Tag: reviews

• What more could a writer want?

  Every once in a while I receive a review from a reader of one of my works that makes it all worthwhile. What’s the it? The writing process, the production of the book, the maddening and frustating promotion process, the long wait for sales, the doubts and dreams which altenate in my mind … and…

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  December 21, 2022

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  reviews, writing process

• Looking for Story that’s a little Different?

  

  As the reviews of THE FORGOTTEN CHILD TRILOGY have started to come in, there has been a distinct trend. This book is unique. Take a look at a few snippets from reviews about this series: “once in a great while I run across something so different, so moving, that I am left astonished” “What a…

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  May 31, 2019

  Indie Author

  forgotten child trilogy, Goodreads, new releases, reviews, trilogy, unusual reads

• New 5-Star Review of “Which Half David”

  My new novel garnered another 5-star review, this time from Colleen Chesebro who reviews books for litworldinterviews.com. She writes this about the protagonist: “This battle, between the good and bad halves of Tobin Matthews, is what made this story shine. The conflict is real, and anyone who reads this story will recognize facing some of…

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  September 19, 2016

  Reviews

  christian fiction, litworldinterviews, new releases, reviews, thriller, which half david

• Meeting up with the Footstool Players

  My drama group, The RLT Players, had an awesome afternoon yesterday meeting up with the group which provided the inspiration to start our own group. It was wonderful beyond belief to have these veteran actors and all around great people willing to spend a couple hours to talk about about acting and other aspects of…

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  December 6, 2014

  drama, Reviews

  acting techniques, drama, footstoolplayers, PenangPAC, reviews, RLT Players

• Have you been misled by positive reviews?

  From a new review of my novel, The Recluse Storyteller: “This is one time the 4 and 5 star reviews were right on. I loved this book.” That made me laugh. And smile. And laugh some more. And then it made me ponder the Amazon rating system. First off, I’m thrilled that the reviewer loved my book.…

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  November 11, 2014

  Indie Author, Reviews

  amazon reviews, book reviews, fake reviews, real reviews, reviews

• New Review: The Recluse Storyteller

  LitWorldInterviews posted a wonderful review of “The Recluse Storyteller” by their reviewer Colleen Chesebro. It’s a wonderfully written and thorough review. Here’s the overall marks: Ratings: Realistic Characterization: 5/5 Made Me Think: 4/5 Overall enjoyment: 5/5 Readability: 4/5 Recommended: 4/5 Overall Rating: 4.5 I’m honored that she read and enjoyed it. Please head over and read the entire review. Well worth…

  sassevn

  November 6, 2014

  Indie Author, Reviews

  book reviews, review of the recluse storyteller, reviews, silver threadings, The Recluse Storyteller

• Decision Making in Writing: When Writers and Readers Disagree

  I always say this: “Writing is all about making decisions. Good writing is about making the right decisions.” Now if someone would please point out to me the meaning of ‘right decision’ then I’ll be sitting at a Parisian Cafe with the next generation of Roaring 20s writers. How do you know when you made…

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  March 28, 2014

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  beauty rising, critique, indie author, reviews, Vietnam, writing, writing process

• Exquisite Multi-Layered Story vs. Poorly Executed Story – Hmmmm.

  I am completely fascinated by book reviews, actually much more so than books themselves. I find it enlightening and interesting to see what someone has said about a particular book. I must admit that there are times I hop over to Amazon just for that reason. I’ll pick an author, possibly known but usually unknown…

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  March 7, 2014

  Indie Author, Reviews

  bad reviews, how to deal with bad reviews, negative reviews, reviews, The Recluse Storyteller

• Some Reviews Are Worth Posting

  As an author, I really appreciate reviews. Any reviews. Yes, even those which are necessarily stellar. But sometimes reviews really give the book that they have read some serious thought. I especially appreciate that. Here’s the latest review of my novel, The Recluse Storyteller. The review was done by Justine from The YA Lit Chick. Please check…

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  January 26, 2014

  Promotion, Reviews

  reviews, The Recluse Storyteller, YA LIT CHICK

• The Exhaustion of Self-Promotion

  Boy, do I need a publicist! An independently wealthy publicist who can spend hours on end promoting my writing just because they have nothing else to do and they are head-over-heels in love with my prose. So if you know anyone … As an indie author who has a job and who coaches softball and…

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  June 2, 2013

  Promotion

  book advertising, book reviews, indie author, reviews, self-promotion