Simon’s Comments (group member since Jan 05, 2018)

Simon’s comments from the What is Life without Books group.

Hi all!
I'm giving away free copies of one of my books, The Pirate's Heir, the first book in a YA series.

Get it here - https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qnr3eptuys

No catch! I'm not even asking for reviews, although that would be nice ;-)
I just want to get my books into people's hands!

Michelle wrote: Oh Simon..."

I'm honoured that you would use a precious gift card on one of my books, and please, share with everyone!
Thank you!

Michelle wrote: "Hello!..."

There is no need to apologise, Michelle, I'm just glad you're still going to read the book.
And thank you for your kind words about my other book!

Hi all!
I've recently re-edited my five-part time travel series for young adults of all ages, the Displacers series and I'd like to offer it up in its entirety for the members of this group.



I don't want to give anything away so I'll just say that the Displacers series is about a young man, Sam Vives, who discovers that he has the ability to Displace (time travel)... romance and adventures ensue!

PM me please!

Hi all! I've just brought out the second book in my Steampunk series based in World War 2 - The Russian Resistance - and I'd appreciate some feedback from anyone who's interested! And if you want the first one, er, first, then just let me know!



After their resounding victory in the skies of Southern England it seems that the Royal Aviation Corps finally has a chance to lick its wounds and rebuild. However, the Prussian Empire’s war machine is unrelenting and, having been turned back from the shores of the British Isles, it turns its hungry gaze eastwards towards Russia.

Unwilling to let another friendly power be swallowed by the tide of tyranny that has swept its way mercilessly across Europe, King George VI sends aid in the form of his most effective weapon - Misfit Squadron.

The BEST reviews are simple to do, all you need to do is say what YOU felt and thought about the book, whether you liked it or not etc. If there are bits you especially liked or didn't like, point them out.
There is no need to put a synopsis of the entire book in it unless you really want to, although this is becoming more and more popular and does tend to get reviewers noticed.

The WORST reviews, and the ones you should never write are the ones that give one or two stars, take apart the book, and then say "I don't like this style of book" or "this book wasn't for me". Usually after having received a free copy from the author. Seriously, if you knew / found out that the book wasn't right for you, STOP READING, don't review it, tell the author thank you, but no thanks. Do not put a bad review on it just because it wasn't your kind of book - if it wasn't free you wouldn't have bought it, right? so don't spoil the author's chances of selling to people who DO like that kind of book.

Also, if an author sends a book and there are spelling and or grammar mistakes in them, don't forget those authors probably can't afford editors. Either take the time to list the mistakes, or say to the authors that they're there and let them decide to deal with them or not. Don't just dock stars and point them out in a review, we don't all have the resources of published books. however, if the book is so badly written that it is unreadable, you should DNF it and say why in your review.

Above all, please DO review, whether it's good or bad; your reviews are not just for the author but for other people who might be umming and ahing about whether to buy the book or not. Be honest.
And if it's a good review then post it on Amazon as well and help support authors who are doing what they love but aren't able to make a living from it!

Thank you very much to Beth and Michelle (messages 21 and 22 in this thread) for the wonderful, well thought-out and very quick reviews!
Please check them out on the book page!
Anyone else fancy a steampunk read? ;-)

Hi all! I would love to get some reviews of my latest offering, the first novel in a steampunk style series about a fighter squadron in an alternate World War 2.

However, having said that, if anybody sees anything else they fancy of mine they can just ask for it - I give my books away to anyone who wants them!