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You'll need to fill out this form before I can add you to the list: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...Please Note: When signing up, as well as posting your Goodreads author, Goodreads book link, and submitting the form, please post review conflicts. Please don't rely on memory.
To check if you’ve reviewed someone, click your “My Books”, and type their name in "search and add books".
To check if someone else has reviewed you, go to their profile, click the middle link under their picture (x reviews) then type your name into “search and add books”
Thank you :)
I'd like to join with Cyborg Contact: A humorous first-contact, Cli-Fi adventure. I have filled out the form.
Terry wrote: "I'd like to join with Cyborg Contact: A humorous first-contact, Cli-Fi adventure. I have filled out the form."Welcome to the round, Terry.
Hi, I would like to join with The Strains of Malice please. For info, Terry has already reviewed this book, but I can switch to Cold Sanctuary if necessary - which Terry hasn't reviewed.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I have completed the form, as requested.
Many thanks, Andrew
Andrew wrote: "Hi, I would like to join with The Strains of Malice please. For info, Terry has already reviewed this book, but I can switch to Cold Sanctuary if necessary - which Terry hasn't reviewed.https://w..."
Thanks, Andrew. Just sent you an email as you're missing one of the fields in the form.
Thanks E.K. Have responded to your email. Hopefully all is in order.
Hi E.k. I would like to join this group with the following book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I will fill the form right now.
Terry and Andrew have reviewed my books.
Andrew wrote: "Thanks E.K. Have responded to your email. Hopefully all is in order."
Thanks, Andrew. And welcome to the round.
Balroop wrote: "Hi E.k. I would like to join this group with the following book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I will fill the form right now.
Terry and Andrew have reviewed my b..."
Thanks, Balroop. Just sent you an email as you're missing one of the fields in the form.
Just to add, I won't check my emails again tonight, but I'll pencil you in for now.
E.K. wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Thanks E.K. Have responded to your email. Hopefully all is in order."
Thanks, Andrew. And welcome to the round."
Thanks E.K. Just to reiterate, Terry has already reviewed The Strains of Malice and I have reviewed two of Balroop's books - so you might want to drop me down to #6 where there will (currently) be no conflicts.
Hi-I'd like to join with my one and only book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Terry and Balroop have already reviewed me. I have completed the form.
Thank you!
Hi. Would it be possible to join with my book Dark Star?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
I have reviewed one of Terry's books, but not the one listed. Balroop has reviewed two of my books, but not this one.
I've completed the form.
Thank you : )
Jane, J.A., Balroop, welcome to the round :)
Andrew wrote: "E.K. wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Thanks E.K. Have responded to your email. Hopefully all is in order."
Thanks, Andrew. And welcome to the round."
Thanks E.K. Just to reiterate, Terry has already revi..."
Hi Andrew, thanks for letting me know. It works better if I put people in places where they've already read / been reviewed by the people below and above them.
I'd like to join. I have no conflict with Andrew or Jane. I have reviewed JA's book but hopefully he has others. Terry and Balroop have reviewed my books but not all of them. I'd like to join with Holey Ghosts, but I have others for anyone who has read it already
J.A. needs to be in both my and Balroop's blindspot as we have both read his only book.
welp, since both Terry and Balroop signed up before me, maybe I won't be able to fit into this group. Unless I'm missing something?
It seems J.A. has just one book, which has been reviewed by me.
Thank you all for being so alert. Apologies, J.A., I can't fit you into this round. Hopefully there will be another one opening soon.
Laura wrote: "I'd like to join. I have no conflict with Andrew or Jane. I have reviewed JA's book but hopefully he has others. Terry and Balroop have reviewed my books but not all of them. I'd like to join with ..."Hi Laura,
I need you to fill in the form before I can add you to the group.
Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
I notice some people have filled in the form without commenting here. You need to comment here as well as fill in the form to be added to the group. Thanks
I filled in the form. I did not supply a download link since I have no idea what that even means. I do have a word doc copy. I did not use AI at all for the text.
I would like to join with "A Dangerous Game". https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
My author page - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I've reviewed one Terry Birdgenaw book, one Laura Koerber book, and one Jane Reid book.
I have not read or been read by Balroop or Andrew.
Filling out the signup sheet right now.
I'd like to join with Acoustic Embrace (Embracing You Book 1): A Steamy Halloween One-Night Stand Romance.I've read from Jane and Balroop before. I've not read Jane's chosen book. I have read Balroop's chosen book but would be happy to read another one.
I've read from Terry before, and I think I've read all of his books, so he would have to go in my blind spot.
Laura has read from me before, but not my chosen book.
No conflicts with Andrew.
No AI used in my book.
I will fill out the form right away.
My GR page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Sebastian wrote: "I would like to join with "A Dangerous Game". https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
My author page - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I've r..."
I'm sorry, Sebastian. I can't fit you in with those conflicts. Hopefully another round will open soon.
Amber wrote: "I'd like to join with Acoustic Embrace (Embracing You Book 1): A Steamy Halloween One-Night Stand Romance.I've read from Jane and Balroop before. I've not read Jane's chosen book..."
Hi Amber, I'm sorry, I can't fit you in with those conflicts. I think there's another round opening soon.
I'd love to join with my mafia romance Midnight Mafia: Lorenzohttps://amazon.com/dp/B0HDFPK883
I have reviewed Balroop and Terry and Laura have reviewed me as Sass Green and Jane has reviewed me as Cat Green.
Sass wrote: "I'd love to join with my mafia romance Midnight Mafia: Lorenzohttps://amazon.com/dp/B0HDFPK883
I have reviewed Balroop and Terry and Laura have reviewed me as Sass Green and Jane has reviewed me ..."
Hi Sass, I'm sorry, I can't see a way to fit you in with those conflicts. There should be another round opening soon.
Hello. I'd like to join with Three Great Lies a portal fantasyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
author link
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I have reviewed Laura Koerber, but not that book.
E.K. wrote: "Sass wrote: "I'd love to join with my mafia romance Midnight Mafia: Lorenzohttps://amazon.com/dp/B0HDFPK883
I have reviewed Balroop and Terry and Laura have reviewed me as Sass Green and Jane has..."
Hello, I'd like to join with Just Ever After https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
author link
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Vanessa wrote: "Hello. I'd like to join with Three Great Lies a portal fantasyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
author link
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show......"
Welcome to the round, Vanessa.
Scarlett wrote: "Hello, I'd like to join with Just Ever After https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
author link
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show..."
Hi Scarlett, just sent you an email.
Have you reviewed or been reviewed by anyone in the list in message 1?
Sorry I think I filled in the form without commenting, so I'm commenting now. Book: Not the End
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Author link:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I've never reviewed anyone in the list.
E.K. wrote: "Scarlett wrote: "Hello, I'd like to join with Just Ever After https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
author link
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show......"
I have not reviewed anyone yet
Scarlett wrote: "E.K. wrote: "Scarlett wrote: "Hello, I'd like to join with Just Ever After https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
author link
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show......"
Hi Scarlett, has anyone reviewed you?
Rose wrote: "Sorry I think I filled in the form without commenting, so I'm commenting now. Book: Not the End
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Author link:
https://www.goodreads.com/a..."
Hi Rose,
Has anyone on the list in message 1 reviewed any of your books?
E.K. wrote: "Rose wrote: "Sorry I think I filled in the form without commenting, so I'm commenting now. Book: Not the End
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Author link:
https://www.go..."
No, they haven't.
Rose wrote: "E.K. wrote: "Rose wrote: "Sorry I think I filled in the form without commenting, so I'm commenting now. Book: Not the End
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Author link:
h..."
Thanks for confirming, Rose. And welcome to the round.
I am the author of Healing of a Psychotherapist, originally self-published in 2023.I recently revised the manuscript using Microsoft Copilot primarily to correct grammar, improve sentence clarity, and polish the writing. The original book, including its experiences, ideas, and narrative, was written entirely by me.
I would like to participate in one of your reading rounds, reviewing four other authors' books and having four different authors review mine.
Would my use of AI-assisted editing affect my eligibility under Rule 13?
Thank you for your guidance.
Charlie
Seeking AngelsG.J. Griffiths
Hi, I would like to join this group with my historical crime fiction novel: Seeking Angels
Thanks,
Graham
The Amazon rules state that authors/publishers are not allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on Amazon. To comply with this rule, we don’t insist members review on Amazon, but we do insist that every participant in the round has the capacity to leave a review on their local Amazon store, so we all start with the same options.
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Your group moderator will be: E.K. Frances
Member Links | Book Links
1. Terry Birdgenaw | Cyborg Contact: A humorous first-contact, Cli-Fi adventure
2. Andrew Beardmore | The Strains of Malice
3. Balroop Singh | TBeyond the Fetters
4. Vanessa MacLellan | Three Great Lies
5. Laura Koerber | Holey Ghosts
6. Scarlett Lockhart | Just Ever After (Tentative; waiting on conflicts)
7. Jane C.R. Reid | Dark Star
8. Rose McKittrick | Not the End
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