Why I want test readers: Readers and fans are the base of any writer's career. Editors and critique groups can offer plenty of useful feedback, but I believe that a truly successful author is one who entertains and influences non-professional readers. When someone tells me that he/she missed work, school, or sleep because they were turning pages of my book, I feel as though I've already sold a million copies. I thrive on those rare comments. Before I place the fate of my manuscript in the hands of publishers, I want to make sure that it will sell; that I have a right to believe it can. Okay, maybe I'm just steeling myself for rejection . . . but I want to maintain confidence in my ability to write through any number of rejections. Overall, I want to see how people react to my stories. And, of course, there may be inconsistencies and other problems that I've missed, even after multiple edits. I get too close to see some mistakes. ~ Abby THANK YOU!Rebecca Shelley Ron Sering Jennifer Weiderman Laurie Lemieux Brian Rappatta Robert Lease Sarah Kelderman José Costa Jr. Jan Wakelin Pamela Uphoff Cecile Neu Steven Roy J.R. Murdock Sue Dorman Maggie Hayes Jackline Waye Stacy Larson Jemimah Alexandra Foy Jeremy Whitted Jim Turnage Tore Rambøl Adrian Berryman David Doyle Jon Arild Karlsen Aaron Lopez Marc Geddes Damon DuBois Larry Paul Holdaway Judith Goldsmith J.R. Murdock Jackline Waye Marc Geddes Tore Rambøl Kyle J. Tolle Larry Paul Holdaway Judith Goldsmith
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