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Group 351. Out of This World - Mod. Kat
I'd like to join with my fantasy book Crystalborne Sigils.-Lynn
My GR book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
My GR author link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I would like to join with Errant or The Game and the Board or something else.Author link: Florian Armas
Lynn has reviewed me in the past.
Hi KatI would like to join this round with my book - Wishing for a Parallel World
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
I have read S.Lynn’s Trial Run, but not the one listed.
Regards
Dami
All, it will help me greatly if as more people join the round, you will update me with anyone you have reviewed in the past, or who has reviewed you. I will try to check bookshelves as well, but the more eyes we have checking, the more likely we are to get an order that works for everyone from the get go. :)To check if you have reviewed someone in the past, please go to your My Books, and type in the name of the author in question. That will tell you if you have reviewed them before.
To check if someone has reviewed YOU, go to their author profile, click under their avatar where it says 100 reviews (or whatever) and that will take you to their bookshelf. Then type in your name in their search bar to see if they have reviewed you before.
Hope this helps!
I'm ~halfway through my last read for Group 347, should be done this weekend.If I get it posted in time and there's still an opening in this group, I'm offering my Search https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Note: Graphic scenes of sex and violence.
Joseph wrote: "I'm ~halfway through my last read for Group 347, should be done this weekend.If I get it posted in time and there's still an opening in this group, I'm offering my Search https://www.goodreads.com..."
Joseph, you can sign up for a new round after completing your commitment to your current round.
Can I join this group with my scifi series Black Hole Radio - Labyrinthia? LabyrinthiaLynn has read some of my books but not this one. I have read Florian but not all of his books.
I have read all of Arriah's books.
I would like to add my book False Trails https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
I have reviewed Ann and Arriah.
S Lynn has reviewed another book of mine.
Whittney, I'm sorry. I'm not able to fit you in with those clashes. I believe there is a novella round open if you have any books that might fit there?
Hello, would like to join with my urban fantasy thriller series opener WERECATS EMERGENT. Thank you for your consideration.Book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Author link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Kat, I wish to join this group with my book, The Sixth Kingdom:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGJX1F3W
I have already reviewed Ann Birdgenaw's book, Labyrinthia. However, it is book 4 of the series. I can read book 1 for this group.
I have also reviewed a different book by Arriah Kiprujistho, so this one would work. None of the authors listed have reviewed The Sixth Kingdom.
Thanks!
Hi Pdmac! Ann and Arriah have to be in blind spots and because you have previously reviewed both of them, I cannot fit you in. There are two other rounds that are forming, however, a novella round and a general round, so perhaps one of those?
Kat - Yes, I've reviewed them, but can I not review a different book by them?
pdmac wrote: "Kat - Yes, I've reviewed them, but can I not review a different book by them?"The issue is that because they need to go into each other's blind spots (which means positioned 5 spaces apart), mathematically there is not a place you can go where you would be reviewing both Ann and Arriah.
I would like to join. My novel is GROWING CHILDREN.author profile:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
book profile: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Hi Kay, May I join with my children’s picture book pls, I haven’t reviewed the authors’ books listed or been reviewed by them: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Di, is this a fantasy/sci fi/paranormal book? It's not listed as such on Amazon and I don't see any indication in any of the reviews that it contains fantasy or sci fi elements. If it is a fantasy book, I will be happy to add you. Let me know!EDIT: Di, it looks like you may not be finished with the round you are currently participating in. Please finish your commitment to your current round and then you can sign up for a new round once you have done so. Thanks!
Hi! I'd like to join this group with my sci/fi comedy book "A Quick Spin Around the Galaxy".Book link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Author Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Thank you - I'm not in any other rounds, and have not read any of the books in this group. I am new to reading rounds and look forward to being a part of this particular group!
Kat wrote: "Di, is this a fantasy/sci fi/paranormal book? It's not listed as such on Amazon and I don't see any indication in any of the reviews that it contains fantasy or sci fi elements. If it is a fantasy ..."It does say this in the text that follows the blurb here on GR:
"A heartwarming children's fantasy book that will spark imagination."
Perhaps I fit? I've been read by Ann and Arriah, but have more books to provide. I've been read by Florian.I'd join with The Wake Up: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
I've read Angela, some 3 or 4 years ago (The Art of War).
Angela, I wish I could fit you in. Ann and Arriah need to go into blind spots, so if both of them have read you in the past, there is not a way mathematically to make it work. Perhaps the general round that is now forming?
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As for conflicts:
I have been reviewed by Ann Birdgenaw and Florian Armas.
I have reviewed books by S. Lynn Helton.
Thanks Kat and Loralee! Jumping over to take a look :)
Whew. Made it.Search - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Content Advisory - graphic scenes of sex and violence.
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Hi, do you still need one more for this round? I just released my first novel, a Gothic horror with paranormal elements based in a haunted New Mexico hotel. Would love to join if still open!https://www.amazon.com/El-Camino-Car-...
Car wrote: "Hi, do you still need one more for this round? I just released my first novel, a Gothic horror with paranormal elements based in a haunted New Mexico hotel. Would love to join if still open!https..."
Hi Car! We would love to have you join a reading round. To participate, you need to first please claim your author profile here on Goodreads. Right now you are posting from a regular user profile.
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Please contact the Goodreads help desk and ask them to merge your two profiles:
https://www.goodreads.com/about/conta...
I've reviewed Joseph, but he is in the right spot now.
Thank you, Jeff and Florian, for being on top of review conflicts!
Mod
Hi Kat, thank you! Just submitted a request to the Help Desk. Is there anything else I can do now to support my addition to this round? I re-read the instructions and I have no known conflicts, and this is my first time doing a Reading Round such as this.
Car wrote: "Hi Kat, thank you! Just submitted a request to the Help Desk. Is there anything else I can do now to support my addition to this round? I re-read the instructions and I have no known conflicts, and..."Hi Car! At the moment, we just need them to merge your profiles. We still have two spots open and they usually are pretty quick, so fingers crossed we'll be able to get you in. If not, we have new rounds opening all the time, so if you don't get into this one, you should be able to get into another one soon. But I'll keep my fingers crossed for this one!
Hello all,I'd be happy to join this round if possible with my collection The Art of Ghost Writing.
The GR link to the book is: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Joseph Carrabis and S. Lynn Helton reviewed the book in a previous round, but I think everyone else on the list is a potential review candidate. Also, I don't see any conflicts on my end in terms of works I can review.
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Books mentioned in this topic
Search: The First John Chance Mystery (other topics)Werecats Emergent (other topics)
Crystalborne Sigils (other topics)
Status Red: Book Three in the Ascent Trilogy (other topics)
Labyrinthia (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Clive Hawkswood (other topics)Ann Birdgenaw (other topics)
Florian Armas (other topics)
Mark J. Engels (other topics)
Joseph Carrabis (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 an Out of This World round
Fiction books classified as sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, paranormal.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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:
Kat
Member Links * Book Links
1. Ann Birdgenaw*Labyrinthia
2. Florian Armas*Errant
3. Mark J. Engels*Werecats Emergent
4. Joseph Carrabis*Search: The First John Chance Mystery
5. Clive Hawkswood*Status Red: Book Three in the Ascent Trilogy
6. Arriah Kiprujistho*Wishing for a Parallel World
7. Guy E. Estes*The God Makers
8. J. A. Freely*A Quick Spin Around the Galaxy
9. Car F. Romero*The El Camino
10. S. Lynn Helton*Crystalborne Sigils
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Please follow this link to check - and if necessary change - your privacy setting.
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