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Hi Cass, how does an author go about asking you if you have time to review a book? My collection of short stories, Rural Dreams (MidnightSun Publishing) is due out this October and the publisher has asked me which reviewers I'd like to read it so they can send out copies. Thank you for writing honest answers to the questions below. It's good to know that rejection is universal and can be used to as a motivator.

Cass Moriarty Hi Marg, the best way is just to ask! The worst that can happen is that they say no. Try to target reviewers/authors who either read or write in your …moreHi Marg, the best way is just to ask! The worst that can happen is that they say no. Try to target reviewers/authors who either read or write in your genre. For example, as yours is a short story collection, you should probably start following short story writers on social media and then approach those you feel your work might resonate with. Try to find points of connection between you and that author...same publisher? Similar writing style? Met once at a festival? Don’t be disappointed if they decline - they may be busy or have other obligations or perhaps not feel comfortable reviewing. And be prepared for people to be honest too - if the work is not for them, they may tell you that (which is disappointing but doesn’t mean it’s not going to resonate with others). And be appreciative - it takes hours of work to read and then write a considered review. 😊 But let me get you started. I would love to review your collection if you would like me to! My email is cassmoriarty@live.com if that’s easier to communicate. I thoroughly enjoy supporting debut authors. Good luck with the launch in October. Cass(less)

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Cass Moriarty Rejection and negative feedback is as valuable a part of the writing process as acceptance and positive feedback, perhaps even more so, because it giv…moreRejection and negative feedback is as valuable a part of the writing process as acceptance and positive feedback, perhaps even more so, because it gives us the opportunity to grow and change. Whenever I receive a rejection, I try to find out why my work didn't do so well, or I explore the work of the other authors who were successful, in order to find ways to improve on my own work. Critical feedback is vital to ensure you keep learning and improving as a writer. Whether it's from an editor, a writing buddy or a reader, comments about what is NOT working can provide the basis for a re-examination of your work. And then, of course, there's always wine. And chocolate. They're good, too. (less)

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	The Promise Seed 4.25 avg rating — 553 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Cass Moriarty rated a book it was amazing Wild Dogs (Gabe Ahern #1) by Michael Trant (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I bought this novel as recommended by Fiona Stager from Avid Reader when it was released three years ago; life intervened and it has sat patiently on my TBR pile ever since. It finally rose to the top (as do all good things) and WOW, what a ride. Mic ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book it was amazing Silence is my Habitat: ecobiographical essays by Jessica White	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jessica White’s literary essay, auto-fiction, non-fiction exploration of sound, loss, history, the natural world, memory, climate change and disability is a well-researched, moving account of her life at this time – after the death of her mother; nav ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book it was amazing What Lies Between Us by John Marrs (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
WHAT LIES BETWEEN US (Thomas and Mercer 2020) by John Marrs is an extraordinary, chilling, suspenseful and constantly surprising psychological thriller that almost defies description because of the sheer number of twists and turns in the plot. Almost ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book really liked it Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
If you are after a terrifying, edge of your seat thriller that will keep you up at night, look no further than NIGHTWATCHING (Penguin 2024), the debut psychological crime novel by Tracy Sierra. Gripping, atmospheric, challenging and mesmerising, this ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book it was amazing The Trees by Percival Everett	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Only an author as skilled as Percival Everett could take a bloody historical event and transpose it not only into a contemporary narrative but a work of funny, quick-witted dialogue and the darkest black comedy imaginable. THE TREES (Graywolf Press 2 ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book it was amazing Limberlost by Robbie Arnott	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
LIMBERLOST (Text 2022) by Robbie Arnott is a beautifully phrased, evocative love song to Tasmania, and to the struggles and simple joys of life there decades ago. Following the life of Ned, the story swings between his time as a boy living on his fam ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book really liked it Kudos by Rachel Cusk	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The third and final novella in Rachel Cusk’s trilogy, KUDOS (Faber and Faber Allen and Unwin 2018) is structured in a very different style from the previous two. Written in one long, continuous story, there are no chapters and only the occasional spa ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book really liked it Transit by Rachel Cusk	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The second in Rachel Cusk’s trilogy is TRANSIT (Faber and Faber 2016). As with OUTLINE, Cusk delivers sparse yet pinpoint detail prose that explores themes including childhood, loss, moving on, change, moral responsibility, vulnerability and power. T ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book really liked it Transit by Rachel Cusk	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The second in Rachel Cusk’s trilogy is TRANSIT (Faber and Faber 2016). As with OUTLINE, Cusk delivers sparse yet pinpoint detail prose that explores themes including childhood, loss, moving on, change, moral responsibility, vulnerability and power. T ...more
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Cass Moriarty rated a book really liked it Outline by Rachel Cusk	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Well, it has taken me some time but I’ve finally got around to reading the Rachel Cusk trilogy, and the first one in the series is OUTLINE (Faber and Faber Allen and Unwin 2014). Cusk is a brilliant observer of small details and big emotions. With an ...more
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