New Beta Reader Available

[L. Willi]

Interested in reading almost every genre. I love historical drama/fiction, YA, mystery, rom com, nonfiction, and more! I enjoy reading to my children (age 4-11) and I am happy to read children’s books, and picture books as well.
I will give you honest feedback on all aspects of your book.

Feel free to DM me or respond to this post.

Thanks and I’m excited to read your book!!

[Bob]

Hi Lynsey

I am looking for an avid reader such as yourself to see the latest draft of my second book. It's part of an on-going fantasy series, but it's not necessary to have read the first, part of the feedback I'm looking for is if this book stands on it's own merit.

Magic in a modern era is the tagline. I am attempting to build a world full of vibrant but hopefully relatable characters for the current generation.

Let me know if you are interested and I can send you a copy. I would very much appreciate any feedback you can offer.


Kind Regards,
Bob Austin

[Panagiotis]

Hello! I've recently finished the 4th draft of my NA low-fantasy novel (114k words) and I would like to know whether you'll be interested in beta reading it. it includes some violent scenes.

Blurb: After the sudden death of her mother, Rosa, along with her friends Deimos and Murphy, go on a journey to find the truth regarding her father, a man she has never seen in her life. But what is that necklace her mother has left behind for her daughter? How much did Rosa really know of her?

[Molly]

Hello, I have recently finished my Fantasy book: Ashes of Revenge (96k words). I would describe this as a YA Fantasy book and would love to have a Beta Reader(s) read and review it! If you would only be willing/able to do a chapter or two that is fine as well!
Thank you!

In the land of Fantacia, there are five Kingdoms that rule over all, each having its own species: Farian, Monstro, Mundus, Shifter, and Telik. The Kingdom's are constantly at odds and have been on the brink of war for years.

Hoping to take advantage of the Kingdom's disheveled state is Raven, a Mundus that has three-fourths of her body burned. Richard, a Farian with wings as dark as the night and an unmatched skillset with a sword. Colt, a Shifter with two different colored eyes who escaped the Shifter Kingdom and has unmatched fighting skills.

The small group wishes nothing more than to take over the Kingdom's and claim the thrones for themselves. However, one day Raven runs into the entity of Death, and he forces them to derail their plan and follow his, unknown to Richard and Colt. Raven has to go to the Kingdom that she never wanted to see again, the Mundus Kingdom. There, the group's secrets and pasts begin to slowly rise to the surface, threatning their plans. Raven is forced to do as Death says, which begins to take a physical and mental toll on Raven. However, they still have one goal - revenge.

Please PM me :)

[Jenelle]

Hi, I have a YA Fantasy as well as a picture book I could use betas for. I could send both as the picture book is obviously short. The YA I could send a chunk of chapters to start? Talk to you soon.

[Ali]

Hi Lynsey,

I want to take my chances :)

"A Weekend Trip from the Afterlife" tells the dark but comedic story of Joe, an underachiever young lad, and his great great great grandfather's ghost who comes to his visit for one weekend. It takes place in 2080, at a time when global warming, pollution, and human-caused natural disasters have wrecked the modern world, yet the consumers' culture is still intact. The ghost, referred to as sepia man, tries to get a grip on the new technology, fashion, unsanitary living conditions, lack of clean air and water, and above all, how people can still live their lives as if everything is normal under such circumstances throughout the story.

The world has gone through a natural cataclysm and is ruled by a capitalistic dystopia. Old skyscrapers lie more than halfway below the poisonous, risen, zombie fish lurking seawater, and the sun rays are scorching. It’s impossible to walk on the quays that make the streets outside without wearing portable tents.

Joe and sepia man get mocked, are lectured, and have the worst time of their lives and deaths throughout the tragically comedic story. The ghost questions Joe and his family about wars waged, and mass murdering atomic bombs. They talk about the past, books, and love.

The story is a contemporary one, mixed with single drops of sci-fi and fantasy: The future, and a ghost. It is 56,000(ish) words and is meant to be the first part of a five book series. I believe it is somehow similar in tone to Douglas Adam’s "A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy" series (with its “pessimistic on a healthy dose” sense of humor), and Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s "The Little Prince".

I can send you the MS if it picks your interest.

Hope to hear from you.

Cordially,

Ali Benice

[Seryna]

Hi! I am looking for a beta reader for my finished manuscript.

My story: YA/NA Fiction
Genre: horror, mystery, paranormal (not a romance).
POV & Structure: 3rd person POV.
Word count: ~40k for the moment but I will provide an excerpt.
Violence & triggers: it's a horror story so there are descriptions of ghosts/dead people; no sex scenes.

Plot: A young woman is trying to help her ill friend about a strange and scary situation. In doing so, she stumbles upon an enigmatic man who changes her notion of reality.

If you are interested in providing feedback, please send me a private message or leave a comment so we discuss the details.
I will provide an excerpt on my website and you can tell me whether you liked the story or not. If you did you can either leave a comment or send me a message.

Thank you very much!

[Ella]

I'm currently fine-tuning my novel, the 94k first volume of a near-historical romantic mystery trilogy layered with magic, humor, and a slow-burn love story. I'm preparing to query this novel in the spring, so it's pretty polished, I'd just love to get some feedback on how well it sucks you in (hoping to hook a literary agent!) Here is the blurb:


When the truth of her inheritance surfaces in 1962, Donna has the means and motivation to leave years of debilitated confinement and a manipulative mother behind. Her memory is still blighted by a strange childhood accident back in 1955, and she has no recollection of the woman who willed her the property, but she seizes freedom with both hands and with no desire to look back.

When the rightful beneficiary of the old seaside estate turns up, lovestruck tenant Henry knows she’s above his touch. She talks like Katherine Hepburn and dresses like Sophia Loren, and he’s never even seen a smile like hers before. She’s also five years younger. She’s been sheltered. He’s promised the estate’s trustee to look after her – like “a big brother,” and he’s a man of his word.

But strange things happen when they’re alone together, and as attraction intensifies, the sparks between them start to feel more physical than fanciful. Soon, she’s haunted by nightmares about a tragic history she couldn’t possibly know, he’s dismissing cryptic visions that suggest he’s somehow met her before, and it’s clear the past, like their otherworldly attraction, cannot be ignored.

If you'd like to check it out, the first 4 chapters can be read in this google doc. Comments welcome! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S...

And if you'd be willing to read the rest, please message me on goodreads or email me at ellakay1962@gmail.com.

[Mary]

Hi
Wondering if you''d care to look at Imagining Violet Blooming, 65,000 words, historical fiction. I'd be happy to have someone look at a sample 30 pages, if that appealed. Here are some words about the book, which is Part 3 of a trilogy:

Imagine Violet Blooming completes The Violet Trilogy. Set in Toronto and Muskoka in the early 20th century, we are immersed in Violet's daily life as she writes to friends and family about the challenges of managing a household with five children. She copes with the death of parents, organizes programs for women's musical clubs and gradually grows into her role as the wife of a celebrated musician. Imagine Violet Blooming offers a wonderful glimpse into the world of polite society in turn-of-the-century Toronto. Her letters take everyday events and make them memorable. It's a slice of middle class life story within the context of the development of Toronto's first permanent, professional symphony orchestra. For fans of Victorian historical fiction.

The first 2 parts are Imagining Violetand Imagining Violet Married.

[J.U.]

Hello,

If you have bandwidth would you be interested in betareading for my upcoming nonfiction book: How to Self-Publish Without Going Broke? It currently sits a little over 34,000 words.

Are you a struggling indie writer trying to make sales? Or maybe you are thinking about how to start self-publishing. How do you publish a book people want to buy? Before you hit "Publish," learn the important steps involved in the process so you can avoid common pitfalls that many new writers make. In my comprehensive step-by -step guide I will teach you how to "package" and position your book for optimal success all while not going broke in the process.

If you are interested drop me private message and we can discuss the details and preferred method of delivery.

[O.M.]

Hi Linsey - this might be something fresh and new for you. : ) My 160k word novel - Herald of the Nightfall - is complete with its 3rd-4th round of edits. I would love to have you going through the story. You can decide to either read a few chapters (how many you wish), or the whole book.

Genre: Adult Dark Fantasy with Mystery and Horror elements.

Caleb - a mercenary with a mysterious past - is helped to escape from his prison inside a high dark tower and is tasked with retrieving a long-lost journal which is the last hope for the salvation of his world threatened by a dark prophecy.

You can either PM me, or reply here if you wish. Thanks : )

[Robert]

Hi Lynsey,
I have a historical fantasy set in Victorian-era San Francisco.

The Book of Infinite Shadows is an ancient weapon with pages of spells powerful enough to defeat the enemies of fae-kind. And now the Book has fallen into the hands of a dangerous man with a twisted vengeance. His hatred for mankind fuels his desire to bring a hellish nightmare on Earth.

Sherlyn Coyle’s haunted past fuels her passion to hunt down the fiancé who tore her life apart.
Her genius investigative skills become paramount as she joins a special team to stop the devious plan from happening and bring the culprit to justice.

Fang is a world-renowned assassin whose mind has been shattered and distorted by those who trained her. She knows the crooked man who took the ancient weapon and knows how to kill him.

The two forces collide in a tangle of deceit and destruction. Can Coyle and Fang find the common thread between them and stop their world from being destroyed?

Coyle and Fang: Book of Infinite Shadows is the first book in a series of action-packed adventures set in Victorian-Era San Francisco.

Let me know if you’re interested!
Thanks so much!

[S]

Hi Lynsey,

We are in the process of setting up a new Beta Reading Group, for all of our new releases. We're hoping to get a large handful of people who basically love reading, and are passionate about the art of story telling. We will, of course, provide a PDF copy of the book along side some questions and feedback.

If you're interested or want to know more, you can email us on the below.

Kind regards,
SRL Publishing
betareaders@srlpublishing.co.uk

[Christian]

Hi Lynsey,

I have a completed first draft of a novel titled Dreams of Thunder. It's an urban fantasy blended with elements of the paranormal. The word count is 60k.

Blurb: Magical outlaws roam free on the West Coast. The Enforcers are stretched thin in their efforts to stem the tide of chaos. The Council Headquarters is on the brink of assault and the lives of the Council members hang in the balance. At the center of it all, is Saba Qureshi, a woman scorned by the draconian measures of the Council. They executed her grandfather and robbed her family of their status and fortune. Now Saba is coming for them and she’s not alone…

Trigger Warning: Violence is prevalent throughout the novel and can get somewhat gory. There are two brief scenes of intimacy between consenting adults.

Dreams of Thunder is the second book in a series, so if you want, I can send you a 'Spark Notes' cheat sheet for the first book in the installment so you can get a gist of what's going on. If you are interested, please email me at depanocura@gmail.com with the subject line "beta reader." Thank you.

[[deleted user]]

Hi Lynsey,
here is something about my story

"The Queen and her daughter have been found dead in the palace dungeon. No one knows why they were there at that forbidden hour especially without their knight. There is Only rumours no answers. Then two years later when they thought all hope was lost . A scroll emerges onto the surface containing something believed to be a clue left behind by the Queen about something dark that was brewing in the Palace.When the scroll Mentions about a girl, they believe she could help them to find the murderer... But the big problem is her memory is lost - or erased?


This is where the twelve year old shiane's fortune and plight starts... as she has been called to this otherworld  to be the princess of this enchanted Kingdom, where people can fly ,shapeshift, teleport and do much more with their finger snap…but before the times out she has to ferret out the murderer before he comes for her."


It's #middlegradefantacy at about 105000 words told in Third person POV .It has magic, murder and mystery wrapped in pinch of comedy . 


if you liked it email me at annsej29@gmail.com   

[Thomas]

Hi, I have a 78,000 word scifi/speculative novel and am looking for beta readers.
Jack has cared for the boys for as long as he can remember, but he has been hiding something from them. When food becomes scarce and the boys start to ask questions, he knows he will have to tell them the story he has been putting off for years.
It is a story of betrayal, as he and his colleagues abandon the human race and leave them to suffer a slow and painful death.
A story of a new beginning, as the townspeople create their new republic, free from the corrupting influences of money, politics and religion.
A story of revenge, as the evil President Chalmers regains control and locks Jack and his comrades into prison camps and forces them to work in appalling conditions.
Finally it is a story of liberty, as the courageous Private Connelly and the mysterious Jacob conspire to help Jack and his fellow prisoners escape and we follow their journey to freedom.

[Brooke]

Hi Lynsey, would you be interested in a paranormal romance novel? It contains love scenes, swearing and fight scenes.

Brooke

[Kat]

Hey Lynsey,

"How the Viscount Lost His Bride" is set in 1845 on the wedding day of Alexander, Viscount Belgrave, and Lady Della, daughter to the Count of Pennmore. The stuffy Alexander believes he'll soon find his idea of wedded bliss, despite Della's past indiscretions.

But when the bride's mother bursts into Alexander's study to say Della has gone missing, he goes on a search to find his bride's heart belongs elsewhere.

This story is a little over 3.7k words. I'm looking to see if there's too much/too little detail in the scenery, dialogue, character likability, and the overall plot.

Please contact me if you're interested in reading! katdevittauthor@gmail.com

Thank you,
Kat Devitt

[Azam]

Hi Lynsey

Would you be interested in looking at poetry?
If you are, please email me on azam_k12@yahoo.co.uk and we can discuss it further.

Thank you

azam

[Amanda]

Hi Lynsey,
I'm looking to do a swap of my collection of short stories totaling about 45,000 words. The genres are mostly dark fantasy and horror. I'd like to know stuff like what genre it works as, if it kept you interested, if it bored you, how the pacing was, what you thought of the writing style and word flow and if you have any questions about anything you didn't get. Also feel free to point out any plot holes or errors in logic and things like that.
I realize you have a lot of stories lined up so just let me know when and if you're able to. Thanks :)

[Justine]

Hi Lynsey,

I have a chapter book for ages 5-8 at 4000 words. Would you be interested in reading them to your children?

Here's the blurb:

The Bird, the Child and the Old Boatmaker

Grandad wanted to be a sailor. But he hasn’t got a ship, not even a boat.

“I’ll make one,” Grandad said.

So Lena’s mum gave him a boat-building kit. It was his birthday, you see.

When Lena was born Grandad promised to take her out on his ship, only when she could do the challenges he set her, like walk the plank or swashbuckle. This, according to Grandad, was to ready her for the big seas.

That wasn’t enough for Lena. She had to get involved in his ship-building too, much to Grandad’s dismay.

[Franky]

Hello Lynsey,

Are you still available as a beta reader? I echo the sentiment that others have stated on this site; even if you don't read my manuscript, I appreciate that you are providing this service.

I have written a high fantasy young adult story of approximately 98k words. It goes something like this.

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The Legends of Elysaus #1 - Sarah

“It seems that a number of your fairy tales are coming to life.”

Fire-breathing lizards. Thunderbirds raining down lightning from the sky. A centuries-old wizard. Wysings from another world sneaking into houses and stealing little girls. Sarah heard all the stories since she was a little girl. Back when her father was still a prince. Before her uncle, the king, took everything from them.

Not only do the wysings exist, but now they have taken over the kingdom. King Albert has failed the people. Is this the opportunity that Sarah has been hoping for? Will her father be able to rally the people to remove the enemy and depose his brother? Or is it time for her to let go of her own fairy tale and enter into a new reality?

[/description]

If this interests you, please let me know and I can send the first few chapters or the entire manuscript if you should so choose. You can DM me or respond here.

Thank you for your consideration.

#BeBlessed and #StaySafe
~Franky

[Gray]

Hello! I am looking for beta readers for my novel, History Of The End (working title), a complete fantasy-adventure novel set in a world where witches and sorcerers are hunted by a bloodthirsty inquisition (sometimes for good reasons). It follows a group of people (from multiple POVs) who are brought together to face their past and achieve very different goals.

Blurb:
A soldier with a troubled past, a pair of mercenaries hunting a wanted criminal, a sailor who is far from home and a witch on an important mission are brought together by fate to stop a great evil.
None of them is too happy about it.

If you are interested, please contact me at: ragogray@gmail.com.
I will send you the first three chapter, and if you wish to keep reading let me know!

Please note: The novel is *not* YA. It contains strong language and some gory details.

[Marcus]

Hey Lindsey,
I've got a story you might like. It's a mix of sci-fi fantasy, with action, drama, romance and mystery. All the elements needed for a great story. If your interested message. At the bottom is my blurb. Thanks Mark

Who stands a chance of winning, the guys carrying fully automatic assault rifles, or the guys wielding spears and shields? That’s what came to Ronen’s mind as he snaps the magazine clip into the high-powered rifle. One last mercenary job, after that retirement. The military mission would be an easy one to accomplish against Soni primitives, until his regiment is overtaken by the Soni.

On the planet Eden, the nations war over the way stones, as a malignant force consumes everything in its path. Genosha, the most powerful nation sends a platoon of soldiers to spy on the Soni nation. The Soni kill the entire unit taking one prisoner. For centuries, this ancient culture has lived shrouded in myth and legends. In seclusion from the outside world they want nothing to do with the high-tech modern world of the other civilizations. After capturing the soldier, the Soni are forced onto the world stage. Genosha has a precarious agenda for the hermit nation, which start a chain of events, uncovering a more disturbing threat than the mysterious force destroying Eden.

Combining elements of modern technology and science vs. Bronze age weapons and mystical magic. Sons of Light, an adult science fiction and fantasy drama

[Stefanie]

Hi Lynsey!

My husband and I have written a dual POV travel memoir, with chapters alternating between the two authors. It has been through many alpha reads, so we are just looking for a straight beta read-through to answer some feedback questions on plot development and character arc, etc. It's 90k, and there is no rush. We would just be thrilled to have you read it. If you are interested, send us an email at gazandjen78@gmail.com. Thanks for your consideration!

Same Same But Different: 13 Countries, 6 Years, 2 Travelers, 1 Memoir

Gaz never wanted to see the world, he just wanted to get at far as possible from his rusty English town, soul-crushing job, and dad. On his first day abroad, he was abducted by Balinese beauty ninjas and forcefully manicured. A local gang pelted his head with coins, and he nearly booked a flight back home.

Jen grew up aching to see the world. She planned her future perfectly to incorporate a stable job with benefits and ample time for adventure. But a semester in Spain turned from studying abroad into partying abroad. She traded her tankini for going topless in Tenerife, and parachuted off a mountaintop in the French Alps.

One night, in a packed Irish pub in Sydney's red light district, Gaz and Jen's paths intersected, forcing both to decide whether to continue on their own journeys, or change everything to travel on together.

[Chris]

Hi! I am in the search of the beta reader in the first chapter of my sci-fi novel.
Plot: Girl meets young alien boy
For beta readers, I have a small questioner after reading. The questions are mostly about the story itself.
If interested, please DM me or send e-mail chris.cook0275@gmail.com

[Priya]

Chris wrote: "Hi! I am in the search of the beta reader in the first chapter of my sci-fi novel.
Plot: Girl meets young alien boy
For beta readers, I have a small questioner after reading. The questions are mos..."

I have sent you a DM

[Calista]

Hello,
I hope you are well! I have a 47k YA novel about a road trip through hell. A seventeen year old girl summons a demon to help her bring her favorite celebrity back from the dead and adventures ensue. Please let me know if this interests you.
All the best

[[deleted user]]

Hi, I've got a short: 8700 Words/Police Procedural set in Nottingham. Would you be interested in beta reading? Oh, I almost forgot, there are vampires as well. Thanks, :-)

[Zubair]

Hi Lynsey!

Book Title: Perpetual Suicide
Author: Zubair Dollie
Word Count: 38k at the moments, but aiming for around 70k

I've written a 38k word, 60% completed, Dark Fantasy with a bit of comedy and romance woven in between. (LGBTQ friendly)

1st person story following Nox (male, dark skin) as he suddenly appears in a fantastical world, losing all memories of his past.

In this new world he befriends two others (a forest elf woman and a another guy who’s in a similar position as him). Together they try and figure out what’s actually going on and links it to the antagonists of the story. The main characters main objective is to find a way back to his own world:

This story contains extreme violence and a bit of foul language (just the F word). There isn’t any sex, but there are sexual innuendos.
Another trigger warning is that it talks about depression and self harm.

I’m sorry for sucking at giving a brief overview of the plot, but I hope you enjoy it.

Looking for someone to let me know if the plot is interesting enough, if the characters are likable and three dimensional, let me know if there are any annoying plot holes, etc.

[Ackash]

Hi, Lynsey! I'm so honoured to have you read my work, if you decided to.

I have two finished manuscripts that I would love to share with you. Both have similar themes, but are different in their own ways. And they are not connected directly to each other but share a bond that is as mysterious as the flow of the universe. The plot heavily revolves around the zodiac and how they mature wrapped in a very human story full of flaws and acceptance towards the end. (it's not a series, really) Hence, these books focus on the sign of the title given to them. There's some power usage as well and both these books are relatively safe (some warning for trauma, fighting, sex (mentions), alcohol abuse (mentions), swearing in one the books )

these characters are also diverse in their opinions, skin colour, race, religion, body type and others. 12 books. 12 main characters. All of them have things to fix and all have their own stories to tell.

Savannah is a 20+ year old African-American from Wichita and Yannathan is a 30+ year old Aboriginal from Australia. She has an average build from her consistent diet and relatively lazy way of life. He has a climber's body from all the stunts he's pulled in his life. They both have so much to face that even they never expected.

i hope i've given you enough to consider my manuscripts (you can pick one or both, i'm fine with it) without spoiling too much. DM me if you're interested!

[John]

Lynsey wrote: "Interested in reading almost every genre. I love historical drama/fiction, YA, mystery, rom com, nonfiction, and more! I enjoy reading to my children (age 4-11) and I am happy to read children’s bo..."

Hello Lynsey,
I have a new novel titled, A Dangerous Freedom! It's an action thriller that falls under the genres of historical and literary fiction as well. May I email you a synopsis to see if you are interested. It's the best book I have written to date. My email is johnbernardruane@gmail.com. Thanks.

[Anna]

Hey Lynsey!
You mentioned you like children's books, so I think you might be interested in this 22K word novella from the point of view of a rock:

Gray is a cynical (and slightly pretentious) rock residing on the Westside river bank. He leads a relatively normal existence, until a little girl named Andrea puts him in her pocket and takes him home. Then, as the little girl goes about her daily life, both Gray and Andrea come to a realization: Maybe humans aren't so scary?

[Elizabeth]

Hi Lynsey!

I am seeking a beta reader for Rock, Scissors, Paperbag an easy chapter book for children. Total: 4000 words.

The Sandlot meets The Goonies.

Every kid knows the legend of The Great Orange Tree. They say there is a magical tree in a faraway land that grows REAL orange-balls every hundred years, but it is just a story. Rock, Scissors and Paperbag, 7-year-old best friends, discover a riddle and ancient map that lead them on a wild adventure to The Great Orange Tree. The Legend is real! Paperbag, who is afraid of everything, Rock, who is seriously tough and Scissors, smart and chill have a near-disastrous brush with a cave monster, a tornado of cooties and who can forget, The Land of Smells.

Their goal? To find The Great Orange Tree to get real orange-balls for the kids of Orange Orange to play with. Only professional Orange Ball players play with real orange-balls… until today! The wacky and offbeat characters make this a worthy rendition of a perennial theme of the power of friendship. These three best friends work together and achieve the unthinkable, face their personal fears and have a blast in this hilariously fun adventure.

I am interested in knowing where the reader is confused by the plot, characters, and world-building. Anything you didn’t like? Anything that took you out of the story? And any pointers about making that first chapter spot on!

If you are interested, Reply and I can send you the book.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

[Rhian]

Lynsey wrote: "Interested in reading almost every genre. I love historical drama/fiction, YA, mystery, rom com, nonfiction, and more! I enjoy reading to my children (age 4-11) and I am happy to read children’s bo..."

Hello!

Would you be interested and available to read a 60k YA paranormal romance novel about shifted and magic users?

It’s my first time looking for betas so I’m both nervous and excited!

Here’s a work in progress blurb to see if it’s something that would interest you:

Running for her life, seventeen-year-old Kayla wishes her parents were here to train her now she’s finally received her magic. Instead, they leave her with the near impossible task of finding Killian – a shifter she knows nothing about.

Blake is living the dream: great friends, loving family and best of all, sports captain for his school’s team. However, when his family are taken by a group of ruthless shifter hunters, he turns to an unlikely ally for help in the unusual new girl at school.

Caught in the middle of a battle between shifters and magic users, all Blake wants is to save his family and all Kayla wants is to unite the races. Could working together be what they need to ensure that each survive?

HUNTED, book 1 in the Bloodline Alliance trilogy, a YA paranormal romance.

Look forward to hearing from you!
Rhian

[Tonya]

Hello Lynsey

I'm looking for a beta reader for a 74K word YA novel with light fantasy elements. The book features alternating views from two protagonists. It is complete and has been through two edits. Please let me know if you are interested.

Tonya

[Bethany]

I am looking for beta readers.

To those of you who like poetry, I have written a short book, 3 chapters approx 90 poems.

it tells a love story, but I don't want to go into too much detail as I would like for you to read for yourself.

if you are interested please email me at bethanywalker387@gmail.com

Thank you :)

[Steven]

Greetings Lynsey. I'm looking for a beta reader for my 85,000-word memoir. I'm in my sixties and a retired chef. My work deals with themes of family dysfunction, mental illness, autism and LGBT sexuality. I can tell you more if you're interested.
I'm not looking for copyediting, which I know is strenuous, just opinions on the work overall, including: Is my book is interesting and worthwhile for the reader? Is the overall structure coherent? Are the individual chapters? Are there clear themes to the story? Is the pace good, or does it seem slow? Is the book too gloomy? Do I show enough of myself and come across understandably? Is that true of the other people, mostly family, whom I talk about? I make numerous criticisms of them, as of myself, so I want to know if I seem fair or too harsh toward all concerned. Whatever advice you might wish to pass on will be helpful. Whatever advice you might wish to pass on will be helpful.
I hope that you’ll be interested and that we’ll be in touch. You can message me here or email me at swetstein21@gmail.com. Thanks very much.

[Bethany]

Lynsey wrote: "Interested in reading almost every genre. I love historical drama/fiction, YA, mystery, rom com, nonfiction, and more! I enjoy reading to my children (age 4-11) and I am happy to read children’s bo..."

Hello Lynsey,

Would you be interested in a short 3 chapter poetry book, roughly 90 poems that tells a nonfiction love story?

if you would be interested please feel free to email me at bethanywalker387@gmail.com :)

[Nick]

Hi Lynsey,

I was wondering if you were still available for some beta reading? I have a 145k fantasy book that I would love for you to read.

I am hoping the manuscript is finished and I have received excellent feedback from the betas I have used so far (so hopefully it shouldn't be too painful an experience for you).

I have sent the manuscript to some lit agents but now its just long and depressing wait and so I thought it a good idea to send it out again and get some (hopefully positive) feedback and pick up anything the first few sweeps may have missed.

The blurb is as follows -

The White, with its relentless cold and ice, would ravage the land of Arden for the first three years of every five. It was with those ominous snow clouds cresting the mountains of Messemmi, that nine-year-old orphan Priya, and her younger brother Reed, passed into the capital. They unwittingly stepped into a world of poverty and privilege . A world of muskets and swords . A world of ambition and darkness. It was a world in which Priya and Reed would find themselves fighting for both their lives and their freedom. An unfolding battle that would see them at odds with Arden's Emir and his army of Brass. With a lot of luck, and a little magi, it was a world that Priya and Reed were destined to change forever.

Please contact me at nickrawlsuk@yahoo.co.uk if you are interested.

Many thanks


Nick

[Ryan]

Hi Lynsey, my novel is a character-driven novel about a disgruntled, middle-aged man who learns humility and gratitude in dramatic ways which leads to joyful character change. Think of a modern day Scrooge. Thanks for considering!

Book Title: Thank You
Author: Ryan Weingartner
Word Count: 58,000

[Nastasia]

Hi Lynsey,

I'd be very interested in your service if you're not already too overwhelmed!
I'm looking for a beta to read the first 5 chapters of my novel and gain some honest feedback to see if it's heading in an interesting direction!
It's a fantasy, hovering between adult and YA but probably a little more YA leaning.
Here's a WIP outline, let me know if of any interest. Thanks for your consideration! :)

Title: Kingdom of Stardust

"In an age where natural, magikal ability has been lost, only a physical spark can bring out the power within.

In the district of Sula, Zola Norsova is grieving her Grandfather's death when she is captured by the sovereign. King Lucan believes her to be his long lost niece but when the rebel group known as The Kasi find her missing, they'll do everything they can to get her back.
But does Zola want to be saved? The more she learns of her Grandfather's mysterious past, the more she is drawn in to the delights of the royal city of Jorvik.

Two generations back, Zola's grandmother, Mika, has risen up the ranks in The Kasi rebel group to become leader of the division of saboteurs. When a falling star leads to a chance encounter with a Prince-on-the-run, does she stay true to her rebel cause or risk everything to help him? "

Told in multiple viewpoints across two generations. The story is full of magik, Viking inspired fashion and fantasy technology.

[G.M.]

Hello Lynsey,

I have a 36k-word YA science fiction book completed and in need of your sharp eyes. I am looking for your suggestions on the plot, characters, story continuity, and generally where you think the story needs tightening or perhaps aspects that could be expanded on. This is an ARC of book 2 of the Atoma series. I can also send you the published Book 1 for a review if you wish.

Atoma is a 16-year-old girl, who along with a group of teenagers, all outcasts like her, finds herself on an odd-shaped planet in a star system light-years from Earth. None of them really had a choice but to accept a mission that was shrouded in secrecy.

Following a crash landing, Atoma and Nako are rescued by Ilyin, a young warrior about their age. They quickly discover something is badly amiss in this very strange world. Atoma lives to return to Earth to discover a home and her family erased from her memory, but now there’s Ilyin, and despite Nako's warning, Atoma finds herself increasingly drawn to the boy.

The coming-of-age, action-adventure with large helpings of suspense and thrills continues. You can find the link to Book 1 below.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Thank you
~ Gerard

[Wil]

Hello, I’m in search of beta readers for the first draft of my 100k word sci-fi novel, LITTLE GREEN MEN, which is currently published on Wattpad.

Blurb:
As nineteen-year-old Alex Dash cares for his six-year-old twin siblings, Henry and Annabelle, he is forced to navigate a post-cataclysmic world full of hostile entities. Dogs that seem more aware than they ought to, sentient plant-life, nomads aimlessly wandering...
Rescued by a farming colony called Community, Alex meets Eva Monroe. She is mysterious, but also familiar somehow.
When Alex sees strange lights in the fields, he begins asking questions that no one seems willing to answer. Together, Alex and Eva discover a secret. A secret that no one in Community saw coming...or did they?


https://my.w.tt/JiEsvhv8Dcb

[Karen]

Hi Lynsey: I am seeking beta readers for the second draft of my novel, The Companion. It is a 68K Historical Women's Fiction/Romantic Drama set in late 18th century England. Some adult content. I'm looking for feedback on readability, story flow, plot or thematic holes, etc. Here's a blurb:

Orphaned at age five, widowed at 25, Frances Foster has only ever known a life of dependence. Taken in by her wealthy cousin, she strives to be useful, is careful not to put a foot out of place or long for anything, only allowing herself to exhale onto the pages of her sketchbook and in long walks in the Wiltshire countryside. When her cousin’s adventurous, and entangled, brother-in-law arrives, he slowly upsets her compact existence, awakening desire and setting in motion an emerging independence. Sovereignty, however, costs her everything.

If you are interested, you can email me at akmcdale@gmail.com and I will send you a link to the manuscript. Thank you!
Karen

[Bruno]

Hi Lynsey, I have five picture book texts, 500 words, for beta. They can also be read as stories without illustrations. Are you interested? Thanks

[J.U.]

Hi Lynsey.

Not sure if you are still taking beta requests but I do have a book that fits with your interests. It is a historical coming-of-age novel with a bit of drama called "Roman Identity." As you can guess it takes during the Roman era on a fictionalized island.

Blurb

Everyone expected him to be strong. They didn't know he was still grieving his mother. That at fourteen and a half he still has not fully "adjusted" to his father's expectations. And now he has little time to prepare his own troubling feelings as the Tribute memorial approaches. To prove his father wrong that he is “weak” and “incompetent” he must outdo his brothers physically and rise to the top of his class at the Grammaticus. Each decision he makes could take him one step closer to becoming the man his father wanted. To step outside the shadow of his oldest brother, Barbarius, and finally feel loved by an emotionally unavailable father. Along the way to glory, he will find friendships in the most unlikely places. The kind of friendship he’s always yearned for. But that could take him down a slippery path that will threaten everything he’s ever believed and aspired to. Even if it spells freedom.

The anticipated companion to Before the Legend, brings a coming-of-age tale of loss, belonging, and friendship that will challenge what it means to be different in a world of conformity.

If you are interested you can either reply here or send me a PM and we can discuss further details.

[E.L.]

I have a mystery/historical fiction novel I think you would really enjoy. So far, beta readers have given it 8-10 out of 10!

Have you heard of the Dunites? You probably haven't, but you no doubt have felt their effect on your life. Something else people don't know about is the secret they kept about something they found in the remote sand dunes they lived in.

You probably have heard and Ansel Adams, Cecil B Demille, and John Steinbeck? Unknown to most is they would never have been the famous individuals they became if it hadn't been for the Dunites, the special place they lived, and the secret they only knew. The Dunites lived in the miles of sand dunes found on the central coast of California back in the 1920s and 30s. At the time, they were well known, and might be likened to the Hippies of the 1960s, just well ahead of their time. They influenced dance, entertainment, politics and religion, influence we see as a normal part of culture today. Strange people don't know who they are anymore.

How did this small group of odd individuals have such an influence on society?

My manuscript explores these amazing people and the incredible place they lived by means of a modern day, semi fictional 14 year old boy. Tristen discovers his recently deceased father's hidden journal about the Dunites and how he tried to discover their secrets when he was a teenager, but soon finds his discoveries unknowingly continued until his death, perhaps the cause of his demise. The boy begins a search for these secrets in the miles of dunes, a search that intensifies with the discovery of an elusive old man said to be the remaining Dunite, and still living hidden there. The secret this old man knows has the power to change mankind!

There are also many historical and modern photos included, adding a further sense of reality, blurring the line between fiction and non-fiction. If this is a manuscript you would like to read, I would love to get your comments! Please let me know of your interest.

Gene genewgene@juno.com

[L. Willi]

**I wanted to update on this stream. I am interested in reading your manuscripts! I beta read for an editing company and have had some time open up, and I’m looking for a manuscript to read. I would love to read some of these! I have a quick turn around time, and am very honest and upfront as a reader, to help writers put their best work out. I can use your questions, or I can provide some myself for feedback. Again, my turn around time is quick, and I will give your manuscript the same attention as I do for my editor - at a fraction of the price $0.0015/per word.
All of these manuscripts sounds great - and I would love to be apart of your process!
Please email me at readingtimelw@gmail.com and we get figure everything out.