Group 127. Out of this world. Mod Neil

[Emma]

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.
The new amazon rules state that authors/publishers are no longer allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on amazon. To comply with this new rule, we no longer insist members review on amazon. However, we are all in the same situation, we want reviews.
When sorting out groups, I prioritise those members who have fully participated in previous groups and don’t have multiple review connections with the other participants.

This is an out of this world round. Adult fiction, classified as scifi, fantasy, dystopian and paranormal/supernatural on amazon
If you are only willing to review your own preferred genre, make sure you join a genre round. 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.
Let’s be honest here – we don’t all like the same things but we all want reviews. 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/...

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 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, amazon.com and amazon.uk. Amazon has recently changed their criteria for reviewers to allow only those people who have spent $50 on amazon. If you are unsure about your amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test’ review before signing up.

5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files. Many authors can also provide mobi and epub files. You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review. Some authors borrow books via KU and others provide smashwords coupons. This is their choice. International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.

6. It is up to individuals what disclaimers they place in a review concerning receiving a book in exchange for a review. Note: 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.

7. 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.

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

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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. The new amazon.com review guidelines do not allow for free books to be supplied in return for reviews. Therefore, you are not obliged to review on amazon, just on goodreads. We all want reviews, its 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.

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

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. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
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, 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.

Your group moderator will be
TBC

Member Links
1.Heather Hayden
2.Crystal Packard
3.P.S. Meraux
4.V.R. Craft
5.C.E. Johnson
6.P. Zoro
7.Florian Armas
8.K.W. Benton
9.Buck Kelly
10.Robert J. Fluegel


Book Links
1.Augment
2.Water Lily
3.Luminary
4.Stupid Humans
5.The Ammolite Adventures, Bluestone Volume 1
6.The Sleeping Pool
7.The Other Side
8.Over Shadowed
9.The Legacy of Argent
10.Gift of the Master

[Heather]

Hi Emma!

I have read the above and agree with the rules. I'd love to join this round; here is my information:

My novel's YA scifi--we previously discussed it in PM and you said it would suit this kind of a round. Thanks! :)

My author page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
My book page: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

I was in the previous Out of this World round, but have finished reviewing all the books for that one.

If we wind up with too many of the same people in this round, I'm happy to sit it out if necessary. :)

[Emma]

Welcome aboard Heather.
if at all possible, I prioritise according to signing up order.

[V.R.]

Hello! I'm new here and would like to join this round. I have posted my author page and book link below:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

[Emma]

Welcome V.R. nice to have you aboard.

[Robert]

Is this for novellas or novels?

[Emma]

You can submit a novella if you wish, but you'll probably be reading full length novels in return.
The only strictly novella round we have at the moment is 125 and that is an 'anything goes' general round.

[Robert]

I would like to participate as well with my YA fantasy. The book link and novel are below.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

[P.S.]

I have read and agree with the rules. I'd like to join this round. Here's my info:

My novel's a YA paranormal romance

My author page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
My book page: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I was in the previous Out of this World round, but have finished reviewing all the books for that one.

The only possible conflict that might arise is if I get Heather's novel. She reviewed my novel in a previous round. Although I have other books that she can read. If that's needed.

[Emma]

Welcome P.S.
As Heather can review you, its not a problem. I'll add you now.

[P.]

Hi Emma

I would like to join this group with my book The Sleeping Pool.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

I have reviewed and enjoyed Heather's Augment.

Merry Christmas Emma.

[Emma]

Thanks P.

[Florian]

I would like to join with:
The Other Side

[C.E.]

I'm new to this review process, I would like to join with:

The Ammolite Adventures, Bluestone

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Emma]

Any clashes Florian?

Welcome C.E. I'll add you now.

[Florian]

No clashes, Emma.

[Emma]

Whoopee!

[K.W.]

I have been out of the loop for a while and finally finished my second book. It is on Amazon but the Goodreads link isn't up just yet. It is more YA but has werewolves, vamps, witches etc. Would this be a good group or would the General be better? I have no issues reviewing Adult content. I enjoy a good blush from time to time.

[Samuel]

Hi,

I'd like to join this group with:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Many thanks

[K.W.]

I would like to join this one as well.
Over Shadowed
K.W. Benton

[Buck]

Heya Emma: Please include me in this round. I have read and agree to the above rules and conditions. I have no conflicts with the listed authors. My entry is

The Legacy of Argent by Buck Kelly

Thanks,
bk

[Crystal]

Hi Emma,

I would like to join this round, if a spot is still available!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

[Florian]

I was reviewed by Samuel, and reviewed KW.

[Emma]

Welcome aboard everyone, I'm afraid you just missed out Crystal.
Check out the general 'Now forming' group as an alternative.

I'll get this one up and running in the next 24 hrs. in the mean time, can everyone check they have mentioned any review relationships with the other members in the round.

[K.W.]

Florian reviewed my first book. Other than that I am good on this one, I think. Thanks Emma!

[Buck]

No review relationships.

[Emma]

Lovely, thanks.

[Crystal]

Okay, thanks Emma!

[Robert]

So when do we light this puppy?

[Heather]

Since I signed up early, only just checking back in.

P. Zoro has reviewed me in the past, as was mentioned.

I've reviewed P.S. before, as was mentioned. I've also reviewed Samuel Astbury before--I don't think that was mentioned when he signed up.

[V.R.]

I'm new and don't know anyone here yet, so no review relationships.

[Emma]

Ready Steady Go!

START DATE: 30/12/2016

END DATE: 24/03/2017

Round 1 – post your review by 20/01/2017
Round 2 – post your review by 10/02/2017
Round 3 – post your review by 03/03/2017
Round 4 – post your review by 24/03/2017



As AUTHORS you send your book file to:

127-01__ Heather Hayden
Robert J. Fluegel for round 1
Buck Kelly for round 2
K.W. Benton for round 3
Florian Armas for round 4

127-02__ Crystal Packard
Heather Hayden for round 1
Robert J. Fluegel for round 2
Buck Kelly for round 3
K.W. Benton for round 4

127-03__ P.S. Meraux
Crystal Packard for round 1
Heather Hayden for round 2
Robert J. Fluegel for round 3
Buck Kelly for round 4

127-04__ V.R. Craft
P.S. Meraux for round 1
Crystal Packard for round 2
Heather Hayden for round 3
Robert J. Fluegel for round 4

127-05__ C.E. Johnson
V.R. Craft for round 1
P.S. Meraux for round 2
Crystal Packard for round 3
Heather Hayden for round 4

127-06__ P. Zoro
C.E. Johnson for round 1
V.R. Craft for round 2
P.S. Meraux for round 3
Crystal Packard for round 4

127-07__ Florian Armas
P. Zoro for round 1
C.E. Johnson for round 2
V.R. Craft for round 3
P.S. Meraux for round 4

127-08__ K.W. Benton
Florian Armas for round 1
P. Zoro for round 2
C.E. Johnson for round 3
V.R. Craft for round 4

127-09__ Buck Kelly
K.W. Benton for round 1
Florian Armas for round 2
P. Zoro for round 3
C.E. Johnson for round 4

127-10__ Robert J. Fluegel
Buck Kelly for round 1
K.W. Benton for round 2
Florian Armas for round 3
P. Zoro for round 4

As REVIEWERS you will receive books for review from:

127-01__ Heather Hayden
Crystal Packard for round 1
P.S. Meraux for round 2
V.R. Craft for round 3
C.E. Johnson for round 4

127-02__ Crystal Packard
P.S. Meraux for round 1
V.R. Craft for round 2
C.E. Johnson for round 3
P. Zoro for round 4

127-03__ P.S. Meraux
V.R. Craft for round 1
C.E. Johnson for round 2
P. Zoro for round 3
Florian Armas for round 4

127-04__ V.R. Craft
C.E. Johnson for round 1
P. Zoro for round 2
Florian Armas for round 3
K.W. Benton for round 4

127-05__ C.E. Johnson
P. Zoro for round 1
Florian Armas for round 2
K.W. Benton for round 3
Buck Kelly for round 4

127-06__ P. Zoro
Florian Armas for round 1
K.W. Benton for round 2
Buck Kelly for round 3
Robert J. Fluegel for round 4

127-07__ Florian Armas
K.W. Benton for round 1
Buck Kelly for round 2
Robert J. Fluegel for round 3
Heather Hayden for round 4

127-08__ K.W. Benton
Buck Kelly for round 1
Robert J. Fluegel for round 2
Heather Hayden for round 3
Crystal Packard for round 4

127-09__ Buck Kelly
Robert J. Fluegel for round 1
Heather Hayden for round 2
Crystal Packard for round 3
P.S. Meraux for round 4

127-10__ Robert J. Fluegel
Heather Hayden for round 1
Crystal Packard for round 2
P.S. Meraux for round 3
V.R. Craft for round 4




Please remember the commitment you are making to your fellow group members. If you pull out after the start date for any reason it is the other members who will be faced with the problem of finding a replacement, or missing out on reads/reviews, through no fault of their own. Please don’t ask the moderators to chase after replacements as we just don’t have the time.

It is the responsibility of the author to get their book to their readers in a format the reviewer can manage. Everyone must be able to provide and accept PDF. You may buy or borrow the books you are due to read if you wish, and I’m sure the author will appreciate the verified review, but IT IS NOT COMPULSORY. There are no set dates for the start of each round. You can each work at your own pace, within the limits of the round deadlines.

All reviews must be posted to GR. We also encourage members to post on amazon .com and .uk. When you have posted your reviews, please post the three links to your reviews, not the book page in this thread.
The mod of each round will record whether members have posted reviews on amazon. I set up all the groups, and for the good of all, members who persistently fail to post reviews or DNF reviews to amazon, will find me less than willing to add them to subsequent groups.

Postings to other sites are by agreement by both author and reviewer.

If I’ve missed something that results in you being asked to review someone who has already reviewed you, please let me know asap.

To exchange book files, my advice is to use PM to give email addresses to each other (save the chance of spammers getting your addies from this open forum). Happy reviewing, everyone :)

I'll hang around for questions until Neil is able to take over.

[P.]

Hi Emma

Oops. Was offline. I have gone through the names again and I have noted I reviewed Samuel's Cloud Storage. I don;t know if he had pointed that out. Other than Heather, I haven't reviewed anyone else.

Apologies.

[Emma]

As Samuel failed to declare his review clashes, of which there seems to be many, I'm going to swap him out for Crystal who has no clashes.

I will contact all concerned.

[Neil]

It looks like it's been all action since I've been offline, thanks Emma for the work you put in all year round for this group.

All should be sorted now in the reading allocations. The rules and instructions cover all the main topics but if anyone has any further problems I will be modding this group so please don't hesitate to get in touch either on this thread or via PM.

[Emma]

You are very welcome. Have fun everyone.

[Robert]

I went ahead and bought Buck's book on kindle so no need to message it to me. Whoever needs a copy of mine please pm me, thanks.

[Buck]

Uh oh, Robert. One of us is confused. I bought your book, too, which I thought I was supposed to review.

HEY NEIL!
Would you mind doing your 'Mod thang' here and clarify for us, please?

[Robert]

Oops. My reading comprehension is at an all time low apparently. I should have grabbed somebody else's book. Bummer too, because I am enjoying your story Buck. No worries, I'll put it in my pile to read down the road.

[V.R.]

P. S. Meraux, please message me where you want me to send a copy of my book to. Thanks!

[Neil]

Robert, as long as you don't post a review of Buck's book we'll avoid reciprocal reviews. Lucky it got noticed now

[Robert]

I have finished my first book and posted reviews on Amazon, Amazon.uk and Goodreads. On to book 2!

[Neil]

Robert, could you post the links to the reviews, please. It helps me check them off and lets others read your reviews as well.

[C.E.]

2 novel reviews posted on Amazon and Goodreads:
The Legacy of Argent and Over Shadowed.
Link:
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4...

I haven't heard from Zoro or Armas to receive their novels

[Robert]

Here is the link to the Goodreads review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I also posted to both versions of Amazon. Here is the US link:https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

Marching on to my second book.

[Neil]

Thanks for the reviews, C.E and Robert. It's helpful to see all three links like below

C.E.’s review of Legacy of Argent

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1CYR...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R1A2NUN...

C.E.’s review of Overshadowed

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1VQD...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R140GXW...

Robert’s review of Augment

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1QPK...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R2CUMTD...

[Heather]

The Ammolite Adventures: Bluestone

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/review/R3D4RQH...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2N2E...

I realize this was my Round 4 book, but it was the first one I received so I read it first. Will continue through the others as I receive them.

[Neil]

Thanks, Heather, there's no problem with the reading order. Could you check the spoiler tags in your Goodreads review, the preview html link gives pointers for them.

[Heather]

Neil wrote: "Thanks, Heather, there's no problem with the reading order. Could you check the spoiler tags in your Goodreads review, the preview html link gives pointers for them."

Oops! Thanks for catching that, I always forget it's < not [ on Goodreads. Fixed!

[Buck]

Dear Neil:

Here are my Reading Round 127 reviews:

Round 1: The Gift of the Master by Robert J. Fluegel
Reviewed on: Goodreads, Amazon, Amazon UK

Round 2: Augment by Heather Hayden
Reviewed on: Goodreads, Amazon, Amazon UK

Round 3: Water Lily by Crystal Packard
Reviewed on: Goodreads, Amazon, Amazon UK

Round 4: Luminary by P.S. Meraux
Reviewed on: Goodreads, Amazon, Amazon UK

Thanks, Buck Kelly