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Group 212 -- "Out of This World" Mod. Scott
Hi Scott,I'd like to sign up for this round with Xenoman.
Thanks! Adam
Hello, I'd like to join as well. I have one book left to read in review round 209, and I'll finish that today.https://www.amazon.com/Bellerophon-So...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Hello! I would like to join with Starting in the Middle of the End. I have read Cathleen, but not this title.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L4GM4PN
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
On standby. Welcome all those who have signed up so far.
Hi Scott, I would like to join with my book Godeena.
Scott, I think we've been in a round together before, but I don't remember if either of us read each other or not. I don't think so, but I wanted to run it by you as well. : )
You're read me, so I'll take that into account.
Thank heaven your memory is functioning better than mine, Scott--I remember your book now. I'm just starting my first cup of coffee, so I'm blaming that.I've just finished my obligations to round 209, so I'm free to get going with this one, as soon as it's ready. :)
I've pulled out as this has started filling up and I don't think I'll be ready by the time you lot are good to go. I'll check back, though, just in case.
First time doing a review group, would like to sign up with this book-https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
My first time doing this kind of thing as well but it looks useful an fun. Sign me up with Saturnius Mons:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BT1GZN5
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
If there is still room, I would like to join this group with my book, Seeds of Change.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
https://www.amazon.com/Seeds-Change-S...
Thank you.
I just wanted to say that I read the book "Dragon's Hoard and Other Tales of Faerie" by Cathleen Townsend. Scott, you read my book but there are two new ones, so that will not be a problem. I did not read books from other writers. :)
Thanks all. We just need two more reviewers and then we're good to go. I continually update the number remaining in the title of this group.
Hi Scott, how long do you have and how many books do you need to read? Many thanks jay
Hi Jay, I remember you from another book review group! We have three weeks each book, so 12 weeks to finish all four books. You need to read four books, and in exchange, unbiased reviewers from this group will read your books and leave four reviews total.
Yes, I've read a couple of yours :)Okay that sounds doable. I'm new to this type of thing and will contribute my dystopian book "The Inhibited"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
I don't think I have any conflicts with the others.
I can provide .pdfs/KU and will read via KU if possible
Best Jay
Welcome, Jay. We have only one spot left now.
All right, we have our ten. I'll set up the list soon. Thank you.
Okay take a look. Can you review the four authors below you on the list without any conflict of having been read by that author before? For those near the end of the list, please mentally wrap around and start at the beginning again.
Hearing nothing, I assume all are fine. Fire away! Please give the four people above you a copy of your book. If the books are $2.99 or less, consider supporting your fellow authors by buying the book, but definitely not obligatory. Ready, set, go!
I have put the deadlines in the beginning above. The first deadline is April 8.
Great. I'll get started. Can anyone wishing to access "The Inhibited" on KU just wait 24 hrs as a new update is being published. Many thanks! Jay Saph
I have gotten the books I will be reviewing from KU or purchased.For my own book, Seeds of Change, contact me at willowthomson33@gmail.com if you need a copy. I am in KU and can send all file formats.
Ok, dumb question. Does it matter what order we read the books? Do we need to go down the list in order?
Willow, you must read the books of Scott, Emily, Jeremy, and Stjepan, and leave well-considered reviews. Having said that, you're perfectly free to read those four books in any order. I do this all the time, as well.
Okay, I've either purchased or messaged everyone for books. Getting started today. :)
I’m starting Seeds Of Change. AA, I will mail you my book first thing. Thanks!
It looks like I'm good to go on reading. For those who need copies of mine, it is free to read on KU or you can e-mail me for a pdf copy at pshablo@gmail.com.
Paula
If anyone of my raters would like a pdf file of my book you can email me at uhlig.emily@gmail.com. Thanks!
It looks like I'm good to go on reading. For those who need copies of mine, it is free to read on KU or you can e-mail me for a pdf copy at pshablo@gmail.com.
Paula
Which books am I reading and which books am I sending out? Thanks, Adam
Adam, send your book by electronic mail as an attachment (format being of the reviewer's choice) or you can gift on a book retailer website and enter his or her email, to: A.A. Bavar, Paula, Stjepan, and Jeremy. Or, if they told you they bought your book already, you don't have to do anything. To keep the instructions more clean here, I'll post here another message as to whom you are reading, when a little more time has passed.
Okay, Adam, now that you have taken care of who's reviewing you, you can now ask for books from the people you're reviewing. You're reviewing Scott, Cathleen, Willow, and Jay (not necessarily in that order.) Some of us have already made arrangements with you. For those who haven't contacted you yet, please reach out to them, ask them for their book, say you prefer .epub (as you did with me), and give them your email address. Happy reading!
Note to those reading my book, Bridge Through Time:From experience, sometimes an updated version doesn't get sent correctly, or the reader buys the older version by mistake. My new version begins with the words, "I DO NOT EXIST HERE" after the heading. If the prologue is missing those words for Bridge Through Time, let me know and I'll send you the current version. The preview on Amazon currently (on Kindle) shows the correct new version, but you never know what might happen when you download it. Thanks!
I have trouble private messaging people. When I put their name in the To: field, it doesn't accept it. Is there a link to message someone on their author page or some easy way to connect?For Adam, if you need a copy of my book Seeds of Change, please email me at willowthomson33@gmail.com.
Scott, I’m reading Bridge Through Time. I got it from Amazon and it looks fine - it starts as you indicate...
Hi Willow, to send a private message to an author on Goodreads, just click onto the author profile. Under the author's photo, there should be a box saying, Follow Author. Next to it is a circumflex (looks like an arrowhead pointing down). When you hover over it, it will bring up a drop menu which will have the option, Send Message. Click onto that and you will have a form to send a message to the author. You don't need to type in the person's name at all -- it's automatic!
Seeds of Change:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Will update with Amazon link as soon as it posts.
ETA: https://www.amazon.com/review/R23L6VT...
Bridge Through Time:https://www.amazon.com/review/R3CVS1O...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Scott wrote: "Okay, Adam, now that you have taken care of who's reviewing you, you can now ask for books from the people you're reviewing. You're reviewing Scott, Cathleen, Willow, and Jay (not necessarily in th..."Got it, thanks.
Adam
Thanks, Cathleen. Glad you're enjoying your reads so far.
The Perfect Generation:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'll update with the Amazon link when it comes through. : )
ETA:
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3R6DTY...
My reviews for A Bridge Through Timehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I will need to link to the Amazon review when it is approved...
Thank you two for the reviews of my book. Glad you both enjoyed it.
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Review Group
Books mentioned in this topic
Xenoman (other topics)The Inhibited (other topics)
Seeds of Change (other topics)
Saturnius Mons (other topics)
The Perfect Generation (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Adam Martin (other topics)Jay Saph (other topics)
Willow Thomson (other topics)
Jeremy L. Jones (other topics)
Emily Uhlig (other topics)
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2nd Round - April 29
3rd Round - May 20
4th Round - June 10
1. A.A. Bavar A.A. Bavar Az - Revenge of an Archangel Az - Revenge of an Archangel
2. Adam Martin Adam Martin Xenoman Xenoman
3. Cathleen Townsend Cathleen Townsend Bellerophon Bellerophon: Son of Poseidon
4. Jay Saph Jay Saph The Inhibited The Inhibited
5. Willow Thomson Willow Thomson Seeds of Change Seeds of Change
6. Scott Spotson Scott Spotson Bridge Through Time Bridge Through Time
7. Emily Uhlig Emily Uhlig The Perfect Generation The Perfect Generation
8. Jeremy Jones Jeremy L. Jones Saturnius Mons Saturnius Mons
9. Stjepan Cobets Stjepan Varesevac Cobets Godeena Godeena
10. Paula Shablo Paula Shablo Starting in the Middle of the End Starting in the Middle of The End
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