San Francisco author writing crime thriller, political doggerel (Campaign Zen available on Amazon; read for free) and Zen Buddhism.

Been an ad copywriter and have published articles for 40 years. Currently working on a private investigator series set in Sonoma County. Plan a series of three for 2013. Perhaps this is a new genre: agrcultural thriller (joke). I write more of a why-done-it than a who-done-it.

My dilemna is to find good Beta readers that can review story arc: characters you like and dislike, who you want more of, where I might need another scene to resolve things. It's not fair to leave readers or character hanging.

Proofing and polishing is critical. I will have gone over manuscript five times or more before you see it. However, I miss things, too. So OK to mention anything. I am growing thick skin.

I really want your subjective impressions. You can hit me with anything. I'm not trying to be better than anybody. My goal is to tell a good story and be a fast, fun read.

I tweet daily: PeterPrasad@Twitter.com.

Email me at: OdonnellSF@gmail.com and/or PeterPrasad.SF@gmail.com.

Thank you very much for your time and attention to what I do. If I can help you, please don't hesitate to ask.

I am one drunk money when it comes to writing. I work at home, with a view out to a eucalyptus forrest, and start my day at 4am. I'm probably making $1.50/hour. Oh well...