I recently read a post on a reviewer website stating she would no longer accept Indie books from authors she doesn’t know. My first thought was she’d run across too many poorly written books.
But no.
The indie authors’ responses to her regarding her reviews of their books prompted this decision.
Whoa! Really?
The only acceptable response this reviewer should have received was, ‘Thank you’.
(To be honest, I’m not even sure any communication to a reviewer after the review is the correct protocol. ???)
I post reviews on my websites, and links to the reviews on FB and Twitter. This is where I thank the reviewer for their consideration of my work.
Personally, I feel blessed and honored when a reviewer agrees to take my book. If I then get a review, I’m thrilled.
Okay, the reviews Storm of Arranon has received so far are awesome! Even those where a reader points out something they didn’t like or felt could have been done differently and better. I do consider their opinions. I try to see the issue from their perspective. But ultimately, it’s my story, my style, and I can’t please everyone. I accept this, difficult as it is. I would love to please every reader.
Not possible. So I strive to please myself and hope others like what I write.
As I understand and respect this reviewer’s decision, I felt a little disappointed and annoyed that some writers are so full of themselves they have ruined the opportunity for the rest of us.