Review Group discussion

This is a general group. In joining this group you have agreed TO REVIEW ANY ALLOCATED BOOK of under 45,000 words within the set 8 week limit.
If you don’t agree to that tell me now so that I can find another member who will do so.
There is no genre filtering.

If you are only willing to review your own preferred genres then sorry, but you’re better off finding a group that specialises in your preference, or joining one of the 18+ rounds or a ‘clean’ review round. In this general group you might be asked to review fiction/non-fiction, adults’/children’s books, a religious text, BDSM, or anything in between. Allocation is entirely random and there will NOT be any rearranging of the listing to accommodate genre preference. The ONLY circumstance in which you may duck out of giving a review is if YOU provide a stand-in reviewer.

Let’s be honest here – we don’t all like the same things but we all want reviews. Please consider each book as an example of its genre and length. A novella or short story is not going to have the same length/complexity of story/character arc as a full length novel. The only way this group can function is if we trust each other to behave honourably. And it IS perfectly possible to give a fair-minded review of a text that does not coincide with our normal choice of reading matter. If you need a few hints/tips, please see this thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Your group moderator will be
Chance Maree

member links

01 Chance Maree
02 Barnaby Hazen
03 Montgomery Mahaffey
04 Ryan Michael
05 Kathryn Occhipinti
06 Mike Robbins
07 Carly Berg
08 Ibiloye Abiodun Christian
09 Jacob Carlisle
10 William A. Peters

Book Links
01 Kimi and the Shaman
02Seven Eleven Stories: Volume 1
03The Bard Speaks
04The Scientist: Part One
05Conversational Italian for Travelers: Just the Important Phrases
06Dog!: You'll Never Look At Your Dog the Same Way Again.
07Writing Flash Fiction: How to Write Very Short Stories and Get Them Published
08 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
09Rise of the Erlachi: A Hickory Lace Adventure:
10 Escaping the Dark House: A Self Help Memoir of Depression

Please let me know as you sign up if you have been reviewed by, or have reviewed another author in the group. It is permissible to review an author more than once if a different book is available, but reciprocal reviews within the group are strictly prohibited.

Once again, can I throw my hat in the ring please?

Book is Dog!: You'll Never Look At Your Dog the Same Way Again.



Author link:
Mike Robbins

Hello, I'd like to enrol my novella The Scientist (Part One). Thanks!

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

I have reviewed (and liked) Writing Flash Fiction.

Chance Maree

submits

Kimi and the Shaman

Mike has reviewed my work in a previous round.

Thanks!

But not this particular book.

Can I join with Simple Candle Magick: Easy, Powerful Candle Spells for Beginners to Wicca and Witchcraft?

I have reviewed Writing Flash Fiction, but I could certainly review her Coffee House Lies this time, (even though it isn't a novella, that's okay with me)

I believe Mike reviewed my Wicca: A Beginner's Guide last Novella round, but not Simple Candle Magick - they are from the same series.

Yes, that's correct.

so everyone gets a chance to participate in a round, I am moving the two people with novellas who have signed up to both the normal general round and the novella round to just the novella round.

I think I've got Mike, Carly and Chance suitable separated.

I can't promise I'll be able to fit other people in that have connections with you three, but I'll certainly try.

Emma wrote: "I think I've got Mike, Carly and Chance suitable separated.

I can't promise I'll be able to fit other people in that have connections with you three, but I'll certainly try."

Thanks, Emma. You are a logistical wizard!

Hi, I'd like to join this round, if possible. I'd like to submit my second book, Escaping the Dark House: A Self-Help Memoir of Depression (22,000 words):

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

Emma: I'm currently reading your book Discovery, but think I can manage reading/reviewing it and the requirements of this review group.

Cheers,

Will

I (Jesse Budi) would love to take part in another round with A Collection of Angels, if it's not taboo to enter the same work. Of the current participants, I've only been reviewed by Chance.

William you're in. Sorry Jesse, but with the other members, the only spots left would either have you being reviewed by, or Reviewing Chance. neither of which are possible under the rules.

Don't know if I'll fit in at this point -- I reviewed Cassandra and Mike in the last novella round (82). This book has never been reviewed by anyone: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

-Barnaby Hazen
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

I note that I've drawn two of the same authors I reviewed in the last novella round. I'm fine with that provided they're not the same books, but if you need to move me around that's also fine.

I'd love to give you some more variety Mike, But as you have reviewed Chance, Carly and Cassandra, none of them can review you, and they still need their 4 reviews. Hopefully I'll be able to give you a little variety though.

I can fit you in Barnaby, but you'd have to review at least Mike again, and I don't think he has another novella length book to offer.

Not novella-length, no. The shortest other book I have is 70,000 words.

Emma wrote: "I can fit you in Barnaby, but you'd have to review at least Mike again, and I don't think he has another novella length book to offer."

I will try to find a stand in reviewer for that one. Hopefully this happens soon but if you have to go without me I understand.

Hi Emma, I'd like to join the group with Rise of the Erlachi, book 2 in The Prosperine Trilogy:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/dash...

I'd love to join up with a novella, Ruth Judges Joshua:

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

I've been reviewed before by Chance but on a different book, no problem with her reviewing this one.

Thank you!

Can everyone declare clashes, or if there are no clashes when they sign up?
I've have a few groups lately when after I've taken the hour or so it takes to sort out the order for each group and post it,someone then puts their hand up and says 'oh but so and so already reviewed me...'

The only clash for me is Carly. For Chance and Cassandra, I have reviewed them before but not these particular books.

No clashes for me, Emma. I think I'm clear with this group.

I have reviewed Carly, but I believe she has a few different novellas for me to review instead. Mike and Barnaby have reviewed me, but not this particular book. Emma, you have also reviewed me, but not this book. I believe those are all my clashes, but if it's too much, I can wait for the next novella round. No worries :)

Chance -- I have a stand in reviewer ready to go. Didn't realize Cassandra had a different book here but if Mike is the only hang up for me, I have someone on board to review "Dog" in my place.

I hope I am clearing things up here for my involvement, but again, if it doesn't work out I am ready to wait. --Barnaby

Emma: No clashes for me. This is my first time entering a review round for this group.

Hey there,

I'd love to sign up! I have a novella, the Bard Speaks, I'd like to submit. I haven't read any of the others yet!

Best,

Montgomery

The Bard Speaks

Barnaby wrote: "Chance -- I have a stand in reviewer ready to go. Didn't realize Cassandra had a different book here but if Mike is the only hang up for me, I have someone on board to review "Dog" in my place.

I..."

I just realized I addressed this to Chance and that might be confusing. I saw her as the group moderator, but on closer inspection here, I can see that Emma remains the Group Admin, and is apparently setting this up.

So Emma -- I have reviewed both Mike and Cassandra, but haven't reviewed the book Cassandra has in play here--AND I have someone in the wings prepared to review Mike's book (Dog) for me if it helps me get me in.. Thanks!

Mike has reviewed me, but not "Kimi and the Shaman"
Carly reviewed "Velia and the Magician", and not this one.
I've reviewed Dermot, but not "Ruth Judges Joshua"

I think that's all.

I'm fine reviewing and being reviewed by these authors again.

I'm slowly working my way through these, but I think I'm going to have to bump Cassandra on to the next group,many apologies.

Montgomery wrote: "Hey there,

I'd love to sign up! I have a novella, the Bard Speaks, I'd like to submit. I haven't read any of the others yet!

Best,

Montgomery

The Bard Speaks"

But have any of them reviewed you? I need to know both ways because if they have reviewed you, you can't review them.
The easiest way to do it is for all authors to set their own books as 'read' on their profile, then go to the other author's reviews and click 'compare books'.

Although it doesn't work if people are working with multiple author names/profiles. I'm afraid those people are going to have to do it the old fashioned way.

Emma wrote: "I'm slowly working my way through these, but I think I'm going to have to bump Cassandra on to the next group,many apologies."

No worries Emma, I can wait :) Whatever makes it easier - I know sorting out the reading order for all these different groups isn't easy, especially with all these conflicts! Thanks for all the hard work; we all really appreciate it! See you in another round!

Hello,
I Would like to submit my book. A Christian inspirational and self help read. ...
Overcoming Family and Personal Challenges (Winning Series)
On Goodreads; https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Amazon @ http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Fami...

Please post your clashes Ibiloye, you've been in quite a few groups and I don't have the time to look for everyone who signs up.

No Clash moderator, except that you should note that Dermot Davis had reviewed my book in a group.

So you have not reviewed, or been reviewed by any of the people (apart from Dermot) in the group?

Hi Emma,

No one's reviewed me from the group either! All new faces. :)

looks like your going to be reviewing another! as long as everyone has declared all their links with the other members of the group, we can go ahead as we have 10 members.
I will try to get everyone in so far, but the priority list will be on sign up order, then the number of clashes I have to deal with.

As you can hopefully see, working it all out is not easy, and having to wrangle with the order more than once is REALLY annoying. Please check if I've missed anything. This is the list so far:

Mike (Cannot review Barnaby)
Ryan (No clashes)
William (no clashes)
Jacob (no clashes)
Chance (Cannot review Mike or Carly))
Carly (Cannot review Mike)
Ibiloye (cannot review Carly)
Barnaby (cannot review Mike, but has a stand-in)
Montogemery. (No clashes)
Kathryn (no clashes)

I can't review Barnaby because he has reviewed me, but I can review Chance again, provided it's not the same book as before (and it isn't).

I've wiggled the list around every which way, and I can't fit you in Dermot, very sorry!

So we need one more. Somebody (preferably) who hasn't already been reviewed by or has reviewed, Mike, Carly, or Chance.

When this one is full, I'll be starting up another novella group for those who haven't been able to fit into this one which (fingers crossed) is Cassandra, Dermot and Jesse.

Sounds great! Thank you, Emma.

Thanks Emma!

Emma wrote: "I've wiggled the list around every which way, and I can't fit you in Dermot, very sorry!

So we need one more. Somebody (preferably) who hasn't already been reviewed by or has reviewed, Mike, Carly..."

No problem, Emma, thank you!

Hello, Emma. I am interested in reviewing a book for this group. I am new and have just joined up today. I would like my travel pocket book Conversational Italian for Travelers Just the Important Phrases reviewed if possible. This is a book of Italian phrases with English translations that has quirky commentary and also tips to create your own phrases. I think it is a good travel companion and a fun read if anyone is interested.

I have never reviewed or been reviewed by this group BTW... Here is my profile www.goodreads.com/user/show/45555904-...

I would like to review and have not reviewed before or been reviewed. Here is my author and book info for Conversational Italian for Travelers Just the Important Phrases

www.goodreads.com/book/show/27071059-...

www.goodreads.com/user/show/45555904-...

is your book available in ebook format Kathryn? We exchange digital files as we are an international group and sending physical copies would be expensive.