THE IMPORTANCE OF REVIEWS.

In this post I would like to tackle the importance of reviews for both traditionally published and Indie authors. If like me you're a first time author, reviews can make or break your book. After all, the wider book-buying public don't know you from "Adam," or" Eve." And unless you've got a great promotional campaign behind you, which will result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars out of your own pocket, then you're up the proverbial creek without a paddle. This is sad but true. Word of mouth then, will probably result in what few sale your book makes. Now, you can hit the jack pot, and loads of people start blabbing on the street, about what a great book you've written. Which resulted in thousands of people flocking to the brick and mortar shops, or Amazon. Where they promptly purchased copies of your book as though you were giving away cotton candy. Then HURRAY! You've got it made. But the above scenario is quite unlikely. Authors need favorable reviews to entice that unsure reader to purchase their books. So please, if you took the chance and bought a first time author's book, and it didn't immediately make you want to throw up all over your living room. Go a step further. leave a few kind words on Amazon and Goodreads. We authors really do appreciate it. Thank you.