Scifi novels needing editorial overview and other possible effort

[Michael]

Hi,

I've self-published a scifi novel called MetaSentient Expanded Edition on KDP, and have been through a few rounds of self edits and, after a year of beta reader feedback, released a new version. It is the tale of a couple, Carlos and Rhonda, who create a startup company with the intention of uploading minds to survive the upcoming AI apocalypse where artificial intelligence systems in the military take over the country. Once they think they are safe, they then realize that aliens have led humanity to this state, and they want to enslave humanity. The adventure is in the escape. The next novel deals with them then travelling across the universe in faster than light ships to track down these aliens to make sure they don't come back. This first novel is 90k words, and I have a streamlined version of 70k words that I am considering as well.

I'd like an editor to give the first novel a read and let me know what soft of work is needed before I put in front of reviewers. It doesn't have to be the nitty gritty detail of the actual editing, but more of a high level analysis on plot, characters, exposition, and also notes of issues like "you need a proofreader", or “your writing is still too sticky”.

I'd be happy to post reviews for the free or inexpensive services.

[K.D.]

Hey Michael! Wow! I love the sound of this story! The AI scene is one of my favorites for sci-fi. It sounds to me like you could a developmental edit, perhaps just a soft one. I'm more than happy to discuss your needs and offer a sample edit. I'd love to get in touch.

[Michael]

Thanks! Lets connect. It is not clear how we can connect from here but my email is clarkems50 (at) hotmail.com.