Inteview and Reviews Too
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Today an interview was posted at A.F. Stewart’s Blog: Rants, Review, and Writing. This particular blog likes to focus on Indie authors specifically.
The latest review for the book on Amazon.com was an insightful evaluation. This is what he posted:
(Five Stars) Great Read
By Chris
“I very much enjoyed reading the book as it gave the reader a true insight into the inner workings of the life of a combat soldier in Iraq. It was great reading as Sharp was very detailed in his accouts of the day to day activities of he and his men. Sharp is obviously a very godly man that was an inspiration to his fellow soldiers as they faced the trials of being overseas in a hostile environment where death or dismemberment can occur at any moment. He makes you aware of the many facets of war that the non-soldier never even considers as we rely on what the media delivers via the evening news. It is apparent throughout the book that Sharp loves his family dearly and this, as well as his honor, integrity, character, and love of God and country, keep him focused on a calling far higher than his own desires. I’ll take him in my foxhole anytime.”
I have found on this journey of self publishing that it can be extremely difficult to get feedback and even more treacherous getting a review for your book. When one comes my way I am thankful to get it. It is not just because I want to hear that someone loves my book (yes, it does feel good), but it is also a way of verifying whether you had the desired effect on your readers. When you write for others, your ideas and thoughts make sense to yourself. However, there are times when your readers can read what you wrote and have a totally different reaction than what you had hoped for. Something that you feel is so full of depth and inspiration may not always encourage the same response in someone else. That is why I value feedback and reviews. It is like a guide, a compass, to direct how to better have the desired effect I would like to have for anyone who reads what I write.
I look forward to many other opportunities for interviews and some are in the works right now. The reviews, though, are what I crave the most I think. Am I on track with what I wanted to say? This is my chief concern. This has been a most interesting effort and I am learning almost daily so many things, especially marketing. In the end though, I hope that many will get this book into their hands to open their eyes to ignored, yet important, issues.
