Like many authors, I’ve been a little depressed by some of the hostility that seems to have arisen between (some of) the blogging community and authors over the past couple of years – its seems that the behaviour of a few overly entitled individuals has poisoned what should be a harmonious relationship, since we’re all in the business of books (hint for authors: if you start to think stalking is an acceptable reaction to someone not liking your work, you need to Step The Hell Back and take a look at your life).
My own experience with bloggers has been almost universally positive. Sure, some of them don’t like my books, some were a bit flaky, some didn’t want anything to do with an indie author and some I didn’t warm to at all: bloggers being individuals, they’re as much of a mixed bag as any disparate group of people. But most were a joy – even those with the poor taste not to care for my writing! – and I’ve connected with a lot of people whose blogs I really enjoy and, more importantly, who I really like.
So I thought that, this year, it might be fun to do a series of profiles on book blogs and the people behind them: find out a little more about what the business of book blogging involves, the highs and lows of it, and how authors can better engage with bloggers. I’ve already got some fun people lined up, but work commitments prevent me from canvassing my contacts list as widely as I should, so if anyone is interested in being featured – get in touch!(Find details here:
http://darkdates.org/2015/01/12/blogg...)
[Note: If you want to talk about your blog but prefer to remain anonymous / behind your blogging ‘persona’ that is fine!]
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January 12, 2015 03:47
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I do have a blog, but I don't put up loads of reviews (save Goodreads' widget stuff). I do, however, have links for authors I like down the bottom, and I also add on the odd post now and again. I don't do more, merely because I'm very likely too lazy.
I don't like doing book reviews that turn into an essay about said book, but I add comments on what I believe are the book's merits. Why write a review that provides the story by a detailed analysis? I don't get it, what's the point of then reading the book? It's already been dissected for you. No surprises, no novel story line etc etc.
This gives me a negative feel for these reviews. I prefer if I do need to do this, to provide a precis or a 'how I feel' etc.
Hope this helps you out. I'm here:
I'm 'runningrabbit' on Goodreads.
It here http://quirkathonic.blogspot.com.au/
Cheers,
Julia