Authors & Reviewers discussion

Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a caveat, I am not generally ..."

ALSO: I run an instagram account called @queerinthesouth, so if you are a queer author or have written LGBTQ+ fiction, I would be happy to promote your work on that page as well. :)

I'll give you a follow over on IG. I'm preparing a book for publication on 6/6 that fits your love for LGBT and horror called This Thing is Starving if you're up for a beta read. It's 70k words long featuring the narration of a haunted house and includes an ace character, a trans man, and a lesbian. Lots of CW to beware though (themes of various abuse and trauma the ghosts work through)

Bebo wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a caveat, I am n..."
That sounds excellent! I would love to give it a read and promote it for you! :)

Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a caveat, I am not generally ..."

Hi Bebo,

I hope you’ll consider reviewing my latest novel, and winner of the Literary Titan Golden Book Award, “Yuri & the Pig” (87,000 words [282 pages] published by Wild Wolf Publishing on September 1, 2023), a work of fiction based on the current war in Ukraine. However, the countries involved are fictitious, too.

Some excerpts from editorial reviews:
“C W Lovatt's storytelling is masterful…” ~ Readers’ Favorite
“Lovatt's novel is a literary gem …” ~ A Look Inside
“A genuinely thought-provoking novel, it beckons readers to reflect on the intricate dance of life, growth, and self-discovery.” ~ Literary Titan

The following is the blurb:

“From the best-selling author of the Charlie Smithers adventures.

A farmer and his pig set off on an extraordinary quest across war-torn Eastern Europe.

Entangled in a savage war, the country of Xoraina is fighting for its very existence; but to Yuri, a simple peasant from a remote mountain village, it seems all but certain that the invading Zlaimperians must ultimately prevail. Not that it is of any consequence to him, of course. In Yuri’s view, every form of government is equally bad, so it makes very little difference who holds the reins of power. Indeed, throughout time, the only things that have ever really mattered are that the soil be tilled, the cows milked, and the pigs shipped to market, all in a timely fashion.

But when an exorbitant new tax threatens that philosophy, he sets off with his pig across the war-ravaged land to the Capital in order to fight the injustice. In the process, their journey becomes a road to a terrible enlightenment, causing Yuri to question his deeply seated beliefs. But only when he and his pig find themselves placed squarely in destiny’s path is there any hope of those questions finding answers.”

If interested, please contact me at clovatt@xplornet.ca and I’ll arrange for you to receive an e-copy in the format you prefer.

Thank you for your time.

C. W. (Chuck) Lovatt
Carroll, Mb
Canada

C.W. wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a caveat, I am n..."

Hello Chuck! I will absolutely contact you to receive that ebook later this evening. :)

Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a caveat, I am not generally ..."

Hi Bebo, I have my debut novel coming to Kickstarter in April. I'd love to get a review for March. It's a Fantasy with F/F romance, but mostly faeries, blood, creeping horrors, magical lightning and angry soldiers. I have an ePub available, message me for details.

The city came to claim Therasia's lands. Can this one, half-fae hunter resist them? Only if she uncovers the truth about her own nature and powers. Will her growing feelings for one of the soldiers prove to be her salvation, or her downfall?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

D. wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a caveat, I am n..."

Hello! This sounds incredibly up my alley! I added you so you can message me and I can send my email for an ePub! :)

Hi Bebo,
Would you be interested in a Fantasy adventure book? It is approximately 250 pages and publishes April 18.
here is the link so you can check it out on Goodreads.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

If you're interested, you can send me a message and I can send you an Epub copy.
Thanks for your consideration.
A.K. Stuntz

A.K. wrote: "Hi Bebo,
Would you be interested in a Fantasy adventure book? It is approximately 250 pages and publishes April 18.
here is the link so you can check it out on Goodreads.
https://www.goodreads.co..."

Hey! I would love to receive an ePub copy! I will add you as a friend so I can send you my email.

Hi Bebo!
I already have my novel published on KDP so if that's a problem as far as you reading it no worries but I figured I'd still ask anyways.
Just Another Extinction is actually free on KDP currently so you won't have to pay anything for the ebook version.
It's a zombie novel following a host of characters rather than just one and is set in Medina, Tennessee. It has some LGBTQ+ aspects between two characters but their relationship has not been fully cemented as of yet.
It is 18+ content with a lot of gore, death, some slurs, and a number of other things.
If you're interested I'd love to hear any and all feedback
Thank you have a wonderful day!

TheWordsmith wrote: "Hi Bebo!
I already have my novel published on KDP so if that's a problem as far as you reading it no worries but I figured I'd still ask anyways.
Just Another Extinction is actuall..."

Dear Wordsmith, I'll absolutely check it out!! Sounds like a fun read :)

Hello! My novel is already out and it is called Fragments of Skyonae and it is already out! It is a dark fantasy novel with lots of gore, themes of war, PTSD, and ethics. If you could shoot me a message, I can send an ARC! Here's a link: Fragments of Skyonae

Hi Bebo! I'd love it if you were to review my debut queer fantasy novel Soultaming the Serpent. It's got an aromantic lead in her 60s, two bi/pan male characters, disability rep, and found family. It's a love story centred around the quest to look for a dragon.

Here's a link to what others have said about it so far here on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Bebo wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a caveat, I am n..."

Prelude of Fire: The Gailean Quartet, Book 1

Hello there!! I'm an author of a YA epic fantasy series. Previously published, but I had to leave the publisher last year due to an unfortunate negative experience. So, like my characters, I'm on a quest! I'll be republishing later this year and am questing for early readers for my ARC for Book 1, Prelude of Fire.

Prelude of Fire has found family, a good vs. evil quest, emotional twists and turns, and elemental and musical magic. One reader says it's like "if Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings had a baby."

ARC is available in PDF, Epub, and Mobi.

If you're interested in helping me out, drop a comment or message me here directly. I appreciate any help I can get for a successful relaunch. Thanks for considering!

Here's the blurb to help you decide if you're interested:

A desperate mission. Sinister sorcery. Can she find the seven prism shards to stop the world from being destroyed?

Ashlai, a young Fyre mage who can harness powers of flame from the sun, yearns to know about her kin. Her adoptive elven father refuses to let her travel abroad with her brother, and she despairs of ever knowing who she really is. But when the new king’s vicious spell attacks her forest home, she flees toward that unknown past—and an uncertain destiny—guided only by the strange melody in her head and a piece of broken prism.

Determined to save the land from the enchanted drought burning everything in its path, Ashlai searches for six other magical fragments to overthrow the ruthless king. With the help of a shape-shifting thief, two squabbling bards, and a snarky water elf, she races toward a perilous confrontation…and a life-changing truth.

Can Ashlai fight fire with fire to defeat the devastating spell before it consumes the entire land? And can she survive the secrets she discovers without losing her new friends, her family, and even herself?

Prelude of Fire is the thrilling first book in The Gailean Quartet YA epic fantasy series. Featuring a diverse cast, high-stakes quests, and music melded with magic, you’ll love Schulze’s emotional journey.

Read Prelude of Fire to ignite destiny today!

Raleigh wrote: "Hello! My novel is already out and it is called Fragments of Skyonae and it is already out! It is a dark fantasy novel with lots of gore, themes of war, PTSD, and ethics. If you could shoot me a me..."

I would love to read this for you, love a good gory story.

Tar wrote: "Hi Bebo! I'd love it if you were to review my debut queer fantasy novel Soultaming the Serpent. It's got an aromantic lead in her 60s, two bi/pan male characters, disability rep, and found family. ..."

This sounds incredible! It's been a while since I've read a book with good disability rep.

Christine wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a c..."

I would love to help out and give it a read!!

ARC readers wanted for my new upper middle grade (11+)/teenage thriller which has been described as Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code.
60k words

Release date: April 15th

Blurb:
When mysterious artefacts are discovered in an underground tunnel, teenagers Sarah and Declan assemble them to create an electricity-filled gateway, through which an unusual boy arrives. Declan thinks he has been sent from God. Sarah thinks he is an alien. Others believe he may be something else…

Reply here or DM me if interested

Bebo wrote: "Christine wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, a..."

Thank you! I went ahead and sent you a message. :)

Christine wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a c..."

Sounds great! I'll DM a kindle link to my book!

Raleigh wrote: "Christine wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, a..."

yay!!

Bebo wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a caveat, I am n..."

Hello Bebo! I am currently looking for ARC readers for my upcoming fantasy novel that releases in May. It is set in an Ancient-Greek inspired world and follows three characters as they try to control their fate in a crumbling empire. If you enjoy books like The Red Queen, The Song of Achilles, or Three Dark Crowns this book may interest you!

Here is the blurb:
Do we control our fate? Or does fate control us?

A cursed princess, a secondary heiress, and an amnesiac guard, In the Empire of Vasyla the balance hangs on a thin thread as Emperor Oryon’s reign is nearing its end. The royal scions must soon face each other in the bloody battle for the throne. Yet as the challenge nears and strange things begin occurring in the empire the fate of the people may lie in the hands of its three misfits. Yet none of these three even control their fate – let alone the fate of their country.

Calypso Pallas. A princess assumed to be cursed, doomed to bring about the end of the country for being born under the same star as a long-dead scion. Ophelya Nephus. A second heiress, living in the shadows of her sister forced to fit in the box fate has pushed her towards. Leandre Elias. A royal guard, with no memories of his past struggles to make his way forward and protect those close to him – and even himself from his slowly recovering history.

Will these three be able to twist fate and make their own choices in their lives for their empire? Or is fate absolute – and the empire destined to fall?

Other notable features: The book is multi-POV, Third-person, mega slow burn, and is the first in a planned series.
Let me know if this is something you'd be interested in!

Mason wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Bebo wrote: "Hello all! I am open to receiving ARCs OR beta copies in ebook form in exchange for an honest review! I love fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, LGBTQ+, and horror. (As a c..."

This sounds so fun! I would love to give a read!

We are looking for handful readers prior to publishing our upcoming book publication.
Please fill out this form https://forms.gle/roWbhpv8wGmm3ko76 to get an ARC for this book - Backyard Gardening for Busy People - Balancing Work and Green Thumb. The companion logbook has been released at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963871170. After you fill out this ARC request, we will contact you with a pdf copy of the pre-releasing book. If you would like further information, please contact us at bengalgeek@proton.me.

Last year (2023) I put my debut novel, Blood Herring, out into the world. Think buddy cop mystery mixed with vampires. You can see the reviews for my baby book and the companion novella, Vampire's Cold Case, here on GoodReads:

Blood Herring: Keep Your Enemies Closer
The Vampire's Cold Case

May 31st, 2024, my sequel, Blood Renegade will go live and pre-orders start now.

Because I realize it's hard to review a sequel without reading the first novel, I'm offering both novels and the companion novella. I would really appreciate honest reviews for all three, but will still be eternally grateful for a review of the newest book.

Please reply below if you are interested and happy reading.

Hello folks! I am the OG poster of this thread, and I've been so pleasantly surprised by all the action this thread has gotten. I'm currently inundated by ARCs, so in order to take time to read the ones that have been provided to me, I will not take on any new ones for the time being.

Much love!

Bebo wrote:..."

Greetings, Bebo,

A STRICT HIERARCHY. A VOW.

A stomach-churning hell or a better life.

Her freedom may cost more than she was born with, and they will collect.

What won't she pay?



Note: Graphic sci-fi.

To get an EPUB/PDF copy, sign up through this Google form: https://tinyurl.com/ReviewThePriceofA...

Be well,
Deon Ashleigh 👽
Also, I’m a queer author.