Book reviews are strange things
Book reviews can make or break a book. This, of course, made me feel strange and upset when I finished Splintered: Sierra's Legacy by Leslie Wright. Leslie is a book review blogger who asked me to read and review her book. I certainly didn't mind. She had done the same for me and published it on her blog.
The problem was that I liked the plot of her book better than her novel. Leslie's writing style is more in line with the epic fantasy style of Richard Jordan's Wheel of Time series, and I don't really like those kinds of novels.
I had no idea what the protocol was, so I emailed her and explained. And she came back with — I understand; write an honest review, which I did, giving 3 out of 5 stars and a recommendation that if you liked Richard Jordan, I thought you would like Splintered.
I still feel weird about it, especially since I got my lowest review yet over the weekend. Someone finally slammed me on the mistakes in Promise Kept. I messaged him through Goodreads.com to thank him. I know that sounds weird, but I want to know what is wrong with my writing, so I can fix it, and I've been kind of waiting on him. Hopefully, he'll be the last once I get the edits on Promise Kept.
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Hi Brandy, How did you find an editor? I am looking but not getting much back in the way of replies. I hope your reviewer gets back to you, I understand the need to know the areas and things that make the reviewer not like the book. Although just keep in mind that readers are subjective, I still think your book is very good. Keep your head up and hold your pride, you are an author, and have a book under your belt. Good luck and hope your edit goes well.
Leslie wrote: "Hi Brandy, How did you find an editor? I am looking but not getting much back in the way of replies. I hope your reviewer gets back to you, I understand the need to know the areas and things that m..."The person I found is a friend with a teaching degree, a degree in english, and not much else to do this summer and looking for a little extra cash. If you like, I could contact her for you, but I can't promise anything. She has only finished the first half of my novel so far, and I'm still waiting on the second half. :D
Thanks, I have found a couple and did get one email back, I may try them as the price was not too horrible. Well, Hang in there, I like your work.How did you feel she did on your first half? You might see if she is interested, I would like to see what she can do and what she charges. I am just poking to see what I can find. Soon ...I hope.
