The Case for Reviewing Books as an Author

Like many authors before me, my publishing journey began as a reader. Although my mother claims she once had to force me to read, I (thankfully) have none of those horrifying memories.

In 2011, I took my love of books to the next level by starting a book blog, On a Book Bender, where I continue posting reviews today. My reviews have changed and grown with me, but they’ve becomemoreimportant as I learn how to write fiction.

Even if you never publish your reviews anywhere,learning to be critic...