Loralee’s Comments (group member since Oct 20, 2015)

Loralee’s comments from the Review Group group.

Leane wrote: "Yes thats okay but where do i check the list , i cant seem to find it sorry , send me a link . Thanks
And then what happens next ? ready to go !"
Look at message #1. The list is there. But do not start yet, because we are still waiting for one more person to sign up. Once that person signs up, we will do one more check. Then I will give instructions on how to begin your reviews.

Leane wrote: "okay so I have checked everything vividly and nobody from the list have i reviewed any of their books or either reviewed mine so I guess I'm good to go

here is the link to my book I want reviewed
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."
Thank you, Leane, and welcome!
Everyone, please make sure that where you are right now, will work. Liane, I moved you up one spot. I *think* that's still okay, but let me know if it isn't.

Cristian,
I was able to fit you in, but had to change things since Rik reviewed you, and you did not review him.

This review group and others don't allow reciprocal reviews. Since you are being reviewed by Rik in the other group, you can't review him here. Reciprocal reviews are not ethical, and Amazon does not allow them anyway, deleting them when they find them.

Edit: Cristian, it's alright. I found the links to your book and author profile. The book links that you put in both message 32 and message 35 are to Amazon, not goodreads. The one I'd need would look like this: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... but I found it, so it's alright for now.

Leane, I haven't been able to fit you yet because I need you to state who so far on the list has reviewed you, and whom you have reviewed. If you haven't reviewed or been reviewed by anyone on the list, then state that, here.
If you want to participate in this review round, please post the requested information soon, and I will see if I can fit you.

Thanks so much for that clarification, Rik. I will get the list fixed.

Completed reviews up to this point. (Completed is when both Amazon and Goodreads reviews have come through, and links to those reviews are posted here.)

Completed Reviews:
1.David Alyn Gordon- 4 reviews
2.Amanda Stuntz- 4 reviews
3.G.J. Griffiths- 4 reviews
4.Neil M. Campbell- 3 reviews
5.Loralee Evans-4 reviews
6. S.D. Brown- 4 reviews
7. Balroop Singh- 4 reviews
8. Geoff Sease- 3 reviews
9. J.A. Freely- 4 reviews
10. Rik Ty- 4 reviews

Neil, thanks so much for the Amazon link, but I can't see a Goodreads link from you for Balroop's book anywhere in the previous messages. I did find it when I went looking, here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thanks, Neil! Your 3rd review is complete!
And thanks so much for your efforts to get your reviews completed. It is noticed and appreciated.

Thanks for that info, E.K.
Cristian and Leane, I will need that information before I can try to add you.

Cristian and Leane,
Please take a look at message 2, and follow the instructions. You need to take a look at the names so far on the list in message 1.

Here they are:
Jason Newman
Laura Koerber
Liane Joly
E.K. Frances
Rik Ty
C.R. Hurst
Loralee Evans

Then you need to do 4 things.

1. Click "My Books" which is at the top of the page. That will take you to a page that has the books you have reviewed on Goodreads. Once you are there, type each person in the list above one at a time into the box that says "Search and add books" When you have typed in a person's name, click the little magnifying glass icon in that same box. If the next screen says "You have no books matching..." that person's name, you have not reviewed that person.

2. Then you need to go to the profiles of each of the people so far in the list. You need to find their picture, and the links under their pictures. Click on the middle link that shows how many reviews they've written. That will take you to the books they have reviewed. On that page, type your own name (or names if you have multiple author names) in the box that says "Search and add books". If the next page says "{So'n'so} has no books matching..." and your name, then they have not reviewed you before.

3. List on here: a: the names of the people who have reviewed you, and b: the names of the people whom you have reviewed.

4. Post a goodreads link to the book you would like reviewed.


You won't be paired with anyone. Reciprocal reviews are unethical and against the TOS of Amazon; they also have the potential of being inaccurate. You will be assigned to read the 4 people below you (the list wraps, so 1 is below 10) and the 4 people above you will review you. This is done to avoid reciprocal reviews since reciprocal reviews have the possibility of unnaturally inflating reviews, and because Amazon usually can sense such reviews, and deletes them.

Only after you have done that, if there are not conflicts, then I will add you in a place where you will be reviewing people who have never reviewed you, and being reviewed by people that you have never reviewed.

The group will not begin until we have all 10 members. That could take any time from a couple of hours to several weeks.

Thank you C.R., I was able to fit you in. And Rik, because P.L. had to leave, I was able to fit you in as well.

Leane, are you interested in joining this review round? If so, please read through message 1 which explains about review rounds, and also take a look at the instructions in message 2, follow those instructions, list whom you've reviewed and who has reviewed you, and also post a link of the book you'd like reviewed.

Rik, please take a look at Gene's message in message 2, and follow its instructions to check who has reviewed you, and whom you have reviewed.

To check if you’ve reviewed someone, click your “My Books”, and type their name in "search and add books".

To check if someone else has reviewed you, go to their profile, click the middle link under their picture (x reviews) then type your name into “search and add books”


It should just take a few minutes.

Keep in mind, Cat Green has two pen names, and you'll need to check both of them, Sass Green and Cat Green.

Oh, shoot. Rik, since P.L. and I have to be in each other's blind spots, and you've reviewed us both, I'm afraid I won't be able to fit you. Have you tried Gene's round here?: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Rik wrote: "fingers crossed a spot will still be open when my reviews clear I have a novella I JUST released and I'd love to take part"

Rik, what review round are you waiting for your reviews to clear in? Also, please take a look at message 2, and when you have no more obligations elsewhere, let us know who has reviewed you and whom you have reviewed so far in the list. But please wait to do that until you are completely finished in whichever other round you are still waiting to finish in.

I have also reviewed Jason.
Everyone, please remember to follow the instructions in message 2. You need to follow those instructions to check both to see who has reviewed you, and whom you've reviewed. Please do not rely on memory.
Welcome, Liane, and Jason!

Please Note: When signing up, please post review conflicts. Please don't rely on memory.

To check if you’ve reviewed someone, click your “My Books”, and type their name in "search and add books".

To check if someone else has reviewed you, go to their profile, click the middle link under their picture (x reviews) then type your name into “search and add books”

The review group is the most successful group for peer reviews on Goodreads. It hosts non-reciprocal reading/review rounds of ten authors with a variety of themes and genres, as well as ‘general’ rounds where any book is permitted, from non-fiction, to horror. When a round has ‘now forming’ in the title, there are places available, you can sign up. If it doesn’t, it’s full – look for another round or check back another time.

The Amazon rules state that authors/publishers are not allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on Amazon. To comply with this rule, we don’t insist members review on Amazon, but we do insist that every participant in the round has the capacity to leave a review on their local Amazon store, so we all start with the same options.

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

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.

Now for the boring stuff, but please read it, it saves a lot of time if everyone is on the same wavelength.
Before signing up below with your Goodreads author and Goodreads book link in the thread below, please ensure that:

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.

3. Your book is fit to be reviewed.
If it is not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews. This is your problem, not that of the reviewers or the groups. For a small fee, the group admin will look at the first few pages of your book to advise. The number one error new authors make is not having their book beta read and edited, by non-family members.

4. You can submit reviews to Goodreads and Amazon.
Amazon allows only those people who have spent $50 in the last year to leave reviews in each of their stores. If you are unsure about your Amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test’ review before signing up. If you are unable to post reviews on Amazon, please do not sign up.

5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files.
You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review, but as this will give a ‘Verified Purchase’ review on Amazon, it is welcomed when you choose to do so. Many authors have books available via KU and others might provide smashwords coupons. Most authors can provide mobi and/or epub files directly by email. Please note: International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.

6. You have completed your reading if you are currently in another review round in this group. You can be involved in the ‘one for one’ list whilst you are in a round.

7. You have an author profile set up before you join.

8. Your Goodreads profile allows people to message you, i.e. your profile is not set to private.

9. You declare any relationship you have with another member in the round.
Amazon will not allow reviews from the same household on the same book or if you are an editor, relative or close friend of another member.

10. You agree that your reviews will be unbiased and honest, whatever the star rating, and you will try to avoid ‘spoilers’. i.e. giving away the finale of a book. Please note the Review Group will back any reviewer's right to express their opinion about a book, but personal comments about a fellow author are against both Review Group and Goodreads policy.

11. You will not ask a fellow author to change a review of your book because you don’t agree with it.
If you think you have a legitimate concern, talk to the mod of your round, NOT the other author. Personal attacks, or pressurising other members WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in you being blacklisted.

Please note:
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 DNF and/or don’t post reviews will find it difficult to get into a subsequent group.

It is not necessary to leave any kind of disclaimer in your review, but ultimately, it is up to individuals. Reviews that state you received a copy ‘in return’ for a review will probably be removed/not allowed by amazon.com. ‘I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review’ would be more acceptable if you feel the need to add a disclaimer.

Your Goodreads details and the rounds you participate in may be recorded by the admin mod on a database. We do not retain details of email addresses etc.

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.

It is permissible to review an author more than once if a different book is available.
If you need anything clarified please ask, either by goodreads personal message to me or 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.

Please state when signing up what authors already on the list have reviewed you, and which ones you have reviewed.

To check if you’ve reviewed someone, click your “My Books”, and type their name in "search and add books".
To check if someone else has reviewed you, go to their profile, click the middle link under their picture (x reviews) then type your name into “search and add books”

If you have more than one pen name or use a different profile to leave reviews, LET US KNOW! I will do what I can to help you avoid reciprocal reviews, but ultimately, it is on you to avoid reciprocal reviews!



Your group moderator will be: Loralee Evans

Member Links
1. Jason Newman
2.Laura Koerber
3. Amber Daulton
4.Cristian Carrington
5. Liane Joly
6. Leane Redmond
7. E.K. Frances
8.C.R. Hurst
9.Rik Ty
10.Loralee Evans


Book Links

1. Understanding Procrastination
2.Encounters With Old Coyote
3.Ryan's Temptation
4.Forever & Always
5.Gamermom
6.The Parkinson Kitchen
7.The Missing
8.Round the World: A Life of Jeanne Baret
9.Thrill Kings: Madre Diem
10.Ephraim's Garden


In order to participate in this round, your setting for 'Who Can Send Me Private Messages' needs to be 'anyone'.
Please follow this link to check - and if necessary change - your privacy setting:

https://www.goodreads.com/user/edit?t...

Completed reviews up to this point. (Completed is when both Amazon and Goodreads reviews have come through, and links to those reviews are posted here.)

Completed Reviews:
1.David Alyn Gordon- 4 reviews
2.Amanda Stuntz- 4 reviews
3.G.J. Griffiths- 4 reviews
4.Neil M. Campbell- 2 reviews
5.Loralee Evans-4 reviews
6. S.D. Brown- 4 reviews
7. Balroop Singh- 4 reviews
8. Geoff Sease- 3 reviews
9. J.A. Freely- 4 reviews
10. Rik Ty- 4 reviews

Thanks, Amanda. Your 4th review is complete!
And thanks so much for participating!

Completed reviews up to this point. (Completed is when both Amazon and Goodreads reviews have come through, and links are posted here.)

Completed Reviews:



1. Loralee Evans- 4 reviews
2. Laura Koerber- 4 reviews
3. Sass Green- 4 reviews
4. P.L. Tavormina- 4 reviews
5. Joseph Minart- 4 reviews
6. Tempest Miller- 4 reviews
7.E.K. Frances- 4 reviews
8. Eric Gibson- 4 reviews
9. Thomas A. Burns Jr.- 4 reviews
10. Tony Travis- 3 reviews

Thanks, P.L. Your 4th review is complete!
And thanks so much for participating!

Here are my 3 remaining reviews.
Etched in Stone:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R1O7430...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

City of Mann:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R26H2T3...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And my 4th, also on the One for One thread, just for reference here, Black Hole Radio: Furilani:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R37MOGX...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I believe this completes my reviews here. Thanks so much for all your work, Kat!