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D.T.’s comments from the Authors & Reviewers group.

Joe wrote: "D.T. wrote: "Besides the natural free ways of social media, giveaways, etc ... I'm still learning myself what works as an indie author but ...

I've had some success with email lists/newsletters su..."

depends. on booksirens and voracious readers if I remember right you list where you want reviews (amazon, Goodreads, barnes & nobles, etc), and if they have to post on multiple platforms. the less requirements for the reader the better, so having them post on one platform is the best usually.

on storygraph, you will mostly get reviews there and GoodReads because people often have accounts on both.

Besides the natural free ways of social media, giveaways, etc ... I'm still learning myself what works as an indie author but ...

(view spoiler)[I've had some success with email lists/newsletters such as Freebooksy or the Fussy Librarian. If you're in KDP select or have bargain-priced books, their newsletters garner a nice little push. Depending on the genre of your books to be listed there, some are more affordable than others. ex: one category may be $10 but a high traffic one like romance may be $100

You can get reviews through services like BookSirens and Voracious Readers, but you've to pay for each download or each month you're featured there. You decide how much you want to spend/budget much like ads.

Storygraph giveaways are very affordable as of now $50 and you get a lot of reviews that way due to the sheer amount of users on the platform. You set the number of how many books you want to give away, but you'll want it to be realistic. (hide spoiler)]

Kenzie wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Kenzie! I am a young adult romance fantasy reader. I am looking for books to review, already published or ARCs are fine! I have a small tiktok that I am trying to get up and..."

Hi Kenzie! My graphic novel "Key & Zan - Stolen Introductions" is available via Kindle Unlimited if you're interested. There's a curious girl, an elf boy, and a stolen cell phone, oh my!

Most self-published books get a bad reputation for being unedited and full of errors (formatting or grammatical). From what I've seen depending on the genre, some readers are more lenient. Like Romance, if the story's good enough, most readers will note it but keep it moving if they enjoy it as opposed to Sci-Fi or Historical.

Editors can be so expensive, but it's always best to let another set of eyes look over your work (even if it's just beta readers or a friend), especially if you plan to continue putting out books.

Learning how to self-edit also helps cut down the cost too! Reading your work out loud or having your computer read it back to you helps you catch a lot of things as well.

For your first book, it could be worthwhile having a proofreader, but the first is always a learning experience. Don't pay for more than you're comfortable

This book is now free to download from Amazon 3/13 to 3/17

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Hello Kitiera,

Would you be interested in my YA contemporary short story (23 pages), Yolk's on Me? I'm trying to get more eyes on it.

Blurb:
(view spoiler)[Mauve’s a little needy. But could you blame her? She’s the daughter of an actress and a circus clown – craving attention is in her blood. Unfortunately, her attempt to dazzle the popular kids ends in pity and disaster. She has never been one to give up. When she gets invited to an influencer-star studded birthday party, she knows this is her big break. Will she finally win everyone over? The only one stopping Mauve is herself, and she can’t handle any more egg on her face. (hide spoiler)]

Hi, I’m looking for reviews for my YA short story "Yolk's on Me" (23 pages/7,666 words). There are no triggering scenes or strong content. Goodreads and/or Amazon reviews are highly appreciated.

A PDF, epub, or mobi file can be emailed.
Booksprout link: https://booksprout.co/arc/59595/yolk-...

Blurb:
Mauve’s a little needy. But could you blame her? She’s the daughter of an actress and a circus clown – craving attention is in her blood. Unfortunately, her attempt to dazzle the popular kids ends in pity and disaster. She has never been one to give up. When she gets invited to an influencer-star studded birthday party, she knows this is her big break. Will she finally win everyone over? The only one stopping Mauve is herself, and she can’t handle any more egg on her face.

Excerpt:
(view spoiler)[Even with literal egg on my face, yolk dribbling down my chin, the most shameful thing is she was right.

As usual, I’m optimistic, foolish, and oh so stupid. Maybe the yellow yolk can fertilize my skin, grow me into something less desperate to please. I doubt it.

Brenda, the nicest one in the group, flashes me a quick half-smile. It’s pained and fleeting, but it’s an act of comfort to wipe away a bit of the embarrassment. She’s student body president, so it makes sense she has to be nice to everyone. Brenda uncrosses her legs and reaches inside her purse presumably for a napkin.

There is still heavy chattering around the rest of the lunch tables. People are rushing into the cafeteria, trying to find their friends, fondling bags of chips notoriously full-of-air with salty fingers, and smacking, lots of mouths smacking.

Even with all the noise, I can only hear my heartbeat. I kick at one of the cracked eggshells near my foot absentmindedly. I was all set for today, color-coordinated from head to toe in purple like my namesake. Thankfully, the gooey yellow running down my head compliments my purple dress and sneakers.

“Well, ta-dah.” I jump up and fling my arms out. “That’s my trick. You all get the point. I was supposed to catch them, but yolk’s on me,” I speak first, smiling big. Who knew three eggs could cause this much damage? I guess those chickies got their revenge after all. (hide spoiler)]

Goodreads:
Amazon link:here

Tan wrote: "Liked you blurb. Would like a copy. PDF if you want general impressions, Word if you want it marked up.
Email to beta7@myponk.com
Best wishes

Tan"

Sure, I'll email you now.

Hi, I’m looking for beta-readers for my YA Fiction short story (24 pages/7,731 words) “Yolk’s on Me.” The lead is a black teen looking for attention. The genre’s contemporary with no trigger warnings.

A PDF, Word document, or Google docs link can be emailed (whatever format’s easiest). Looking for general feedback, what worked/didn’t work for you, readability, etc

Blurb:
Mauve’s a little needy. But could you blame her? She’s the daughter of an actress and a circus clown – craving attention is in her blood. Unfortunately, her attempt to dazzle the popular kids ended in pity and disaster. She has never been one to give up, so when she gets invited to an influencer-star studded birthday party, she knows this is her big break. Will she finally win everyone over? The only one stopping Mauve is Mauve, and she can’t handle any more egg on her face.

Excerpt:
(view spoiler)[“Even with literal egg on my face, yolk dribbling down my chin, the most shameful damning thing is she was right.

As usual, I’m optimistic, foolish, and oh-so-gallantly stupid. Maybe the yellow yolk can fertilize my skin, grow me into something less desperate to please? I doubt it.

Brenda, the nicest one in the group, flashes me a quick half-smile. It’s pained and fleeting, but it’s an act of comfort to wipe away a bit of the embarrassment She’s student body president, so it makes sense she has to be nice to everyone. Brenda uncrosses her legs and begins to reach inside her purse presumably for a napkin.

There is still heavy chattering around the rest of the lunch tables. People are rushing into the cafeteria, trying to find their group of friends, fondling bags of chips notoriously full-of-air with salty fingers, and smacking, lots of smacking.

Even with all the noise, I can only hear my heartbeat. Well, I feel like it. I kick at one of the cracked eggshells near my foot, absentmindedly. I was all set for today, color-coordinated from head to toe in purple like my namesake. Thankfully, the gooey yellow running down my head compliments my purple dress and sneakers.” (hide spoiler)]

Lori wrote: "Destiny wrote: "Hey, would you be interested in reading ?"

Sure. Just just give me a copy of the book and I'll read it!"
I'll send you a PDF copy by email

Hey, would you be interested in reading ?

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Hello everyone,
I'm trying to gather some reviews for my upper Middle-Grade fiction, Dreaded Dinner Party. ARCs are available until the release date March 31, 2019. Goodreads and Amazon reviews are appreciated.

Available formats: PDF, Mobi, ePub
BookSirens link: here

Feel free to comment in this thread, PM me, or use the BookSirens link.

Thank you!

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Hello, add me if you would like. I'm constantly reading Middle Grade, YA fiction, and graphic novels

Hey everyone! I'm currently looking for reviews. If interested, a PDF or other file type can be sent or downloaded directly from the Kindle store during its free period (9/8 to 9/12).


My first collection of all ages' short stories is free now. Here's to more diverse fiction!

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Summary:
"A collection of short stories featuring friendship, self-consciousness, love, and ice.

Pink is a Distraction
Keva Knight liked bright almost obnoxious colors for a reason.

Jo and Terra
Inspired by the summer heat. A slice-of-life featuring two friends at a gas station.

Play it Cool, Al
Al is hit with a reverse love confession, job opportunity, and a new perspective of his childhood friend. Of course, his defeatist attitude doesn’t help him.

Ice
There’s a rumor that Sasha has ice in her blood, and it may be the only thing keeping her alive.

Waiting for Bus 26
She is waiting at the bus stop when he strolls by with a head full of curls and a navy-blue umbrella.

Dreaded Dinner Party Prologue
Aucuria “Curi” Andrews is a homeschooled girl who’s tired of her dinner party-throwing parents. Nothing is set to change this latest party until a sabotage attempt and her parents’ reputation is challenged by a cartoonish nasty couple. It’s up to Curi to put a stop to the slander, meet some new faces along the way, such as the mischievous traveler Mister Wolfeman or ambitious Ophelia, and of course, eat some delicious food. "