MM very hooked. I'd totally buy something that started like this. Unlike some of the earlier posters this IS the kind of thing I like, a first rate example besides. But yeah, this board is not the right form. Can I be a beta for this? PleasePleasePlease.
On Edit: When I say not right form, I just mean reading novel length work in posts would drive me nuts. Though I guess you argue, that is a putt rather than a drive.
I read the first paragraph and said, "yes! I would buy this!"
MM, love to beta if you need. Profile addy is good. Great stuff.
I'd buy it too. That's awesome.
Okay, so for a beta list I have:
Anne W.
Beverly
Typo Boy
Wolfram
Deena
Anybody else? Anybody I name *not* want to beta?
Count me in if you need another reader. Lagarat at gmail.
MM, I don't know how much I can respond. I'm really behind with work right now, but I'll do my best.
If you're swamped, Deena, it's cool, I don't have to send you anything.
Could that *sound* more passive-aggressive? But that's not how I mean it, honestly.
Hee. No worries. I'd like to read it. I just don't want you sitting at your mailbox five minutes after you send it cursing me for my inability to respond.
edit: (or, reality, 10 days later.)
Mystery fans:
Is getting your detective protagonist roughed up necessary, played-out, or somewhere in between?