That “EEK!” Moment When a Review Request Goes RIGHT (a letter from author Valerie King)
This is part of the Dissecting Reviews series, a component of my Indie Author How-To Index that’s meant to help authors learn from the reviews people leave on their novels. No, the Index is totally free. Have fun.
I know I share a lot of “what not to do” posts in this series, so I wanted to share a Hall of Fame post for what TO do. Valerie King is a friend of mine and a sweetheart to the core. She recently sent me this email, and I asked if I could share it with you. This is how amazing it feels when a reviewer you respect loves your work. I added the Wilde quote because I think it pretty much sums up the whole post.
You know when you have one of those “EEK!” moments? Well, I had one of those today!
I just had to share, because as an author, being reviewed by a super serious book blogger is nail-biting. You never know what they are going to say, share or feel about not only your novel, but YOU.
I contacted Krisitilyn earlier this year, but she didn’t have a spot for me for months. Popular gal to say the least. I forgot about it actually. Until she emailed me yesterday to say she finished my book, The Gift of Fate, left me a review on Goodreads and wrote a lengthy review for her blog.
I waited for the blow…..but it never came. She loved it! This super sweet, but often critical blogger gave me 4 out of 5 stars! Do you know what that does for an author’s heart, soul and mind?! Of course you do. [image error]
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We’ve all dealt with criticism. Some we’ve taken to heart, others we’ve pushed aside and moved forth because there ARE people out there that have nothing better to do but criticize and demoralize us from behind a computer screen. Because they can. And yes…it hurts.
If you need a book review, I recommend Kristilyn. It may take a while for her to get back to you because she is very choosy about what she reads, but if you want an honest, clear-cut review…ask her.
And sweet Riley J. Ford….you are mentioned in my review. [image error]
Best,
Valerie King
About Valerie King
Author of young adult fiction….with a twist.
Valerie has always possessed a vivid imagination and a mind full of stories waiting to be told. As life moves forward, her pen has finally hit paper and incandescent sagas are being written. Her passion has transformed itself into the Fatum Book Saga, Unseen Wings Trilogy and a number of short stories. May you find a fable of deceit or perhaps a love story to fill your heart. Welcome to her journey…
Valerie lives with her husband and their three children in Dallas, TX.
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Valerie’s Books
The Gift of Fate – Book 1
(Fatum Saga)
Also available in the Apple iTunes store!
Guardian – Book 1
(Unseen Wings Novella Trilogy)
