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Comment by Storyheart on January 1, 2009 at 7:37am

A lot of people want payment for reviews, copies of books etc and it all adds up. One great place I have found is http://www.readerspoils.com/authors.html it is $15 a review (they do it in hundreds as well if you ever want 100 reviews *grin*) and they take a pdf/word file. Every little helps...

Comment by Sherlyn Powell on December 31, 2008 at 4:18pm

Gladys, Storyheart,
Congratulations on your reviews. Storyheart you got 20, 5 star reviews, wow and Gladys, you know you have one big fan to have read three of your books. Looks like you're on the right track. I didn't start seeking out reviewers early. Lessons learned. My first reviews should be out in January/February.

Comment by Gladys Hobson on December 30, 2008 at 1:28pm

Well, I've a long way to go to get that problem!

Comment by Storyheart on December 30, 2008 at 11:15am

Gladys, yes those reviews and the 5 star ones make all the difference. Perhaps not to sales, but to you the author they are a bright ray of sunshine. I am very lucky; in the two months that my book has been out I am up to 24 reviews at Amazon, 20 of which are 5 star. It's go so bad, that if a week goes by without a fresh review I get withdrawal symptoms.

Comment by Gladys Hobson on December 30, 2008 at 3:03am

Promoting any book is not easy, trying to get readers to buy the electronic version is even harder, especially when you don't even know anyone who reads them. My Awakening Love (Stonehedge Publishing) seemed to be languishing unloved — a Cinderella missing out on the popularity charts! Yes, the book has excellent reviews but I am convinced it is READER reviews and STAR ratings that attract potential readers and the sooner the better as nothing succeeds like success. I was beginning to think the book needs repackaging when the first reader review appeared along with five stars. Has it affected sales? I have no idea but it gave me a lot of pleasure! Here is the review:
Andrew OHara, December 15, 2008
Few are able to write romantic fiction with the skill, ardor and sensitivity of Gladys Hobson. Gladys lays out her characters in such vivid color and her plots with such perfect timing that one can't help but be swept up and carried along in her delightful tales. This is the third book I have read by this author, and she never disappoints.

Comment by Storyheart on December 24, 2008 at 7:31am

Love these reviews (I check Amazon every day *grin*), brightens the darkest days, an excellent review Jessica

Comment by Jessica James on December 24, 2008 at 7:01am

Thank you Gladys! There are always ups and downs - this is an up - and perfect timing for Christmas, of course!

Comment by Gladys Hobson on December 24, 2008 at 7:00am

WELL DONE Jessica! An excellent review for what is no doubt an excellent book. A wonderful Christmas present!

Comment by Jessica James on December 24, 2008 at 6:46am

I know all you authors out there who have received good reviews on your book know how wonderful it is - so I can't help but sharing this one. Made my year. http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2008/12/shades-of-gray-by-jessica-james-book.html

Comment by Karoly Domonyi on December 22, 2008 at 8:23pm

Hi, just wanted to thank you for adding me as a friend at group.
Hope to gain and share some knowledge about marketing online!
Sincerely, Karoly Domonyi

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