Newbie from Wimington NC

pandora1983 · Mar 28, 2011

Hello everyone...
Name's Paige and I am working on my first novel. It is an urban fantasy/PNR. I am about 20 k words into it and so far I am having a blast.
What do I love? Books...Kresley Cole, Patricia Briggs, Lev Grossman, Nalini Singh...I could go on and on.
Movies...Such a variety. Anything from Disney to The Departed, to old nostalgic movies like Summer Stock, theres really no way to classify all that I like.
I am 75 % right brained and it shows. I love art and theater and pretty much anythig creative.

What I am looking for is beta readers who can give contructive and honest critiques on my work. Its still a wip...I am just finishing the first quarter of the book...so I am no where near ready for grammar corrections yet. Mainly I was someone unbiased to tell me if I am onto anything, look for plot hole, things that need explaining...you know fresh eyes
I am willing t reciprocate. My strengths include continuity, character development, and theme or tone.

Here is the very basic premise to my book ...
Mackenzie can sense the emotions of those around her, as if she were feeling them herself. She grew up her entire life raised by the council to believe that it would be catostrophic if she were ever to touch skin to skin. When she stops a mugging she discovers that her whole life has been a lie,and the council turns on her. With the help of another mysterious prisioner Knox, they break free and get to the bottom of a worldwide conspiracy, and Mac has to make choices about her loyalty.

If you think you might like to be a beta for me please feel freeto email me. cpaigemcd at yahoo dot com

Thanks guys....I hope to make some invaluable friends on this site.

alleycat · Mar 28, 2011

Welcome.

regdog · Mar 28, 2011

Don't forget to read the Newbie's Guide and enjoy AW

Members who want to start a thread in Share Your Work to have work critiqued need
50 posts. So take some time to read the stickies, greet fellow newbies, critique other members’
works, or join a discussion.

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CACTUSWENDY · Mar 28, 2011

Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
How do you like your popcorn?

If you go to the bottom of the page to the ‘forum jump’ you can scroll down and find all the areas of this place. Most of the SYW areas require the password of ….vista. A word to the wise, (50 posts), it would be a good idea to participate first in helping others before you think about posting your own work. After you have been around here for awhile, then post something of your own for help. Good luck.

Lahblahdah · Mar 28, 2011

Welcome to the Water Cooler =D

SinisterCola · Mar 28, 2011

Hey Paige! Welcome! You'll be able to find some beta-readers on this site, along with other helpful folks! Plus this place is a lot of fun to be at!

P.S The premise of your book sounds interesting!

Maryn · Mar 28, 2011

A pleasure to meet you, Paige. Welcome!

Maryn, offering cookies later today

Niti Newtfinger · Mar 28, 2011

Welcome! Your book sounds fascinating, although unfortunately I don't have time to be a proper beta reader right now. Best of luck with your writing goals!

Lahblahdah · Mar 28, 2011

And btw, I'd love to be a beta tester, but I have only one email address, and several people I know do not recommend Yahoo. . . So I'll stick with my GMail, if you want to email me there. Just message me here for name

sneakysnail · Mar 28, 2011

Hi Paige. Welcome!

Speedysbigred · Mar 28, 2011

Welcome.

thehairymob · Mar 28, 2011

pandora1983 · Mar 28, 2011

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I can already tell this is going to be a great place to hang out

Lahblahdah · Mar 28, 2011

It is =) I've been here a little while, hopping from thread to thread, and advice is great, people are greater, and reading some of the stuff they have posted is awesome =D

jvc · Mar 28, 2011

Greetings and welcome to the watercooler :welcome:

Take a wander around the various forums, there's lots to see and lots to learn, and even some fun threads too. Come along and pop on over to the Newbie Pub (at the top of the Newbie forum) and say hi, there's plenty of friendly faces that you can chat with and lots of banter. There's also the Question of the Day threads at the top of the Newbie forum where you can answer random questions.

Don't forget to read the newbie guide, and if you want to know what all the buttons mean check out this thread.

VP_Benni · Mar 28, 2011

Welcome Paige

~Amber~

pandora1983 · Mar 29, 2011

I have to say Ive searched and looked at a lot of forums but none have been this supportive from the get go. Kudos to the moderators and all the posters for keeping it such a casual but professional atmosphere in here. Doin great guys!

BKeen · Mar 29, 2011

Sounds as if NC is cranking out some writers. Welcome and your book premise sounds wonderful.

Alessandra Kelley · Mar 29, 2011

Yep, welcome. This is a good, supportive place.

pandora1983 · Mar 29, 2011

BKeen said:
Sounds as if NC is cranking out some writers. Welcome and your book premise sounds wonderful.

Right! It just be because Im from NC that I notice it...but we're poppin up like daisies.

kabes · Mar 29, 2011

Ooh, the book sounds intriguing - I really like the premise, Pandora!

pandora1983 · Mar 29, 2011

kabes said:
Ooh, the book sounds intriguing - I really like the premise, Pandora!

Thanks Kabes...I havent really worked a tagline yet so theres really a lot more going on. I sent you a pm if ur interested

Nickie · Mar 29, 2011

Welcome to the forums, Paige.

Nickie

KitJohnson · Mar 30, 2011

Hi Paige/pandora1983 (which do you prefer, btw?)

Welcome to the AW water cooler. It sounds like you have a good premise there, (though to be honest it's not quite my thing). Best of luck with it.

Kit

pandora1983 · Mar 30, 2011

KitJohnson said:
Hi Paige/pandora1983 (which do you prefer, btw?)
Kit

Hi Kit...(do u get a lot of knight rider jokes)
Either really...Paige is shorter therefore easier...but either one works

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