[archived] Round_51 "Novella" (reviews on GR & Amz)-Done! > Likes and Comments

This is a "Novella, Goodreads & Amazon" round

Fiction and non-fiction, adult and children's books under 45,000 Words, are accepted, as long as they are published, finished works and available on Amazon.

In Goodreads+Amazon rounds, every participant must be able to leave a review on their local Amazon store, so everyone’s starting with the same options. Participants post reviews to Goodreads, and please also post on your own Amazon store and any other Amazon stores you might have access to.

Before you sign up, please make sure that:

1. You’ve thoroughly read and understand How Read/Review Rounds Work (The Rules). Participating in the round indicates your understanding and acceptance of the rules and compliance with them.

2. You’ve claimed your Goodreads author page.
If you’re on a regular Goodreads user account, rather than an author account, you’ll need to do this before joining a round. You’ll find the directions for claiming your author profile page here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/program.

3. Your Goodreads account setting "Who Can Send Me Private Messages" allows people to message you, i.e. it’s set to "anyone".
(See Private Messaging Settings for how to check/change this.)

4. You’ve completed your review commitment if you’re currently in another read/review round in this group. (You cannot sign up to a new round until after you’ve completed that review commitment in the other round in this Goodreads group.)

5. Your book is fit and ready to be reviewed.
If it’s not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews.

6. You have enough time to read and review a book within the round timeframe of three weeks.

7. Your book fits the round theme.
For GR+Amz rounds, your book must be currently available for sale or free download at Amazon and other online booksellers (not pre-order).

8. You can provide — and accept — at least PDF files.
You’re not expected or required to buy the books you’re scheduled to read, although that’s a nice gesture. And doing so for GR+Amz rounds will give a "Verified Purchase" review on Amazon, which is a nice thing for the author. Each participant is responsible for getting a review copy of their book to their reader in the round and must be able to provide — and accept — at least PDF files. Many provide and accept other formats as well. Please ask your reader’s preference if you can provide files in a variety of formats. And many authors have books available via KU and others might provide Smashwords coupons.

Note that International Copyright laws apply: you cannot sell or give away material you’ve received, without the author’s express permission.

9. You are able to submit reviews to Amazon.

(On Amazon, only people who have spent $50 in the last year can leave reviews in each of their stores. If you’re uncertain about your Amazon reviewer status, try to post a "test" review before you sign up for the round. If you’re unable to post reviews on Amazon, please don’t sign up for GR+Amz rounds. Instead, look for rounds that say “reviews on GR+ (NOT Amz)”.)

To sign up for this read/review round, please reply to this thread with the following details:

1. Your Goodreads Profile link

Please also include any additional names/profiles under which you publish, to help the other participants check for and avoid reciprocal reviewing.

2. Your Goodreads Book info link for your book that you want to have reviewed

3. Specify which (if any) of the other authors in the round have previously reviewed any of your books (if none, please specifically say so), and also which (if any) of the other authors in the round you have previously reviewed (if none, please specifically say so), to help everyone avoid reciprocal reviews. Also, state any relationship you have with other members in the round.

It’s a more-professional practice to avoid reviews from the same household on a book from that same household, or if you are an editor, relative, or close friend of the author. And Amazon doesn’t allow this anyway.

How to check for reciprocal reviews:
Go to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and search for the other author’s name. Check if someone has reviewed you in the same way… through their profile, searching for your name.

Please check back as the round fills to report any new conflicts.

And make sure you're following the round discussion (an option just above the "comment box"), so you don't miss out on anything in the round.

By joining this round, you agree to accept for reading and reviewing whatever book you are scheduled for. Please note that it’s possible that the book you’re scheduled to read may contain material you find upsetting or offensive. You are expected to finish the book — that’s only fair. If you can't commit to this, please don’t sign up.

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Round Parameters:

-Three weeks to complete reading the book and post your review.

Read the entire book and write your unbiased and honest review of the book, making every attempt to avoid spoilers if possible, and post it. For what constitutes a book review for this group (and for reviewing tips), please see Book Reviewing.

-After your review is posted, add the link(s) to it to this reading-round thread so the mod can "sign you off" for the round.

When you add your link(s) to this thread, make sure the links are to your own review not the book page. Please shorten the links (always a good practice for any social media). See GROUP TIPS: Finding review links to post them in the group for specific tips.

Additional Notes:

Reviews that state you received a copy "in return" or "in exchange" for a review will probably be removed/disallowed by some retailers. If you wish to add a disclaimer, the following would be more acceptable: "I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review".

Your Goodreads details and the rounds you participate in may be recorded by moderators on a database. We don’t retain details of email addresses, etc.

If you have questions, please first review How Read/Review Rounds Work (The Rules) and check Questions about Review Rounds for an answer. If you still have questions, please ask before signing up.

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Each author will review one other book in this reading round.

(Person 1 reviews 2. Person 2 reviews 3. Person 3 reviews 1. (And if the round expands to a 4-way or 5-way round, reviewing follows the same pattern, just expanded for the additional participants.))

Please don’t get books or begin reading/reviewing until the moderator has posted that the round has started.

Participants & Book Links
1. Rik Ty ✓ - Thrill Kings: Madre Diem: Reality Torn And Screaming
2. Lynn Helton ✓ - Trial Run
3. Marco Santucci ✓ - Tattered Edges
4. David Fribbins ✓ - The Crown, the Tiger, and the Curious Case of the Forty Elephants

(✓ means the participant is done with their review commitment, ✍︎ means the participant has provided one review link but hasn't yet posted the other link)

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Added Rik per request on 'Request-a-Round'.

E.K. wrote: "Added Rik per request on 'Request-a-Round'."

Thank You E.K. !

You're welcome :)

I'd like to join with my fantasy novella Trial Run.

My GR book link: www.goodreads.com/book/show/50707695-...
My GR author link: www.goodreads.com/slynnhelton
(I also write as Lynn Helton)

Rik has reviewed me before, but not this book.

Lynn wrote: "I'd like to join with my fantasy novella Trial Run.

My GR book link: www.goodreads.com/book/show/50707695-...
My GR author link: www.goodreads.com/slynnhelton
(I also write as [author:Lynn H..."

Welcome, Lynn. You know how it works :)

Hi! I'd like to join with my short story collection (I think that technically counts as a novella by page length?) Heart-Shaped Keystrokes: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I don't remember the exact word count, but it comes in at 74 pages all together.
Profile link: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Esther wrote: "Hi! I'd like to join with my short story collection (I think that technically counts as a novella by page length?) Heart-Shaped Keystrokes: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I don't remember..."

Hi Esther. Before I can add you to this round, I need to know if you have reviewed or been reviewed by Rik or Lynn.

Esther has reviewed me, but not this book

E.K. wrote: "Esther wrote: "Hi! I'd like to join with my short story collection (I think that technically counts as a novella by page length?) Heart-Shaped Keystrokes: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I..."

I've reviewed both of them, but not the particular books they've submitted

Thanks for that information, Esther & welcome to the round. We still need one more person to join before we can get started. Please keep checking back for any conflicts.

Hello guys , please id like to join this round with my cookbook link below
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

However, i have read and reviewed Rik Ty "Thrill kings " ..... he is the only person i have a conflict with in the group so far , thanks alot !

Leane, I can't sign you up to this round until your reviewing commitment to Round 50 is complete (see point 4 in Message 1 above.)

Please also ensure you meet the criteria in point 9 - that you are are able to leave an Amazon review - before signing up to any GR+AMZ rounds. If you’re unable to post reviews on Amazon, look for rounds that say “reviews on GR+ (NOT Amz.)

Thanks!

Hello, I would like to join with Tattered Edges. I've reviewed Rik's Thrill Kill Sparrows and Hawks. No conflicts with Lynn or Ester (pretty sure)

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Thanks!

Looks like you fit perfectly, Marco. Welcome to the round!

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Before the round can get underway, everyone please double-check for reciprocal and other review conflicts. You can’t be listed to review someone who reviewed you before and vice versa. It’s all about who has already read whom, when positioning the readers in the slots.

Please check these things:

1. Have you previously reviewed the person directly above you on the list in message 1 (the list wraps around so the last number is "above" 1.)?

If you have, please post a reply that says so. That way we can fix the list so as to avoid a reciprocal review, which isn’t allowed here.

2. Have you already reviewed the book listed for the person directly below you on the list (the list wraps around so "1." is "below" the last number)?

If you have, post a reply that says so. That way we can fix the list so it shows the correct book for reviewing.

3. Are you an editor, relative, close friend, or from the same household of either the person whose book you'll be reviewing or the person who'll be reviewing your book?

If so, please state any relationship you have with those other members. It’s a more-professional practice to avoid reviews from people in those relationships to the author. And Amazon doesn’t allow this anyway.

Reminder of how to check for reciprocal reviews:
Go to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and search for the other author’s name. Check if someone has reviewed you in the same way… through their profile, searching for your name.

If you have no review conflicts, please post a reply with "Ready to start" or similar words.

After everyone has posted that they’re ready, I'll post the official "start the round" message to get the round rolling! :)

I have not reviewed Esther, or this book from Lynn

Thanks E.K.!

I'm good!

(And just a note, I might not be able to get my book out to my reader for a day or two, depending on when the round gets going - my daughter's having some surgery tomorrow (Sept. 5) and I'll be away from the computer a lot to help her out.)

In good to go

Lynn wrote: "I'm good!

(And just a note, I might not be able to get my book out to my reader for a day or two, depending on when the round gets going - my daughter's having some surgery tomorrow (Sept. 5) and ..."

I'm thinking I'll be doing Lynn's book? Lynn, I will but a copy

Lynn wrote: "I'm good!

(And just a note, I might not be able to get my book out to my reader for a day or two, depending on when the round gets going - my daughter's having some surgery tomorrow (Sept. 5) and ..."

Hope it all goes well.

Rik wrote: "Lynn wrote: "I'm good!

(And just a note, I might not be able to get my book out to my reader for a day or two, depending on when the round gets going - my daughter's having some surgery tomorrow (..."

You will be as it stands, but please wait until the round is confirmed in case there are any changes. Thanks for confirming that you are ready to go :)

Very late to the party here, but if I could join an expanded round that would be brilliant. If not, then I will wait until a future round :)

The Crown, the Tiger, and the Curious Case of the Forty Elephants

First time reviewing and first book, so no conflicts possible in either direction!

Hi David, I'm sorry, you are too late for this one, unless we don't get confirmation from the final participant.

There are some other rounds needing participants that you could join:

Round_52 "General" (reviews on GR+ (NOT Amz)):
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Round_49 "Mild" (reviews on GR & Amz) - if your book fits the 'mild' criteria:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-

Round_47 "General" (reviews on GR & Amz): https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-

There's also the book list: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

And lots of open chains, including a novella one:

All chains - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Novella chain - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-

Thanks E.K. and no problem, I will jump into another one.

EK,
I figure I'm the final participant, just checking that you saw my "I'm good to go response.

Marco wrote: "EK,
I figure I'm the final participant, just checking that you saw my "I'm good to go response."

Thanks, Marco. Saw your earlier response - thank you. It's not you :)

All, thanks for your patience. I'm going to give it until end of day tomorrow and if we don't hear back from our fourth author, that spot will open up again and we'll be back to needing 1 to get the round going.

E.K. wrote: "All, thanks for your patience. I'm going to give it until end of day tomorrow and if we don't hear back from our fourth author, that spot will open up again..."

If that happens, maybe David would still be up for joining.

I have joined another review on one of the threads so I think that takes me out of contention?

If it doesn't then I am still up for joining in.

The other review round is in a different group, so you'll be OK joining this one too if you have the time to complete the reviews.

Yes, I can do. Obviously, only if the other person doesn't respond. I'll keep an eye out and can be subbed in if needed...

Thanks, David.

Since we didn't hear back from the final participant, I've opened that spot back up and slotted David into it. Thanks, David.
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Before the round can get underway, everyone please double-check for reciprocal and other review conflicts. You can’t be listed to review someone who reviewed you before and vice versa. It’s all about who has already read whom, when positioning the readers in the slots.

Please check these things:

1. Have you previously reviewed the person directly above you on the list in message 1 (the list wraps around so the last number is "above" 1.)?

If you have, please post a reply that says so. That way we can fix the list so as to avoid a reciprocal review, which isn’t allowed here.

2. Have you already reviewed the book listed for the person directly below you on the list (the list wraps around so "1." is "below" the last number)?

If you have, post a reply that says so. That way we can fix the list so it shows the correct book for reviewing.

3. Are you an editor, relative, close friend, or from the same household of either the person whose book you'll be reviewing or the person who'll be reviewing your book?

If so, please state any relationship you have with those other members. It’s a more-professional practice to avoid reviews from people in those relationships to the author. And Amazon doesn’t allow this anyway.

Reminder of how to check for reciprocal reviews:
Go to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait), and search for the other author’s name. Check if someone has reviewed you in the same way… through their profile, searching for your name.

If you have no review conflicts, please post a reply with "Ready to start" or similar words.

After everyone has posted that they’re ready, I'll post the official "start the round" message to get the round rolling! :)

Ready to Start.

No conflicts for me.

ready to start no conflicts

I am good to go, no conflicts.

Ready to start!

Thank you all - let’s get this round going!

You have three weeks to read and review.
Start date: September 12, 2024
End date: October 4, 2024

Please post your review no later than October 4, 2024.

As AUTHORS, you’ll send your book file to your reviewer, and as REVIEWERS, you’ll receive a book file to read.

1.__Rik Ty
You're reviewing Trial Run (Lynn Helton).
David Fribbins is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

2.__Lynn Helton
You're reviewing Tattered Edges (Marco Santucci).
Rik Ty is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

3.__Marco Santucci
You're reviewing The Crown, the Tiger, and the Curious Case of the Forty Elephants (David Fribbins).
Lynn Helton is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

4.__David Fribbins
You're reviewing Thrill Kings: Madre Diem: Reality Torn And Screaming (Rik Ty).
Marco Santucci is reviewing your book, so please make sure they have a copy to read.

It's the responsibility of each author to get their book to their reader in a format the reader can manage. Everyone must be able to provide and accept PDF. You may buy or borrow the book you are due to read, if you want, but it’s not required.

Please honor the commitment you’re making to your fellow group members to give an honest review.

Quick "start-up" summary:

-You’re reviewing the book "below" you on the list.

You can choose to buy the book, but you don’t have to. If you do buy, certainly the author will appreciate the verified review on Amazon.

You can choose to read the book through KU, if you’re a subscriber and the book’s available there.

-You need to PM the person who will be reviewing you (the person above you on the original list of names) through their Goodreads author page to ask what kind of file they would like or say you can only offer PDF. Don't forget to ask where to send it so they can give you their email.

(Using PM is recommended for exchanging email addresses to avoid the chance of spammers getting your email addresses from this open forum).

To PM someone, click on the down arrow beside the "Follow Author" button under their picture and it opens a menu which should give you the option to "Send message".

The person who you’re reviewing should be in touch with you in a similar way or post on the thread to say they are getting your book directly from a retailer. If you - as a reviewer - haven't heard from the book's author about a review copy, feel free to PM them. You don't have to wait for them to contact you.

-Please make sure you have sent your book - or have been assured by your reviewer they will buy your book or read it through KU - as soon as possible so your reader can start reading.

-For this round, you’re requested to please post your review to Goodreads, and on your own Amazon store and any other Amazon stores you might have access to. Posting a review to other sites is by agreement between both author and reviewer.

-After you’ve posted your reviews, please reply to this thread with the links to your reviews (not the book page) so you can be "signed off" for reviewing.

You can post your Goodreads review link before the Amazon one has been approved. Just please—when the Amazon one comes in—post a separate message. Notifications don’t pop up for edits, so the moderator won't know to go hunting for it.

For GR+Amz Rounds:
The moderator will note whether participants have posted reviews on Amazon. Members who persistently fail to post to Amazon will find mods less than willing to add them to subsequent GR+Amz rounds, as joining these rounds indicates both a capability and a willingness to review on Amazon.

For the good of all, participants in any type of round who persistently fail to post reviews, or DNF reviews, will find mods less than willing to add them to subsequent rounds.

Please let me know ASAP if I missed something that results in you being asked to review someone who’s already reviewed you.

Feel free to ask questions if you need to, either here or via PM.

Happy reading & reviewing! :)

Marco, I see your book is available through KU. I'll get a copy that way.

Rik, if you need me to send you a review pdf of my book, please let me know. Thanks!

Lynn, Thanks for letting me know!

Lynn, also please choose the second edition since that one only has one review. When I pulled it from the publisher the ASIN changed, losing all the reviews as they don't transfer. The photo is a whitewash window frame on the cover.

Thanks-

Marco, this is the one I found available through KU - going from your GR book link above to the book on Amazon. Since it's got 1 Amazon review, I assume it's the right one?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D...

Yes. Thank you!

Here's my review for Tattered Edges:

GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amz: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

Lynn wrote: "Here's my review for Tattered Edges:

GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amz: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re..."

Thanks for those links, Lynn. That completes your review commitment for this round.

Here are my links for The Crown, the Tiger, and the Curious Case of the Forty Elephants:

GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amz: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re...

Marco wrote: "Here are my links for The Crown, the Tiger, and the Curious Case of the Forty Elephants:

GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amz: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-re......"

Thanks for those links, Marco. That completes your review commitment for this round.

E.K. wrote: "Thanks for those links, Lynn. That completes your review commitment for this round...."

Thank you! :)

Step 1
here is a link for my review of Trial Run on good reads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon pending!

Rik wrote: "Step 1
here is a link for my review of Trial Run on good reads
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon pending!"

Thank you for the review of my book, Rik!