Review Group discussion

Indeed ... Hazzah indeed good fellows.

Just to let you know, I prefer to buy each copy I review, it looks way better if it is a verified review on your page - therefore no need to send me a copy either. This in no way means, if you are reviewing my book, that you need to purchase a copy of mine. It is just the way I like to roll :)

Hello! No - my assignment does not violate the non-reciprocal rule :-).

David wrote: "Just to let you know, I prefer to buy each copy I review, it looks way better if it is a verified review on your page - therefore no need to send me a copy either. This in no way means, if you are ..."

FYI David. My book is discounted to 0.99 until tomorrow, so you can grab yourself a cheep copy if you like. Having said that, I'm not sure if the Amazon countdown deals apply in your region. I'm still a little unsure on the matter.

David wrote: "Just to let you know, I prefer to buy each copy I review, it looks way better if it is a verified review on your page - therefore no need to send me a copy either. This in no way means, if you are ..."

My story should always be free; if it's not, price match it from anywhere else, should you be one of my reviewers~

David wrote: "Just to let you know, I prefer to buy each copy I review, it looks way better if it is a verified review on your page"

Very true and as one who will probably be being reviewed by you, my thanks in advance!

I find it irritating that A'zon will not give acknowledgment to those who have borrowed and read the book through Prime or on KU. Considering it is a scheme they encourage and they monitor how much of the book one reads so they can pay royalties to the author, they could easily include a 'borrowed and read through A'zon' label to put in where they have the 'verified purchase' thing.

Everyone seems eager to get started, so let's go.

Acquire the 4 novels on list ahead of you.

Once you have them, post a comment here to let me know.

I'll post the due dates once I figure them out. You don't have to follow any reading order, but the due dates are good to keep you on track. The rule with the highest priority is by the end of Round 4, you must have all your reviews complete, and posted.

Thanks for firing the starting gun Chance - I know a few of us more impatient folk have already snuck a march on the 'official' start ;)

No need for anyone I am reviewing to send me anything - I already have it covered!

Start date: Oct 20, 2016
End date: Jan 12, 2017

post your review for round 1 by Nov 10, 2016
post your review for round 2 by Dec 1, 2016
post your review for round 3 by Dec 22, 2016
post your review for round 4 by Jan 12, 2017

Chance wrote: "Everyone seems eager to get started, so let's go.

Acquire the 4 novels on list ahead of you.

Once you have them, post a comment here to let me know.

I'll post the due dates once I figure them..."

I have the first two: Coming Darkness and Genesis-The Battle Within. I'll acquire the other two later.

Chance could you please remove the older lists of ten authors and ten books and leave the official final list up in case anyone gets confused by sorting through three versions. Thanks.

Scott wrote: "Chance could you please remove the older lists of ten authors and ten books and leave the official final list up in case anyone gets confused by sorting through three versions. Thanks."

Done.

FYI

I cannot modify or delete comments posted by Emma, so Message 1 will have to stay the way it is until Emma returns. I believe her return is imminent, so hang in there and read through the threads if you want to catch up on the goings-on.

Messaged the 4 under me on the list and expecting to receive their stories very soon~

Will catch up on messages once I get home from work tonight. Weekend in sight!

Hey guys - I'm confused and feeling kinda dumb about it. So I'm number seven - in my head, the four books "ahead" of me are books 3, 4, 5 and 6. Is this correct? I have a sneaking feeling that it's not. Help?

Susan-Alia wrote: "Hey guys - I'm confused and feeling kinda dumb about it. So I'm number seven - in my head, the four books "ahead" of me are books 3, 4, 5 and 6. Is this correct? I have a sneaking feeling that it's..."

The four books you will be reviewing are:

8. Genesis - The Battle Within - David Tucker
9. Bridge Through Time - Scott Spotson
10. The War Between - Jennifer Withers
1.Tales of Engines & Demons - Matt Parker

You be reviewed by the 4 people immediately preceding you in the list.

Hope this helps and hope I am not usurping mod privilege by telling you this - if I am, I do apologise, Chance.

E.M. wrote: "Susan-Alia wrote: "Hey guys - I'm confused and feeling kinda dumb about it. So I'm number seven - in my head, the four books "ahead" of me are books 3, 4, 5 and 6. Is this correct? I have a sneakin..."

Thank you! Leave it to me to make "before" and "after" complicated! LOL

Susan-Alia wrote: "Thank you! "

Very welcome - it is very confusing if you are not familiar with how the system works. :)

E.M. wrote: "Susan-Alia wrote: "Hey guys - I'm confused and feeling kinda dumb about it. So I'm number seven - in my head, the four books "ahead" of me are books 3, 4, 5 and 6. Is this correct? I have a sneakin..."

Thanks, E.M. I've been doing this so long, I forgot to be clear.

For clarification, here is an example:

Number 1 will review, 2, 3, 4, 5
Number 1 will be reviewed by 7, 8, 9, 10

Etc

The list is a loop. I apologize for any confusion.

Review copy in the hands of Matt, Scott and EM, and message sent to Jennifer.

Messages sent to Daniel, Sean, Kendi and Susan-Alia about where to send review copy.

Hope I've got that the right way round :)

Yay.

Phew - ok so I'm a bit confused now too.
Who am I reviewing? And who is reviewing me?
From what I understand I'm reviewing 1, 2, 3 & 4, & I will be reviewed by 6, 7, 8 & 9?

Jennifer wrote: "Phew - ok so I'm a bit confused now too.
Who am I reviewing? And who is reviewing me?
From what I understand I'm reviewing 1, 2, 3 & 4, & I will be reviewed by 6, 7, 8 & 9?"

Yes :)

Matt and Leo have received copies of my story. Haven't heard from E.M. nor Daniel for their emails but I can wait until the respective round has come.

Scott and Susan have sent me their copies. Still waiting on Kendi and David.

Sean wrote: "Haven't heard from E.M. nor Daniel for their emails but I can wait until the respective round has come"

In my experience (and please correct me anyone, if I am wrong as I do not want to give bad guidance) the usual etiquette of these rounds is for the one being reviewed to contact their reviewer, not the other way around - which is why I did not contact you, Sean. But in my case, as I posted earlier on the thread, I have already gathered all my reads through KU or purchase, so no worries anyway. :)

I am on vacation until tomorrow (boooo) so will be checking infrequently. PM is probably you best best if anyone needs to get hold of me.

Sean, I have a copy of your book so I am good to go.

E.M. wrote: "Sean wrote: "Haven't heard from E.M. nor Daniel for their emails but I can wait until the respective round has come"

In my experience (if I am wrong as I do not want to give bad guidance) the usual etiquette of these rounds is for the one being reviewed to contact their reviewer, not the other way around - which is why I did not contact you, Sean. But in my case, as I posted earlier on the thread, I have already gathered all my reads through KU or purchase, so no worries anyway. :)

Daniel wrote: "I am on vacation until tomorrow (boooo) so will be checking infrequently. PM is probably you best best if anyone needs to get hold of me.

Sean, I have a copy of your book so I am good to go."

See? I knew making my story free forever would help~

Happy reading my friends.

Sean wrote: "See? I knew making my story free forever would help."

I am sure it does - but I paid for my copy of Rey de Noches on Kindle UK ;)

E.M. wrote: "Sean wrote: "E.M. wrote: "See? I knew making my story free forever would help."

I am sure it does - but I paid for my copy of Rey de Noches on Kindle UK ;)"

Oh I am sorry; I thought that the UK amazon matched the same price as the US...but I hope that you enjoy it.

No worries - I would have thought they would price match it to. It is a bit surprising that they do not. Maybe you could ask A'zon why, or check their policy on ti to see if there is an issue?

too true EM ... and cool guys I will grab a copy of all 4 ahead of me. I am assuming that I go back to 1 on the list if I am number 8??

Nevermind .... got my answer in comments

As this round seems to be working, thanks to some massive cooperation between the members and Chance, I'm going to leave things alone. Unless Chance would still like me to remove the list in message one.
I really appreciate you folks getting on with things while I had a surprise and not so fun stay in hospital.

Emma wrote: "I really appreciate you folks getting on with things while I had a surprise and not so fun stay in hospital. "

So sorry to hear you had to deal with that, Emma, I do hope you are feeling better now.

And all the praise should go to Chance for sorting us out, setting us up and kicking us off!

Emma wrote: "As this round seems to be working, thanks to some massive cooperation between the members and Chance, I'm going to leave things alone. Unless Chance would still like me to remove the list in messag..."

Great to have you back, Emma. You were missed!!!
If you have a moment, would you replace the list in Message 1 by the list in Message 43?
Thanks!!

Done.

Emma wrote: "Done."

Thanks! By the quick response, I interpret , and hope, you're doing better.

Hope you're well soon, Emma! And no more nasty surprises like that one for you!

Round One - Tales From The Mists: Thrilling Short Stories of the Strange


Goodreads
Amazon UK
Amazon US

Round Two - A Place Outside The Wild

Goodreads
Amazon UK
Amazon US

Thank you kindly!

It's strange to say but I actually like the well-reasoned 4-star reviews I've gotten much better than the boilerplate 5-star ones. Much appreciated.

I now have all the books for review.
Thanks Eleanor, Leo, Daniel, and Sean.

Daniel wrote: "Thank you kindly!."

Most welcome. If there was any specific aspect I can offer you extra feedback about whilst the book is fresh in my mind, please feel free to PM me about it :)

My review of Tales From Alternate Earths:

Lucky, Leo here was one of the authors I liked!

https://www.amazon.com/review/RIV0N8U...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R1QLN...

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

Thanks Scott and EM, much appreciated! And I'll happily take "diabolical and stunning", Scott. Now if only I can get my outfit choices to match that description :)

I have all the books for reviewing and all of my reviewers have my story. I am almost done with my first book.

Round Three - Rey de Noches


Goodreads
Amazon UK
Amazon US

Round Four - Year of the Cat: The Thirteenth Realm

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Amazon UK
Amazon US

And, as always, if there was any specific aspect I can offer extra feedback about whilst the book is fresh in my mind, please feel free to PM me about it :)

E.M. wrote: "Round Three - Rey de Noches


Goodreads
Amazon UK
Amazon US

Round Four - Year of the Cat: The Thirteenth Realm

Goodreads
Amazon UK
Amazon US

And, as always, if there was any specific aspect I ca..."


That's a wrap for you, E.M. Thanks for your speedy and thoughtful reviews--and for your help and cooperation during the start of this round.

Chance wrote: "Thanks for your speedy and thoughtful reviews--and for your help and cooperation during the start of this round"

Warren makes me quote Klingon with marshmallows in my mouth wearing a pink sombrero when I finish his rounds so quickly ;)

And all the thanks should be sent your way, Chance, for setting us up and running under difficult circumstances!