I recently finished a short novel (46,800 words) set in a fictional midwestern college in the early 1970s. I've done research, but I wasn't born yet at the time the story is set, and I'd like to have at least one older beta reader read it and give me feedback before I do the final draft and publish it.
It's science fiction/alternate history, where the only major difference is the rediscovery of the drug invented by Dr. Henry Jekyll, and its use both as a therapeutic drug in psychiatric treatment, and as a recreational drug on college campuses. The main character tries it and finds that his alter ego is a woman, more cheerful and outgoing than his baseline male self. They experiment with it a number of times over their college career and figure out more about their gender identity and sexuality.
PM me if you want to know more.
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tried twice
I've tried twice to PM you, and the message refuses to show up in my que of messages. I was born in 1945... I remember the 70s well. My children were born in that time period. Maybe you could message me and see if it shows up for me. I'm not comfortable putting my email address here in a comment.
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Patricia
Happiness is being all dressed up and HAVING some place to go.
Semper in femineo gerunt
Ich bin eine Mann
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Recheck your messages, I thought it hadn't gotten through but just recheck and found a response.
If not, let me know and I will PM some info to you.