Update 6/24/18: Everything has been restored for the second time! I’m glad to have my reviews and reviewing privileges back and hope they don’t get lost again. Update 6/15/18: All my reviews have been deleted again, and I cannot leave reviews on Amazon. The post below was written after the first time this happened and … Read more
I recently read a blog post about book reviews from an author whose first book will be published soon. Most authors dread bad reviews, but I think the number of reviews you get is more important than the rating and content of any specific review. Sometimes a negative review entices me to read the book, because … Read more
Do you pay attention to customer reviews when you are shopping? I admit that I do. That’s primarily what got me started writing customer reviews. If I appreciate knowing what other customers thought about their purchases, it’s only fair to share my own opinions. Usually I review books, but I occasionally review other products and … Read more
I had a pleasant surprise in my inbox this morning. A message from Otis Chandler, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodreads.com, said: On behalf of the Goodreads team, I want to say thank you. You’re in the top 1% of reviewers on Goodreads! Your many thoughtful book reviews help make us a vibrant place for book … Read more
Last week I posted Copyblogger’s advice on how to become a better writer. That advice all involved actually writing—no matter what else you do, you will never become a good writer if you don’t write. There is something else that will improve your writing, and that is reading. Often aspiring writers think that means they … Read more
Not only do I enjoy helping authors promote their work, but I like to introduce readers to authors and books they may not know about. One way I do both of these things is writing book reviews. Primarily, I review self-published books or books from small press publishers here on my blog. However, I share … Read more
April L. Hamilton has posted An Indie Call to Action at her Indie Author blog. She’s started a campaign for indie (self-published and small-press published) authors to support each other and independent publishing. Find an indie book you LOVE, from an author to whom you have no connection. Then she recommends that you spread … Read more