Another call for beta readers!

I have finished writing the third draft of Blood of Old (Graceborn #1) and am on the hunt for beta readers! If you like chunky books with multiple POVs, complex world-building and high stakes, and would like to read this epic fantasy story of brothers and blood, submit an EOI today! →

About the book

Guess what! I have recently finished writing the third draft of Blood of Old, book 1 in the Graceborn series. Graceborn is a planned six-book epic fantasy series about brothers and blood, swords and songs, secrets and sacrifice, and the struggle for the fate of the world. Here’s a brief premise:

The Old has returned, and what once was, will be again…

For a thousand years none have dared to enter the Tainted Land, but when Asa O’Dair spills sacred blood on its once-sacred soil, fulfilling an ancient prophecy, an evil long-thought vanquished begins to stir.

Now, Asa and his adopted brother Kael must travel to the city-state of Asphodel, where treachery and dissent lurk within the ranks of the Graceborn, and they learn that a great and terrible destiny awaits them both.

This draft has come in at just under 195k words, spanning 43 chapters and a prologue. After writing like crazy since the start of the year, I’m very pleased that it’s finally done. For the time being, anyway. Because now it’s onto the next part of the process…

Become a beta reader

I’ve previously mentioned that I’m looking to put Blood of Old through a second round of beta reading. Before I finalise the manuscript and start investigating editing options, I’m keen to get some more feedback from readers familiar with the epic fantasy genre. If you like chunky books with multiple POVs, complex world-building and high stakes, and would be interested in reading Blood of Old, you can register your EOI at the link below:

✅ Eligibility to beta read: You must be familiar with the “epic fantasy” subgenre and be able to read a ~195k word manuscript and provide feedback between early September and late October 2023 (a 6-8 week window). You do not have to have been a beta reader before, nor do you have to be a writer.

✅ What’s in it for you: Aside from the experience of helping bring a book to life, all beta readers will receive a free ebook copy of Blood of Old when it is finished and published.

For more information about the beta reading process or details of the book itself, just go to the sign-up form. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have or drop them in the comments below!

If you have any questions about beta reading this book or want to find out more, let me know in the comments below!