Beta Readers

Beta Readers of THE ARCONE have been people who like historical fiction, who seek out 19th-century Florence literature, and architecture lovers. Some are friends, some are writers who have become friends. The earliest reviewers read the manuscript with its plot holes and unbalanced story arcs. (But, they read the book to the end! Thank you!) Their comments enhanced my characters, making Vincenzo and Lilli come to life on the page and feel more like people I’d want to get to know. Without their encouragement, finishing the project would have been difficult.
How can you find the person who might choose your book off the library shelf? I explored Scribophile and considered The Spun Yarn. Finding the right reader is challenging. Oftentimes, I’ve exchanged reading and reviewing my work with other writers in the editing stages, too. Writers come to the table engaged, ready to hear how someone else has interpreted the work.
Close friends and family have been the most supportive readers—they know they can be honest. They came to my work with the best of intentions. I so appreciate their time, given how many other great published books there are to read.