Review Group discussion

Gene wrote: "There's no sex, and I'm not sure how to define "graphic violence" to be honest. Basically, the hero gets beaten up pretty badly in one scene. I'll gladly withdraw if this is too much."

I think that might cross the 'clean' line, unfortunately, Gene.

Understood. Thanks!

Here's a definition of "Graphic Violence" you can use to gauge if your book has it or not:

"Graphic violence refers to depiction of especially vivid, brutal and realistic acts of violence..."

I admit I have struggled with this line myself. It's hard to write SFF without at least a few punches thrown if not a sword or ray-gun of some sort. On the other hand, I'm content to be in the other groups so even though I think several of my books might be clean, I opt out of this group.

P.L. wrote: "I admit I have struggled with this line myself. It's hard to write SFF without at least a few punches thrown if not a sword of ray-gun of some sort. On the other hand, I'm content to be in the othe..."

I think if it is not going into graphic detail one is fine - 'He fired the ray gun and the alien fell over' kind of thing is fine. A description of how the alien's innards explode in gory detail, is not.
A good guide is to think would you be happy with a child imagining it.
Same with sex. A romantic kiss and walking off hand in hand is fine, going into insert tab A into slot B, isn't.

Hi,

I would like to join with my book, The Quest: Journey to the Golden City.

I just finished review round 299 and just waiting for my amazon link to be posted. I have already submitted my Goodreads link. Is it ok for me to join this round, or do I have to wait for the Amazon link to post before I join this group?

I have read a few of Loralee's books, Puppies and portals, Kits and Cubbyholes, and Felicity, a sparrow tale. I won't mind reading another one of her books if it's ok. Anne Birdgenaw has read both of my books, but I should be in her blindspot if you put me in number nine.

Here is a link to my book and author page

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

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P4RGLNQ

Please let me know if I can join.

Thank you,
Dorothy

Welcome Dorothy - do keep checking back frequently as we are going to roll soon.

No conflicts that I can see apart from already mentioned Loralee

I would love to join this round with my book, New Hope, if there is still room.

Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...
Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Hi, Amanda! Have you reviewed or been reviewed by any of the other people on the list?

Also, can you confirm that your book fits within the standards of a Clean review round?
This from the first post: "Fiction and non-fiction, adult and children's books are acceptable.
No explicit violence or explicit sexual situations."

It doesn't look like I have reviewed anyone or been reviewed by anyone.

Yes, it is a clean romance. No explicit violence or explicit sex scenes.

Welcome Amanda.

Everyone - please post to tell me if you have reviewed any of the four people above you on the list (the list wraps around so (10) is 'above' (1) ). Please also check that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed and post to tell me if they have not.

Remember that you can check if you have reviewed anyone before by going to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and searching their name. You can check if someone has reviewed you in the same way through their profile and searching for your name.
Please check all those who are the 4 above and 4 below you.
If you have no review clashes - or if you are scheduled to review someone who you have reviewed before but can see they have another book available just post 'Good to go :)' or words to that effect.

When everyone has posted 'Good to go' we will be :)

If you are new to these rounds do not worry, full instructions will be provided at every stage.

Good to go

I am good to go!

Good to go :)

-Nicki

Good to go!

Good to go.

good to go

Good to go.

Thanks to those who have already checked in. Still need to hear from Nataša, T.N. and Ian.

Good to go

Thanks Ian - I have messaged Nataša and T.N. so hopefully they will respond here shortly.

Sorry for the delay, I've been away from the computer for a while.
Yes, good to go :)

T.N. wrote: "Sorry for the delay, I've been away from the computer for a while.
Yes, good to go :)"

Thanks T.N. :)

Hello my book is a very clean cozy no violence or sex.

I would like to join this round. My profile is here. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

The book Poisoned in Provence is a clean cozy mystery, no violence profanity or sex. I have reviewed in another group before

Cat wrote: "I would like to join this round. My profile is here. https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

The book Poisoned in Provence is a clean cozy mystery, no violence profanity or sex. I..."

I can't promise you a place as we are still waiting to hear back from Nataša. However, if she doesn't respond by the end of the weekend there will be a free spot and you are in pole position for it.
That said, once this round starts new rounds will be opening up soon after so please keep checking back.

Thank you!

If Cat Green does join the group, I have no conflicts with regard to reading or reviewing her work. I thought I'd say that ahead of time.

Cat, looking at the list, can you see if anyone else in the group has reviewed you, or is there anyone whom you have reviewed before?

I haven't reviewed or been reviewed by Cat myself.

Cat, also because you write under multiple pen names, please post links to all your GR accounts so that people can check each of your accounts and make sure they haven't reviewed you or been reviewed by you :)

Cat, as Kat requested, (that sounds funny out loud!) will you post links to all your Goodreads accounts, so we can make sure there aren’t any conflicts, in case you are able to join this group? Reviewing someone who has reviewed you before, or being reviewed by someone you have reviewed is against the ethos of these review groups. What matters is the individual person, regardless of different pen names.

Loralee wrote: "Cat, as Kat requested, (that sounds funny out loud!) will you post links to all your Goodreads accounts, so we can make sure there aren’t any conflicts, in case you are able to join this group? Rev..."

Yes doing this now. My Cat profile you have I will post Sass Green in the next reply.

This is my Sass Green profile. I had four reviewers in that one and had reviewed four books. None here I recognize.

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

Kat wrote: "Cat, also because you write under multiple pen names, please post links to all your GR accounts so that people can check each of your accounts and make sure they haven't reviewed you or been review..."


thanks https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Cat wrote: "Loralee wrote: "Cat, as Kat requested, (that sounds funny out loud!) will you post links to all your Goodreads accounts, so we can make sure there aren’t any conflicts, in case you are able to join..."


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

As it has been a week since we moved to the checking phase and Nataša still hasn't responded to PM or here on the thread I have removed her from the group and added Cat.

Unfortunately, this means everyone has to check their clashes again, just to be extra sure - and if Cat is now set to review or be reviewed by you please check the other profiles she linked as well. If you have forgotten what to do re-read Message 62 ;)

If you are still good to go please post that you are.

Thanks :)

Good to go.

good to go

Thanks .... grateful. I will check back for further instructions

good to go

good to go

I am good to go. No conflicts with Cat on either of the profiles she's posted.

Thanks all! Loralee it's been a year since I've last done this so if you can suggest the next steps I should take that is greeat.

Once everyone confirms they’re good to go, EM will post some more instructions. Then you’ll contact the people you’re to review and the people who will be reviewing you to get started.

I'm good to go :)

I'm good to go.

Waiting on Nicki and Ian to post "good to go". I've messaged them, so hopefully they'll post soon, and we'll be able to get started! :)

Yes, good to go.

Loralee wrote: "Once everyone confirms they’re good to go, EM will post some more instructions. Then you’ll contact the people you’re to review and the people who will be reviewing you to get started."

Thanks will wait then.