Getting a Jump on 2016 Resolutions
I'm what you might call, a slow reader. Not slow in my ability to grasp and understand what I'm reading, but in my pace. Several readers of my novels tell me they frequently rip through two or even three novels per week. Me? I'm a two book per month type of reader.
Slow and steady.
While I am brewing up a typically long and aggressive list of resolutions for 2016, one that I am particularly resolute on accomplishing is to read at least two books from Indie authors each month and leave reviews on as many sites as I am a registered user. (Those currently being Amazon, iBooks, Nook and Kobo.)
The world of publishing continues to undergo rapid and transformational changes. Indie authors are now not only free to publish their art on sites like Amazon, but many are gaining fame, wealth and respect.
But only some.
I have no way to substantiate this, but I'm comfortable in saying that for every 100 indie authors, one earns the respect and fame (and wealth) most desire and another ten deserve to be counted among the one percent, but have yet to experience all that comes with recognition.
Honestly, I've read a lot of books by Indie authors that were simply awful. But I've also read some that are as good (or, in some cases, better) than authors published with one of the Big Three houses.
So here's what I'm planning to do in 2016: Read at least two books from indie authors whose books have less than ten posted reviews. If I can't leave at least a three star review, I won't leave one at all. But for all the others, I will leave a detailed and somewhat expansive review.
I've already chosen my books for January but would love to hear any suggestions. If you are an indie author and want me to read and then leave an honest review, let me know.
I won't ask for a free copy and I won't ask for reciprocity. I will ask that you consider adding some indie authors to your reading list this coming year and that you leave honest, positive reviews whenever possible.
Happy New Year!
T Patrick Phelps
Slow and steady.
While I am brewing up a typically long and aggressive list of resolutions for 2016, one that I am particularly resolute on accomplishing is to read at least two books from Indie authors each month and leave reviews on as many sites as I am a registered user. (Those currently being Amazon, iBooks, Nook and Kobo.)
The world of publishing continues to undergo rapid and transformational changes. Indie authors are now not only free to publish their art on sites like Amazon, but many are gaining fame, wealth and respect.
But only some.
I have no way to substantiate this, but I'm comfortable in saying that for every 100 indie authors, one earns the respect and fame (and wealth) most desire and another ten deserve to be counted among the one percent, but have yet to experience all that comes with recognition.
Honestly, I've read a lot of books by Indie authors that were simply awful. But I've also read some that are as good (or, in some cases, better) than authors published with one of the Big Three houses.
So here's what I'm planning to do in 2016: Read at least two books from indie authors whose books have less than ten posted reviews. If I can't leave at least a three star review, I won't leave one at all. But for all the others, I will leave a detailed and somewhat expansive review.
I've already chosen my books for January but would love to hear any suggestions. If you are an indie author and want me to read and then leave an honest review, let me know.
I won't ask for a free copy and I won't ask for reciprocity. I will ask that you consider adding some indie authors to your reading list this coming year and that you leave honest, positive reviews whenever possible.
Happy New Year!
T Patrick Phelps
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