Searching For Glory is a historical novel that takes a look at the life of Mormon Founder, Joseph Smith, and those who were affected by his teachings, both members and non-members alike. It is a journey through his life beginning at a young age as a glass-looker, through his death as the Prophet of the church.

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The first batch of Beta Readers have been selected and copies of the book have been emailed to them. If you applied, and haven't seen something, be sure to check your spam folder. It will have a subject line Beta Reader and be from markfouyer@...

Use the contact page on this website if you have any questions or issues. If you receive the book, please acknowledge by replying to the email. Thanks!

I Am Looking for Beta Readers

What is a Beta Reader?

A beta reader is a person—usually someone in the target audience—who reads a completed book manuscript before its publication to provide the author with feedback. The beta reader's role is to deliver constructive criticism from the perspective of a book's target readership.

Basic Information About the Book

  • The book is a historical novel about Joseph Smith. It is taken from a perspective that many might find critical.
  • The book will be delivered electronically as an eBook. It is available in three formats (ePub, MOBI, or PDF).
  • The book has undergone two levels of editing and proofreading but may still be changed based on feedback from the Beta Readers.
  • You will be expected to read the book in a timely manner and report back within two weeks.
  • The book is just over 100,00 words. Harry Potter books ranged from 77,000 to 190,000 as an example of length.
  • We will ask you to provide a review and constructive criticism. You may also point out any errors you find, but that is not required.
  • You will receive a complimentary eBook of the final book when it is published.
  • You agree not to share your Beta Reader copy with anyone else.

If you are interested in becoming a Beta Reader for this book, please fill out and submit the form below. We will be asking ten to twenty people to participate. Not everyone will be selected, depending on the amount of interest generated.

Beta Reader Application

Please fill out the following information. We are looking for approximately ten readers, so we will use the information to make our selections.

About You

Your Name(Required)

If Selected you will be contacted by email.

The book will be emailed. It will have the subject line Beta Reader. Be sure to keep an eye on your spam folder since this will be the first time you receive anything from our email, and it could end up in spam.
Your Email Address(Required)
Tell us your age group.

Tell us why you want to be a Beta Reader

Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you would like to be a Beta Reader for the book "Searching for Glory"

The final book is expected to be published in March of 2023. We want a select group of readers to read the book and be willing to provide a review and or comments about the book and its storyline.

We want a cross-section of readers, Male and Female, Members and Non-Members etc.

Confidential Agreement

By submitting this form, you expressly agree not to share your copy with anyone else if you are selected.

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