Two More Reviews for Light Within Cobblestones, Are In From Beta Readers

Light Within Cobblestones is now on the market. Beta Reviews!

Just before the book was uploaded we sent out several requests for beta readers. These are readers who are charged with looking for mistakes as well as offering their opinions.  Each one was given a slightly different set of directions based on their background. The Christians were asked to check the Biblical facts. I did not ask my close friends because I was afraid they would not be one hundred percent truthful to me in fear they would hurt my feelings. Sometimes people are too kind. I associate with all kinds people but most of them are very kind-hearted. It is one of the qualities I look for in my associates and friends. But I can say, I chose people who I knew would be brutal if they did not like the book and I was prepared to get blasted if they felt it was necessary. Three answers out of seven is pretty good odds. I hope the others give me a review. The first one is already posted in another blog. The book is out but still I would like to know how it is received. Good or bad.  

The beta readers were chosen for specific reasons. I wanted to make sure that even though I was writing about God, I did not offend anyone with anything that remotely sounded superior to any of their knowledge or lifestyle. It’s not that I’m not prepared to offend someone nowadays that is impossible not to do no matter what is said. There are such things as consequences from the truth but this is not that type of book.

On the list were two Christians, two agnostics, one reader who clearly stated in answer to the seven questions on the list sent out, they would not ever be turned by mere words to believe in a God. There were also two others with alternative lifestyles. I have no intention of telling you whose review is who’s for I believe each one of them are smart, well-read informed people capable of reviewing a book without inserting their lifestyle preferences. I don’t expect them all to like the book I just want to know, is it a good book? I’m not partial to some of the greatest books written but I still read them. I promised to post their reviews in their entirety no matter their opinion.

I received two more beta reader reviews this morning. They are listed below. One prefers to leave their name off which I will honor. It is fairly obvious which category they belong to without pointing it out.

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Anonymous: I was surprised I was chosen to read this book. I did not expect to like the book at all. The information is presented in a manner that is straightforward but colorful. I don’t believe as the author believes but the historical facts give real precedence on the possibilities. I looked them up because I’m rather cynical, I don’t believe everything I read.  I expected to be but was not offended by what I thought was going to be the typical Christian blabber. The style of the writing felt like a hug that’s the best thing I can say. At the very least it was well written. I actually know someone who would love this type of book.

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Mariah Peters: Great book. Nice job. I don’t know what else to say. I sent the file to my mom. Since getting paid was not part of the deal I figured sharing with her was ok. She has to read this.

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When you send something out and tell them they are free to say whatever they want you never know what you will get back. I keep my word, I will post them all.

I told Mariah I would respond to her message on my blog.

Mariah, you made me laugh at that, it’s okay your message says all that needs to be said, and thanks for the review.

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Blessings, Cecile