Death of Dulgath Kickstarter Beta

Thank you for your interest in beta reading my next novel, The Death of Dulgath. I've already signed up a number of "beta reader candidates," but because you have supported the Kickstarter, I want to give you a chance to get the book early as well.

As you might imagine, there will be far more people wanting "in" then we can possibly manage through the process. If you are not selected, please don't take it personally. Robin does a great job managing the program and it's always hard to narrow down the list.

When answering the questions in this survey, keep in mind that we want a wide range of experience and levels of past reading familiarity. So don't worry about a particular answer that you think may disqualify you...it may do just the opposite ;-)

Thanks again for your interest, and we'll be in touch closer to the beta read.

What is your name? *

First and last, please.

Please provide your email address: *

Email

Agreement to protect the manuscript *

By participating in the beta test, you acknowledge that the manuscript is provided for your eyes only and will not be shared with others without the prior written permission of Michael J. Sullivan.

Yes I agree

Agreement to avoid spoilers. *

By checking the following box, you agree to refrain from posting any comments about the book that might contain spoilers. An exception is made for posts in the Riyria Chronicle beta group forum.

Yes I agree

The timing for this beta will be quite aggressive. Do you feel you can read and provide feedback in three weeks?

Yes, I'm sure I can finish the novel in that time.
No, but please consider me for future beta reads.

Would you like to be added to the waitlist if you aren't initially selected?

Waitlist readers will be tapped if a beta reader drops out.

Yes, I'd like to be added to the waiting list.
No, thank you.

Would you like to be informed of future betas, special promotions, and book releases?

Yes, add me to your email list for future use.
No, use my email only for the beta read.

Gender: *

Male
Female

Age: *

17 or less
18 - 25
26 - 45
46 - 60
61 or more

What country do you live in? *

Which best describes your English language skills? *

English is my primary language.
English is a secondary language for me, and I often read in English.
English is a secondary language for me, and I often write in English.
English is a secondary language for me, and I often read and write in English.
English is a secondary language for me, and I lack fluency.

Which Michael J. Sullivan novels have you read? *

If you've read Riyria Revelations in their six-book format rather than the omnibus editions, select the omnibus titles that include one or both of the individual books you've read.

I have read no Michael J. Sullivan novels
Theft of Swords (includes The Crown Conspiracy & Avempartha)
Rise of Empire (includes Nyphron Rising & The Emerald Storm)
Heir of Novron (includes Wintertide & Percepliquis)
The Crown Tower
The Rose and the Thorn
Hollow World
Rhune Beta Version

How long have you been reading fantasy? *

This will be my first fantasy read
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
4 - 9 years
10 - 19 years
20 or more years

Which best describes you as a READER? *

Avid - reads several books each month
Moderate - reads 6 - 12 books a year
Light - reads 3 - 5 books a year
Infrequent - reads 1 -2 books a year
Non-reader - haven't read a book in the last year

Which best describes your experience as a WRITER? *

I'm not a writer and don't plan to be in the future.
I would like to be a writer someday but haven't completed any projects.
I've written several projects but never published any of them.
I've self-published some projects.
I've traditionally published some projects.
I'm a hybrid author and have published both traditionally and self.

Please help us understand why you selected this answer

Which best describes your experience with beta reading? *

I've never done any beta reading in the past
I've done beta reading for others, but not Michael
I've beta read for Michael
I've beta read for Michael and others

Please help us understand why you selected this answer

Which best describes your thoughts on past works you've read by Michael? *

I've not read any of Sullivan's works.
I'm a huge fan of Sullivan's work.
I've generally enjoyed the works I've read.
I've enjoyed some but not others.
I've generally not enjoyed the works I've read.
I either couldn't finish or didn't like what I read.

Please help us understand why you selected this answer

Have you ever met Michael J. Sullivan in person before? *

For the sake of this question phone conversations count as "in person."

Yes
No

If selected to be a beta reader, what format(s) would you like the book in?

.mobi - for use with Kindle devices and apps
.epub - for use with iPad, Kobo, Nook and other devices
.pdf - for computers and phones
.word - to allow for in-line editing

List your five favorite books or series

Notes or Comments

Is there anything additional I should know?