Beta reader exchange for my 72k word novel

[Steve]

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone is interested in doing a beta-read exchange? I have a 78k word novel titled The Gutter Punk Express that I'm hoping to get some general feedback on. It's upmarket fiction sort of in the same vein as say Trainspotting, Requiem for a Dream, or The Basketball Diaries. A note of caution, this one is definitely Rated R, lol. Not a pretty story at all in terms of content, language, ect. It's been proofread, so I'm mostly looking for general feedback. If you have a novel or collection of short stories of similar length I would be happy to read it and give general feedback as well.

[billy]

Hi Steve,

I am a fan of Welsh and Selby. My favorite Welsh is "Filth". I'm interested in Beta reading GPE. I have a 104K manuscript I've just completed--I regard the genre as mock horror, in the tradition of "Second Hand Souls" or "The Hawkline Monster". Not sure the 78/104 ration works for you. I'm interested in Beta reading GPE even if we don't agree on an exchange. Oh, my novel, "The Seven Faces of Ambiguity," is definitely rated R.

[Steve]

Thanks so much for the offer. I'm doing an exchange with a few other writers at the moment, but it sounds like our styles are very similar. If you don't mind waiting a week or so then I can probably do an exchange with you as well.

[billy]

Sounds good. I'm new to this site/group, so I don't know what the protocols are, but if you prefer, you can communicate with me directly at my email: unkillbilly@gmail.com. I'm not in a particular hurry, but feel free to forward "The Gutter Punk Express" when you like. I have the time to read 78K now, and we don't have to do an exchange. You can decide whether you want to read SFOA later.,..

[Steve]

Thanks, Unkillbilly, I really appreciate it. I will send it soon. Feel free to send me The Seven Faces of Ambiguity as well and I will try and get to it soon. Looking forward to reading your work.