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Hi, everyone. As you're aware, we no longer have the Direct Message feature on Goodreads. The mods have discussed the best way to go forward, and have determined that we will need an email address from everyone, which will be collected in an online form.(Please refer to the revised Rule 8 above.)
If you'd like to join this round, please remember that I can't add you until I have links to your Goodreads book and your email address, provided in this form. For the sake of everyone's privacy, we're asking participants to list the email address on the form and not in the actual thread where it's visible to all online.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18d_E...
Can I join this group with my new book Black Hole Radio - Nebulis
I'd like to join with my children’s picture book Min: the Cat Who Guards the Castle.My GR book link: www.goodreads.com/book/show/208081707...
My Goodreads author link: www.goodreads.com/lynnhelton
(I also write and review as S. Lynn Helton)
I've filled out the form.
I've previously reviewed both Loralee and Ann, but not these books of theirs.
I would like to join with my book A Legacy of FlowersI have reviewed Ann, and both Lynn & Loralee have reviewed me.
Hi, Can I join this group with my book Snow? I haven't reviewed Loralee, Ann, Lynn and Linda. My author link Bill Carmona
Can I join with In the Company of FliesMy author link Eric Gibson
I have reviewed all of Ann's. I have reviewed Loralee and Lynn, but not these.
I would like to join the group with my sci-fi novella, The Collector.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
I read some books by Ann and Loralee.
I've reviewed Stjepan before, including this book (under my other pen name).He's got other books I could read and review (maybe Magic Clogs or 2025: SF Novella?).
Eric, it looks like Linda has reviewed you. Since she's reviewed you and Ann, and you've reviewed all of Ann's books, I regret that I can't include you. I wish I could.Stjepan, Linda also reviewed you. I might be able to fit you, but in order to do that, I need to have you fill out the google form in my second message. Here it is again, for your convenience: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18d_E...
It looks like I was able to include everyone else.
Everyone: When signing up, please remember to list all the people currently on the list whom you have reviewed, as well as all the people on the list who have reviewed you.
Loralee wrote: "Eric, it looks like Linda has reviewed you. Since she's reviewed you and Ann, and you've reviewed all of Ann's books, I regret that I can't include you. I wish I could.Stjepan, Linda also reviewe..."
Loralee, I don't think Eric has read my first book.
Loralee wrote: "Eric, it looks like Linda has reviewed you. Since she's reviewed you and Ann, and you've reviewed all of Ann's books, I regret that I can't include you. I wish I could.Stjepan, Linda also reviewe..."
I didn't know I had to fill out a Google form, but I did. This is all new to me. I really don't understand why they banned texting between people. :)
Ann wrote: "Loralee, I don't think Eric has read my first book."Loralee, Eric posted the info below in a different GR group (that I mod under my other pen name) but I suspect it belongs here...
Eric wrote: "I've read Furilani, Ka'Azula, Bilaluna, Labyrinthia, and Nebulis"
Unfortunately, even if Eric hasn't read one of Ann's books, I won't be able to fit him. It looks like I won't be able to fit Stjepan, either. I am sorry to both of you. It looks like because Linda has reviewed you, and other review conflicts, I can't put you in spots where you won't be reviewed by someone you've reviewed, or visa versa. I wish I could fit you.
Loralee, did you think you couldn't fit me in, or was Sebastian in the group too? If you were thinking of me, it's not a problem if I can't join this group. Everything is ok.
My apologies, Stjepan. I did mean to write your name. I wish I could fit both of you.
I'd like to join with any of my books but mostly Holey Ghosts. I have been reviewed by everyone now on the list except Ann who I have reviewed and Bill, with whom I have no conflicts. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I just realized that Amazon still hasn't accepted a review I sent in for a different group. The AI flagged me for unknown reasons and blocked the review. Other reviews I have sent in since then have not been blocked. There is no indication of a way I can question this or fix it. I think I need to find someone else to send my review in.
Yes, Laura, it has worked for other people in the past to have a friend or relative send in the missing review. So long as someone does the review for you for the correct book and you post the link to the review, it should work.
Hello, can I participate with my thriller The Curse of Garibaldi (fiction)? It is just over 46,000 words without counting Author's notes, etc. Please let me know
I'm finished with the my other review obligations and eligible for this group--if I can be fitted in.
Marco, I need a couple of things from you before I can try to fit you in. First, I'll need you to fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18d_E...Because we can't message any more, we need this form so that we can communicate.
Next, I need to know if you've reviewed anyone so far on the list. I'll also need to know if anyone on the list has reviewed you.
The way to check if you've reviewed someone is to go to your profile.
Under your picture you'll see three links. Click the middle link.
In the box that says "Search and add books" type in the name of one of the authors on the list.
If you have not reviewed that person, it should say "You have no books matching 'person's name'". Repeat that with the other members of the list.
To check if someone else has reviewed you, go to the profile of each person so far on the list. Under their picture, click the middle link. In the box that says "Search and add books" type in your own name. If that person has never reviewed you, it should say "Author's name has no books matching 'Your name'".
Once you've done that, come back here and list the names of any people who have reviewed you or whom you have reviewed. If you've reviewed no one and been reviewed by no one, let us know that, too. Also, let us know if you've filled out the form.
Laura, it looks like I was able to fit you.
Hello, I'm not in the group - but just saying Hi!Not sure how to contact folks, so I'm saying hi here.
Not sure when I'll be back in the rounds
but I will
be well!
Loralee, there's a problem with the email I submitted in the form. Should I just resubmit the form to update my email?
Yes, do that. And make a note of the correction, if you could.
Loralee wrote: "Yes, do that. And make a note of the correction, if you could."I've submitted the form again with the updated email.
A. Gomez, I see that you have signed up on the Google sheet. Will you also post your information here, including links to your book and author page?
Loralee wrote: "A. Gomez, I see that you have signed up on the Google sheet. Will you also post your information here, including links to your book and author page?"Somehow, my comment was removed. I assumed I couldn't join. I'm trying to get the librarians to link my account to my book, but I haven't been successful yet, so I don't have an author page yet. I did just fill out the form again yesterday.
Here's my book, though. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Thanks for the reply, A. Gomez!Your author page is here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Have you tried to claim your author page yet? If you are in the process of trying, I apologize. But here is how to do it quickly; it should take only a few days.
Either follow the link I just posted, or do this:
Once you are signed in on Goodreads, go to your book.
Click on your name near the book title.
Go to the bottom of that page.
Near the bottom of the page you will find a link in the question:
Is this you? Let us know. If not, help out and invite A. to Goodreads.
Click on Let us know.
Then follow the prompts to join the author program.
You should receive an email in a few days confirming your approval.
If you are already in the process of doing all that, I apologize.
Once you have claimed your author page, please come back here and post that you have. Also, please check the names currently on the list and say if you have reviewed anyone currently on the list, or if anyone on the list has reviewed you.
I have been trying to do this exact thing for a few months now. I have even emailed the librarians, so I don't understand what the issue is. I understand if I'm unable to join due to this, I will continue to try to claim on my end.
Tony has previously reviewed me - one of my books written under my other pen name (https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...).
I am so sorry, A. Gomez. It must be terribly frustrating. I will talk to the other moderators, and see if I can't let you join.Tony, it looks like you have reviewed Lynn. Whom else have you reviewed, or who else has reviewed you on the list? Also, before I can try to add you, I'll need you to fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18d_E...
It's a new step we need to take since we can't use messages any more.
Loralee wrote: "I am so sorry, A. Gomez. It must be terribly frustrating. I will talk to the other moderators, and see if I can't let you join.Tony, it looks like you have reviewed Lynn. Whom else have you revie..."
I have review Laura on the Book listed, Ann on a previous book. Form completed.
-Tony
A. Gomez, I am sorry. I'm afraid I can't let you join without an author profile.Thanks for completing the form, Tony.
A. Gomez:If you've only emailed the Librarians, you might want to also try contacting them on their forum: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
Tony, it looks like you've also reviewed me. I'll see if I can fit you into the group.Edit: Also, you have not reviewed Ann Birdgnaw. Ann Birdgenaw, though, has reviewed you.
The founding principle of the group is honest, non-reciprocal reviews, so please help maintain the integrity of the group by letting me know as you sign up if you have been reviewed by, or have reviewed another author in the group and do check back as the group fills to report any clashes. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
This is a 'Novella' round
Fiction and non-fiction, adult and children's books under 45,000 words accepted.
Please note it is always possible that the books you are assigned may contain material you find upsetting or offensive. If you can't commit to this, please do not sign up.
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Now for the boring stuff, but please read it, it saves a lot of time if everyone is on the same wavelength.
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1. You have enough time to read and review 4 books within the 12 weeks of time allowed.
2. Your book is currently available for sale on Amazon (not pre-order) and it complies with the individual round theme, if there is one.
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*We all want reviews, it’s why we joined the group. It is bad taste to expect other people to review your book and then not do the same for other people in the group. People that Do not Finish (DNF) and/or don’t post reviews will find it difficult to get into a subsequent group.
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Allocation is entirely random and there will NOT be any rearranging of the listing to accommodate personal preference. The ONLY circumstance in which you may duck out of giving a review is if YOU provide a stand-in reviewer.
The only way this group can function is if we trust each other to behave honourably. And it IS perfectly possible to give a fair-minded review of a text that does not coincide with our normal choice of reading matter. If you need a few hints/tips, please see this thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I will do my best to fit everyone into the group they request, but occasionally, particularly in the case of our more prolific good standing members, I may have to decline a member request to fit the maximum number of people into a particular round. I will always endeavour to start another round as soon as possible with that member in mind.
It is permissible to review an author more than once if a different book is available.
If you need anything clarified please ask on the thread below before signing up. It’s a pain to have to keep rearranging the list because people haven’t read the above.
Your group moderator will be: Loralee Evans
Member Links | Book Links
1. Linda A. Sanchez | A Legacy of Flowers
2. Laura Koerber | Holey Ghosts
3. Ann Birdgenaw | Black Hole Radio: Nebulus
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6. Bill Carmona | Snow
7. Tony Travis | Season of the Stranger
8. Lynn Helton Also writes as: S. Lynn Helton | Min The Cat Who Guards The Castle
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10. Loralee Evans |Felicity and the Raccoons