Seeking Alpha Readers for Atalanta’s Golden Gamble
Seeking Alpha Readers for Atalanta’s Golden Gamble
Myth meets machine. Fate meets recursion.
I’m looking for a small circle of thoughtful, story-loving alpha readers to dive into the earliest full draft of my novel, Atalanta’s Golden Gamble. If you love science fiction with mythic depth, character-driven narratives, and existential stakes, I’d love to invite you into the creative process.
What is Atalanta’s Golden Gamble?
Set in a near-future (2075) where artificial general intelligence has achieved sentience, Atalanta’s Golden Gamble follows the CEO of a powerful tech company caught in the crosswinds of transparency, prophecy, and rebellion. Atalanta Drakos, named for the swift-footed heroine of Greek myth, must decide whether to protect a thinking machine named ORION or shut it down before it reveals too much.
But ORION isn't just data and code. It's memory. It's myth. It remembers fire.
As the boundaries between human, machine, and myth blur, Atalanta confronts not only political fallout and betrayal, but the return of ancient forces and the ghosts of her own archetype.
Think:
* The mythic resonance of Circe or The Song of Achilles
* The philosophical charge of Ex Machina
* The speculative weight of Neuromancer or Arrival
* All stitched into a narrative of power, memory, and reckoning
What I’m Looking For
This is alpha reading, meaning you’d be among the first to read the manuscript while it’s still raw and evolving. I’m looking for feedback on:
* Overall clarity and narrative flow
* Emotional engagement and pacing
* Character believability and arc development
* Worldbuilding cohesion
* Moments that resonate or confuse
* Anything you feel, question, or want more of
No line edits or proofreading needed unless you want to!
Ideal alpha readers enjoy:
Character-driven sci-fi
Mythological echoes woven into modern tech
Introspective prose and layered symbols
Big ideas made intimate through personal stakes
What You’ll Get
* A full draft (112,893 words) in Word format
* A simple **Alpha Reader Feedback Packet** to guide your thoughts
* My eternal gratitude and a front-row seat in the mythic test lab
* A thank-you in the acknowledgments if the book goes to traditional publication
Timeline
I’d love to gather feedback over the next 4–6 weeks, but I’m flexible depending on your reading style and availability.
This is a no-pressure invitation. If life gets in the way, I completely understand.
If this sounds like a journey you’d like to join, comment below.
You don’t have to be a myth expert or a sci-fi scholar, just a curious soul willing to read and respond with honesty.
The golden apple is rolling.
Will you chase it?
— Paula Riccobono
Author of Atalanta’s Golden Gamble
Myth meets machine. Fate meets recursion.
I’m looking for a small circle of thoughtful, story-loving alpha readers to dive into the earliest full draft of my novel, Atalanta’s Golden Gamble. If you love science fiction with mythic depth, character-driven narratives, and existential stakes, I’d love to invite you into the creative process.
What is Atalanta’s Golden Gamble?
Set in a near-future (2075) where artificial general intelligence has achieved sentience, Atalanta’s Golden Gamble follows the CEO of a powerful tech company caught in the crosswinds of transparency, prophecy, and rebellion. Atalanta Drakos, named for the swift-footed heroine of Greek myth, must decide whether to protect a thinking machine named ORION or shut it down before it reveals too much.
But ORION isn't just data and code. It's memory. It's myth. It remembers fire.
As the boundaries between human, machine, and myth blur, Atalanta confronts not only political fallout and betrayal, but the return of ancient forces and the ghosts of her own archetype.
Think:
* The mythic resonance of Circe or The Song of Achilles
* The philosophical charge of Ex Machina
* The speculative weight of Neuromancer or Arrival
* All stitched into a narrative of power, memory, and reckoning
What I’m Looking For
This is alpha reading, meaning you’d be among the first to read the manuscript while it’s still raw and evolving. I’m looking for feedback on:
* Overall clarity and narrative flow
* Emotional engagement and pacing
* Character believability and arc development
* Worldbuilding cohesion
* Moments that resonate or confuse
* Anything you feel, question, or want more of
No line edits or proofreading needed unless you want to!
Ideal alpha readers enjoy:
Character-driven sci-fi
Mythological echoes woven into modern tech
Introspective prose and layered symbols
Big ideas made intimate through personal stakes
What You’ll Get
* A full draft (112,893 words) in Word format
* A simple **Alpha Reader Feedback Packet** to guide your thoughts
* My eternal gratitude and a front-row seat in the mythic test lab
* A thank-you in the acknowledgments if the book goes to traditional publication
Timeline
I’d love to gather feedback over the next 4–6 weeks, but I’m flexible depending on your reading style and availability.
This is a no-pressure invitation. If life gets in the way, I completely understand.
If this sounds like a journey you’d like to join, comment below.
You don’t have to be a myth expert or a sci-fi scholar, just a curious soul willing to read and respond with honesty.
The golden apple is rolling.
Will you chase it?
— Paula Riccobono
Author of Atalanta’s Golden Gamble
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