Requests for Reviews

[Richard]

Hi folks -

I'm Richard Coady and my first novel, The Maya Papyrus has recently been published. I'm lucky enough to have had 7 reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, 6 of which gave the book 5 stars and the remaining one gave it 4 stars.

The book is set around the reign of Tutankhamun in ancient Egypt. Here's the blurb off the back of the book:

"In the Valley of the Kings, a team of archaeologists has unearthed a secret that has lain buried for over 3000 years. Hidden in Nefertiti's tomb is a bundle of papyrus sheaves. Although badly decayed, the documents have survived well enough to tell an epic tale of war, murder and treachery...

Thuya is a woman who craves greatness. Her son, Aye, is a man who will stop at nothing to attain it. Together they will concoct a scheme so monumental in its scope that it will mould the reigns of Egypt's kings and rewrite the future of the known world.

The Maya Papyrus is populated with some of the most extraordinary characters in history: Tutankhamun, the boy king; Akhenaten, the deformed tyrant; Akhenaten's queen, Nefertiti, whose beauty remains legendary three millennia later.

Who among them can stand against a man willing to risk everything to achieve immortality?"

I'd be delighted if anyone would like to review it (preferably in e-book format unless you're in the UK). Please send me a message and I'll send you a free copy in return for the review.

[Tom]

I'm surprised that this thread has been dead for three years. Let's see if I can revive it!

I am always happy to get reviews of any of my books, but I'm particularly anxious to get some coverage for 'Back Home', which came out last week.

It's historical fiction set in 1859 London. London then was a lot more like London today and you might think, so this isn't just a peek into the past, but a chance to think a bit about the present. After all, we all believed in Victorian values these days – or do we?

The only book you'll read this year that will give detailed instructions on how to forge a sovereign and a bluffer's guide to Marx's 'Critique of Political Economy'.

'Back Home' is the third of the John Williamson novels, but it has been written as a stand-alone novel. If you are interested in reviewing the first two (The White Rajah and Cawnpore), let me know.

[Barbara]

I've just found this link - but have already replied to you by personal message on F/B.
Your bio is engaging and your books seem thoroughly impressive - and the writing excellent.
I'd be happy to offer a review.
Hope you don't mind me contacting you personally on F/B/ Cheers, Barbara

[Barbara]

Hi Tom.
I've not heard back from you - hope you're still around. My daughter has bought and now finished reading your book. She was extremely impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it and was particularly impressed by the beautiful writing. She says it is excellent and became so engrossed she forgot to start cooking dinner. She will post the review today - and if anyone else is reading this thread, she is happy to strongly recommend the book. She found it Kiplingesque and a great read.
I am hoping you might be open to the idea of reviewing one of mine in return. I will happily send free review copy to wherever you give me a link - email or other. Message me direct on F/B if you prefer.
I you do not wish to read and review in return - then that's OK. I'd be disappointed - but my daughter enjoyed yours very much anyway. (I can't do my own reading and reviewing due to disappearing eyesight). With all good wishes, Barbara

[Tom]

Barbara wrote: "Hi Tom.
I've not heard back from you - hope you're still around. My daughter has bought and now finished reading your book. She was extremely impressed and thoroughly enjoyed it and was particularl..."
Hi!
I'm just back home after a long weekend away from the Net. I can't see a message on FB and I'm just sorting through about 80 things that have arrived in four days, but I'll get back to you as soon as I can - later today anyway.

Thanks for writing.

[Barbara]

Hope you enjoyed your weekend, Tom. My daughter Gill loved your book (a note to other Goodreads posters - this is a great book) - and has completed her review on Amazon.
I'd love to hear back - no rush - take your time and unpack !!
If you prefer, then email me at barbaragd@activ8.net.au
Cheers - Barbara

[Tom]

Barbara wrote: "Hope you enjoyed your weekend, Tom. My daughter Gill loved your book (a note to other Goodreads posters - this is a great book) - and has completed her review on Amazon.
I'd love to hear back - no..."Have responded on FB.

[Barbara]

Cheers, Tom - hope you get my reply OK

[Tom]

Barbara wrote: "Cheers, Tom - hope you get my reply OK"Nothing shown up yet, Barbara. Were you using FB or my email?

[Barbara]

Email - because I attached the mobi of my book - can't do that on F/B.
Hopefully it's in your inbox.
If not, please do let me know.
All the best.

[Tom]

Barbara wrote: "Email - because I attached the mobi of my book - can't do that on F/B.
Hopefully it's in your inbox.
If not, please do let me know.
All the best."Caught in a Spam filter. Got it now. Thanks.

[Barbara]

Thanks for letting me know, Tom - cheers. I hope you get time to read it - and enjoy it. All the best with your own work.

[Isaac]

Would you review my book?

A Children’s Guide to Splendour

Free ebook here
https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/sites/defa...

This book was first published online in 2016 for an exhibition at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and then published in Paperback in 2019.

This guide is full of information relating to life in Europe in the 16th to 19th centuries – inspired by the taonga (treasures) on display in the European Splendour 1500-1800 exhibition in Ngā Toi | Arts Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.