Beta Writing

Hi everyone. Please check out this article from AUTHORS ONLINE written by Babika Goel. Its a great insight into beta reviews. I am also humbled that she mentions my upcoming book A Game of Gods. Thank you!!!‬
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https://www.authorsonline.in/beta-review-and-its-five-stages/?fbclid=IwAR1uWjS2elxVlsNe0cYRwA_RydXJsxXUEcc1AbDqtsRkv6AO90dT2dwz1Mc


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