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Group 130. Out of this world. Mod K.A.
Heya Emma. Please include me in this round. I have read and agree to the above rules and conditions. My entry isThe Legacy of Argent
I have only one review left in Group 124 and I'll finish it by Monday. It's only 125 pages. Agree to the rules, and I have no prior relationship with Buck.
Here's my book:
The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers
Hi, I would like to join this group. I agree to the rules. I know Scott Spotson, we've reviewed each other before.My book is The Dead Game
Thank you
I'd Like to join, I have read and agreed to the rules. My book is https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...I haven't read or reviewed anyone here.
I still have one review to finish until 23 rd of Dec, but if possible I would like to join.I have reviewed Scott
The Other Side
Welcome, Wendi, Susanne and Angelique.Florian and Scott, when you have finished in your other groups, pop back and I'll try to fit you in.
My final review is done, Emma. I had already started reading it earlier, so it was just an impetus to finish it one day early.
Scott, the only review clash you have in the existing list is Susanne right?I can work with that.
The only true reciprocal, yes... Susanne and I did that years ago, outside of a Goodreads group. So she may have to be moved exactly five spaces ahead of me. Florian mentioned he'd reviewed me before.
Thanks. I don't know the others on the list.
I'd like to join if it's possible to fit me in, considering that I've reviewed Susanne Leist and been reviewed by Scott Spotson.Melinda Brasher
Far-Knowing
Hey, I haven't thrown a book in a round for quite a while - so add me in, if you would. So far it looks good for no conflicts. The book I'd offer would be the third in the Stolenworld series, which can be confusing without the background of the first two, but as usual, I'd offer synopses as well as a standing offer for a free copy of the other books if any reviewer was interested.
My author profile:
K.A. Krisko
Hello. I am free and clear in other review groups and have not read anything by any of the authors listed so far. Please include my book
Shield of Drani
My author profile is
Melonie Purcell
Oh. And I agree to the rules!
Thanks a bunch!
Melinda wrote: "I'd like to join if it's possible to fit me in, considering that I've reviewed Susanne Leist and been reviewed by Scott Spotson.Melinda Brasher
[book:Far-Knowing|..."
Melinda, I can fit you in, if you have another book to offer Scott, and Suzanne has another book you can review. Let me know ASAP.
Sorry, but I only have one book so far.
Hi Emma,I would like to join this group. I agree with all the group rules.
My sci-fi book link:
The Coming of Noah's 2nd Ark: Apocalypse & Hyperspace Jumping
My author link:
Matthew Ilayathu
Thank you.
Matthew
Sorry Melinda, in that case, I can't fit you in at the moment.However, as this gorpu is filling up quickly, there will probably be another 'out of this world' showing up shortly or you could try the general group.
Matthew wrote: "Hi Emma,I would like to join this group. I agree with all the group rules.
My sci-fi book link:
The Coming of Noah's 2nd Ark: Apocalypse & Hyperspace Jumping
[bookcover:The Comin..."
Welcome Mathew, I'll add you in.
Hi all, I would love to be part of this please if my book fits - it kinda straddles this world and the next. It feels like it will be more at home in this group than the In This World groups I hope you agree....My profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
My Book I Am You: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Definitely an 'out of this world' book. Love the premise!Welcome aboard, Alex.
Only one member to find...
Emma wrote: "Definitely an 'out of this world' book. Love the premise!Welcome aboard, Alex.
Only one member to find..."
Phew! Very happy you think so :o) Cheers Emma.
Emma wrote: "Welcome, Wendi, Susanne and Angelique.Florian and Scott, when you have finished in your other groups, pop back and I'll try to fit you in."
Do we just pick 4 and start reading...or will you match us up? (sorry, so new to this! :) )
When we have 10 members, I allocate who is reading who, so everyone gets 4 non-reciprocal reviews.
I'd like to join. This is my first review group, but I've read the rules and am willing to follow them (please direct me if I jump off course).My book is https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Thank you, Emma!
I can sign you up Brent, but Scott will have to review a different book of yours. As h'es already reviewed this one. If you have any other previous review relationships with other members of this round, please speak up now!.Let me know if that's ok and I'll get his party started!
Emma, awesome catch with Scott! I think he's reviewed everything, so apologies if that's a problem. But I just checked everyone's name off the list of those who've reviewed Earth's, and aside from Scott, I think we are clear!--Brent
I checked under Brent's name. I have not reviewed Tales from the Mists, nor Tales from the Taverns.Interestingly, Brent is in the same group of short story collection authors as Leo McBride, who was in previous review rounds.
Lovely, That'll work fine. I'll set up the list in a few hours. Its dinner time here.
Yes, Scott! Stephen Hunt (Leo McBride) is a frequent reviewer and member in this neck of the Goodreads woods. I've asked him to help me get started in this side of things. I've recently been signed, and will have my own book out next fall. So, I'm trying to learn the ropes and get familiar with the process of the review groups. Pardon me for any stumbles.--Brent
Also, Emma, for full disclosure, Stephen has reminded me that Susanne Leist has reviewed Tales from the Mists
In that case, I'm afraid I cant fit you in. Brent. I have to keep Susanne and Scot apart due to them previous reviewed each other. You would have to review Suzanne which would be a reciprocal review which is against group rules. Sorry folks.Brent, see if you can fit into another group.
While I'm sad, I understand. I look forward to being involved in another group. Thank you.
I'd like to join with Truth Unveiled please but I have been in a previous group with Scott. No other clashes.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Thankyou :)
Kim has other books I can review. To be clear, I reviewed Truth Unveiled.As for Wendi, maybe she should be reviewing me, not the other way around. She's never reviewed the Brandon Chambers book. I'd forgotten she'd reviewed me, which is why I didn't mention it.
Surprised how connected I am in this round! This has happened before to some degree, but it's never been this acute! A lot of authors from years ago that I've crossed paths with are coming back here and it's a surprise! Nice to see them again, though.
Ok, I've a happy half hour sorting out a review order which (fingers crossed) results in no reciprocal reviews.Scott, you're great, but cor blimey you give me a headache LOL! I think I'm going to have to start specific 'Scott' rounds.
Actually that's not a bad idea...
I'll post the start message in a little while.
Ready, steady, go!START DATE: 20/12/16
END DATE: 14/03/17
Round 1 – post your review by 10/01/17
Round 2 – post your review by 31/01/17
Round 3 – post your review by 21/02/17
Round 4 – post your review by 14/03/17
As AUTHORS you send your book file to:
130-01__ Scott Spotson
Melonie Purcell for round 1
Wendi Wilson for round 2
Angelique S. Anderson for round 3
Buck Kelly for round 4
130-02__ Mathew Ilayathu
Scott Spotson for round 1
Melonie Purcell for round 2
Wendi Wilson for round 3
Angelique S. Anderson for round 4
130-03__ Alex Vrettos
Mathew Ilayathu for round 1
Scott Spotson for round 2
Melonie Purcell for round 3
Wendi Wilson for round 4
130-04__ K.A. Krisko
Alex Vrettos for round 1
Mathew Ilayathu for round 2
Scott Spotson for round 3
Melonie Purcell for round 4
130-05__ Kim Cleary
K.A. Krisko for round 1
Alex Vrettos for round 2
Mathew Ilayathu for round 3
Scott Spotson for round 4
130-06__ Dan Gillis
Kim Cleary will review from one to one for round 1
K.A. Krisko for round 2
Alex Vrettos for round 3
Mathew Ilayathu for round 4
130-07__ Buck Kelly
Dan Gillis for round 1
Kim Cleary for round 2
K.A. Krisko for round 3
Alex Vrettos for round 4
130-08__ Angelique S. Anderson
Buck Kelly for round 1
Dan Gillis for round 2
Kim Cleary for round 3
K.A. Krisko for round 4
130-09__ Wendi Wilson
Angelique S. Anderson for round 1
Buck Kelly for round 2
Dan Gillis for round 3
Kim Cleary for round 4
130-10__ Melonie Purcell
Wendi Wilson for round 1
Angelique S. Anderson for round 2
Buck Kelly for round 3
Dan Gillis for round 4
As REVIEWERS you will receive books for review from:
130-01__ Scott Spotson
Mathew Ilayathu for round 1
Alex Vrettos for round 2
K.A. Krisko for round 3
Kim Cleary for round 4
130-02__ Mathew Ilayathu
Alex Vrettos for round 1
K.A. Krisko for round 2
Kim Cleary for round 3
Dan Gillis for round 4
130-03__ Alex Vrettos
K.A. Krisko for round 1
Kim Cleary for round 2
Dan Gillis for round 3
Buck Kelly for round 4
130-04__ K.A. Krisko
Kim Cleary for round 1
Dan Gillis for round 2
Buck Kelly for round 3
Angelique S. Anderson for round 4
130-05__ Kim Cleary
Book from one for one for round 1
Buck Kelly for round 2
Angelique S. Anderson for round 3
Wendi Wilson for round 4
130-06__ Dan Gillis
Buck Kelly for round 1
Angelique S. Anderson for round 2
Wendi Wilson for round 3
Melonie Purcell for round 4
130-07__ Buck Kelly
Angelique S. Anderson for round 1
Wendi Wilson for round 2
Melonie Purcell for round 3
Scott Spotson for round 4
130-08__ Angelique S. Anderson
Wendi Wilson for round 1
Melonie Purcell for round 2
Scott Spotson for round 3
Mathew Ilayathu for round 4
130-09__ Wendi Wilson
Melonie Purcell for round 1
Scott Spotson for round 2
Mathew Ilayathu for round 3
Alex Vrettos for round 4
130-10__ Melonie Purcell
Scott Spotson for round 1
Mathew Ilayathu for round 2
Alex Vrettos for round 3
K.A. Krisko 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 :)
Wow, that was quick. Stepping in now to Mod this group. Feel free to go ahead and contact those who will be reviewing your book and set up where to send a copy.Remember not to post your email in this thread. This is a public thread and we don't want your email to get scooped up by spammers. Use PMs.
Now that Kathy is here to take over, i'll leave you in her capable hands and shuffle off to start up some more rounds.Remember, it only takes a moment to 'like' other reviews, and that makes a lot of different on goodreads review ranking in particular. So if you like a book, think about taking a minute to spread a little Christmas cheer and like other positive reviews.
As always, I'm open to friend requests.
Emma wrote: "Now that Kathy is here to take over, i'll leave you in her capable hands and shuffle off to start up some more rounds.Remember, it only takes a moment to 'like' other reviews, and that makes a lo..."
Thanks a lot Emma - this looks like it took a wee bit if organising!
Emma wrote: "Now that Kathy is here to take over, i'll leave you in her capable hands and shuffle off to start up some more rounds.Remember, it only takes a moment to 'like' other reviews, and that makes a lo..."
Hi Emma. What do you mean it makes a difference on review ranking? How does that work? I had no idea such a thing existed.
Guess I'll sneak in here with the first review, then.My review of Truth Unveiled:
Goodreads
Amazon.com
Amazon UK
Holy Moses! That was hair-on-fire-fast!!
LOL! I'm not working at the moment, so I've got time.
My review of Shield of Drani Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...
I left a review on Amazon.com as well, but it's not showing up yet and the site won't let me resubmit it. I will keep an eye on it to make sure it posts and share the link here when it does.
Wendi wrote: "My review of Shield of Drani Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-......"
Amazon finally posted it!
https://www.amazon.com/review/R1TFP6T...
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Books mentioned in this topic
Sapling: The Blade of Ahtol (other topics)Path Unchosen (other topics)
Shadowed Strength (other topics)
The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers (other topics)
I Am You: The Realm Of Death (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Dan Gillis (other topics)Kim Cleary (other topics)
Alex Vrettos (other topics)
Matthew Ilayathu (other topics)
Matthew Ilayathu (other topics)
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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. This round is for 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
K.A. Krisko
Member Links
1.Scott Spotson
2.Matthew Ilayathu
3.Alex Vrettos
4.K.A. Krisko
5.Kim Cleary
6.Dan Gillis
7.Buck Kelly
8.Angelique S. Anderson
9.Wendi Wilson
10.Melonie Purcell
Book Links
1.The Strange Life of Brandon Chambers
2.The Coming of Noah's 2nd Ark: Apocalypse & Hyperspace Jumping
3.I Am You: The Realm Of Death
4.Hyphanden's Box
5.Truth Unveiled: Daughter of Ravenswood Book 2
6.Sapling: The Blade of Ahtol
7.The Legacy of Argent
8.Twisted Intentions
9.Shadowed Strength
10.Shield of Drani