Creative Reviews discussion

Hi guys!! For all of you reading/reviewer types out there, this is the forum folder for you!!

Put your name in here, and what types of books you would like to review. This is NOT the place for blog ads, that section is further down on the page. This is just a list for authors to see who is actively seeking books to review.

So for example, I would put on here

"Hi to the authors!!
I prefer to read fantasy, sci fi, horror, bizarro, any wierd, uncatagorized lit, YA, and any funny stuff!!

I usually steer clear of romance, history, and general fiction."

Then the authors, if they thought I would be a good person to review their book would contact me via e-mail on GoodReads and you can discuss the details there! :)

Hi,
I like to read historical fiction, YA, Romance, chick lit and funny fiction. I'm not too fond of Sci Fi, except for short stories.

Thanks hoping to hear from you,
Shaeeza

Hi,

I love to read YA fiction, basically, anything YA.I can be reached at [email protected].

I post all reviews on Goodreads and Amazon under DogsDeserveCompassion - currently a top 1000 reviewer, for whatever that's worth :) I'm always honest in my opinions but try not to take things too seriously. Please read some of my reviews before contacting me about reviewing.

I'm pretty character focused and I'm not a big action girl. My favorite genres are horror, dark fantasy, true crime, erotica, m/m, and any romance with an emphasis on the romance (I'm not fond of books where the suspense/PNR/etc plots completely take over the novel),humor and sarcasm in any of the above genres works for me too. I also like dog books ;)

I'm burned out on/not a big fan of chick lit, young adult (with the exception of The Hunger Games), straight up historical fiction and hard scifi.

I will review ebooks from indies, some of the best books I've read have come from small presses.

I will review just about any type of book except for those with sexual content or gay romances, large amounts of gore, and biographies or autobiographies (can't stand them). I prefer to read fantasy and fiction. I like to read a good, clean romance every now and then. If you want to get a feel for the type of books I read, feel welcomed to look at my book list here.

When I review, I don't look for character flaws and the such. I like entertaining, easy to love characters and a good plot. I usually give a review of the things that struck me the most in the book. Two things that really bug me though are grammatical errors or miss-spelt words. I can deal with one or two but if there's a lot, then well...you'll know. Grammar is a very important part of the book to me. I don't need complicated senteces or words, just a propper sentence.

I'm willing to read books from those both traditionally published and those who are indie authors.

Stephanie wrote: "Two things that really bug me though are grammatical errors or miss-spelt words. Grammar is a very important part of the book to me. I don't need complicated senteces or words, just a propper sentence.

I can't figure out if you are serious or slamming us.

I don't care if your an indie author or not. I just need a way to read your book for free. I'm not made of money you know.

I made the indie comment because many review sites do not review them and many of them deserve more exposure.

Stephanie wrote: "I will review just about any type of book except for those with sexual content or gay romances, large amounts of gore, and biographies or autobiographies (can't stand them). I prefer to read fantas..."

So far all of the authors who are on here have very graciously offered their books for review free of charge. If an author asks you to review a book and have to pay for it at the same time, you can always decline the offer. Most authors choose to give their books to the reviewers because reviews help people make a decision about whether or not that book is right for them.

@Barkless - I agree with you on the indie authors too, there are many out there that unfortunately never see the light of day because the larger publishing houses are able to push their books in your face while the indies have to struggle to get word out to the masses. It's sad to know so many wonderful stories are never seen. It's one of the reasons I love this group! We are all meeting with authors who choose not to go that route!

Hey All! I like to read paranormal and fantasy. My favorite genre is YA but I like adult too. I also like some romance. My favorite is werewolves. :)

I am Pro Indie authors....they need love too. :) and i think it is great that they are working so hard to get their stories out there!!
I am Pro traditional publishing too. Bascially, I will read anything that is good and I am not picky where it comes from. :)
Especially if its a werewolf. lol.

BarkLessWagMore wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Two things that really bug me though are grammatical errors or miss-spelt words. Grammar is a very important part of the book to me. I don't need complicated senteces or words, j..."

I wasn't trying to slam anyone. I was just trying to say that I'll read books from any type of author i.e. indie or traditionally published. I don't have a job so it's hard to review books that I have to buy if they're not available at a library. That's all. Should I reword that?

Stephanie wrote: "BarkLessWagMore wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Two things that really bug me though are grammatical errors or miss-spelt words. Grammar is a very important part of the book to me. I don't need complica..."

Hey Stephanie, I think it does come across probably not the way that you wanted it to, maybe, if you try rewording it, it would sound better.

All right. Thanks for letting me know.

No problem:)

Cambria wrote: "Hey All! I like to read paranormal and fantasy. My favorite genre is YA but I like adult too. I also like some romance. My favorite is werewolves. :)

I am Pro Indie authors....they need love too..."

I'm an indie author of a YA fantasy. If you'd like to get a free copy for review, please let me know!

[email protected]

Hello!

My 1st novel, THE SORCERER'S CONFESSION, is now an Ebook on Kindle and Smashwords. I have the 2nd, THE SORCERER'S PROMISE, almost ready to upload as an EBook.

I'd love a review from you.

Without getting too verbose, here's the gist of it: Charles Sutton, ghost, has been and can be anything he wants. He can harm or heal at his sole discretion, create his form to human proportions, and be anywhere on the planet in a heartbeat. He is the villain we forgive, and then love.
According to James Cox at Midwest Book Reviews: "The Sorcerer's Confession is the engaging story of an arduous quest for enlightenment that spans two hundred years of war and peace with Sutton's ancient nemesis, Galloway. Sutton is plagued by madness and murder, love and hate, is lost and then ultimatley redeemed...a unique, exceptionally well-written, tour-de-force saga..."

Thanks for your time in considering.

Susannah


BarkLessWagMore wrote: "I post all reviews on Goodreads and Amazon under DogsDeserveCompassion - currently a top 1000 reviewer, for whatever that's worth :) I'm always honest in my opinions but try not to take things too..."

Heyaz everyone! My name is Annabell. I am a reviewer for a site called Open Book Society. We review books along the lines of fantasy, supernatural, sci-fi, urban fantasy, paranormal (any kind including romance). I do not review books with certain type of content: rape, incesst, tasteless and pointless violence, pointless drug addictions, and sex.

Ebooks are accepted. All reviews are posted on Goodreads, OBS site, my personal blog, amazon, facebook and advertised via twitter. I accept books published, self-published, or not yet published.

I am a fan of Indie authors as well as published commerical authors. I prefer Young Adult but don't mind reading adult if it catches my interest.

I also love to do author interviews and OBS enjoys hosting giveaway contests for books.

You can check out my reviews here: http://www.nerdalien.com/p/open-book-...

OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Heyaz everyone! My name is Annabell. I am a reviewer for a site called Open Book Society. We review books along the lines of fantasy, supernatural, sci-fi, urban fantasy, paranormal (any kind inclu..."

Hi Annabell...checked out your site, and am following. How do we contact you for a review?

Heyaz Dale! You can just contact me through goodreads lol. I can personally review your book or pitch it to the staff and see who would agree to review it.

There is an author form all authors need to fill out just so everyone on staff will know more about the book so whoever gets interested will know what to expect better.

But if you would like me to review it, I'd be more than happy =) Just need you to tell me what your book is about. I don't read books with sex or gore or erotica so if your novel contains any of that than I would direct you to fill out the author form on OBS and it'll get pitched to everyone else on staff and you'll be contacted with who agrees to read and review it. We also do author interviews on OBS if you are interested in that as well.

Author form: http://openbooksociety.com/authors-pu...

Whichever way you go, glad you are considering allowing OBS to read and review your work. Thank you!

~Annabell

OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Heyaz Dale! You can just contact me through goodreads lol. I can personally review your book or pitch it to the staff and see who would agree to review it.

There is an author form all authors n..."

OK, my non-techy side is going to be glaringly obvious here, but, um, how do I contact you through Goodreads? Ok, there, I said it, I admitted it...I'm clueless! MY book is YA, so no gore or overt sex (maybe some *thought* about sex!) and definitely not erotic. I'll go to your site and try to find that author form. Didn't see it before. :) Apparently, in addition to being non-techy, I'm blind as well. LOL

LOL contacting me through goodreads is exactly like this lol. I was just joking since you were wondering how to get OBS to review your book. I am part of the staff that reviews novels so you already got your foot in the door *wink* You don't have to fill out the form if you would like me to read and review your novel =) I am a big fan of YA novels. And I'm happy to hear there isn't any gore or overt sex or anything like that. I just don't think it's necessary in novels. But that's just my humble opinion.

You send the info for your book to me personally if you want me to review it at [email protected].

Don't worry about being tech savvy. I am so not tech savvy! I learn by screaming at technology LOL

~Annabell

OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "LOL contacting me through goodreads is exactly like this lol. I was just joking since you were wondering how to get OBS to review your book. I am part of the staff that reviews novels so you alread..."

HAHA!! I think you and I learn about technology the same way!! :)

LOL yes, Amy, screaming at the computer has become a necessity to understanding how to work it. Me and my technology, whether the phone or computer or microwave, have a love/hate relationship. They conspire among each other to drive me insane andI lash out threats of throwing them out a window! HAHA ~Annabell

I will say that the defrost on my microwave and I have seen better times...it refuses to bend to my will!

JAC and I have discussed the usefulness of the squishy wrist rests for they keyboards, they make for great stress relief!!

I, too, am technoology challenged. I just don't think my brain works that way. I can operate my micro...but i only use like 3 buttons....I pretend the rest aren't there. LOL

HAHA Amy, I have NEVER used the defrot on my microwave! I don't think I ever paid attention it had one lol! I looove squishy things and fluffy stuff *hehe* I have a stress ball that's squishy and can turn inside out lol. ~Annabell

Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't apply to me lol. My phone likes to shut off when it wants to and send my texts when it feels like it. I think he was the one who started the mutiny against me with my computer LOL ~Annabell

OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "LOL contacting me through goodreads is exactly like this lol. I was just joking since you were wondering how to get OBS to review your book. I am part of the staff that reviews novels so you alread..."

Hi Annabell! Okey dokey my little pokey, I will contact you via email...what sort of file do you want? I can send PDF, or gift it to your nook or kindle if you have one and prefer that. Just let me know!

OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't apply to me lol. My phone likes to shut off when it wants to and send my tex..."

Ahh, we must be kindred spirits when it comes to technology. I do ignore all the buttons on my micro. It is way to confusing. When my Grandma comes to visit she's like what power level do use for such and such. I'm like Uh, whats a power level? I hit start.
LOL.
And i am getting better at using my cell. I just got an iphone and its pretty easy. It tells you..."push this button here." Oh, okay....
But when my husband texts me all his texts look like this &^%$#%&*. *&^%$#%^^&. I have no clue what thats about because the last time I checked I married an American and that is definitely not english....
He probably does it on purpose....

Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't apply to me lol. My phone likes to shut off whe..."

I still have the old flip style cell phone...we don't have cell phone service where we live so can't see the point in investing in a high tech phone...and I work at home 3 days a week so only get out twice a week to use the cell phone in the first place. I want to be a hermit when I grow up...

Dale wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't apply to me lol. My phone likes..."

Who wants to grow up??? LOL :)

Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't apply to me lol. My phone likes to shut off whe..."

Oh my goodness!! Haha!! My dad asks me all the time whats what on the microwave and I just hit the one minute button LOL My brother has been trying to convince me to get an iphone but it looks way too confusing. I have a slide phone and I love my phone (except for when it shuts off on me! lol). I feel like the iphone will just drive me insane! LOL I wouldnt put it past your husband to do it on purpose to mess with yaz. Boys will always be boys =)

Dale wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't apply to me lol. My phone likes..."

Wow! That's crazy! Like living on an island! It would be weird not to have a cell phone but than again there are days I just forget mine exists lol. Hermits are fun *wink* I think I may join you lol.

Amy wrote: "Dale wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't apply to me lol. M..."

HAHA! Amy has the right idea! Why grow up?! Let's go to Neverland!! *hehe*

Dale wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "LOL contacting me through goodreads is exactly like this lol. I was just joking since you were wondering how to get OBS to review your book. I am part of the staff that..."

Heyaz Dale! Just send me a PDF version via my open book society email or if you have a hard copy of it you send me that. Email me and I'll give you my address. I don't own a kindle or nook. I prefer buying hard copies of books. I'm still old school ;)

OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't apply to me lol. My phone likes..."

yes, boys will be boys....they never grow up it seems. :)
I love my iphone and I am so technology challenged that it isn't funny. But i can operate it!!! I remember when they first gave it to me I was so scared I would lose it or drop it. (i lose stuff constantly, usually my friends and kids walk behind me and keep track of what i am doing) (no, i am not kidding) :) But so far so good. :)
Although I am sure it does a million things I have no clue how to do. lol

OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Dale wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "LOL contacting me through goodreads is exactly like this lol. I was just joking since you were wondering how to get OBS to review your book. I am part of t..."

Neverland sounds great, but we better find someone who has a flying u-haul truck because I am not going anywhere without my books!! I am like you, i prefer to have the hard copy in my hands when I am reading, I like e-books enough, but paper books are still best for me, and they don't get forgotten about as quickly for me when I'm reviewing as they do when they are on an e-reader...too many titles all hidden from me. They can't hide as well on my nightstand!! :)

Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other buttons don't ap..."

LOL Cambria! Well, its great you know how to at least operate your iphone. I tried one out at the T-Moblie store and got confused right off the bat lol. Ahahaha! I LOOOOVE that people walk behind you and pick up what you lose or drop! So sitcom like. I want to use that and put it toward one of my characters ;) Does your husband also use an iphone? Does he have any trouble with it?

Amy wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Dale wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "LOL contacting me through goodreads is exactly like this lol. I was just joking since you were wondering how to get OBS to rev..."

I am SO TOTALLY with you Amy!! DEFINITELY have to bring my books along to our trip to Neverland. Also, my fluffy socks, toothbrush, and booklight to read from =) I don't mind e-books but I can't read for long because it hurts my eyes after a while. Usually takes me a little longer to read an ebook because of that. I just love being able to hold a book in my hand and smell it. Something kindred spirit like about it =) My entire desk and nightstand are always filled with books!! I'm gonna nead to build shelfs hanging from my ceiling to fit anymore!

Hi authors! I'm Danie, and I review books for my book blog, http://booktacularworld.blogspot.com/ . I read just about everything, but tend to read more YA, fantasy, mysteries, and general fiction.

Not a major fan of romance novels or non-fiction books, but there are some exceptions to this, so feel free to contact me anyway!

[email protected]

Nice to see you Danie!!

OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lol. I tend to think the other ..."

I think someitmes my life would make a nice sitcom....LOL
My husband does not have an iphone. He thinks my obsession with mine is silly. :) He has a regular old cellphone without internet. :) He does carry a blackberry that his work issued him for work calls but he doesn't like it. He tells everyone at his work to just call his other phone. LOL.

Hi Danie! You've come to the right place for finding books to review and to have fun!

Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lo..."

OK you can bring the u-haul. I was the same way about my books, and then I got a Nook. My Nook is always in my purse, it never strays, and I have a complete library at my finger tips Always! I love it! I never, ever would have thought I'd like it, but I do, and I now prefer reading my Nook over the hard copy. Isn't that something? And here I was talking all up about how non-techy I am. Busted!

Annabell...I'll have my book in paperback this summer, so we can wait until it comes out and I'll mail ya a copy since that's how you prefer to read. Don't want your mind-set to be in the hokey before you start my book because you have to read it electronically! shiver.

Does anyone review military/war books? M husband has written "Comes the Dragon" by RF Johnson. It is on Amazon as paperback and ebook. It is set in 2015 and China is invading the United States through the Mexican Border. I have read through a lot of the posts but don't see military/war type subject as something they review. Anyone interested in reviewing please let me know!
Thanks

Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three buttons on mine too lo..."

HAHA! Your husband is funny! My mom is like that with her phone. She has a touch screen type phone and is always complaining about it. She blames the phone when it doesn't want to turn on or unlock instead of realizing she isn't pressing the right key! LOL I have always told my family they would make a good sitcom. I Love Lucy with a spanish twist lol (we're Puetro Rican). I think I may start secretly recording them *muahaha*

Dale wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Cambria wrote: "OpenBookSociety.com wrote: "Ahahahaha! Cambria, too funny! I think I only use three button..."

Hey Dale! I just love being able to hold my books. I've thinking about getting the Nook but havent decided yet. I just love walking into the bookstore, smelling all the books, and walking out with one in my hand =) I fear even if I get a Nook I will still end up buying most of my books on hardcover or paperback lol.

Awesome! Thank you! I don't mind PDF but much prefer when an author can give me a hard copy =) Are you self-publishing or are you commerical published? Just curious.

OBS, I still love real books but I love my Kindle too. As far as I'm concerned, Kindle is for trying new things and paper copies are for keepers, so all my indie reading is on Kindle (so cheaper, so I can read more of them) but I recently bought a trilogy I've been after for years in hard copy as I know I'll want to reread and keep on the shelf and admire.

My main problem with p-books is finding space for them!! So the Kindle has been a life-saver in that respect - and also when I went on hols and I had an entire library in one little gadget while my mate had four chunky novels in her suitcase which was then over the weight limit and cost her some substantial fees!
JAC

Love my colorNook. I'm not a techie and own a couple thousand books, which I am painfully aware of whenever I move (BTW, banana boxes are great). What is slowly drawing me in to my new toy are the tools that make it so easy to read, comment, highlight, bookmark...no more fumbling for stickies, highlighters, pens that run out of ink. And on a long flight? OMG, so nice to easily have a couple dozen books to choose from. Magazines, too. Natl. Geo. is gorgeous on a Nook.


Baxter Clare Trautman, The River Within
Web site: http://baxterclare.com
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/...

J.A. wrote: "OBS, I still love real books but I love my Kindle too. As far as I'm concerned, Kindle is for trying new things and paper copies are for keepers, so all my indie reading is on Kindle (so cheaper, s..."

That sounds like a logical thing to do. Maybe I'll get a Nook or Kindle just for indie books. I usually only buy books I am going to read more than once and am really excited to have. There have been books I ended up not caring for that I bought and just gave them away lol. Suppose I can same money by getting a Kindle or Nook. Its just hard for me to let go of holding a book in my hands and hugging it when I'm done (if I really enjoyed it). Or yelling at it in the middle of scenes LOL I treat my books like the characters are real and I have every right to demand things from them lol! And yes, finding space is now a big problem for me. I pretty much have stuffed books whereever I can. Like I said, gonna need to build shelves hanging from the ceiling soon haha!

Baxter wrote: "Love my colorNook. I'm not a techie and own a couple thousand books, which I am painfully aware of whenever I move (BTW, banana boxes are great). What is slowly drawing me in to my new toy are the ..."

I am HIGHLY impressed by your website!! And sooooo very jealous!! How did you get your website to look sooo dang cool?! You should be aware now, I will most likely begin stalking you ;)

Wow! Nook is starting to sound better and better. I think I may have to request one for my birthday *hehe*

I have a nook and a kindle (which is soooo incredibly cool), but I have yet to try out my nook. These were both gifts that were given to me quite recently, and I am currently reading a book on my Kindle, and will then try my next book on my Nook to see which one I like better. I'm really curious to see which one will win out. I debated for a very long time about which one to get...and someone very FANTABULOUS got me both! I'm a happy, happy girlie girl!! I'll let you guys know which I end up liking better! :)