For some time now, in between writing and publishing my new adult epic fantasy series, I have been working on a fairytale retelling. It's based on the Scottish ballad of Tamlyn (not Tamlin, IFYKYK). Any way, this YA, slightly more modern take on the Child ballad has finally been drafted to completion.
Like any good author, my eyes are bloodshot just looking at it. I need to step away from the manuscript for a moment and let my brain stop spinning. That being said, all writing can benefit from another set of eyes.
This is where you come in. Yes, you! This little novel could use a few good beta readers. A beta reader is someone who reads a finished manuscript and suggests improvements to the writing/plot. They are of tremendous help to authors because they show how the fanbase might understand their story and they can point out any questionable plot holes. The reader gets to be the first to read an interesting tale and to say they had a part in shaping the final narrative. I personally shout out my beta and ARC readers because readers are just awesome!
If this sort of thing sounds like something up your alley, please take a look at the description of The Roses of Carterhaugh and see if it appeals to you.
Title: The Roses of Carterhaugh
Genre: YA Scottish Fairytale Retelling
Word count: 52k
Tropes/Themes: Trapped by the fae, Scottish myth, plucky noblewoman, dashing knight, Halloween, morally grey fairies, stubborn queen, enchantments, sisterhood, father-daughter bond, familial bonds, he falls first
One-line pitch: A daring Scottish noblewoman encounters a knight trapped by the faeries and discovers that she is just as stubborn as an ancient enchantress.
Blurb: Pretty, young Jonet is seen as spoiled and unrefined by the people of Selkirk. Her father, the Earl de March, dotes on her to the point of scandal. But Jonet is more than the citizens think. Bound by duty, she languishes over her eventual fate. Yet, she would do anything for love of her father and her younger sister--even entreat the faeries. After an encounter with another unfortune soul, a knight held captive for 200 years, Jonet finds that she is ready to face destiny and ancient magics head on.
Please note that while this book is upper YA, there are some deep themes present like false pregnancy, implied SA, and death (adult and child), so bear that in mind.
If you're interested, please use the form below. Thank you!
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