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Group 346. General - Mod. Loralee
Hi Loralee,I would like to join this group with my latest release:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I've reviewed Ann's books, even the one she has listed here.
Thanks.
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Hi Loralee, I would like to join this group with my children's story series Book 2 Nini and the Lost Panda: Blackie’s Surprise VisitThank you!
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Loralee wrote: "Di, have either Balroop or Ann reviewed you, or been reviewed by you?"No, either of them reviewed my books, and I didn't reviewed any of theirs either :)
Hi Loralee,I would like to join but I already reviewed one of your books, Ann, and Di. Can you fit me in?
Rise of Legends is more MG than YA and about 45k words
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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Hi Loralee, I finished my last round and would like to join with my clean contemporary fiction novel:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I've reviewed Ann's Labyrinthia but none of her other books. I haven't reviewed anyone else on the list and no one has reviewed me. Thanks.
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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...Loralee, I would like to join this group with my book, The Sixth Kingdom. I haven't reviewed any of the authors listed.
Loralee wrote: "Laura, I'd like to add you, but since it sounds like William and Balroop have reviewed the only clean book you have, I could only add you as long as William and Balroop are okay with reviewing some..."Hi Loralee, I can read whatever book is offered. Please go ahead.
Thanks. Balroop.
Oh, the list has changed. Laura has reviewed one of my books. so I can't review her.
But I'm okay to read Angela, Dee, or pdmac's books, if that works out.
Thanks,
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Really sorry... :)I have reviewed William under a different pen name, so he can't review me.
Would it work to move William's book to no.4?
Hi Loralee,Is there still room for one more? The next one in my Quarry Bank Tales series has just become available on Amazon.
Laura and William have reviewed me before but not this book.Seeking Truth at Ardwick House: Inspector Button Investigates
G.J. Griffiths
None of the authors from the list have reviewed by me; and Kris reviewed a different book of mine, none of other authors have reviewed mine. Thank you , Loralee for organizing again!
Sorry, Angela has reviewed my book and I don't have another book for her. Thanks, Loralee.
Yes I have just noticed I have reviewed Kris and Balroop as well.Thanks
Loralee - Angela has reviewed The Sixth Kingdom. I do have other clean books I can substitute.
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Oh, shoot. Angela, I'm so sorry. I thought Dee had another book you could read. Because you've read Dee's only book, and Dee has reviewed pdmac whom you've also reviewed, there's no way to fit you in. I'm so sorry, but I'll have to take you out of the list. :(
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Kris and Balroop have other books that I could review if they are OK with it?Thanks, G J
Loralee wrote: "G.J., I would love to fit you in. But with the conflicts that you have (reviewed by William and Laura, and having reviewed Kris and Balroop and with their conflicts) I can't see a way to fit you. I..."Kris and Balroop have other books and Kris is OK with that. Not sure about Balroop?
Graham
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And GJ,, William has reviewed you, and you've reviewed Kris and Balroop. But Kris has also reviewed William, and Ann. So I can't see a way to fit you in without conflicts.
Hi Loralee, I thought that I was part of this group and even submitted 2 reviews. Did I miss something? It's highly probable! Please let me know how I can join because I really enjoyed the books that I posted here and reviewed on Amazon as well as Goodreads.Thanks!
Can I join with Unfathomable Chance? I think I'd fit nicely in spot #10 because Balroop has read me and I've read one of Ann's. Thanks!
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Shurbelle, thank you so much for wanting to join a review group. I hope that you will be able to fit into another group. However, because you have reviewed both Di and Balroop, you won't be able to fit into this group as it is set up, because that would create a review conflict. This Review Group does not permit reciprocal reviews as that could encourage inaccurate ratings and it is against the TOS of Amazon, and such reviews would likely be deleted anyway.
The way you join a review round of ten people, is to check to see who of the authors currently on the list have reviewed your book, and whom you have reviewed, then let me know. You don't review any books yet, but wait until the group has all ten of its people, then you are assigned to review 4. (The 4 below you on the list. The list wraps so 1 is below 10.) 4 people are assigned to review you. (The 4 above you.) Once the list is full, and we have checked to make sure no one is set to review someone who has reviewed them before, then we start.
The one for one review round, which you can find HERE seems to be more of what you're thinking. It will allow you to review one or two, or as many books on the list as you like. You can get PDFs directly from the authors if you don't want to buy them, then you put links to your Goodreads and Amazon reviews on the One for One thread, and give a link to the book you want reviewed, which will then be added to the list.
1. I have reviewed K.T The sixth gate under a different pen name, so I'm okay to review her.2. All good about changing the group to general.
Thanks, :)
I have reviewed Unfathomable Chance as well, but she has other books.
Kris, didn’t know you had a different pen name but happy to do book 2 - Unfathomable Plan.
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I am okay with your suggestions, Lorelee, thank you!
Hi Loralee!Kat suggested I join in your group as it will be 'general".
My book has some naughty words so I don't want to offend.
Please let me know. Thanks!
Have a magical day!
Ally
Blast Radius: Shrapnel, shards and scars from the lies I lived
Going out to be Christmas Elf so if I don't get back to you right away, send a reindeergram and I'll pop on :0)
Loralee wrote: "With the three spots left, are you folks okay if I change this to a General round to get those spots filled, or would you rather keep it a Clean round?"Yes, please change it.
I’m okay with changing it. Can I swap out the book from clean to a not clean one since we’re going to general?
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K.T., sure. Now that this is a General round, that is fine!
Hello,Can I join with my book Mannigan - A Speck of Light?
Mannigan - A Speck of Light
I have no conflicts with anyone as far as I can see.
Loralee,I do not believe I have reviewed anyone on the list or that they have reviewed me, but I will double-check and let you know.
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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 was a Clean round, but now is a General round.
All fiction/ non-fiction accepted. This means you may be required to read anything from a book about tax returns to horror/erotica and everything in between.
Please note it is always possible that the books you are assigned may contain material you 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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/...
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. Ann Birdgenaw
2. Di Jiao
3. Ally Brown
4.W.R. Rosche
5.Bethany Rae Salway
6. Dee Osah
7. pdmac
8. Kris Ruhler
9. Balroop Singh
10. K. T. Munson
Book Links
1.Labyrinthia
2. Nini and the lost Panda: Blackie's Surprise Visit
3. Blast Radius
4. Heroes Borne: Tales of the One True Realm
5. Queensmen
6. Teka Legacy
7. The Sixth Kingdom
8. Rise of Legends
9. Fusion
10. A Hero Worth Saving
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Please make sure when signing up to post a link to the book you want reviewed, and to let us know which group members have reviewed you or been reviewed by you.
In this group, each member will be assigned to read 4 books. Their book, in turn, will be reviewed 4 times.