Marita’s Comments (group member since Oct 15, 2019)

Marita’s comments from the Beta Reading Group for Marita A. Hansen group.

Marsha wrote: "Not sure why I am just seeing my invite - but if you still need readers/help with anything, I'm game."

Thanks, this series got cancelled, but I'm considering using beta readers again. Once I work things out, I'll post a message on here.

It looks like I'll be reviving Hungover (Blurred Lines #2), with a promotional excerpt being added to the back of BARCODE Episode 3. Though, the only way I can publish it now is by turning it into a serial, since book pirates have made it financially impossible to release it any other way, Overwhelmed's pirating now excessive.

I just have to find some beta readers as all of my resources went into Barcode.

I've sent out the ARC. I will be pressing publish soon.

I've sent out The Cop. If the ARC doesn't get through, let me know and I'll resend it.

HUNGOVER is now moving full steam ahead. I wrote 10,000 words last night, working into the early hours of the morning. I'll be giving updates on the progress on here, so it'll motivate me not to slacken off.

The Cop is ready, I will send it to you all on Monday. If it doesn't get through, let me know and I'll resend it.

BLURRED LINES UPDATE - OVERWHELMED & HUNGOVER.

I've just read through the first 2 chapters of OVERWHELMED preparing to read it out loud so that I can create an audio copy for Patreon. I also took some notes as a refresher, using it for HUNGOVER.

Hi, everyone, long time no chat. Sorry about that, I got really busy with things over the past months. Anyway, if you want the final full copies of The Cheat and The Cheerleader let me know and I'll send you them. The Cop is currently with its editor, so when it's finished I can send the final copy as well.

Once I'm done with the episodes, rounding everything off, I will be finishing Hungover, publishing that next, then moving onto the next Santini Brothers book Dominic & Vincenzo.

Anyway, have a nice week!

The Cheat is now on Netgalley:

https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo...

It'll be on TBC (a Facebook reviewing group) on February 3.

Fingers crossed it'll get a good amount of reviews.

Savannah wrote: "I just read the first two chapters of The Cop, and they're really good.
They're full of intrigue and mystery and tension"

Thanks, Savannah. I'm going to be sending out the next lot a bit later than expected as I need to send all the info to reviewing sites by Friday for THE CHEAT (Played #1) as well as upload the final copy onto Amazon, getting it all prepared for the launch of the series. Once I have that done, I'll be sending out the next lot, then preparing THE CHEERLEADER.

I forgot to say that there isn't a cover for THE COP yet. I have the cover photo, I was just planning on making it in February.

I'm a week behind, life getting in the way, but I've finally got the first two chapters of THE COP ready to send out. I would normally do a recap with my episodes. Unfortunately, that happens just before I publish the books, so I'll give you a very brief one here in regards to what happened in The Cheerleader. Brooke found out about Riley and Lucy, so she sets Lucy up, making it look like she slept with Zuko and Daniel. Lucy confronts Zuko about it, finding out that he's being forced to lie, Brooke having a sex tape of him, threatening to expose him to his team. They both want to get Brooke off their backs and prove their innocence, so Lucy gets her brother to hack into Brooke's and Daniel's files, finding the racey photo with the guy who was found murdered in the woods.

I'm off to send you chapter 1 and 2 of THE COP.

I've finally decided on a publication date and it's Valentine's Day. This series will be done in episodes, new ones coming out fortnightly on Amazon. Each episode is approximately 20,000 to 25,000 words long. The first pre-order will go live in the next week or so.

Emma carruthers wrote: "If you want to take your time with it 3 weeks is ok but a would have one every week if a could haha. Also how many chapters is there in the one? Happy new year x"

There are about 9 chapters, though I'll be sending out chapter 1 and 2 in the first round, since chapter 2 isn't big.

I'll be sending out the first lot of The Cop sometime next week. Just one question, when I start publishing the episodes, do you think publishing one every 3 weeks is the best? I can possibly do one every 2 weeks, but 3 will give me a bit more time. Also...

HAPPY NEW DECADE from NEW ZEALAND!

Savannah wrote: "I like to read that there will be two more books: The Cop and The Coach, am I right?
If so, I accept the wait.
Merry Christmas, Marita."

Yes, The Cop #3 and The Coach #4 are next, though there is a fifth book, which might be called The Cougar (not sure of that name yet, it'll depend upon how The Coach goes), with possibly more episodes if the series sells way.

Thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :)

Savannah wrote: "Objection. How do you intend to leave us like this? Just when the story was getting a lot more interesting.

I understand the chapters are short, but I'm always left wanting more of the story.

I..."

You're welcome, Savannah, and thanks too :)

Emma carruthers wrote: "Well that was amazing g who is the person in the photo??? Who has been murdered ??? Can’t wait to find out. This gets better and better. Roll on next year for next instalment."

Thanks, Emma :) The plot thickens, lol.

FINISHED!!! I've emailed you all the final chapter of The Cheerleader.

Emma carruthers wrote: "Can’t wait will definitely be worth the wait. Have a great Xmas."

Thanks, Emma, hope you have a great Christmas too :)