And in response, she replied "How do you do?"

Oh I'm well, thank you. Just introducing myself here, on the recommendation of a friend of mine. Aspiring author here, hoping to eventually put the beta service to good use.

My first book series is a modern paranormal romance. The first book is finished (well, as finished as I can make it on my own) and I'm hard at work on the second. Also working on the concept/characters for a second series that takes place within the same "universe".

I admit, I have a hard time with criticism when unsolicited, but when asked for and presented to me, I'm all for it. I want to be the best I possibly can be at this, and I need to hear the likes and dislikes as they come.

Thank you very much. I'm checking out some of the "how to write a query" threads, as I'm really stuck on how to describe my book in one paragraph, and already they are helping a great deal. I'm so happy this place exists, I just wish I had found it sooner!

Thank you, everyone, for making me feel so welcome. I already love it here! Doing my best not to be the stereotypical n00b lol!