Would that be a little beta or a lot beta? I guess that would depend on how long one drones on, huh? And that can be done here with ease. Maybe they would see it and run. Or maybe they would see it and stay. Or maybe they are dead so they can't see anything. Unless they are a ghost. But can ghosts see? See how this can spiral forever? Now we are going to get to it before we undo too much.
If you could choose one author, living or dead, to be your beta partner, who would it be and why?
Well I think I'd go with someone who is rich and famous and then that way when they promoted the book they beta read then it would sell a bunch and I could retire. It can be anyone. I'm not too picky. What? Artistic integrity? Pffft can't eat that. Give me the money any day.
Dr. Seuss would be a fun one though. Maybe his ghost will come to play. Makes more dead than most do alive. But then he can't spend it until ghosts get legal status, so he may be waiting a while. There is an idea for you. The ghost that got legal status. Then the family could try to kill it again so they can get to keep the money. My ramble can produce stuff.
Any authors you would like to meet? Are you a ghost believer? What do you think would happen if ghosts became citizens and kept control of their assets?
Enjoy life, forget the strife.
Dr. Seuss would be perfect for you. You'd just have to remind him that the rhymes aren't always for kids...
ReplyDeleteSure he let a few flow that would be a bit more than kiddie haha
DeleteHa ha...I do believe in ghosts...and have encountered a few. Not so funny though when it happened. Actually it was scary.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't want to be met my the mean ghosts at any sea
DeleteI’ve never had a ghost encounter, but know two people who have and they are quite reasonable folks otherwise, so I have to believe there’s something to it.
ReplyDeleteCould be something to it, or maybe the wind just blew the wrong way lol
DeleteWhat if they kept their assets and copyrights? Now that's an interesting question.
ReplyDeleteYeah. Could lead to a whole family fight big time
DeleteI think Dr. Seuss would be the perfect match for you.
ReplyDeleteSense the theme indeed
DeleteI agree with everyone else. Dr. Seuss is a great choice for you!
ReplyDeleteA win all around
DeleteDr. Seuss fits you to a "T" I think! No ghost encounters but if they became citizens, I would hope they would go out and vote and learn the language of the country they lived in!
ReplyDeletebetty
haha can ghosts speak?
DeleteYes, Seuss for you and Poe for me!
ReplyDeleteBe an interesting one too
DeleteA good choice of authors. A nice, kind, and generous person. And yes, there are some around.
ReplyDeleteSome around indeed
DeleteDefinitely Stephen King for me. Dr. Seuss would be a fun one too, though.
ReplyDeleteHe'd be a fun one too. Both rich as can be.
DeleteDr. Seuss is perfect! And with all the books he's sold, he's probably rich, too. Trouble is, he's dead. Guess you'll have to go back in time for that one to work for you. :)
ReplyDeleteSo I have to create time travel too? Damn.
DeleteBefore you mentioned him, I thought of Dr. Seuss for you. I think his spirit is in you already. Poor guy (him, not you). Smiles.
ReplyDeleteSo I'm haunted? Damn.
DeleteYou should be glad that you are haunted
DeleteIt means by Dr. Seuss you're wanted.
Wanted but no dough
DeleteThat's a bit low
I didn't think about a Beta reader promoting for me. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI think Jon Krakauer would be fun to meet. Not that our books have much in common, but I think we'd get along.
Of course I believe in ghosts.
I don't know if including a link would knock out my comment, so I'll put it in another comment. But have you seen UPLOAD on Amazon video? It sort of touches on your question about death not stopping the need for money.
https://www.amazon.com/Upload-Official-Trailer/dp/B08BYYSF6M/
DeleteYeah, you never know. Could work with promo.
DeleteI watched it back a month or so ago. Rather fun show indeed.
Love Dr. Seuss and I bet he has a naughty side too - no doubt a discussion of poo, he would not rue.
ReplyDeleteWould not let it stop as out the poop may pop
DeleteIt would be fun to meet Dr. Seuss. I bet he and you would hit it off :-)
ReplyDeleteCould rhyme away at our bay
Delete"Makes more dead than most do alive" ~ LOL! I've loved Dr. Seuss since I was a little girl. I should have guessed that you would pick Seuss. A number of close relatives of mine have met ghosts, and it's hard for me to discount their experiences because I know them. But me ~ no. All the best! Take care!
ReplyDeletelol it is sad that dead he makes more. Sure is a winner though. No ghosts here, but you never know I guess.
DeleteTime For A Little Beta
ReplyDeleteDr Seuss likened charisma
No ghosts
As a host
But lots of spectacular drama
Hank
Lots abound
DeleteAs they surround
Yep, Dr. Seuss is the perfect fit for you. I'd have you and Bryan again. You were both great. I'd say Nelson DeMille because he's sarcastic like me but he'd leave in too much of my snark. Maybe Stephen King but he likes to drone on and on and on...so he'd leave in too much of my writing and my books would be as long his.
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Elsie
haha have to watch the snark and the droning on and on and on and on. Stephen King sure can do that. A winner at our sea works too.
DeleteIt think you've chosen the perfect beta reader as a partner! He's the cat's meow.
ReplyDeleteThe cat and Pat both agree indeed.
DeleteI would love to meet Mark twain but he’s kind of dead
ReplyDeleteTime travel!
DeleteDr. Seuss would would be fun. Not meeting any ghosts. Hope all is well Pat.
ReplyDeleteNo ghosts is good. As well as can be here, hopefully same at your sea.
DeleteDr Seuss and the "Cat in the Hat" it seems so appropriate for you. You could always spin
ReplyDeletea good rhyme or two. How are you doing? Robert Frost comes to mind for me. I visited his
house once and walked the grounds. I did feel it was haunted a tad.
Hmm I might pick Shakespeare or Poe depending on my mood
DeleteThree good ones indeed. Even if they have to haunt to be seen these days lol
DeleteWell, this sure beats Dave the Wendy's Man like your last pick!! LOL Dr. Seuss is a fun one. I'm not sure who I would pick. The only author that I've ever read all of her novels is Jane Austen, but I don't think we'd have anything in common. My favorite childhood author is Roald Dahl, but I'm not sure about that one either. How about Chris Hemsworth as a visual aid? :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, she may be a bit different. What's wrong with Dave the Wendy's man? lol not sure visual aids count.
DeleteI love your reasoning for picking someone rich and famous to be your beta reader. Perfect ;)
ReplyDeleteGet the money and go
DeleteOh yeah, Dr. Seuss would be purrfect. He'd probably also fit in the rich and famous category.
ReplyDeleteTwo for one!
DeleteDr. Seuss would be a great choice for you. I've been a beta reader for a couple of authors...it's a lot of work.
ReplyDeleteThat it surely is indeed.
DeleteS.E. Hinton, Beverly Cleary or Judy Blume for me. Those authors shaped my love of reading when I was a kid. It'd be fun to work with them (even though I am not a writer). :)
ReplyDeleteCan still work with them in other ways indeed.
DeleteHa, ha, Marvellous Pat. Dr Seuss ! Ghosts getting their assets back ! Horrible ! Going through all that careful planning to get away with murder to be snuffed in a legal technicality ! No, no, no, ! No go ! Have an inspiring Indian Summer. If you have any rich beta readers to spare, send one my way .....
ReplyDeleteLegality of it all would sure keep lawyers in even more business lol
DeleteDefinitely some book ideas hidden in there...
ReplyDeleteBut also key words if you are aware...
Remember beta tapes, before 8-track?
Or when drones weren't Amazon delivery hack?
Or when yarn was a sweater and not feedback?
And Seuss could poetically describe
Your rhyming adventures without a bribe!
Things sure have gone up and become
DeleteWhat was once thought dumb
Away they go and who knows
As we see what shows