I’m looking for a couple of beta-readers for a short SF story that’s about 7400 words. If you have time, I’d love to get your reader responses. Just drop your willingness into the comments here on my site and I’ll send the password along.
Here’s a teaser.
 Wary of Iguanas
by Mary Robinette Kowal
The iguana was probably some kid out for a joyride. A wetware patch covered nearly its full back in a web of gold and silicone. Tilda opened the window and leaned out to pluck the iguana off the branch. That was the thing about animals with amateur mind-riders — their instincts were slow.
She dropped the iguana into a carry-crate and threw a cloth over it. “No trespassing signs apply to anything with an intelligence on board, but I’ll drop your critter near a street sign.”
“Most people would euthanize the thing.” Helmut pulled a fresh wetware patch out of the fridge and opened the sterile packet. “You’re a softie.”
“It’s not the iguana’s fault his person is an idiot.” Still, given the nature of her contract with the German government, she couldn’t take the chance that it was a joyrider. Tilda carried the crate past the row of benches that dominated the saddle room and set it outside in the hall. “Go ahead and start calibrating and I’ll join you in a minute.”
Mind-riders? Yes, please!
Hecks yes!
I’m in as long as the iguana’s ok. Be nice to the little iguana guy, please.
(I’m totally in even if he’s not ok. It’s an MRK story.)
I’m game. How quickly do you need feedback?
I usually do this in two waves, so if you can’t get to it right away, just make sure that you refresh the page where the story is before reading so you have the most recent draft.
This is a good time for it, so yes I would.
I’m definitely interested…
🙂
You betcha-reader? Too corny. Love to beta-read!
Very most definitely yes.
I would love to beta read the story. Sounds interesting.
I’d like to. It seems like my kind of story so far.
*both hands up*
I’m in, like my compare, on the caveat that no iguanas are harmed in the making of this short story
Pick me, pick me! (Mary Anne will tell you I give good feedback.)
Sure! I’m interested!
Yes please, sounds interesting..
If you need more than you got, I’m game.
I’m interested if you still need readers.
Sounds intriguing, I volunteer! 🙂
I would be honored if you’d have me!
Whoops, I’m late. But interested. Maybe next time?
Too late too. Next time then.
I’m in if you still need people.
I would love to be a beta reader, iguanas are just a bonus!
I’d love to, but I’m *really* late. On the other hand, you haven’t post a “stop volunteering” notice yet.
Sure, I’d love to.
I’d love to if you could still use opinions! 🙂
I’d love to if you still need people.
Me me me! (though I’m duplicating this from G+).
Oh, and congrats on the Hugo win!
I would love to give it a read. Had an enjoyable time with the Writing Excuses Anthology and “Lady Astronaut,” so this will be cool, I think. Also, depending on when we are talking, I do know a thing or two about Germany…
I’d like to I’d you still need readers
Michael and I are interested if you’re still looking for people.
I’m probably too late for this, but my hat is thrown in on the off-chance the ring hasn’t been packed up.
If it has, kindly return my hat; it was custom-made. 🙂
As someone who was bitten by a 5 foot iguana, the title of this amuses me.
My interest is definitely piqued! Hope you still need readers. 🙂
Always up for a beta read especially sci fi!
This is a brain storm from a writing excuses episode. I’d love to beta read it for you.
I’d love to. I saw my first wild iguana in April. If you need German or Costa Rican readers, please pet me know.
I recognize this and I’ve always wanted to hear the full version. Count me in if you still need more readers.
Sounds interesting. Different twist on a surrogate experience medium.
I’d be super excited to help out if you’re still looking :D!
I’d love to beta read your story, just let me know if there’s anything in particular you want me to look out for.
Andrew
Seems you already have a queue, but if you still have a spot free, I’m up! 😀
I’m interested, if you still need readers.
I have time between now and the end of September. I’d love just to experience the process.
If you’re still looking, I’d love to be on the reader list. I promise an almost completely not star-struck critique. 🙂
I would really love to beta read one of your stories, before it wins another Hugo. 🙂
Sign me up!
The “Lady Astronaut” is one of the best SF stories I have ever read ( see me raving about it here: http://goo.gl/YIiYvU ). I would love to get to read your next story and help in any way I can. 🙂 This said I am an Engineer and I may not the best pick as a beta-reader.
I’d love to if you want another reader.
Oooh yes please!
Too late? If not, please add me to the queue, pretty please.
Mary, I would be thrilled and honored to have a chance to beta-read a story for you, if you are still in need of readers!
If not too late, I’d be glad to review.
Hi Mary – if it’s not too late, I’d love to read it. Interesting hook. 🙂
(Disclaimer – no real experience writing, though a lifetime’s worth of experience reading.)