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Group 284. Clean - Mod. Loralee
A clean round sounds perfect for my latest book! Please sign me up with “Starting Out”. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Welcome J.E. - you know the drill, please keep checking back and reporting any clashes as the group fills.
I'd like to join with Escape To Molokai....Children's historical fiction
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
J.E. has reviewd me.
Yes, I’ve reviewed a couple of SD’s books, but not this one :)
Welcome S.D. and Joel - as ever please keep checking back for any clashes as the group fills.
Gill MatherI see JE Rowney is putting forward 'Starting Out' for this review round. I'm in round 282 and have yet to read that book for that round as I'm still finishing up my round 3 book. Is it OK to have a book in more than one review round at a time. Just asking because I might like to include some of my books in more than one review round.
Gill - once you’ve read and reviewed all the books you’re assigned to in a round you can join another.
Gill wrote: "Gill MatherI see JE Rowney is putting forward 'Starting Out' for this review round. I'm in round 282 and have yet to read that book for that round as I'm still finishing up my ro..."
As JE says, once you have completed your reading/reviewing commitment to one round, you are free to join another. What we do not allow is someone who has reviews due and outstanding in one round joining a new one.
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Author page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
J.E. has reviewed this book, but I have other books she could read.
I have read S.D.'s book, but she has lots of other books I could read.
I have not read or been reviewed by Joel.
Welcome Loralee - please keep checking as we fill :)
I'd like to enter this round with my novella Twin Win: Life from Ashes. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Win-Ashes...
I have reviewed Loralee Evans once, but not the particular book she is including in this round.
Welcome D. - Please keep checking back as the group fills to spot any further clashes.
Just posted my final review for Round #282, and I'd love to have Imagine Violet Blooming in this round if that works. I have read and reviewed J.E. Rowney, S.D. Brown and Loralee, so thought slot # 4 might work? There's no one below that slot at this point.
Mary wrote: "Just posted my final review for Round #282, and I'd love to have Imagine Violet Blooming in this round if that works. I have read and reviewed J.E. Rowney, S.D. Brown and Loralee, so thought slot #..."I’ve read and reviewed this book and two others of Mary’s. (She’s not reviewed me.)
Welcome Mary - do please check clashes carefully as the group fills.J.E. - Thanks for that information. I only see two of Mary's books on your review list though.
My mistake. J.e. is quite correct. Sorry for the confusion
I can only see reviews for two as well, that’s weird. I was sure I’d read (and really enjoyed) all three of the trilogy!
Checking in.. don't see any clashes other than what's already been noticed.
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Hi! I would like to join with my travel book (non-fiction) Paris disclosed https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...S.D. Brown has reviewed a different book of mine. No other clashes so far.
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Personally, I haven’t reviewed or been reviewed by Denis before.
Welcome Denis - please keep checking back for any clashes as the group fills.
Thanks E.M. If it's not too much trouble, could you put on the list the following link, the one I included in my first message? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5... The link you have put is a different one, corresponding to a different edition. Thanks again!
Denis wrote: "Thanks E.M. If it's not too much trouble, could you put on the list the following link, the one I included in my first message? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5......"Done :)
I am new at this, how do I submit my book? I have been reading nothing but Indies and I am always looking for clean books to review! Sarah Hill
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If you are new, then you don't have any conflicts with others. In order to obey the TOS of Amazon etc. we don't do reciprocal reviews, meaning two authors don't review each other (Amazon deletes such reviews when found, anyway).
So once we have enough members and we get started, you will read books by the four authors below you, and your book will be read by the four authors above you.
Sarah wrote: "I am new at this, how do I submit my book? I have been reading nothing but Indies and I am always looking for clean books to review! Sarah Hill"
The first thing you need to do is to claim your author page and sign onto the group with that. It is very easy to do. If you scroll down you will see under the 'Work with us' heading where it says 'Authors' just click that link and it will walk you through what you need to do.
It usually takes a couple of days to sort after you have applied, Post here when you have your author page and I will be delighted to add you to the group :)
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Loralee wrote: "Oops. I had not noticed that she had not done that yet. My bad!"I only noticed as I have to check that to add someone to the list ;)
E.M. wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I am new at this, how do I submit my book? I have been reading nothing but Indies and I am always looking for clean books to review! Sarah Hill"
The first thing you need to do is to..."
Thank you! I have submitted the app for the author's page. I didn't even know you could do that! I appreciate the help!
Thanks, E.M.! No one has reviewed me, and I have not reviewed anyone in the group so far.
I would like to join with The Morning Star: A gripping, emotional and heart-warming story about a mother and child..I have the following clashes:
1. I have reviewed Felicity - A Sparrow's Tale
2. I have reviewed a different book by S.D.Brown
3. Mary Hughes has reviewed The Morning Star.
4. Denis has reviewed The Morning Star.
While I have other books, as of now I'm building reviews for The Morning Star so I won't be able to offer a different book.
I’ve read and reviewed The Morning Star before.
I would love to bring in my new release:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
It is book two in a series. Clean!
Thank you!
Welcome Paz - do keep an eye on the thread, please.Gita - I am sorry but I tried juggling and could not find a way to fit you into the round with your existing clashes.
E.M. wrote: "Welcome Paz - do keep an eye on the thread, please.Gita - I am sorry but I tried juggling and could not find a way to fit you into the round with your existing clashes."
No problem!
My author page is complete! I am ready to be a part of the group now.
E.M. wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I am new at this, how do I submit my book? I have been reading nothing but Indies and I am always looking for clean books to review! Sarah Hill"
The first thing you need to do is to..."
Completed :)
Welcome Sarah!Everyone - Now we need to do a final check.
So please post to tell me if you have reviewed any of the four people above you on the list (the list wraps around so (10) is 'above' (1) ). Please also check that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed and post to tell me if they have not.
You can check if you have reviewed anyone before by going to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and searching their name. You can check if someone has reviewed you in the same way through their profile and searching for your name. Please check all those who are the 4 above and below you.
If you have no review clashes - or if you are scheduled to review someone who you have reviewed before but can see they have another book available just post 'Good to go :)' or words to that effect.
When everyone has posted 'Good to go' we will be :)
If you are new to these rounds do not worry, full instructions will be provided at every stage.
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Books mentioned in this topic
MORE THAN JUST FINN: Just Finn - Book Two (other topics)Call of the Blue Heron (other topics)
More Than Just Finn (other topics)
The Morning Star (other topics)
Lydia: The Ugly Duckling (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Loralee Evans (other topics)Sarah Hill (other topics)
Paz Ellis (other topics)
Mary Innis Ansell (other topics)
Mary Innis Ansell (other topics)
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The Amazon rules state that authors/publishers are not allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on Amazon. To comply with this rule, we don’t insist members review on Amazon, but we do insist that every participant in the round has the capacity to leave a review on their local Amazon store, so we all start with the same options.
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 and do check back as the group fills to report any clashes. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
This is a Clean round
Fiction and non-fiction, adult and children's books are acceptable.
No explicit violence or explicit sexual situations. If you have to wonder if an aspect of your book could be considered offensive, this is probably not the group for you!
Please note even in a 'Clean' round it is always possible that the books you are assigned may contain material you personally find upsetting or offensive. If you can't commit to this, please do not sign up.
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 12 weeks of 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 and Amazon.
Amazon allows only those people who have spent $50 in the last year to leave reviews in each of their stores. If you are unsure about your Amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test’ review before signing up. If you are unable to post reviews on Amazon, please do not sign up.
5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files.
You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review, but as this will give a ‘Verified Purchase’ review on Amazon, it is welcomed when you choose to do so. Many authors have books available via KU and others might provide smashwords coupons. Most authors can provide mobi and/or epub files directly by email. Please note: International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.
6. 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.
7. You have an author profile set up before you join.
8. Your Goodreads profile allows people to message you, i.e. your profile is not set to private.
9. 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.
10. 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. Please note the Review Group will back any reviewer's right to express their opinion about a book, but personal comments about a fellow author are against both Review Group and Goodreads policy.
11. 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.
Please note:
We all want reviews, it’s 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.
It is not necessary to leave any kind of disclaimer in your review, but ultimately, it is up to individuals. 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.
Your Goodreads details and the rounds you participate in may be recorded by the admin mod on a database. We do not retain details of email addresses etc.
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.
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/...
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:
Loralee Evans
Member Links
1. Loralee Evans
2. S.D. Brown
3. Joel Thimell
4. Denis Roubien
5. Mary Innis Ansell
6. Paz Ellis
7. Sarah Hill
8. J.E. Rowney
9. D. Gail Miller
10. Mary E. Hughes
Book Links
1. Felicity~ A Sparrow's Tale
2. Escape to Molokai
3. Long Road Out of Ur
4. Paris Disclosed
5. Lydia: The Ugly Duckling
6. More Than Just Finn
7. Call of the Blue Heron
8. Starting Out
9. Twin Win: Life from Ashes
10. Imagine Violet Blooming