Beta Readers for New Book

As many of you know, I was so disheartened about the poor sales of The Ugly Princess that I started writing a new book instead of working on its sequel. (I am still working on the sequel to TUP, and it is going to be amazing), but I've almost finished the new book, which is called: The Dog Show - Las Vegas. It's about a little dog who must win a Dog Show and its prize to save his shelter. It's funny, moves along quickly and I'll probably call it a middle-grade coming-of-age story even the one who is coming-of-age is a dog!

I think I'll be finished with the first draft in a couple of weeks and I'd like to see if any of you would like to be a beta reader for it.

Since it would be a first draft, I could still make dramatic changes to the manuscript based on comments I get from you. Please let me know if you're interested.

Thanks so much,
Henderson
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Published on June 26, 2016 11:29 Tags: beta-readers, the-dog-show-las-vegas
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message 1: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Neal Dear Henderson,

I for one was shocked to hear you had bad sales. I bought your book, read it ,loved it, and have been (impatiently) waiting for the sequel. Do not worry about sale, keep writing and the word will get out how awesome you are. People probably were just not aware of your book, but I will try and send out more reminders to my friends to read it. You rock! Jennifer


message 2: by Henderson (new)

Henderson Smith My dear Jennifer,

Thank you for such an uplifting message to me and for taking the time to write it. I am working on the sequel, and it is going to be great. I so appreciate your support!

Thanks again,
Henderson


message 3: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Neal I am very excited!!! Please let me know when it is available on Amazon and I will definitely buy it!!! Thanks


message 4: by Henderson (new)

Henderson Smith Hi Jennifer,

I'm so glad to hear from you again. When I finish the manuscript, I'd like you to read it before I publish it to get your opinion of it. When I do publish it, I'll send you a signed copy. So, I'm hoping to finish by the end of the year. I'll keep you posted!

Thanks for writing,
Henderson


message 5: by Henderson (new)

Henderson Smith Jennifer wrote: "I am very excited!!! Please let me know when it is available on Amazon and I will definitely buy it!!! Thanks"


And if you want to read The Dog Show (though I'm thinking of changing the title), please let me know. It's done in PDF form and I should publish it October-November or so. I'd love to hear what you think of it.

Thanks again,
Henderson


message 6: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Neal I would love to do all of the above. I am still in awe that you wrote back! You are amazing!


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