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Janet wrote: "No, I don't think so in some instances. Primarily it's down to the publishers how many books go out and to who. I'm not talking when it's reviewed. I've often reviewed long after publication date a..."Definitely thumbs up on the last paragraph. I have never given a very brief review on NetGalley, and I really do not know how many people out there are in the habit of doing this, so I cannot really comment, Janet. Also, I am in the habit of giving substance to my reviews. Again, I am not really disagreeing, it is more like could there be another explanation or interpretation?
Cameron wrote: "Janet wrote: "No, I don't think so in some instances. Primarily it's down to the publishers how many books go out and to who. I'm not talking when it's reviewed. I've often reviewed long after publ..."I've seen some that are paragraphs being featured as reviews on the site on a few that my reviews are featured on.
Just curious but where did you hear this Janet?
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Thriller Lovers:I was happily invited to this group recently (love the name, not so "on the nose" like the rest of them). I'm a screenwriter and author based in Los Angeles. I wanted to share the NetGalley link to my new novel, FLASH CRASH.
FLASH CRASH is a technothriller and heist mystery about a "quant" at an investment bank who is blackmailed into crashing the gold market.
Here's the NetGalley link for those on Net Galley:
https://www.netgalley.com/widget/open...
I've already received some nice feedback, like this from BestThrillers.com: "An absolute bullseye, reinventing the heist thriller for the information age."
Thanks so much!
Stephanie wrote: "Yeah, Cam!! Was a bit intimidated by the whole process, but this thread got me motivated!! :D still excited!!!"Congrats Steph!
I have spent two days reading through this thread. I joined netgalley sometime last year. I won't reveal how many books I have on my to read list, but it's waaay more than anyone else has stated.I didn't know about the percentage for reviews until I read this thread. I have only submitted reviews for 8 books. I'm going to have to start reading the books I have on my shelf a lot more often than I have thus far.
I'm proud to say I did read and review the new Blake Crouch within a couple of weeks after being approved for it. It is an excellent read!
As I was reading through the thread I kept seeing books I would like to read. I went into my list of books and found that I have most of the books on my shelf. Now I just have to get busy reading them.
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Janet wrote: "Enjoy your reading, Daisy. And that you've got some real good ones. :)"Thank you, Janet. :)
Just approved for
See How They Run by Tom BaleI have been bad and not putting the time into my NetGalley book list that it deserves. Something I need to get to. I was just declined for a book though based on they will not approve people who only have Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads accounts.
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Lynn wrote: "Just approved for See How They Run by Tom BaleI have been bad and not putting the time into my NetGalley book list that it d..."
I have been shot down for some books because I don't have a blog (wish I did) but I also post to Amazon and B&N. St. Martins is a crap shoot for me sometimes they approve and other times they shoot me down.
Yes Janet I always post reviews to Amazon too. This publisher listed Amazon also, I just forgot to list it.
The Publisher is Midnight Ink. Here are their reasons to decline. § We decline some requests due to limited blog followers/members
§ Blogs need to be updated on a regular basis (usually once a week)
§ We approve someone who has a steady feedback rating. If you don’t give feedback, we won’t approve your request.
§ We don’t accept someone who only has Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and/or Goodreads accounts
To me it looks like This publisher declined because I don't have a blog.
Auto-approval for a book that I did not request? This is a first for me. I got an email saying that I've been approved for
. Even though I didn't request it, I do think it sounds rather interesting and it's a genre that I haven't read in quite some time, so I said why not?
my poor too read list....
I added: Flash Crash: A Jake Rivett Heist Thriller, MonsterlandI was approved for two books. Read and reviewed one. The Girl In The Ice Reading the other now. Supernatural Serial Killers: What makes them murder? I've been turned down for the next two! I improved my profile by adding authors I've really enjoyed and read a lot of. I'm also taking two books you just get. I do not have a blog. We all can't blog. I do FB. Goodreads. Twitter and Amazon. I'll let you all know if this helps. I am new to Netgallery. The above is my entire history with it.
I'm down to 10 books on Netgalley :)
I'm teetering around 6 right now, so taking a quick break to read a couple books I bought from Amazon.
I'm at 54, 30 are read now and waiting for approval on 3.
What an optomistic bunch, I'm glad to know you.
Christine wrote: "I have 2 left."I am so proud of you. I have 6 left on my list and I have been awfully good this year with that button because I really want to hit the numerous books I have in print and on both readers. Aren't you proud of me. Wonder how many Sean has left.
Wow, Chris!! You are remarkable!! Congratulations to you.
Chris wrote: "Christine wrote: "I have 2 left."I am so proud of you. I have 6 left on my list and I have been awfully good this year with that button because I really want to hit the numerous books I have in p..."
Sean is probably at 100 by now...
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65 and coming down slowly, not requested many at all this year.
Has 1 or maybe 2 books.
Reading a net galley book now.
Sean wrote: "I am doing quite well thanks !!65 and coming down slowly, not requested many at all this year.
Has 1 or maybe 2 books.
Reading a net galley book now."
Glad to hear that the button isn't calling your name lol.
For a brief moment, I had five looming, having just reviewed Ageless.Ageless
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Seconds later, up pops Down and Out in Purgatory
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I'm reading from Netgalley's the Passenger by Lisa Lutz
Joni Dee wrote: "I'm reading from Netgalley's the Passenger by Lisa Lutz "I enjoyed the book because of the quirky characters.
Reading The Girl Who Walked in the Shadows right now. Managed 12 from 17 approvals since I started end of Feb. Does that count as addiction. In my defence I have reviewed all twelve and squeezed in a few none Net Galley ones too ;)
Jen
Jenna wrote: "Reading The Girl Who Walked in the Shadows right now. Managed 12 from 17 approvals since I started end of Feb. Does that count as addiction. In my defence I have reviewed all twelve and squeezed ..."
Welcome to our world lol
Yay, Jen! Definitely welcome to our world!
Got two: Blood Virus: A Pandemic by Design
(Weird cover on that one ^^^ I thought it was teeth wearing braces.)
And instantly got:
The Secret Scrolls
[39 approved--12 archived--10 declined--9 on shelf--44 reviewed--5 auto approval publishers--101 IQ] rofl
Finally heard back and was approved for
and also
Jan wrote: "Finally heard back and was approved for and also "I really liked Redemption Road by John Hart. Think that you'll enjoy that one, Jan.
Linda wrote: "Jan wrote: "Finally heard back and was approved for and also "I really liked Redemption Road by John Hart. Think t..."
It took forever to hear back so I had written it off as a 'no'. Excited to have been approved! :)
Jan wrote: "Linda wrote: "Jan wrote: "Finally heard back and was approved for and also "I really liked Redemption Road by John..."
Congrats, Girlfriend. Coming to my library so will keep my finger off the green button for as long as I can. Have some non NGs I am eager to get to!
Christine wrote: "Jan wrote: "Linda wrote: "Jan wrote: "Finally heard back and was approved for and also "I really liked Redemption ..."
I'm getting ready for another McFayden fix! Want to figure out a date soon to start?
I think another group read is in the making.
Lynn wrote: "Just approved for See How They Run by Tom BaleI have been bad and not putting the time into my NetGalley book list that it d..."
I have had this happen from one particular publisher recently also Lynn. They want you to have your own blog, want a link to it, and know how long it has been in existence, how many followers it has, etc, etc. I have read and reviewed for them in the past, so I think they have changed their criteria for book approvals.
I was declined for Redemption Road. *sob, sob*
Lynn wrote: "Just approved for See How They Run by Tom BaleI have been bad and not putting the time into my NetGalley book list that it d..."
See How They Run is a fab book. Loved it.
Jan wrote: "Christine wrote: "Jan wrote: "Linda wrote: "Jan wrote: "Finally heard back and was approved for and also "I really..."
Will send you a PM!
Keeping myself away from NetGalley for the time being. Have around 40 books in my to read shelf and another 15 from my local library. Work is not letting me do any reading. Just read 3 books this month... :(
Im so addicted to netgalley its ridiculously out of control.
I checked for Redemption Road and its not on netgalley
Angela wrote: "I checked for Redemption Road and its not on netgalley"It's there, it doesn't archive until May 3rd. You should be able to just search or if that doesn't work look under St. Martin.
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I'm just saying be mindful of numbers mostly to newbies because you don't want to fall into the NetGalley abyss. It can quickly take the pleasure away. I've been there.... I know!! Took me ages to get my shelf down to a manageable number. Never again!!