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Group 360. 18+ - Mod. Kat
Hi Kat, Can you put me down for the Eternal's Triumph. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...I reviewed a different book of KT's in the last round.
I've just posted my last obligation for my current group. If I can, I'd like to join with Poison HarborPJ has reviewed me, I have no prior history with KT
PJ is slated to read Poison Harbor in another round, if it ever gets going, but I also have book three for him.
I would like to join with my book The Mercenary's Blade, please.I have previously reviewed K.T. (but not this book) and P.J. has reviewed this book but I have another. I don't think I have any review relationship with Eric if he joins the group.
If I am able to get a spot, although the book is on a different author account here on GR, please could you put this account down as the author account, it is the one I interact on GR with so I might miss notifications etc on the other.
Thanks :)
Welcome, Eleanor and Eric!Eleanor, I *think* got the right author account? I opened a new tab from the avatar that you're posting under and copied it straight from there. If that's not right, please let me know how I can enter it differently and I'll correct it.
Thanks so much, Kat and yup that is perfect! So sorry to be a pain and ask that of you and I really appreciate you going the extra mile to do so. As I am perma-logged in on this account, I don't miss things I would if they were sent to the other account - which has to be on a separate email as well!
Eleanor has reviewed me. I quoted it for my editorial reviews on Amazon, thank you very much.
Eric wrote: "Eleanor has reviewed me. I quoted it for my editorial reviews on Amazon, thank you very much."Gosh! I don't know how I managed to miss that. So sorry!
I would like to submit 'Empire: Judgment,' book six of my 'Empire' series. I have reviewed KT Munson's '1001 Islands,' but I see no other conflicts.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVNKL7XT
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
I'd like to join with Redemptionhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Both KT and PJ have already reviewed it, but I have other books that PJ has not yet reviewed. (KT has read three and is probably tired of me.)
I have reviewed a previous book by Tim.
I’d happily read any book of yours Dave. ☺️ you can surprise me if Kat can fit you in.
Ia there still room to join? I have a new cozy mystery Toasted in Tuscany.
Sass wrote: "Ia there still room to join? I have a new cozy mystery Toasted in Tuscany."Sass, this book doesn't come up when I perform a Goodreads search. Please provide a Goodreads book link, or a different book you would like to enter with (with a Goodreads book link.)
Can I join with my latest book Furilani? Black Hole Radio - FurilaniI have read EM swift
KT munson, Eric Gibson and Tim Goff have read some of my books but not all
Kat wrote: "Sass wrote: "Ia there still room to join? I have a new cozy mystery Toasted in Tuscany."Sass, this book doesn't come up when I perform a Goodreads search. Please provide a Goodreads book link, or..."
I was going to load it on Amazon tomorrow night ... it will be live for review by Monday ...
I think I’ve read one of Sass’s books. And for sure read one of Ann’s
I haven't read or reviewed any books here and I'm new to the group so I'm certain no one has read or reviewed mine before either
Sass wrote: "Kat wrote: "Sass wrote: "Ia there still room to join? I have a new cozy mystery Toasted in Tuscany."Sass, this book doesn't come up when I perform a Goodreads search. Please provide a Goodreads b..."
Sass, you can join with another book if you want? I cannot add you with a book that doesn't have a Goodreads page.
Ann, I don't think I can fit you. I'm sorry.
Kat, I suggest I move here with Antunites Unite and Ann take my spot in group 361. I have reviewed Eleanor and Eric, and KT has reviewed me, but not this book.
Terry wrote: "Kat, I suggest I move here with Antunites Unite and Ann take my spot in group 361. I have reviewed Eleanor and Eric, and KT has reviewed me, but not this book."Terry, I don't think I can fit you in either. We have quite a few veteran members who have interacted frequently before and that just makes scheduling tricky when we get down to the last few spaces. Apologies.
since it's my first time doing this, what happens next now that it's full?
Rachel wrote: "since it's my first time doing this, what happens next now that it's full?"Hi Rachel! We still have three more spaces left to fill. Once we have filled all the spaces, we will do final checks to make sure the reading order works for everyone, then the moderator will start the round. Instructions will be provided at every step of the way. Glad to have you! :)
Terry, I'm sorry we couldn't fit you and Ann both this time. Hopefully more rounds will open up soon.
Kat wrote: "Sass wrote: "Kat wrote: "Sass wrote: "Ia there still room to join? I have a new cozy mystery Toasted in Tuscany."Sass, this book doesn't come up when I perform a Goodreads search. Please provide ..."
Thanks Kat. I'll step aside for now, but can I bounce back Sunday night or Monday morning when the Amazon page is live with the book, if there's still room?
Sass wrote: "Thanks Kat. I'll step aside for now, but can I bounce back Sunday night or Monday morning when the Amazon page is live with the book, if there's still room?"Hi Sass! Yes, you will need the Amazon page to be live, but again, I cannot add you to a round without a Goodreads page for your book.
Thanks so much! Yes, I'm Cat Green on this one!
I am only seeing the hardcover print version of Sass's book on Amazon.
It is only hardcover now - I can send readers the PDF or ePUB in whatever format they like. The launch is early June
Hi, can I join the group with Target - Prendergast Uncovered. No conflicts I am aware of.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Hi. I'm new to this group and still learning my way around.I would love to join this Round if possible with my book, Arresting Mason.
I'm a member of another GR review group, so I might have some conflicts. In the other group, PJ has read from me before, including my above chosen book. However, I have other books in the same series that she could read if that's all right.
Also, I've read from Eric before, but not his chosen book in the list.
I should be able to review on GR and Amazon.
Thank you!
Amber
We'll check now to make certain there are no conflicts, and alternates are available for those who need them.Please 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.
Remember you're SENDING your book to the four names above you (the list wraps so 10 is above 1) -- and you're RECEIVING books from the four names below you on the first post of the thread.
Once EVERYONE confirms they're good to go, the round can begin.
Member Links * Book Links
1. Amber Daulton*Arresting Mason
2. Eleanor Swift-Hook*The Mercenary's Blade
3. K.T. Munson*Zendar: A Tale of Blood and Sand: A Fantasy Romance Novel
4. Eric Gibson*Poison Harbor
5. Dave Saari*Redemption
6. Rachel Cherry*Master and Favorite
7. Cat Green*Toasted in Tuscany
8. Ian G. Welch*Target: Prendergast Uncovered
9. Tim Goff*Empire: Judgment
10. P.J. Ashton*The Eternal's Triumph
I'm good. Ready to go.Thanks you, Kat!
~ Amber
Also question for mods! can I put my reviews on my personal goodreads page? I don't put written reviews on my author page + I have way more friends on the personal one to see
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Member Links * Book Links
1. Amber Daulton*Arresting Mason
2. Eleanor Swift-Hook*The Mercenary's Blade
3. K.T. Munson*Zendar: A Tale of Blood and Sand: A Fantasy Romance Novel
4. Eric Gibson*Poison Harbor
5. Dave Saari*Redemption
6. Rachel Cherry*Master and Favorite
7. Cat Green*Toasted in Tuscany
8. Ian G. Welch*Target: Prendergast Uncovered
9. Tim Goff*Empire: Judgment
10. P.J. Ashton*The Eternal's Triumph
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