Beta Reader Sign Up

Please note that several of the questions below are asked to help me determine my target market once I set out to publish the book.

Name/What should I call you?

So we can keep in touch as needed throughout the process, and so I can notify you when the novels are published.

Age

Gender (and sexual orientation if you feel like sharing it--valuable if you're signing up to read the romance novels.

Why do you want to be a beta reader? (none required)

What are some of your favorite books, TV shows, and/or movies?

Which are your favorites fiction genres? Please list in order of preference.

Below are some genre options, but feel free to write any specific subgenres as well, such as vampire romance or urban fantasy. General Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Adventure, Romance, Detective & Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Historical Fiction

Do you have any skills, background, or experience that makes you especailly well suited to being a beta reader? (none required)

Some people are more critical of entertainment they consume while others are more forgiving. On a scale of 1 to 10, how critical would you say you are as compared to others?

1 = Least critical/most forgiving 10 = Most critical/least forgiving (Please note this has no bearing on you becoming a beta reader. It's merely for me to have a gauge for when your critiques come in.)

Which novel(s)/story(ies) are you interested in reading?

The first chapter of each novel is on this website to preview if you'd like. Simply check the menu above for either the Listra Chronicles or C. L. Charming Novels. Note that the romance novels can be read as stand alones, but the fantasy series (currently three novels) is designed to be read in order.

Emerging from Exile (High Fantasy - First in the Listra Chronicles Series)

Song of Love Freed from Chains (Fantasy Romance - First of the Chains novels)

Ride into Romance (Romance - Spin off from the Chains novels)

A Price to Pay (Vampire Fantasy/Psychological Thriller- Short Story)

May I quote your beta comments on my website or elsewhere for novel promotion purposes?

Yes

If you said yes to the question above, what name would you like me to attribute your comments to?

Note that my favored option (because it's most believable to readers) is some combination of your real name; first & last, first initial & last name, first name and last initial (you get the idea). Internet handles are great, but a comment by "@susiesnowpuff" doesn't hold as much weight as a comment by "Susan R." or "S. Reynolds", for instance.

Agreement to Terms

Beta readers agree NOT to: - Discuss the manuscript with anyone prior to publication of the novel(s) read. - Copy or duplicate the manuscript. - Give anyone else passwords to the manuscript.

I agree to the terms above.

Do you have any questions or comments?