Group 152. Clean. Mod Loralee

[Loralee, Admin]

I've gotten my first book Things I Learned From My Wife read and reviewed. (I tend to read and review quickly; don't think you have to go as fast.)

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

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RCCJZ...

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R14IQ5N...

[Mick]

I have been able to reply to messages, but having problems posting messages to ask where I should e-mail my novel, apologies for being dumb but how do I send a private message to my reviewers or those I am reviewing? My attempt to message Stacie for example had the address rejected, not sure why

[Parikshit]

Oh, missed that aspect. Certainly, some other group. Thanks, and have a great review round!

Regards,
--Parikshit N. Samant.

[Elizabeth]

Hi, I am assuming, there's been a mistake with my surname as I am the only Elizabeth in this review round, so it's Elizabeth Johnson, not Elizabeth Cartwright.

[Loralee, Admin]

I messaged Emma about that, Elizabeth. Hopefully, it will be fixed soon!

[Emma]

Sorted!

[Loralee, Admin]

This is my fourth round review, but it's okay to review your books out of order, so long as you get them done in time.

These are my reviews for Bards of Fantasia.

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

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2Y2S...

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R1II3RE...

[S.W.]

Here's my (slightly out of order) 2nd round review. It is for "Chronicles of Illumination (Book #8)":

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

[Loralee, Admin]

Thanks for your review, S.W.!

Even though it's not strictly required, it would be appreciated if you would post a review on Amazon and Amazon UK as well.

[Loralee, Admin]

Here are my reviews for Flashes of Emotion

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

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2QWG...

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R3CA1UJ...

[S.W.]

Loralee: I haven't yet made the $50 worth of purchases to post at Amazon. To make up for that, I gave the review (and likely my others for this thread) extra time and genre/historical analysis. It even got a like so far from a top 100 Goodreads reviewer, which should draw a crowd to the book.

[Mick]

My review of 'Flashes of Emotion' is now at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I will add it on Amazon when I can

[Loralee, Admin]

Thank you for your review, Mick!

[Loralee, Admin]

I have now finished Mick Foster's book. Here are my reviews.

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

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RWFNX...

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2AJWL6...

[Mick]

Thanks for the review Loralee. The book is of course translated from the original Danish, hence the use of OK....only kidding and I don't expect a debate but I hadn't noticed the POV changes so if you were able to point them out in an email to me that would be helpful- no worries if you haven't got the time and thanks again

[Robert]

Review for Hamlet's Bastard

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2OP9...

https://www.amazon.com/review/R1707CM...

[Robert]

Review of Flashes of Emotion

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3BHT...

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

[Loralee, Admin]

Thank you for those first two books read and reviewed, Robert!

[Mick]

My review of Bards of Fantasia is now up
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Loralee, Admin]

Thanks for your review, Mick!

[S.W.]

4 stars for Margaret Standafer's "Misty Lake in Focus (Misty Lake #3)":

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

[Loralee, Admin]

Thank you for your second review, S.W.!

[Robert]

My review of Misty Lake in Focus

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

https://www.amazon.com/review/R38HNB3...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1G8P...

[Loralee, Admin]

Thanks, Robert! You are three quarters finished!

[Rhian]

Tiger Kingdom: The Book of Destiny
Blog review: www.rhianwriting.wordpress.com/aiwaw-...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/review/R203WYP...

Felicity: A Sparrow's Tale
Blog review: www.rhianwriting.wordpress.com/aiwaw-...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RSZUH...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/review/R1BRH92...

Things I learned from my wife:
Blog review: www.rhianwriting.wordpress.com/aiwaw-...
Goodreads review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/gp/review/R1V8...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R10UJ....

I'm half way through Hamlet's Bastard and should be done by tomorrow.

[Loralee, Admin]

Thank you for the reviews for three of your assigned books, Rhian! Just one more to go, for you.

[Robert]

Review for Bards of Fantasia

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

https://www.amazon.com/review/RBGTA7P...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1PZQ...

[Loralee, Admin]

Thank you, Robert! That is your last review. Thanks so much for participating. I hope you join future rounds.

[Margaret]

Robert wrote: "My review of Misty Lake in Focus

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

https://www.amazon.com/review/R38HNB3...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/..."

Thank you, Robert!

[Margaret]

S.W. wrote: "4 stars for Margaret Standafer's "Misty Lake in Focus (Misty Lake #3)":

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

Thank you!

[Margaret]

My reviews of Third Chronicles of Illumination

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/review/R32H2F8...
Amazon UK:https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3DXQ...

[Loralee, Admin]

Thanks Margaret. That's one down for you!

[Mick]

My review of 'Misty Lake in Focus' is at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Loralee, Admin]

Thank you for your review, Mick.

[Margaret]

Mick wrote: "My review of 'Misty Lake in Focus' is at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thank you, Mick

[Rhian]

Hamlet's Bastard:

Blog (full and detailed critique) https://rhianwriting.wordpress.com/20...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R11WK...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/review/RSQCEM6...

Just as a note to everyone I've reviewed, I do hope the lower scoring reviews aren't disheartening. The reason I am demanding is because I would rather take people's work seriously than not, and treat each book with the respect it deserves. I wouldn't bother if I didn't think they were worth discussing.

I hope the critiques have some value in pointing out the virtues of the books.

(I haven't had any complaints yet by the way. This wasn't prompted by the behaviour of anyone in the group).

[Margaret]

Review for Tiger Kingdom & The Book of Destiny

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

Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/review/R228GH1...

Amazon UKhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2VEW...

[Robert]

Rhian wrote: "Hamlet's Bastard:

Blog (full and detailed critique) https://rhianwriting.wordpress.com/20...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

Rhian, you give thoughtful and clearly expressed opinions; can't ask for more than that.

[Loralee, Admin]

Thank you, Rhian and Margaret!

That's your fourth Rhian, and you're all done. Thanks for your participation!

You're halfway done, Margaret!

[Stacie]

Rhian wrote: "Tiger Kingdom: The Book of Destiny
Blog review: www.rhianwriting.wordpress.com/aiwaw-...
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.co...."

Thank you for your review, Rhian. -Stacie

[Stacie]

Margaret wrote: "Review for Tiger Kingdom & The Book of Destiny

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

Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/review/R228GH1...

Amazon UKhttps://ww..."

Thank you for your review, Margaret. -Stacie

[Elizabeth]

Reviews for Tiger Kingdom and The Book of Destiny.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1K40...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2NYPYH...

Reviews for Things I learned from my Wife:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3AIL...
Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/review/RHGV8DX...

Reviews for Felicity- A Sparrow's Tale.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon.com:https://www.amazon.com/review/R1FT47Q...
Amazon.co.uk:https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1CBN...

[Loralee, Admin]

Thanks for those three reviews, Elizabeth!

[Emma]

Admin mod hat on.

Rule four in the sign up message states that all members must be able to post on amazon. We all want amazon reviews, that is the largest market, and that is where we all want our books to be seen.
This is essentially a co-operative, it isn't fair if some people don't play by the rules or take advantage of other members by not posting to amazon. Everyone else had paid their $50 to post on amazon.

As per amazon rules, asauthors we are not allowed to give books in EXCHANGE for amazon reviews. The choice to review on amazon has to be voluntary.

However, who is allowed into future groups is also a choice, my choice.
I don't want to have to add yet another rule to the sign up message, such as one to prove you can post to amazon, as this will just increase my workload, so please play the game folks!

[S.W.]

Emma wrote: "we no longer insist members review on amazon."

I understand your clarification above, Emma, but the thread's opening pgh states "we no longer insist members review on amazon" which, as written, appears to supersede the rules below, as they are below and thus subordinated. Some may volunteer here to get final-polish critiques on their book before ordering promo copies from Amazon, while others may be further along. Just sayin' that might indeed affect your future decisions, but it sounds like a shaming statement. I for one understood one might ask that some reviews NOT be posted to Amazon, as long as the request was polite and not "pressuring" etc. and that's been ignored twice here....

I personally plan to buy an Amazon card by the end period of this thread, 12 weeks from now, and post my reviews toAmazon then, unless asked not to.

[Emma]

Non-reciprocal HONEST reviews, whatever the star rating are the foundation of the group. This link is included in every sign up message. I hope it helps make the group position clear. It was post by one of the group's founders. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

There are other groups which only allow positive reviews, which is where the confusion might have come form, but this is not one of them.
Contacting your reviewer to ask them to alter or remove a review is strictly against group rules, and will result in being banned. if you have a problem with a review, i.e. if it is a personal attack, contact the round mod or myself.
People need to feel comfortable posting their real opinion, and the group will back a reviewer to the hilt.


N.B. All books included in the rounds must be published on amazon, i.e. be a final finished product ready for sale. This is not an ARC situation.

I hope that helps.

[Augustine]

Here are my reviews:


Round 1 - Bards of Fantasia

Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2vjwtcA
Amazon.UK: http://amzn.to/2wbSkPI
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2vpb411

Round 2 - Misty Lake in Focus

Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2uODgcN
Amazon.UK: http://amzn.to/2tShPF7
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2uWg6BE

Round 3 - Third Chronicles of Illumination

Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2tWjVUx
Amazon.UK: http://amzn.to/2u1hkwj
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2f9hfA9

Round 4 - Sebastian: Conquest of Power

Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2vtwBGu
Amazon.UK: http://amzn.to/2u44VIc
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2u0Ape4

This concludes my commitment to the group. Many thanks.

[Loralee, Admin]

Thank you for your four reviews, Augustine! And thank you for participating in the group!

[S.W.]

Yes, thank you Augustine. I wish I could read that fast, (but I'm sight disabled.)

[Margaret]

Augustine wrote: "Here are my reviews:


Round 1 - Bards of Fantasia

Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2vjwtcA
Amazon.UK: http://amzn.to/2wbSkPI
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/2vpb411

Round 2 - Misty Lake in Focus

Amazon...."

Thank you for the review, Augustine!