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E.M. wrote: "Jean, Jaelya, Mary & Francis - No need to contact me about your books. I have already either purchased them or picked them up on KU directly from the Zon"Thank you. Happy reading to all.
Francis Mont, J.P. Willson, Casey Bartsch, and Ono Northey, I have already downloaded your books, so no need to send them.
Mary wrote: "Francis Mont, J.P. Willson, Casey Bartsch, and Ono Northey, I have already downloaded your books, so no need to send them."Thank you Mary...
My round 1 review for 'Behind the Red Curtain' - Casey Bartschhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1ASQ...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R25O174...
My round 2 review for 'Awakening: The Shard Chronicles Book 1'-Ono Northey
https://www.gooodreads.com/review/sho...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2ZY5...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3Q7WYS...
Hey all! Sorry I haven't been responding to messages, I've been off the grid for a few days. :) The order looks good, E.M.! Will catch up on my to-reads and to-sends today!
I've already received two of my reviews, both terrible, stating that they found the book too violent and graphic. They admit that people have liked the book and it is well written, but they hate the genre, going so far as to attack me stating, "I have no idea why anyone would ever write this." This disheartens me as we are all in the same boat as authors. I thought I could at least find comradery in that regard. I was told by a mod that posting my book in the General group would be fine, despite the content. Please, if you don't like this kind of book and are still scheduled to review mine, just ignore it. Don't read it. Don't write a review. Thanks. Looks like I'm done with GR.
Mod
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3JVODM...
My review of LaFlor Manor: The Introductionhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Thanks for sharing it, Mary!
My review of How To Become a Successful (Recovering) Alcoholic.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Casey - I regret that you feel the need to leave the group.Everyone - We do have a rule here about personal attacks which we all need to respect. I would also point out that in a General Round one can not judge a book simply on the basis of its genre.
In a General Round, one needs to look for the key features that define a good book such as the quality of the writing, characterisation, storytelling etc. and rate on those. Personal comments about disliking the content can, of course, be included, but should not maybe feed into the rating. Try for comments like: 'Although I am not one, for a fan of animal stories this would hit the spot' rather than 'I hate animal stories and can't understand why anyone would want to read or write them.' There is a link in the OP for the round with advice on this if you think you need it.
My first two reviews - both good reading :)Black Hat Blues
Goodreads
Zon UK
Zon US
Happy Curb (Don't Forget the Salt)
Goodreads
Zon US
Still waiting on UK Zon to 'pop' for this book. I'll edit it in when it does :)
Thanks for all reviews so far and special thanks to Jaela who has completed her commitment to this round!The first deadline, for those who have yet to leave the starting blocks, is 4 December.
I will still review the books I was assigned. I'm not going to leave anyone hanging. I just don't need anymore reviews like the ones I was getting. The other two reviewers can feel free to ignore my book.
Thanks for clarifying Casey - and for staying in the round.Thank you for reviewing your review Francis.
Let me try to be a little clearer. I have no desire to stay in the group, however, I made a commitment to 4 fellow authors that did absolutely nothing to lose reviews from me. They deserve to get what they came here for. I am doing this on my own time and they will be up soon. We are all here for the same reason. We went through our own personal hells to craft a novel we are trying desperately to draw attention to. Nobody without interest in my genre would pick up my book on their own. Obviously.
As an example, I myself hate Romance. Hate it. Can't see why anyone would read it or write it. However, I've read and reviewed 3 of these books (the last one even got 5 stars). I know I can't review based on my liking of the story, so I leave that out. I speak on the style, the writer's ability, the flow of the story, etc. I do not drop stars off the review because I don't like Romance. I do this because I'm reviewing for a fellow author. Regardless of my desire to read their book, I know of their ordeal. I know they put their heart into it and are just trying to get eyes on it. I don't state in my reviews that I hate the genre. I don't state that I would never read it or had to read it because it was assigned to me. I don't preface my reviews with words disparaging the author. I will mention that it isn't usually the genre I read only to give context to the review.
For me, this way of writing reviews is just the right thing to do. I am not trying to tear down other writers for their genre of choice. Clearly, the reviewer of my book didn't believe that their words were an attack on me (as shown by quotes around the words attack and offending), but they were. They were an attempt to delegitimize my work. I don't care if the review stays and certainly don't have the stance that all reviews from fellow authors should be glowing. What I'm saying is, I don't want to be a part of a group with members that would actively degrade another author's work.
Finally, I would like to express my sincere and deep appreciation for the people that have contacted me in messages to show support. I truly appreciate it. This isn't about me having a thin skin; trust me, I've had plenty of bad reviews, but there is no reason to put myself in a situation where this type of behaviour exists. I'm aware that most here have no care whatsoever for what I am saying and to those, I'm sorry for wasting your time. Hopefully, you stopped reading a long time ago.
I feel the same way, Casey. We should only care what readers who have actively chosen our books think. They care about a good story.Best of luck Jay
I am not a fan of doing the 'mod says' thing, but I really think we need to draw a line and move on, please.
(Sorry EM!) Not to keep hitting the nail on the head, but let me just say that we, like our books, are all works in progress... and disagreements such as these also lead to valuable conversations. This exchange reminds me of my own obligation to be as objective as possible while offering honest critiques fearlessly yet compassionately. We're all in the same boat; indie author life isn't the easiest. Casey and Francis reacted with mutual respect, and that, too, is exemplary for all of us going forward. We're all in this to support each other.
Mod
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/RVLIW1G...
Jaela wrote: "My review of How To Become a Successful (Recovering) Alcoholic.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Thank you Jaela...
Francis wrote: "Here is my first round review for: “How to become a successful recovering alcoholic” by JP Wilson.GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A..."
Thank you Francis.
1st round for EM's TALES OF WONDERGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: pending
2nd round for Gene's YEAH, SHUT UP
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: pending
3rd round for Jaela -- coming soon
4th round for Mary's LA FLOR MANOR
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: pending
Mod
https://www.amazon.com/review/R2I8OV8...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Angela wrote: "1st round for EM's TALES OF WONDERGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
2nd round for Gene's YEAH, SHUT UP
Goodread..."
Updated:
1st round for EM's TALES OF WONDER
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
2nd round for Gene's YEAH, SHUT UP
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
3rd round for Jaela's HAPPY CURB
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: pending [DEC 13 update : trying to repost for the 3rd time ... fingers crossed!]
4th round for Mary's LA FLOR MANOR
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Mod
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/review/R2KNVZN...
Here are my first round reviews of The Wake Upamazon
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3J4F6E...
goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit...
Deborah wrote: "Here are my first round reviews of The Wake Upamazon
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3J4F6E...
goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit......"
Deborah, thank you for such a beautiful review!
Angela wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Here are my first round reviews of The Wake Upamazon
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3J4F6E...
goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/..."
Strangely though, I can see it on Amazon but not on Goodreads... let me know if you can see it on your end Deborah A. Kaminski (if not, is it possible you could please repost?). It would be such a shame to lose it... :)
Angela wrote: "Angela wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Here are my first round reviews of The Wake Upamazon
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3J4F6E...
goodreads
https://www..."
Angela wrote: "Angela wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Here are my first round reviews of The Wake Up
amazon
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3J4F6E...
goodreads
https://www..."
I have fixed the problem. It was an unpublished draft.
Deborah wrote: "Angela wrote: "Angela wrote: "Deborah wrote: "Here are my first round reviews of The Wake Upamazon
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3J4F6E...
goodrea..."
Just so you know Deborah, the goodreads link is still not working...It is a lovely review though.
Well I tried again to post my first round review of The Wake Up. I think I finally got it right. I bet you are all wondering what it says....
Here is my first round GR and Amazon reviews for Saved in Time: An Escape Story. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Deborah wrote: "Well I tried again to post my first round review of The Wake Up. I think I finally got it right. I bet you are all wondering what it says...."I can see it now!! :) You're a rockstar, Deborah! Thank you again.
Here is my GR and Amazon review for How To Become a Successful (recovering) Alcoholic. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
Mary wrote: "Here is my GR review for How To Become a Successful (recovering) Alcoholic. The Amazon review is still pending. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"
Thank you so much Mary...
Here is my GR review for Behind the Red Curtain. Amazon's review is pending.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review so far.The Art of War
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Damian's Workshop
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Have not yet received books from Ono and E.M.
Mary wrote: "Here is my GR review for Behind the Red Curtain. Amazon's review is pending.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Cheers!
Casey wrote: "Have not yet received books from Ono and E.M."This is rather troubling as I sent a PDF to the email you gave me, as you requested, on 16 Nov.
Please double-check if you received it and if not let me know and I can mail it to you again. :)
I checked everything I have for that day. Trash, Spam, everything and I am not finding it. Please resend and I'll start right away
Casey wrote: "I checked everything I have for that day. Trash, Spam, everything and I am not finding it. Please resend and I'll start right away"Done :)
Well this round is almost over before it has even begun! Well done to everyone who has turned in their reviews so far - especially to Gene, Jaela, Francis and Angela who have already completed their commitment to this round!Everyone else - the second deadline is Christmas Day!
Ono - please get in touch as you have missed the first deadline. I'd just like to know that you are still on track.
Hi,Here are my reviews of Trust a Few
amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...
goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Review for Trust a Few: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
All caught up except for Ono's book. Unless I had another email snafu, haven't gotten that book yet. Cheers.
Thanks so much, Casey - glad you enjoyed!Have you PMd Ono about her book?
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