tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post3161487730573317865..comments2023-09-13T00:53:08.478-07:00Comments on Laura Howard: Requesting Book Reviews with The Bookish BabeLaura Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07094120603422425142noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-2425162443711200552013-02-26T10:07:45.601-08:002013-02-26T10:07:45.601-08:00Great post! These are really helpful tips for thos...Great post! These are really helpful tips for those of us navigating the massive book blogging territory out there. Thanks! : )Diane J. Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06910318475742508468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-91596951338144817902012-10-25T01:19:09.297-07:002012-10-25T01:19:09.297-07:00I'm not surprised that you've garnered ded...I'm not surprised that you've garnered dedications, the entire indie community owes an enormous amount of thanks and respect to independent reviewers and book bloggers; I'm another who's very grateful for each and every review. <br /><br />As an aside, I review occasionally, and once received a tweet that read 'You do reviews - I've written a book - how about it?' <br /><br />Julia HughesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-34543848846446882462012-08-26T09:51:31.311-07:002012-08-26T09:51:31.311-07:00Very helpful advice. Although I do very few book r...Very helpful advice. Although I do very few book reviews, I'd still like to send the requestee some guidelines, like you mentioned. When I've mentioned that the book review is an honest opinion, highlighting the positive and not so (if warranted), I don't hear back from the author. <br />I wish we had more 'honest' reviewers of self pub's. It'd really help the readers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925934256050681032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-89869884281169475152012-07-31T11:04:28.689-07:002012-07-31T11:04:28.689-07:00Very informative and helpful to writers. I tend to...Very informative and helpful to writers. I tend to be one that does her research and it astounds me that people would tweet or ask on Facebook let alone not find out what a Book blogger wants and needs to review their book. I will be passing this on to all my writer friends. :)<br /><br />Peace,<br />MorganMorgan Dragonwillowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147836851533669779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-12580206959852570762012-06-23T08:21:30.026-07:002012-06-23T08:21:30.026-07:00Lovely interview! ;o)
I too hate it when I get t...Lovely interview! ;o) <br /><br />I too hate it when I get tweeted with messages that are so desperate sounding. Or, when people tweet, FB or blog about how cruel the world is because no one is buying their book. I actually saw a FB post not long ago where the author said, "FINE! If no one wants to buy my book then I'm pulling it! Its no longer for sale." Really? Could there be a good reason why its not selling? Ugh.<br /><br />Keep up the great work! Love you Laura!!!! ;o)<br /><br />Suzan T.Suzan Tisdalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448144413924439336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-16107161736402715822012-06-21T11:44:16.515-07:002012-06-21T11:44:16.515-07:00Great comments!
Norm, Publisher & Editor Book...Great comments! <br />Norm, Publisher & Editor Bookpleasures.comBookpleasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846350367260157008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-66198521283326378072012-06-21T09:02:33.524-07:002012-06-21T09:02:33.524-07:00oops! My mistake! :-)oops! My mistake! :-)Pamela King Cablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911219275318102551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-12087533579025546612012-06-21T09:01:47.935-07:002012-06-21T09:01:47.935-07:00The list is long and complicated when it comes to ...The list is long and complicated when it comes to learning about agents, editors, publicists, and bloggers. Authors are going to make mistakes. But great posts like this one help us learn quickly! Thanks, Laura!Pamela King Cablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911219275318102551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-51001669339468587792012-06-21T09:00:06.851-07:002012-06-21T09:00:06.851-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pamela King Cablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911219275318102551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-58969859767021671192012-06-19T09:15:54.814-07:002012-06-19T09:15:54.814-07:00How go you find reviewers in your genre?How go you find reviewers in your genre?Maryanne M. Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052553047273256915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-91532323477071110942012-06-18T20:40:27.713-07:002012-06-18T20:40:27.713-07:00Great topic and post Laura and Andrea and thanks f...Great topic and post Laura and Andrea and thanks for the mention. ;)<br /><br />At the very least, an author should read a reviewers policy (I love that they exist, some sites don't post them). I like to take it one step further and read a few past posts to get a feel for the reviewers interests.<br /><br />And I'll join you in the sissy club, Andrea. I get misty eyed by the great kindness, enthusiasm, and support I've received for my Spellbound series by book bloggers. <br /><br />It's a very scary thing to release a debut work so near and dear to your heart having no idea how it will be received. That people take the time to read and write these awesome reviews just blows me away.Nikki Jeffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425343380649714766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-83545606582708615432012-06-18T14:04:49.145-07:002012-06-18T14:04:49.145-07:00I found you on Allie B's blog, so glad too- I&...I found you on Allie B's blog, so glad too- I've heard lots of swooning over your hero!Laura Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094120603422425142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-8454215312206045632012-06-18T14:02:52.819-07:002012-06-18T14:02:52.819-07:00I'm so glad you stopped by, heather- your book...I'm so glad you stopped by, heather- your books look AWESOME!!! and you have so many!!! Love the indie community...Laura Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094120603422425142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-86463325867668301022012-06-18T14:01:11.843-07:002012-06-18T14:01:11.843-07:00Yeah, I have those days too. I'm lucky if I ca...Yeah, I have those days too. I'm lucky if I can remember my own name at times after having my fourth!! ;)Laura Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094120603422425142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-76046584058649999262012-06-18T13:58:25.891-07:002012-06-18T13:58:25.891-07:00I'm all about whale watching! Do I have to get...I'm all about whale watching! Do I have to get on a boat?? ;)Laura Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094120603422425142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-91112478878362860872012-06-18T13:56:38.133-07:002012-06-18T13:56:38.133-07:00Yeah,we could have some fun with the dead cat peop...Yeah,we could have some fun with the dead cat people.. 0_oLaura Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094120603422425142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-7608710654262395892012-06-18T12:52:09.203-07:002012-06-18T12:52:09.203-07:00Wonderful post and I am so very thankful for YOU a...Wonderful post and I am so very thankful for YOU and other bloggers. No one would have known about my book without you!Nyrae Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11606888621615971198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-50073472485593825242012-06-18T09:54:54.813-07:002012-06-18T09:54:54.813-07:00Okay. I goofed. I meant to say "Thank you, La...Okay. I goofed. I meant to say "Thank you, Laura"! I saw Liz's name above and had it on my mind. What can I say, it's Monday & my kids are driving me bananas. <br /><br />Thanks, Laura!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-27696661232997113682012-06-18T08:49:08.713-07:002012-06-18T08:49:08.713-07:00Great post Andrea, thanks for sharing. and you'...Great post Andrea, thanks for sharing. and you've DEFINITELY impacted me. ;) You know I love you. You were there at the beginning and loved my stories before most people even knew they were out there. thanks for that. you are such an awesome cheerleader and support for indies. we appreciate you!Heather Hildenbrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10147243113156834985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-6173385219275953752012-06-18T06:46:01.317-07:002012-06-18T06:46:01.317-07:00Thanks for having me Liz. I love what you're d...Thanks for having me Liz. I love what you're doing for Indie authors.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-9964499638195909512012-06-18T06:39:59.952-07:002012-06-18T06:39:59.952-07:00Andrea, I think this is a wonderful primer for aut...Andrea, I think this is a wonderful primer for authors who are about to enter the review requesting waters. I wish I'd had this info before I started requesting. I figured some things out along the way, but I'm sure I looked like a total doofus to some bloggers. <br /><br />Re: your comment about personally impacting an author - uh, DUH! Your positivity, generosity, and eagerness to help has been a ray of light on my self-publishing journey. If every blogger was like you, my life would be a breeze! You're at the top of my AWESOME people list. I *think* you already knew that, but I wanted to make sure. And to say it publicly because the world deserves to know how amazing you are. :-)<br /><br />Speaking of awesome...Laura - thank YOU for being an indie advocate and going out of your way to help authors like me out. The interview you did with me was great fun, and I'm flat-out humbled you chose me out of a sea of other (better) writers. <br /><br />Love to both of you chicklets!<br /><br />PS - I'm dead serious about the whale watch next month. I hope you are too. ;-)KendallGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029447701416121956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5305781781926228329.post-51895547133364202552012-06-18T05:21:14.794-07:002012-06-18T05:21:14.794-07:00Aw, yay! Thank you for including me in your list o...Aw, yay! Thank you for including me in your list of good review requests-it was much more fun to write review requests to bloggers than writing query letters! :) I agree with everything you've said, both as a reader and a writer! Also, if you ever find that email of the YouTube dead cat song, please tweet me immediately ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com