Happy March, winter is winding down. Right? I think someone should tell winter this, because it’s freezing in my office and tonight we get snow.

Exciting things are happening. I’m now involved with a group of authors that are opening up some very interesting opportunities. Nothing to report directly this month, but I think in the coming months there will be.

Over the next two weeks, two different hosts will interview me TikTok. If this interests you, follow me on TikTok and I’ll share the announcements when they come out. https://www.tiktok.com/@miketconley_author

I am starting a few new projects. One, I’m naming SkyBorne and in the following months newsletters you’ll hear more about it. I’m really excited about this story.

The other project I have started is a Non-Fiction book related to Servant Leadership.

The universe held unbalanced by a world in utter turmoil, and only one thing can tip the scales of existence.

In a town, eerily like any town anywhere in the known universe, is a being that innocently holds the all of existance on the edge of annihilation.

Life, both known and unknown, universally holds its breath. Anticipating the unanticipatable. Waits as…

A decidedly feminine but powerful voice recites the daily ritual. “Beatrice honey, it’s time for school.”

This text is going in the Servant Leadership book. I've got to have a little fun with it. 

This newsletter includes a bunch more fun information. Including some info about an author friend and a promotion. Please enjoy.

Here are a few photo's of my books in the wild. Specifically at The Learned Owl in Hudson, Ohio

Beta and ARC readers wanted

I'm in the search for Beta and ARC readers. To make sure we are all talking about the same thing, here are some basic definitions.

Beta reader

A beta reader is a test reader of an unreleased work writing (similar to beta testing in software), who gives feedback from the point of view of an average reader to the author.

A beta reader provides advice and comments in the opinions of an average reader.

This feedback is used by the writer to fix remaining issues with plot, pacing, and consistency. The beta reader also serves as a sounding board to see if the book has had the intended intellectual and/or emotional impact on the target market.

Beta reading occurs before professional line editing. Beta readers' feedback has a chance to alter the book prior to releasing.

Very, very few people use the term alpha reader. This is more often referred to as a Critic Partner. These individuals do not play the same roles as Beta readers. I feel I need to state this because of some recent posts frequenting some writing sites and social media. I am not looking for a Critic Partner at this time.

ARC (Advance Reader Copy) readers

An ARC reader gets a copy of an unpublished book offered to them in exchange for an honest review. Thus, an ARC reader is the person who reads the book pre-publication and posts a review before or immediately after the publication date.

ARC readers get the book as it will be published. Generally, ARC readers do not give feedback that will change the book. Their role is to review as a reader.

Are you interested in becomeing a Beta or ARC reader for me?

If you are interested in either role, please use this link to apply:

https://www.miketconley.com/beta-arc-readers

Reviews and ratings are the lifeblood of Indie authors!

I ask that if you enjoyed the book, to please leave honest reviews. Please leave them at the store you bought the book from and if you use GoodRreads, leave one there as well. If you recieved a book free, you can still leave reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

I cannot stress how important this is for me. It would go a long way to support me if you can take a few moments to create a review. Reviews power the algorithms of booksellers. More reviews helps the discoverablity of books on those platforms. Discoverablity leads to sales and ultimately allow me to write more books.

Thank you - Mike

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