The one where it all started. In this episode we ask: did Roald Dahl's hospitality extend to pies? Does One Day lie about burritos? Just how sexy is John Updike? Would Atlas Shrugged make good kindling? Plus much much more (but not that much more).
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Sunday, 12 October 2014
Call for beta readers!
I finally finished the novel I was writing with my co-writer, Toby, before he passed away. Now I'm looking for feedback so that I can start redrafting in the new year.
The Fourth Element is a 86,000
word sci-fi/dystopian novel. It started as a spin-off story from a series I was planning, but
then it got out of control and turned into a novel.
When an earthquake destroys all civilisation in a colony
that was once known as the United Kingdom, Adrian and his husband, Jae-Sun, are
forced to hide from a corrupt government that want to recall all offspring
produced during genetic experiments. Although he appears to be nothing special,
this includes Adrian.
It’s not long until the pair fall into the hands of slavers.
They’re separated, and Adrian realises he’s landed right in the middle of a
conflict that’s been going on even since he was born – or created. As his
master becomes more affectionate, and the government close in, Adrian has to
make the decision whether to fight for his marriage and forever be on the run,
or whether to allow Jae-Sun his freedom.
I’m looking for beta-readers who are open to LGBT, sci-fi,
dystopian, and adult themes. The beta doesn’t necessarily have to have a lot of
experience in sci-fi or dystopian literature. The main thing I’m looking for is
plot consistency, character development, tension, structure etc.
I plan to
rewrite the whole thing (probably in 3rd person) which is why I want
to get to grips with the plot and characters themselves first. I don’t want
anyone to waste time telling me about specific lines and paragraphs, although a
comment on the overall style would be appreciated.
If this appeals to you, please email me at chazjosephs@gmail.com and we can
discuss terms.
P.S, I have a full chapter-by-chapter synopsis available if you want to see.
