Jim’s Comments (group member since Feb 12, 2014)

Jim’s comments from the Taming Amazon group.

I think we should only have one book per author.

I agree that this review group would be more compelling with a larger selection of books to review, so I'll add a few more to the list.
If anyone would like to add their book to the review list, please click on my avatar to send me a message with a link to the book you'd like to have reviewed.
Thanks,
Jim

I plan to add more books soon to have a wider range, once there is more interest. Would you like to add one of your books to the list?

Nick, I'd have to agree with Thomas on this. One of the biggest problems facing indie authors is getting reviews for their books. Potential buyers have become leery of generic 5-star reviews and they are more of a hindrance than a help.

My policy about writing reviews is that if I can't give a book at least 3 stars, I just don't leave a review at all.

If you could take the time to read the book and write an honest review, I'd be glad to list your book.
Thanks,
Jim

I've updated the review list.

If you're an author and want to have your book reviewed, please visit this post:

Give a Review, Get a Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks,
Jim

Great idea, Nick. Thanks!

Thanks for the review. I'll add your book to the list at the beginning of this post in a few days when I'm back from vacation.

Great, thanks everybody!

Hi Sunghee, I've notified Amazon about your free book.
Jim

To get your book reviewed, please use this thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Jim

Follow these steps to add your book to the review list:

To have your book listed, first contact one of the authors and ask for a review copy. Once you’ve written your review, leave a comment here with a link to the review, including the name of your book. I’ll remove the one you reviewed and add yours to the list.


Here is the list of books to review and links to contact the author to request a free review copy.


The Red Fields (The Eastern Dwarfs #1) by Leo deSouza
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AW7L162
Contact Leo - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Gold Rush Wedding: A Short Story in The California Argonauts series
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018PQ7MM4/
Contact Suzanne - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

One of Our Own by Dora Furlong
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012S38HM4/
Contact Dora - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Love & Haight by Tracey Madeley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FA674IK/
Contact Tracey - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

A Click That Changed My Life©: Based on a true story
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WSQWX0/
Contact Victoria - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Jayden and the Mysterious Mountain (The Sanctum Series #1)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EYSKMF2/
Contact Katrina - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Western Wishes (Dream Agency #1) - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BHW5KYG/
Contact Emma - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Inside Outside - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I08IY3E/
Contact Jenny - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...


Thanks, Jim

Thanks for the help, Emma.
Jim

Thanks for letting us know about your Countdown, Michele. I'm hearing from a lot of authors that aren't happy with the results.
I help promote indie authors and always warn them not to expect too much from the KDP promotions.

Thanks for letting us know.

Thanks guys, I think this will be a more effective way to get your book reviewed. Once someone has reviewed your book, it will be removed from the list. You'll have to write another review to have yours listed again.

I'd suggest having your book available in multiple formats to be able to meet everyone's requirements.

I’d like to change the way the eBook review group is set up to see if we can streamline the process. Here is how it will work:

There will be a list of books available to review. To have your book listed, first contact one of the authors and ask for a review copy. Once you’ve written your review, leave a comment here with a link to it, including the name of your book. I’ll remove the one you reviewed and add yours in its place.


Here are the books we’ll start with:


1. The Angels of the Jardin Massey - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KGGAGES/
Contact Jackie
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

2. bodygarage - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I9K2YSE/
Contact Jory
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

3. From Knowledge to Wisdom - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K114S6U/
Contact Awdhash
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

4. Inside Outside - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I08IY3E/
Contact Jenny
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

I've notified Amazon of the free book on Kobo.
Good luck!
Jim

Hi Lanaa, I think you should go the "unclassifiable" route and notify CS of the genres you want to be in. I think you will find it is a lot faster.
I know you're supposed to be able to use the correct keywords and have your categories selected, but I've never had any luck with that.
Just notify customer service and they'll get it done right away.
Good luck!
Jim

Yes, Jenny, I've received your email and am waiting for the other reviewers to respond. I should be sending out books soon.
Thanks,
Jim