Rhune Beta Survey

Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. It will be used to select the final list of beta readers. We want a wide range of experience and levels of past reading familiarity, so don't feel a particular answer may disqualify you...it may do just the opposite ;-)

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 agree that the manuscript you will receive is 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 that you'll refrain from posting any comments about Rhune that might expose plot elements which would spoil the book for future readers other than in the Rhune Beta Read Group.

Yes I agree

If you are not initially selected for the beta read, would you like to added to the wait list in case other beta readers drop 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 Rhune Beta Reead

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? *

In the case of omnibus editions select a title even if you read only one of the two books it contains

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

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 an 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?