Carole’s Comments (group member since Oct 19, 2016)

Carole’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Voted!!! Good luck!

Congrats, guys!!

Thanks, Guys!!!

Great news, Alex!!!

Thanks, Piaras- You've all been wonderful!! The support has been terrific and makes the sting of the whole situation less painful.

Thanks Peri I really appreciate all the warm support from my family on the threads!!

Aw, thanks Christine- It really happened that way. I now speak to her weekly. We have yet to meet, though.

I know- I write for kids- not reveiws. lol

Articles are interesting too- I've learned quite a bit.

Thanks, Anna. I get a little thrill knowing I've left a review and the author doesn't realize it. haha. I felt it's one of our responsibilities as indies- to review as many books as we can. It's the one thing we all need to promote and sell our books and one of the hardest things to get. However, I have offered my books to people with kids- I don't think I've asked for a review. I am glad to share them- I am proud of my series. I have responded to people looking for books to review- offering mine. The whole thing has me baffled. I have encouraged authors to send their books and to read other people's books- I think I have more reviews than most of my buddies on the thread- It honestly has been more important to me to see others getting the reviews- I would like to know what the heck they are referring to!!

Great articles, Amy- Keep it up- My hands are red from clapping for you, my friend!!! I joined so my clapping will be heard!!!

YAY! you go, girl!!

I know. Years ago when I first got on Goodreads, I asked why authors don't do that. It was explained to me then that you can't swap reviews. When anyone else has suggested it, I have explained that you can't do that. There are threads on other discussion groups that openly ask for authors to swap reviews- which makes me think this was directed at me.
I have bought at least one book from most of the active people on our threads. They didn't know I bought it- I never told them. I put up reviews without telling people I've done it. Recently, in another discussion, I commented that an author's book was very good. He admonished me by saying that if I took the time to say that- I should take the time to leave a review. I told him to look at his reviews- He had only one review from months ago and it was mine. I have asked people to review our books only when it is offered, and never with an exchange. Anyone who has "spoken" to me, knows I only deal with honest reviews.

I know I did nothing wrong.
Thanks, Justin.

Thanks, Erica! I love your events!!!

YAY!! You go, Girl!

As soon as I find out, guys- I'll post it.

I don't know. I will keep you guys updated on their response. It's interesting because the note says "several of my comments," and indicates "several members," apparently have flagged me. I don't think I have ever used the word swap or even asked for a review unless someone volunteered or was looking for books to review. I never ask for people to send me their book- Most are not aware that I've reviewed their book. So the whole thing makes me wonder.

Me too, Amy. I don't even ask for reviews for me- I always purchased the books I review. I never told authors I did, in case I couldn't leave a review. I never leave a negative review- so if I didn't enjoy the books- I would never put up a review that might influence people away from the book.

I did- they haven't gotten back to me.