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I'm looking for a beta reader who has an interest in my plot (query paragraph below) or is a paranormal (maybe even inspirational) romance writer themselves.
When dubbed “man hater” Quinn LeClare starts receiving anonymous notes under her door and midnight visits from a peculiar old man, her lackluster life soon develops into a soap opera with epic proportions. Could she really be the reincarnation of Gianozza, the original, real-life Juliet? And how could Julian Michaels, a narcissistic philanderer possibly be her reincarnated Mariotto, a.k.a. Romeo? Can Quinn get past her contempt for Julian and fulfill both their destinies, or will her stubborn nature push her toward John, the romantic, old-fashioned gentleman? As Quinn sorts through the - at times obscure - clues left by Hal, a comedic Fatewinder, she travels down a twisted path of tragic love lost and divine intervention, learning the true meaning of soul mates. She must discover her past, predict her future, and fall in love before time runs out.
I've sent my completed MS to four people. My best friend stuck with me during the entire first draft and had some good things to say, but hasn't read the completed version because she's already read it "once." My co-worker only read the first three chapters (in 2 months) and every time I ask her about it, she says her family life is too crazy to read right now. Another co-worker is out on disability and I e-mailed it to her two weeks ago and haven't heard "boo" from her. I also shared my first three chapters with a fellow AW writer who gave great advice on the first three chapters, but hasn't replied to my emails in a month. I need to know if my MS is really THAT bad or if I'm running into bad beta readers.
Please help me! I need an honest opinion. I wouldn't mind a general feeling or a line by line critique. I'll take anything at this point! TIA!
When dubbed “man hater” Quinn LeClare starts receiving anonymous notes under her door and midnight visits from a peculiar old man, her lackluster life soon develops into a soap opera with epic proportions. Could she really be the reincarnation of Gianozza, the original, real-life Juliet? And how could Julian Michaels, a narcissistic philanderer possibly be her reincarnated Mariotto, a.k.a. Romeo? Can Quinn get past her contempt for Julian and fulfill both their destinies, or will her stubborn nature push her toward John, the romantic, old-fashioned gentleman? As Quinn sorts through the - at times obscure - clues left by Hal, a comedic Fatewinder, she travels down a twisted path of tragic love lost and divine intervention, learning the true meaning of soul mates. She must discover her past, predict her future, and fall in love before time runs out.
I've sent my completed MS to four people. My best friend stuck with me during the entire first draft and had some good things to say, but hasn't read the completed version because she's already read it "once." My co-worker only read the first three chapters (in 2 months) and every time I ask her about it, she says her family life is too crazy to read right now. Another co-worker is out on disability and I e-mailed it to her two weeks ago and haven't heard "boo" from her. I also shared my first three chapters with a fellow AW writer who gave great advice on the first three chapters, but hasn't replied to my emails in a month. I need to know if my MS is really THAT bad or if I'm running into bad beta readers.
Please help me! I need an honest opinion. I wouldn't mind a general feeling or a line by line critique. I'll take anything at this point! TIA!