Review Group discussion

This thread is now open for you to join GROUP 32 by adding your GR (not Amazon) book link. We have 10 places – I’ll add your name as you sign in. We’ll aim to get started in just a few weeks so once you’ve signed in watch for a message that we’re ready to start.

When you add your book link it not only indicates you want to join the group – it indicates you AGREE that you are WILLING TO REVIEW ANY ALLOCATED BOOK within the set 12 week limit.

There is no genre filtering.

If you are only willing to review your own preferred genres then sorry, but you’re better off finding a group that specialises in your preference. Here you might be asked to review fiction/non-fiction, adults’/children’s books, a religious text, BDSM, or anything in between. Allocation is entirely random and there will NOT be any rearranging of the listing to accommodate genre preference. The ONLY circumstance in which you may duck out of giving a review is if YOU provide a stand-in reviewer.

Let’s be honest here – we don’t all like the same things but we all want reviews. 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/...

1) E Jaye https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
2) TS O'Neil https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
3) Judy Goodwin https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
4) E.G. Manetti https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
5) Katherine L Holmes https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
6) Sherrod Wall https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
7) K.W. Benton https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2...
8) Elizabeth Rose https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
9) Hock Tjoa https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
10) Steve Justice https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Count me in Jay.

Here's my book link. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

First past the post eh, Emma? :)

You know me, always enthusiastic!

Jay wrote: "This thread is now open for you to join GROUP 32 by adding your GR (not Amazon) book link. We have 10 places – I’ll add your name as you sign in. We’ll aim to get started in just a few weeks so onc..."

Here is a link to my book:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Hi TS - welcome :)

Hello to you.

Yay, ready to dive in again, but with a new book.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

I would love to participate! Both goodreads links should work.

The Cartel - The Apprentice Volume 1

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

Here is my book link. I'm enthusiastic to try one of the review rounds.

The Swan Bonnet

Drat, I think I want to read all the books so far!

"Over Cast" By K. W. Benton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

thank you!!!

I hope I'm not too late or doing this wrong.
https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

I'd like to join in.

My goodness - I turn away for a couple of hours and look what happens!

Hello everyone - I'll get sorted asap.

Hock wrote: "I'd like to join in."

Tut tut, Hock, you know better than that - where's your book link? I hope you're not going to give Kath a hard time lol!

One more member then we can get the group ordering sorted out and start swapping book files. With so many returning members you'll have to help me check we don't get any clashes, but from my first scan I think we'll be OK.

I'd like to join please. First timer!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

If there are any clashes or someone who has to drop out - I'm your girl - :D
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

I can't make head nor tails out of these messages but it looks like I missed group 32. However, on the chance that I can still get in here is my link to my book. Count me in if possible.

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

Jay wrote: "This thread is now open for you to join GROUP 32 by adding your GR (not Amazon) book link. We have 10 places – I’ll add your name as you sign in. We’ll aim to get started in just a few weeks so onc..."

Just got this message as I'm on a different time zone in the UK so here goes - if it's not too late.....
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

There's quite a international crowd on here, including a few Brits. I'm sure there will be another group along fairly soon for those that missed out.
Do groups usually fill up this quick Jay?

Jay wrote: "This thread is now open for you to join GROUP 32 by adding your GR (not Amazon) book link. We have 10 places – I’ll add your name as you sign in. We’ll aim to get started in just a few weeks so onc..."

Dunno if I am in time or not. Triadic Philosophy

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Steve - well done; you skidded in sideways and crashed through the barrier to 10th place in the group :)

David, Brenda, Lambert and Stephen - sorry, no room left in this one, but Emma is prepared to take on another group as soon as I've sorted this one out, so you won't have long to wait.

And yes, Emma, they do fill up this fast!

GROUP 32 - moderator
K.A. Krisko
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

START DATE: 22 March 2014

END DATE: 14 June 2014


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.

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.

Member Links
E Jaye https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
T.S. O'Neil https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Judy Goodwin https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
E.G. Manetti https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Katherine L Holmes https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Hock Tjoa https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Sherrod Wall https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
K.W. Benton https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2...
Elizabeth Rose https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Steve Justice https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Book links
E. Jaye Call Girls: the Beginning https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
T.S. O'Neil Starfish Prime https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Judy Goodwin Journey to Landaran https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
E.G. Manetti The Cartel: The Apprentice Vol 1 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Katherine L Holmes The Swan Bonnet https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
Hock Tjoa
Sherrod Wall From Heaven to Earth (The Faith of the Fallen #1) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
K.W. Benton Over Cast https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Elizabeth Rose Lost in Apple Grove https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Steve Justice The One: The Tale of a Lost Romantic in Seoul https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

The four rounds you have signed up for:

R1 end 12-Apr-14
R2 end 03-May-14
R3 end 24-May-14
R4 end 14-Jun-14

ROUND 1
E Jaye reviews T.S. O'Neil
T.S. O'Neil reviews Judy Goodwin
Judy Goodwin reviews E.G. Manetti
E.G. Manetti reviews Katherine L Holmes
Katherine L Holmes reviews Hock Tjoa
Hock Tjoa reviews Sherrod Wall
Sherrod Wall reviews K.W. Benton
K.W. Benton reviews Elizabeth Rose
Elizabeth Rose reviews Steve Justice
Steve Justice reviews E Jaye

ROUND 2
E Jaye reviews Judy Goodwin
T.S. O'Neil reviews E.G. Manetti
Judy Goodwin reviews Katherine L Holmes
E.G. Manetti reviews Hock Tjoa
Katherine L Holmes reviews Sherrod Wall
Hock Tjoa reviews K.W. Benton
Sherrod Wall reviews Elizabeth Rose
K.W. Benton reviews Steve Justice
Elizabeth Rose reviews E Jaye
Steve Justice reviews T.S. O'Neil

ROUND 3
E Jaye reviews E.G. Manetti
T.S. O'Neil reviews Katherine L Holmes
Judy Goodwin reviews Hock Tjoa
E.G. Manetti reviews Sherrod Wall
Katherine L Holmes reviews K.W. Benton
Hock Tjoa reviews Elizabeth Rose
Sherrod Wall reviews Steve Justice
K.W. Benton reviews E Jaye
Elizabeth Rose reviews T.S. O'Neil
Steve Justice reviews Judy Goodwin

ROUND 4
E Jaye reviews Katherine L Holmes
T.S. O'Neil reviews Hock Tjoa
Judy Goodwin reviews Sherrod Wall
E.G. Manetti reviews K.W. Benton
Katherine L Holmes reviews Elizabeth Rose
Hock Tjoa reviews Steve Justice
Sherrod Wall reviews E Jaye
K.W. Benton reviews T.S. O'Neil
Elizabeth Rose reviews Judy Goodwin
Steve Justice reviews E.G. Manetti

OK, you have the next week to exchange your book files. It is the responsibility of the author to get their file to their reviewers. Use PM to give email addresses (save the chance of spammers getting your addies from this open forum). I'll stay with you for the next week to answer your questions then Kathy will take over as your group moderator while I skedaddle off to sort out G33.

Sherrod wrote: "I'm ready to go as well!

From Heaven to Earth"

Hey There Sherrod,
I was trying to send you a note about my book but I can't seem to get it to work. Can you send me one I can respond to?

K. W. Benton

Thanks,

Ditto what K.W. said above. I can't PM you either, Sherrod.

Thanks,
Elizabeth Rose

There have a been a few glitches recently with PMs for some members. I find it works fine if you send a friend request.

I have Sherrod for round 2. I like a PDF or mobi for Kindle. Let me know if you would want to send your book in another form.

You can message me through GR. I've sent a friend request in case you don't see this.

Glad I (just) made it in! Looking forward to this!

If it's not too late, count me in. I have been checking regularly, hope it's not too late, no genre preference, mine is Interracial Romance Thriller

Testtps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18906432-...

Sherrod wrote: "I accepted everyone's friend requests. I apologize for the messaging issue. I should have mentioned it from the get go but forgot about it honestly. Again, I apologize"

No worries. thanks for helping to get it straightened out.

Jay wrote: "This thread is now open for you to join GROUP 32 by adding your GR (not Amazon) book link. We have 10 places – I’ll add your name as you sign in. We’ll aim to get started in just a few weeks so onc..."

Doh! Missed again!

Ooh, these look like good books--looking forward to it!

Sherrod wrote: "I accepted everyone's friend requests. I apologize for the messaging issue. I should have mentioned it from the get go but forgot about it honestly. Again, I apologize"

It's cool, Sharrod. I'm just glad it got sorted out.

Okay I finished my first review.
Elizabeth Rose.
I believe I now share the link to them. So here is the GR one.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Amazon says they have to review my review but as soon as they do the voodoo they do, I will post that one as well. Let me know if I am doing something wrong. Steve is at bat next.
Thanks,
K.W.B.

Elizabeth Rose
http://www.amazon.com/review/R24HZZKA...
Now we are waiting for Amazon UK.

Thanks,
K.W.B.

Quick off the mark, KW, well done :)

I've finished my first review -

Call Girls: the Beginning by Emma Jaye.

GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/review/R24BXSSO...

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RNH619...

Thanks Steve, I appreciate it's not your cup of tea. your review had me galloping back to check the number of times I used 'delicious'. Thankfully it was only twice, but I'll have a think about a tasty alternative LOL!

K.w. wrote: "Elizabeth Rose
http://www.amazon.com/review/R24HZZKA...
Now we are waiting for Amazon UK.

Thanks,
K.W.B."

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...

Sorry I had to go find it. I didn't get a note.

You don't get a note with .uk, don't know why its different.

E. wrote: "You don't get a note with .uk, don't know why its different."
Thanks.

K.w. wrote: "Okay I finished my first review.
Elizabeth Rose.
I believe I now share the link to them. So here is the GR one.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Amazon says they have to review my r..."

Thanks, Kerry!

E. wrote: "Thanks Steve, I appreciate it's not your cup of tea. your review had me galloping back to check the number of times I used 'delicious'. Thankfully it was only twice, but I'll have a think about a t..."

Yeah not my usual thing but it was very interesting to read something different and still plenty of well-written parts and lots of potential in the characters. Really I just wanted to get to know them better. I'm sure a fan of the genre would enjoy it but be left wanting more (which is perhaps a good thing for an introduction). As for delicious...maybe I was just hungry and imagined it!

Thanks again Steve, reviews for erotica can be hard to get.

I really must get my mind out of the gutter, even that comment sounds a little smutty LOL.

OK So my dishes aren't done but my second review is.
here you go!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2S91LTG...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revie...

On to the self proclaimed smut.

K.w. wrote: "OK So my dishes aren't done but my second review is.
here you go!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2S91LTG...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews..."

Thanks for the review! This is the second time someone has mentioned using an editor to me - I actually did employ a professional editor. I'll have to check I haven't uploaded an older copy of my manuscript by mistake (or hire a different editor next time!)