Review Group discussion

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GROUP 12 - moderator K.A. Krisko

START DATE: 01 June 2013

END DATE: 24 August 2013

Please remember the commitment you are making to your fellow group members. If you don’t think you can manage to do 4 book reviews between these dates please let me know now. I will find someone else for this group and you will be able to choose a later group that will be more suitable for you. If you pull out after the start date for any reason it is the other members who will be faced with the problem of finding a replacement, or missing out on reviews, through no fault of their own. Please don’t ask the moderators to chase after replacements as we just don’t have the time.

It is the responsibility of the author to get their book to their reviewer in a format the reviewer can manage. When the file is received, please post a GR link to the book in this thread so that the author has confirmation that reviewing of the correct book has started.

There are no set dates for the start of each round. You can each work at your own pace, within the limits of the round deadlines. All reviews must be posted by 29 June 2013.

When you have posted your review on GR please post a link to your review in this thread.

All reviews of 3, 4 or 5 stars must be posted to GR, Amazon .com and Amazon.co.uk.

If the rating is 1 or 2 stars, the review must be posted to GR but the author should be asked if they want the review to go to Amazon or not.

Postings to any other sites are by agreement by both author and reviewer.

DON’T FORGET TO POST THE LINK TO THE BOOK(S) YOU WILL BE PUTTING FORWARD FOR REVIEWING AS I REQUESTED IN MY PM TO YOU. FAILURE TO DO SO BY THE GROUP START DATE MAY RESULT IN YOU LOSING YOUR PLACE TO ANOTHER MEMBER.

In the next post are the listings for the 4 review rounds, the who reviews who stuff. You don’t have to put forward the same book for every round, but you can only ask for one review per round.

Happy reviewing, everyone :)

If I’ve missed something that results in you being asked to review someone who has already reviewed you, please let me know asap. If you’ve registered and are not listed here, don’t worry, your turn will come soon in another group.

Member Links
Sandra Rector http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/60...
Nicolas Wilson http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Dermot Davis http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Glyn Smith-Wild http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Brannon http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/95...
Kathleen Garlock http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
A.K.Butler http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Ubiquitous Bubba http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Jennifer Moreland http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Renita Bryant http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/92...
Hock Tjoa http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Lambert Nagle http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Philip Maxwell http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
William Dickerson http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Annie Harmon http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

The four rounds you have signed up for:

R1 end 01-Jun-13
R2 end 13-Jul-13
R3 end 03-Aug-13
R4 end 24-Aug-13

ROUND 1
Sandra Rector reviews Nicolas Wilson
Nicolas Wilson reviews Dermot Davis
Dermot Davis reviews Glyn Smith-Wild
Glyn Smith-Wild reviews Brannon
Brannon reviews Kathleen Garlock
Kathleen Garlock reviews A.K.Butler
A.K.Butler reviews Ubiquitous Bubba
Ubiquitous Bubba reviews Jennifer Moreland
Jennifer Moreland reviews Renita Bryant
Renita Bryant reviews Hock Tjoa
Hock Tjoa reviews Lambert Nagle
Lambert Nagle reviews Philip Maxwell
Philip Maxwell reviews William Dickerson
William Dickerson reviews Annie Harmon
Annie Harmon reviews Sandra Rector

ROUND 2
Sandra Rector reviews Dermot Davis
Nicolas Wilson reviews Glyn Smith-Wild
Dermot Davis reviews Brannon
Glyn Smith-Wild reviews Kathleen Garlock
Brannon reviews A.K.Butler
Kathleen Garlock reviews Ubiquitous Bubba
A.K.Butler reviews Jennifer Moreland
Ubiquitous Bubba reviews Renita Bryant
Jennifer Moreland reviews Hock Tjoa
Renita Bryant reviews Lambert Nagle
Hock Tjoa reviews Philip Maxwell
Lambert Nagle reviews William Dickerson
Philip Maxwell reviews Annie Harmon
William Dickerson reviews Sandra Rector
Annie Harmon reviews Nicolas Wilson

ROUND 3
Sandra Rector reviews Glyn Smith-Wild
Nicolas Wilson reviews Brannon
Dermot Davis reviews Kathleen Garlock
Glyn Smith-Wild reviews A.K.Butler
Brannon reviews Ubiquitous Bubba
Kathleen Garlock reviews Jennifer Moreland
A.K.Butler reviews Renita Bryant
Ubiquitous Bubba reviews Hock Tjoa
Jennifer Moreland reviews Lambert Nagle
Renita Bryant reviews Philip Maxwell
Hock Tjoa reviews William Dickerson
Lambert Nagle reviews Annie Harmon
Philip Maxwell reviews Sandra Rector
William Dickerson reviews Nicolas Wilson
Annie Harmon reviews Dermot Davis

ROUND 4
Sandra Rector reviews Brannon
Nicolas Wilson reviews Kathleen Garlock
Dermot Davis reviews A.K.Butler
Glyn Smith-Wild reviews Ubiquitous Bubba
Brannon reviews Jennifer Moreland
Kathleen Garlock reviews Renita Bryant
A.K.Butler reviews Hock Tjoa
Ubiquitous Bubba reviews Lambert Nagle
Jennifer Moreland reviews Philip Maxwell
Renita Bryant reviews William Dickerson
Hock Tjoa reviews Annie Harmon
Lambert Nagle reviews Sandra Rector
Philip Maxwell reviews Nicolas Wilson
William Dickerson reviews Dermot Davis
Annie Harmon reviews Glyn Smith-Wild

So, I think I'm supposed to post my book link here? Tell me if I did this wrong, thanks. :)

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Not sure how everyone is getting these widgets, hopefully this is it....

Annie wrote: "https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Not sure how everyone is getting these widgets, hopefully this is it...."

Guess not anyone want to teach me?

http://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/1...


Trying again...

Hi guys. I'm checking in. I'm including the book link for my novel, Dag, but Jay said it's OK if you want to pick whichever book of mine appeals to you most. I'm looking to get reviews on all of my short story collections and novels, so there's a good variety of material there. Thanks!

Dag

Jay.. I think I'm going to have to withdraw. I've got new twins at home and this sounds like too much of a commitment for me at this time.
Sorry.

Hey everyone, here's the link to my book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... Probably the best way to get my book is via Amazon for Kindle since I'm having free days June 1-4. If you need something different, let me know.

Here is the link to my book:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BE33WVQ

Here's mine

I'm also going to add those reviewing this and those I am to review as friends to make for easier communication.

Annie wrote: "http://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/1...


Trying again..."

The simplest way is is to use the add book/author option which shows above every new post window. I missed seeing that link for months until I asked for help on how to do it, so it's comforting to know I'm not the only unobservant GR member.

Another way is to to navigate to the book's page (click on your name to go to your own page, then click on the book link). From there you can just copy and paste the address from the address bar at the top of the window.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...

Thanks, Nicolas, Dermot and Hock - nice and straightforward :)

William wrote: "Hey everyone, here's the link to my book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... Probably the best way to get my book is via Amazon for Kindle since I'm having free d..."

Thanks, William, but please remember maybe not all your reviewers will be able to pick up the book then. You can always email the mobi or other format file if needed :)

Tim wrote: "Jay.. I think I'm going to have to withdraw. I've got new twins at home and this sounds like too much of a commitment for me at this time.
Sorry."

Congratulations to you and your partner, Tim. Double trouble, eh? But double joy too :) I hope you pockets are deep! Sorry you've got to leave us, but family must always come first.

I'm about to change the ordering of the rounds as Nic has already reviewed Amber's book (thanks for letting me know!). I'll leave Tim's place blank until I get confirmation of who will be replacing him.

Hi! Checking in.

Here is the link to my book. A link to a free version in on its GoodReads page, plus it free now on Amazon (price match).

Between Time and the Stars

OK, was I supposed to post a link to the book I'm reviewing, not mine?

Last thing: Can I offer reviewers the option of choosing one of my two short fiction pieces? Here is the other:

The World Shall Tell

Thanks, Jennifer - it is the link for the book you are putting forward for review we need now, just so everyone knows which books are on the list. And yes, it's fine to offer your reviewer a choice :)

My book can be downloaded here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view....

Send me a PM when you're ready and I'll send you a coupon code for a free download. If you'd prefer to receive a copy via email, please let me know. Thanks.

Yea! Thanks Jay- I did it!

Hi everyone,

I'm posting the Goodreads link to my book 'Inheritance: Who Do You Think You Are?' by way of acknowledging my participation in the Group.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...


I'll contact each of the reviewers to share the book files with them shortly and I'll wait for the authors of the books I'm to review to contact me. Hope my understanding of the process is correct!

Cheers

Philip

Hi,
My book, Yesterday Mourning, is found at this link: http://bit.ly/15UaC9q

Coupon Code: BC84Q

Renita B

Hi, I'm checking in too.

Gone for a Soldier

I'll also be contacting reviewers for their preferences. Thanks in advance!

Kathy

Thank you Philip, Renita and Kathleen :)
We're nearly good to go. Brannon will be with us tomorrow, leaving Sandra and Alison to check in and a replacement for Tim to be confirmed. I guess they're away for the weekend, and what a cracker it's been here in Somerset. Hopefully the rain will hold off tomorrow for the Bank Holiday, but my garden will appreciate some after that. Summer's coming...

Hello everybody. I'm checking in here. Here's the link for my book from goodreads. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17.... I'm a little confused about all this so hope this is okay. Sandra

Here's the link to Revolution Earth Revolution Earth. I can provide both a .mobi or an epub to our reviewers.

Best and kind regards,

Alison Ripley Cubitt
LN

Thanks Sandra and Alison.

As Brannon told me he'll be posting his link tomorrow all you're waiting for now is the last member, which I'll sort asap. If you want you can start contacting each other to get the files to each other ready for round 1. You can review as soon as you want for any of the rounds. The only limitation is reviews must be posted for each round by the individual round end date.

As Kathy is away I'll remain as your group mod for the time being, so any queries you have just post here on the thread and either I or another group member will help you out.

Greetings All!

My books link is That's War

I can provide any format needed by reviewers from Smashwords. PM me when ready to review my book and I'll send you a coupon code for a free book. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Thanks and Best wishes to all!

Brannon

Thanks, Brannon.
I find it easiest to use Smashwords too. That site's saved me a lot of messing about with formats and distributing to all the individual sites. It's also the only way for a UK author to get onto B&N as we don't have US bank accounts.

Good news - Glyn has joined us so we're now a complete group and ready to go :)

Jay wrote: "Thanks, Brannon.
I find it easiest to use Smashwords too. That site's saved me a lot of messing about with formats and distributing to all the individual sites. It's also the only way for a UK aut..."

Yeah, the main reason I decided to use Smashwords is because they distribute your book in any format and that has saved me so much time. Good to have you Glyn and hope you enjoy your round 1 read!

Hi, guys. Here are the links to my books. 'Sanctuary' is the first of the trilogy, and I suggest this choice unless you have already read it, in which case the sequel 'Repercussions' would be the one to choose. Either way, I hope you enjoy my writing.

Glyn Smith-Wild
Sanctuary
Repercussions

Welcome to the group, Glyn. Thanks for stepping into the breach :)

Jay wrote: "Welcome to the group, Glyn. Thanks for stepping into the breach :)"

No probs, Jay. I'm quite looking forward to being involved.

Here is the link to my review of Inheritance: Who Do you Think You Are https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Alison Ripley Cubitt
Lambert Nagle

Thanks, Alison - very quick off the mark!

Jay wrote: "Thanks, Alison - very quick off the mark!"
Got a looming writing deadline - ie starting new book on the 1st June - no more excuses:)

Well you now have until July 13 to get the next one in :)

Jay wrote: "Well you now have until July 13 to get the next one in :)"
Thank you. Just wanted to say what a well-organised review group this is:)

Glad you think so :)

Just a quick reminder at this point - don't forget to post all reviews to GR, any 3* and over on Amazon.com AND Amazon.co.uk (they don't feed through automatically all the time).

By agreement between author and reviewer it can also be posted to other sites as well - of course!

Lastly, if you really liked a book, don't forget to click that Like button on Amazon as that, and agreeing with tags, really help move a book up the ordering from a search. Let's help each other help readers find our work. But only if that's what you honestly feel. I can't bear this blind 'you like mine and I'll like yours' business I've seen on so many sites, GR included.

Here's my review for round 1, Zen and Sex, by Dermot Davis

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Thanks, Nicolas. I get the feeling I maybe won't have much chasing for reviews to do with this group :)

That must be a relief! Can't imagine all of the headache that goes into planning these things.

Annie wrote: "Annie wrote: "https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Not sure how everyone is getting these widgets, hopefully this is it...."

Guess not anyone want to teach me?"

Just above this comment space there is the instruction "add book/author"--if you click on in while writing your comment, a pop-up box will ask for title or author's name and you can choose to add a link or a thumbnail of the book cover which is also a link....
Sorry if this is by now redundant.

Hock wrote: "Annie wrote: "Annie wrote: "https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
Not sure how everyone is getting these widgets, hopefully this is it...."

Guess not anyone want to teach me?"

Just above..."yeah, Jay gave me that lesson, but its nice to know that if he hadn't, you'd have been therefor me!

Jay,
Did you already list the new order for rounds?