WooHoo! I’ve been a fan since the ‘Chronicles’. However, full disclosure, I have been told repeatedly that my opinion is worthless.
I’ll read it
Frank, I’d be happy to read and critique!
I’m going to email you a different email ID for me though, since I’m likely changing jobs soon.
Thanks!
I aspire to beta. Love to give it a shot.
Liking forward to it!
I am a big Sci-Fi/fantasy reader and enjoyed your earlier work on the site. Please include me in the beta look-see.
I’m game, and happy to help in any way I can.
Right here! I can certainly commiserate in the authoring adventure.
How many pages in your manuscript? How long do we have to read it and critique? Email me and I’ll send you my LinkedIn URL address so that you can see my editing credentials. I’ll also send you a basic nondisclosure agreement form in Word format if you need one.
I don’t know how many pages; it’s like 98,000 words. And since it’s all a free favor, I’m not putting any time limit on it (I already have a new book coming out in December, so I’m in no rush). And I don’t care about editing — I just want high level opinions. And instead of a non-disclosure, I’m just going to threaten to hunt down anyone who tries to steal it.
I would be glad to read join your beta-reader army. Thanks.
Rico suggested I mention his name when I asked him if I should offer up my services. I thoroughly enjoyed his adventures and would be happy to critique those of his friends.
I tried, but Amazon won’t let me have it. They probably think I’ll help you make it too awesome
I still haven’t finished reading SuperEgo (I did buy it though). So if you want someone to read the first 3rd of your preview I’d be glad too
I’m not a big SciFi fan, but I read a lot of new authors every week as I’m too cheap to buy a book and just use my Kindle to see what’s available at the library, and I enjoy your humor. If you want me to read, I’d be happy to.