Ever wanted to be a Beta reader?

3/31/2016

I've decided to post the first part of Super Six in its entirety for my fans and readers to check out and give feedback. Super Six (the novel) is divided into three parts, and I'm posting Part One for you to read. You are welcome to just read it for fun and torture yourself until the rest of the book is finished and published, or you can download it and treat it like you are an editor and leave your thoughts and feedback for me to use in future drafts.

The best way to do the latter option is to download the word doc below, mark "Track Changes" in Microsoft Word, and then email me the finished product when you are done. You can email me at [email protected]

If you impress me enough, I may even ask you to become a Beta reader for me, which means I'll see if you want to read my novels and offer good, helpful criticism and commentary to help me polish up my novels. A good Beta reader offers more help than just say "Wow! Loved the book!" Or "This really wasn't for me." They go into specifics about things they liked, things they didn't like, and try to figure out what bothers them.

Keep in mind that this is still the 2nd draft of Super Six, so it's not terribly polished and there may be mistakes. So you are certainly welcome to catch that kind of stuff like grammar, spelling, punctuation, but it's not required. I'm looking more for what's working and not working as you read the story.

I've included PDF and Doc formats.

Happy reading!

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5 Comments

Tonya

8/10/2016 12:18:04 am

Please finish "a tale of light and shadow" it's a great series! Unique story with great dialogue and twists. It's kept me reading for 3 days! (I had to take care of my children:)) Most of my friends who are avid readers won't start a series unless all the books are out. I was looking for a book on tape for a road trip, and picked up yours. I couldn't stop listening, so I've had it playing in the house while working and the kids keep asking about the story and the characters we are hearing about. I would not have picked up this series had I known a publisher could not allow you to finish it. Tell shadow mountain that is unacceptable to its readers. I will check more carefully in the future when buying a shadow mountain published book to make sure the whole series is out before I purchase in the future. Thanks for the laughter, drama, adventure, and romance.

Shasta Oliva

8/25/2017 07:25:30 am

I really, really liked this! It's a great concept, and I love how Jack has anxiety, it makes him more likable because he doesn't think he can take on the world. I did notice a few mistakes, like an unfinished sentence and a missing word, but as you said, it's not really done.

I did enjoy reading it, and I hope you complete it!

Cambria

4/15/2018 03:20:47 am

Thanks for the update so I know not to be waiting for book 3 anytime soon—hope you finish it! Will leave a review and contact Shadow Mt. I’m amazed you did it during dental school! My husband is about to start at UoP and I’m like 😳

Laura link

12/30/2020 11:29:13 am

Thanks great post

Samuel

4/19/2022 06:53:36 pm

I absolutely love the first two books of A Tale of Light and Shadow! Sence about the time this post was made, I come back every 4-5 months hoping for more information. I need to know the rest of the story. It's too good not to.

I am an Author.

And a dentist. And a husband. And a daddy. And a movie lover. And opinionated.

My Projects:

1. Super Six:
-First draft finished
2. Tale 2: Secrets of Neverak
-Published
4. Tale 3
-on hold