I am offering my service as a Beta Reader. I am a writer, and have co-written an award-winning science fiction novel (Queen of Iron Years. I have an advanced degree in English Literature, and have participated in developing novels that are science fiction, fantasy, and mystery stories. I have taught for over 30 years, and helped my students improve their writing and self-editing skills. I have also assisted writing friends develop their stories, and given them a clearer perspective on what they're doing. I successfully review genre books for a local newspaper, and I write non-fiction articles for the same newspaper on the intelligence and care of animals.