Nenia Campbell's Blog, page 45
January 29, 2014
Why Negative Reviews Are Good
Negative reviews are super controversial -- but why?
No, I know why. Because they're mean, or because they wreck careers, or because they are not based on fact and blah, blah, blah. But that's not really an answer. That's opinion. And speculation.
Why are negative reviews so controversial?
They actually do everyone a huge, heaping favor.
Who Is Really Impacted By a Negative Review?
One of the arguments against negative reviews is that they keep people from buying books.
Really? Since when did negative reviews become the online equivalent of a chain-link fence?
If people want to read a book, a few negative reviews aren't going to change their mind. Bad author behavior might (we'll get to that later), but negative reviews? Unlikely. Especially if the negative reviewer in question doesn't have a whole lot of books in common with them.
At the very least, it will cause them to take your book with a grain of salt.
There are three ways a reader approaches a book:
In the first scenario, the reader does not want the book. At all. Cool. Not all books are for everyone.
In the second scenario, the reader does want the book. Again, cool. New readers are fun!
In the third scenario, the reader is not sure if they want the book. It might be outside their usual genre but they find the summary somewhat intriguing. Or maybe they really like the cover. Or maybe a friend recommended it to them, but the friend isn't one of their go-to reviewers so they aren't sure.
Again, cool.
This third scenario is important. Why? Because these are the people who will be impacted most by a negative review. They were on the fence from the start, and some of them will be persuaded by a negative review. BUT it's likely that they were already swinging towards no from the start.
So really, negative reviews do you a favor; they prevent people who weren't all that keen on reading your book from the start from reading your book and not liking it.
Takeaway Lesson: Negative reviews create a self-selecting pool of readers.
No, I know why. Because they're mean, or because they wreck careers, or because they are not based on fact and blah, blah, blah. But that's not really an answer. That's opinion. And speculation.
Why are negative reviews so controversial?
They actually do everyone a huge, heaping favor.
Who Is Really Impacted By a Negative Review?
One of the arguments against negative reviews is that they keep people from buying books.
Really? Since when did negative reviews become the online equivalent of a chain-link fence?
If people want to read a book, a few negative reviews aren't going to change their mind. Bad author behavior might (we'll get to that later), but negative reviews? Unlikely. Especially if the negative reviewer in question doesn't have a whole lot of books in common with them.
At the very least, it will cause them to take your book with a grain of salt.
There are three ways a reader approaches a book:
In the first scenario, the reader does not want the book. At all. Cool. Not all books are for everyone.
In the second scenario, the reader does want the book. Again, cool. New readers are fun!
In the third scenario, the reader is not sure if they want the book. It might be outside their usual genre but they find the summary somewhat intriguing. Or maybe they really like the cover. Or maybe a friend recommended it to them, but the friend isn't one of their go-to reviewers so they aren't sure.
Again, cool.
This third scenario is important. Why? Because these are the people who will be impacted most by a negative review. They were on the fence from the start, and some of them will be persuaded by a negative review. BUT it's likely that they were already swinging towards no from the start.
So really, negative reviews do you a favor; they prevent people who weren't all that keen on reading your book from the start from reading your book and not liking it.
Takeaway Lesson: Negative reviews create a self-selecting pool of readers.
January 27, 2014
My Book is at a Public Library!!!
And the oh-so-awesome Christina made a display for it!!!!
BEHOLD!!!
http://christinawilder.booklikes.com/...-
BEHOLD!!!
http://christinawilder.booklikes.com/...-
January 26, 2014
A Poem
I thought to make a rhyme or two
when found with nothing else to do;
a bit of love, a bit of hate,
and how they make me not think straight;
these things compose my little rhymes
and did not take all that much time;
it's brilliant, what I've done you see,
what you think's "you" is really me
and this is how you write a poem,
with extra sap to make them moan,
"it's universal, what we feel:
-- that poetry can be a spiel!"
when found with nothing else to do;
a bit of love, a bit of hate,
and how they make me not think straight;
these things compose my little rhymes
and did not take all that much time;
it's brilliant, what I've done you see,
what you think's "you" is really me
and this is how you write a poem,
with extra sap to make them moan,
"it's universal, what we feel:
-- that poetry can be a spiel!"
January 25, 2014
Huge Heaping Thank Yous to Everyone Who Participated in My FEARSCAPE Giveaway
I'm so grateful to everyone who downloaded a copy of the book, reblogged my post(s), posted announcements, and basically helped get the word out/support me as an indie author. Also, thank you for tolerating my one day of being a spammy author. It isn't easy doing all my own promotions, and I know that means you see a lot of crap showing up in your newsfeeds sometimes, and I'm sorry for that. <3
Over 1,000 people downloaded Fearscape today, which is really, really cool. I'm so excited to get 1,000 new readers and I look forward to seeing what you think of the book (be it bad or good).
I'm currently holding another freebie of book #3 in the series on Booklikes, which you can find HERE.
Also, I've released a new book. It's called TANTALIZED and you can buy it HERE.
I'm also about a third of the way through my newest book, BLEEDS MY DESIRE. So if you've read all my books already and are waiting for more, you shouldn't have to wait too long. I hope to have it up in a few months. :)
Thanks for being the awesome people you are, and for helping me realize my dreams.
You rock!
xNenia
Over 1,000 people downloaded Fearscape today, which is really, really cool. I'm so excited to get 1,000 new readers and I look forward to seeing what you think of the book (be it bad or good).
I'm currently holding another freebie of book #3 in the series on Booklikes, which you can find HERE.
Also, I've released a new book. It's called TANTALIZED and you can buy it HERE.
I'm also about a third of the way through my newest book, BLEEDS MY DESIRE. So if you've read all my books already and are waiting for more, you shouldn't have to wait too long. I hope to have it up in a few months. :)
Thanks for being the awesome people you are, and for helping me realize my dreams.
You rock!
xNenia
January 24, 2014
Fearscape Free for Download, Now ACTIVE
Click the banner to go to the book's page!
I hope you enjoy your freebie!
There will be more giveaways this month, so stay tuned!
I hope you enjoy your freebie!
There will be more giveaways this month, so stay tuned!
January 23, 2014
FEARSCAPE free for download 1/24, TERRORSCAPE giveaway 1/31
It's been a while since I did a giveaway and I want to celebrate Terrorscape's rerelease, not to mention breaking so many milestones as an author last/this year. ^_^
For the details on the giveaway, please read my BookLikes blog entry. There are links to both giveaways. :)
For the details on the giveaway, please read my BookLikes blog entry. There are links to both giveaways. :)
January 22, 2014
FEARSCAPE WILL BE FREE FOR DOWNLOAD 1/24/14
On January 24, 2014, Fearscape will be FREE - that's right, F-R-E-E - for download on Amazon via the Kindle store.
Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can still participate in this giveaway!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html...
I will also be doing a giveaway of Terrorscape on Booklikes towards the end of the month via Smashwords coupons. (I really need to figure out how those work, so this will be a learning experience for me.)
Thank you all for being such wonderful readers. <3
Please spread the word!
xNenia
Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can still participate in this giveaway!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html...
I will also be doing a giveaway of Terrorscape on Booklikes towards the end of the month via Smashwords coupons. (I really need to figure out how those work, so this will be a learning experience for me.)
Thank you all for being such wonderful readers. <3
Please spread the word!
xNenia
Cloak and Dagger Has Almost 500 Ratings!
I remember the days when C&D was my more poplar book by, like, 90 ratings or so. Then somehow little old Fearscape ditched the training wheels and cycled ahead. I love little surprises like that almost as much as I love seeing you guys enjoy my books! :D
So here I am, popping in yet again, to squee, thank you, and hopefully spread my joy.
THANKS FOR BEING SO AWESOME!
Kitten cuddles!
xNenia
So here I am, popping in yet again, to squee, thank you, and hopefully spread my joy.
THANKS FOR BEING SO AWESOME!
Kitten cuddles!
xNenia
#ReadWomen2014
There is a great article making rounds on Booklikes right now!
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandsty...
I've decided that I'm going to make a little GR challenge for myself. How many women authors can I read this year?
Who wants to join me?
Make a shelf called read-women-2014!
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandsty...
I've decided that I'm going to make a little GR challenge for myself. How many women authors can I read this year?
Who wants to join me?
Make a shelf called read-women-2014!
January 21, 2014
Tantalized Now Available for Purchase
You can buy the book HERE.
Once again, I urge you to please read the trigger warnings and to keep in mind that this is basically an antiromance between two completely fucked up people. NO REDEMPTION. NO WARM FUZZIES. D:
I hope you like the book!
And if you don't, that's okay too! <3
Once again, I urge you to please read the trigger warnings and to keep in mind that this is basically an antiromance between two completely fucked up people. NO REDEMPTION. NO WARM FUZZIES. D:
I hope you like the book!
And if you don't, that's okay too! <3
