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Group 295. Clean - Mod. Loralee
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Here is my book I'd like to include: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Welcome S.D. and Loralee - you both know the drill ;)
Hi E.M.I'd like to join with The Mule Spinners' Daughters:
The Mule Spinners' Daughters
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
The link to G.J. Griffiths in the usual Search box is wrong. I have reported it to Librarians twice but it still shows someone born in 1933 who is NOT me! Very frustrating as it looks as though I joined GR earlier?!
Welcome G.J. - No problem sorting your author link :) Please keep checking back to see if there are any new review clashes as the group fills. Thanks.
Mod
Thanks Loralee.G.J. - please report all review clashes when signing up for a round or it makes my job very hard. Thanks :)
Loralee Thanks for pointing it out... also I'm glad you haven't read Bigfoot...was thinking I had to step out of the round because I had nothing for you to read.
I remember that I had reviewed Loralee before but was waiting for more to sign up.I have done this many times in the past.I don't recall reading S D though? Book?
Mod
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
G.J. wrote: "I remember that I had reviewed Loralee before but was waiting for more to sign up.I have done this many times in the past.I don't recall reading S D though? Book?"To avoid having to rejig everything at the end and maybe need to ask people to leave the group, I need continual updates on any review clashes as they appear, please G.J. and you can check your previous clashes by looking up your name on their reviews or theirs on yours :)
E.M. wrote: "G.J. wrote: "I remember that I had reviewed Loralee before but was waiting for more to sign up.I have done this many times in the past.I don't recall reading S D though? Book?"To avoid having to ..."
Thanks, both and confirmed.
My excuse: As a moderator I usually wait until there are about 6 author applicants before I start pushing about reciprocal clashes etc.
G.J. wrote: "My excuse: As a moderator I usually wait until there are about 6 author applicants before I start pushing about reciprocal clashes etc."I used to do so too, but in recent times with so many clashes abounding I have found if I don't get on top of it right away then by the time the round is half full there may well be someone who I can't fit in. :(
Hi! Please sign me up with Starting Outhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
I’ve read Loralee, SD and GJ before. I have other clean books for anyone that signs up later who has reviewed me.
Welcome J.E. - I am working on the assumption that all those have at least one book you have not yet read? Please keep on checking back for future clashes. Thanks.
I’m going to sign up for the new general group if you wouldn’t mind removing me from here, please.
J.E. wrote: "I’m going to sign up for the new general group if you wouldn’t mind removing me from here, please."No problem :)
I would love reviews and will read the guidelines above shortly. I don't *think* I've reviewed anyone's work before, but I'll double check that, too. When is the "start" that the "12 weeks" is based on?Update: I've read the rules, made breakfast, and looked at the three books on the list. Happy to get started!
Mod
Will you put up a link to your book that you'd like reviewed? Also, make sure that it fits the rules for this clean review round.
"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!"
The start date will not begin until all ten authors are on the list, sorted, and ready to go.
If you're able to fit, we will still need to wait for six more authors to sign up. Depending on how quickly they join, it could be a short time, or it could take longer.
Hi! I would like to join with my travel book "Wonders of Continental Greece. Thessaly: Pelion - Meteora" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Loralee Evans and S.D. Brown have reviewed other books of mine.
So far everything is current with me.I have read Denis/
GJ and Loralee have read me.
Mod
E.M. will be the one to fit those spots in.
GJ and Denis, no conflicts with each other?
My book, on Amazon, is https://www.amazon.com/Agent-TDW-1429...On GR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
Thanks!
Welcome Denis and Leam - please keep checking back to see if you have any other clashes as the group fills.Leam - we need to fill the group before we can start the reviews. Every step will be explained as we progress so no need to worry and if you feel at all confused by anything just ask.
All - apologies for being slow to add the folks to this round, GR either failed to alert me to new posts on the thread or I somehow managed to miss them completely.
Hi, I'd like to join with my book Amperyall Star and the Egosyntonic Frequencies - Sci-fi/AdventureE-book: https://amzn.to/3C9dzUk
https://www.goodreads.com/goodreadsco...
Thank you guys
Mod
Also, will you adjust your profile so that you can send and receive private messages? I checked your profile, and it shows that you are not able to get messages. Will you go to this link:
https://www.goodreads.com/user/edit?f...
Then scroll down to where it says "Who Can Send Me Private Messages" and click on "anyone".
That needs to be enabled so that you can send messages and receive messages from the people who will be reviewing you, and the people whom you will be reviewing.
Loralee wrote: "Hello, Henryan! Have you reviewed or been reviewed by anyone on this list so far?No, I have not reviewed anyone on this list so far.
E-mail problem fixed.
Thank you so much.
Henryan
Henryan wrote: "No, I have not reviewed anyone on this list so far.E-mail problem fixed.
Thank you so much.
H..."
Sadly you are still not set to receive messages as Loralee explained. As soon as you are, I will happily add you to the list.
I also need to double-check that your book fits the criteria for this group and whether you would prefer to join this group or the 18+ where you have also signed up, as you can only join one.
Problem fixed again I hope. Thank you!Henryan Arkson
Henryan wrote: "Problem fixed again I hope. Thank you!Henryan Arkson"
It is now, thanks for that. So did you wish to join this group or the 18+ group with your book? If this group can you confirm it fits the 'Clean' ethos of the round please.
Hi E.M. My book fits the clean ethos for sure but I don't mind being in the 18+ group.
Henryan wrote: "Hi E.M. My book fits the clean ethos for sure but I don't mind being in the 18+ group."
Which group would you prefer to be in?
Let me stay in this group with clean content since I just reviewed two books 18+. I need a break. lolThank you.
Henryan
Welcome Henryan - please keep checking back and report any review clashes you might spot.
E.M. wrote: "Welcome Henryan - please keep checking back and report any review clashes you might spot."I will. Thank you E.M.
HiIf I can be fitted in, I'd like to submit "Letters from Lake Joe", which has been compiled from material in The Violet Trilogy. I have reviewed Alabaster Alibi, but always enjoy S.D. Brown's books. And recently reviewed another book by Denis Roubien. Have also reviewed Loralee several times. Letters from Lake Joe
Mod
Welcome Mary - do please keep checking back to ensure anyone who joins the group from now on has not reviewed you. Thanks.
Hey!! Got to know this group has some slots available , can I request to include my poetry book here ? Thanks,
Sadhana
Sadhana wrote: "Hey!! Got to know this group has some slots available , can I request to include my poetry book here ? Thanks,
Sadhana"
Please post the Goodreads link to the poetry book and I can add you.
Mod
Hey, this is the link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...Book title - Of Fireflies and Love
Thanks,
Sadhana
Hi everyone, i'm new here but I have experience with book trains in fb groups I'm a part of. :) I use a different account to write my reviews to avoid any issues with review swaps. Would love to join this round! Mine is a children's picture book about handling big feelings. It's on kindle unlimited, and I can also provide a pdf copy:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JWFJLMX/
www.kimtsbooks.com
Thanks so much! I've read the rules and I'm up for it. Hopefully the books aren't too long, because mine is so short haha! But looking forward to reading your books, nevertheless. :) Cheers!
Mod
Loralee wrote: "Hello, Kim! EM is the one who will work out the list, but if you’re brand new, you shouldn’t have any conflicts. Just to be sure, have you been reviewed by or have you reviewed anyone on the list a..."Thank you! None of the names look familiar, so I don't think so. :) Also, I use a different amazon account to write my reviews so there shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for having me!
Welcome Sadhana and Kim - please keep checking back to make sure there are no clashes appearing as the group fills its last couple of spots.
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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!
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. Sadhana Wadhwa
2. S.D. Brown
3. Denis Roubien
4. Leam Hall
5. Henryan Arkson
6. Kim T.S.
7. Marcel Eschauzier
8. S. Lynn Helton
9. Mary E. Hughes
10. Loralee Evans
Book Links
1. Of Fireflies and Love!
2. Alabaster Alibi
3. Wonders of Continental Greece. Thessaly: Pelion - Meteora: A different Greece travel book
4. Agent
5. Amperyall Star and the Egosyntonic Frequencies
6. Feeling All My Feelings Book
7. Existential Rationalism: Handling Hume's Fork
8. Bye-Bye Magpie
9. Letters from Lake Joe
10. Puppies and Portals