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Group 242. 18+ - Mod Kat
I'd love to join with Stripper! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I'd love to join this group with Dark :).https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
EM - I'd like to join with The Perfectly Good Liehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
I've reviewed Stripper!
Rose
I'm happy to join with The Wake Up (or The Art of War, for those who have read the former). Thus far I've reviewed Kat (2 books - Dark + Dyrwolf).
EM - I have reviewed The Wake Up, but I could review the Art of War.Rose
Angela has read both my books but she's currently in my blind spot, so we're all good :). No other clashes.
I would like to join with Damian's Workshop.https://www.amazon.com/s?k=damian%27s...
I have read Angela's The Wake Up, but not her other book.
I would like to join.My title is "The Agency" which is a novelization of an indie comic book. We are set to publish on Feb 18.
As soon as it hits, I will have the Amazon link for those reviewing it.
As I have been gone for four years, it is unlikely I have read or reviewed anyone's work for this round.
D.G. - As soon as your book is published you can sign it up for a round.
I'd like to join with my horror novel, The Playroom.Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Wallace - I'd love to add you the round but you need to claim your author page on Goodreads first and post your request from that. You can claim it by scrolling to the bottom of this page and click on the 'Authors' link under where it says 'Work with us'.
I'd like to join with my sword and sorcery Lords of Illusion. Though it's the fourth book in a series, it's a stand-alone novel, so someone who hasn't read the others will still understand what's going on.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Welcome Guy.Will everyone please remember to update me if you notice any clashes occurring as the group forms. Thanks!
I have reviewed Guy before, but not this book. Angela has to stay in my blind spot. Current order is fine :)
Hello, all. I would like to submit my book "Lola"
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
I have been reviewed by Guy for "The Birth"
Hello everyone,I am really looking forward to seeing your work.
My own latest is Sophrosyne - a murder mystery in ten parts. There is also a bonus story not in the kindle version.
Lucky you!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...
I have reviewed Miriam Yvette before, but not the book she has listed for this round.
Can I join this round while in the former 18+ round? I've read all 4 books there and posted 3 reviews. The fourth will come in a day or two.
Casey wrote: "Can I join this round while in the former 18+ round? I've read all 4 books there and posted 3 reviews. The fourth will come in a day or two."Casey, we would love to have you in this round! You just need to post your final review in round 238 first and then you can sign up :)
Gotcha! Here it is,https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon is up too, but not posted yet.
I'd like to join with Behind the Red Curtain again please.
As far as conflicts, I've read Damien's Workshop and a book by Guy, but not the one posted. I've also read both of of Angela's wonderful books. Cheers!
If anyone has already read my book, I can give them a copy of Strawberries instead.
you know, I'm not sure why I post the review here. silly me. I blame lack of sleep.
At the moment, Damian's Workshop is my only published book. The next will be out soon, but it's not ready yet.
If there’s still room, I’d like to add my Vegas/bully romance Always Yours. Thanks!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
I've reviewed Rose... Angela has reviewed me.I'd like to join the group with my mystery--Calcite Corpse-- the 3rd in the series.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
I will be on the road for the next 4 days . . . but hopefully will have wifi evenings.
S.D. has reviewed me before (but not this book.) I have reviewed Guy before (but not this book.) Angela needs to please stay in my blind spot as I have no more books for her to read and she's already reviewed me.
Hi Miriam! Quick question... I can see on Amazon that "The Birth" is available for purchase, but I'm not able to locate the book you have entered for this round ("Lola.") Has it been published?
Kat wrote: "Hi Miriam! Quick question... I can see on Amazon that "The Birth" is available for purchase, but I'm not able to locate the book you have entered for this round ("Lola.") Has it been published?"It's there but I haven't put for live. I will put up now, sorry about that Kat!
Miriam wrote: "Kat wrote: "Hi Miriam! Quick question... I can see on Amazon that "The Birth" is available for purchase, but I'm not able to locate the book you have entered for this round ("Lola.") Has it been pu..."I forgot to clarify, by there I mean it's in my KDP ready, not that it's visible online. But I'll put it up.
Miriam wrote: "I forgot to clarify, by there I mean it's in my KDP ready, not that it's visible online. But I'll put it up."Awesome! Thanks, Miriam 😊.
Felix wrote: "Ooh! Can't wait to go!"
Should be a great round with some wonderful books to read!
I’ve completed my reviews for the general group. Is it possible to sign up for this group with my book Derelict, please? https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Hi there,I would love to join, if I can - my book is B. Coming Burl: A Collection of Life Stories. I write under the pen name B. Eugene B. but my real name is Burl.
Thanks!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=14zu...
Welcome J.E and Burl.Burl - when signing up for a round in future, please post the Goodreads link to your book. You only have the one so I found it ok this time.
I need everyone to check they have not reviewed the four people above them on the list ( the list wraps around so 10 is 'above 1). Please also check (by looking at their author page) that if you have already reviewed any of the four people 'below' you on the list they have more books available that you have not yet reviewed.Any issues with these, please post to say so. If both these things check out please post to say you are good to go.
When enough have said they are good, we can start the reading phase.
Thanks for accepting me. No clashes noted.
No clashes for me. I will read Angela’s other book.
No clashes for me. i will also read Angela's other book
OOps..thanks for that nudge Casey! Either I'm going blind or GR was not showing me all this page. Probably the former.As you were people. I've rejigged the list. Please recheck and repost
Welcome Grace!
Sorry Casey and S.D., I can't find a way to fit either of you in with the other clashes in the group. And big apologies to anyone else left out, especially Burl. I will be opening new rounds at the end of this week or the start of next.
Review Group
Books mentioned in this topic
Derelict (other topics)Sophrosyne (other topics)
Lola (other topics)
Lords of Illusion (other topics)
Damian's Workshop (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Kat Kinney (other topics)Grace Owens (other topics)
J.E. Rowney (other topics)
Felix Long (other topics)
Guy E. Estes (other topics)
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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.
The founding principle of the group is honest, non-reciprocal reviews, so please help maintain the integrity of the group by letting me know as you sign up if you have been reviewed by, or have reviewed another author in the group and do check back as the group fills to report any clashes. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
This is an '18 +' round
Books that may contain explicit material. Including but by no means limited to horror and erotica. Books in other genres may be submitted. All authors must be comfortable with reading explicit material.
Now for the boring stuff, but please read it, it saves a lot of time if everyone is on the same wavelength.
Before signing up below with your Goodreads author and Goodreads book link in the thread below, please ensure that:
1. You have enough time to read and review 4 books within the 12 weeks of time allowed.
2. Your book is currently available for sale on Amazon (not pre-order) and it complies with the individual round theme, if there is one.
3. Your book is fit to be reviewed.
If it is not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews. This is your problem, not that of the reviewers or the groups. For a small fee, the group admin will look at the first few pages of your book to advise. The number one error new authors make is not having their book beta read and edited, by non-family members.
4. You can submit reviews to Goodreads and Amazon.
Amazon allows only those people who have spent $50 in the last year to leave reviews in each of their stores. If you are unsure about your Amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test’ review before signing up. If you are unable to post reviews on Amazon, please do not sign up.
5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files.
You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review, but as this will give a ‘Verified Purchase’ review on Amazon, it is welcomed when you choose to do so. Many authors have books available via KU and others might provide smashwords coupons. Most authors can provide mobi and/or epub files directly by email. Please note: International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.
6. You have completed your reading if you are currently in another review round in this group. You can be involved in the ‘one for one’ list whilst you are in a round.
7. You have an author profile set up before you join.
8. Your Goodreads profile allows people to message you, i.e. your profile is not set to private.
9. You declare any relationship you have with another member in the round.
Amazon will not allow reviews from the same household on the same book or if you are an editor, relative or close friend of another member.
10. You agree that your reviews will be unbiased and honest, whatever the star rating, and you will try to avoid ‘spoilers’. i.e. giving away the finale of a book.
11. You will not ask a fellow author to change a review of your book because you don’t agree with it.
If you think you have a legitimate concern, talk to the mod of your round, NOT the other author. Personal attacks, or pressurising other members WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in you being blacklisted.
Please note:
We all want reviews, it’s why we joined the group. It is bad taste to expect other people to review your book and then not do the same for other people in the group. People that DNF and/or don’t post reviews will find it difficult to get into a subsequent group.
It is not necessary to leave any kind of disclaimer in your review, but ultimately, it is up to individuals. Reviews that state you received a copy ‘in return’ for a review will probably be removed/not allowed by amazon.com. ‘I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review’ would be more acceptable if you feel the need to add a disclaimer.
Your Goodreads details and the rounds you participate in may be recorded by the admin mod on a database. We do not retain details of email addresses etc.
Allocation is entirely random and there will NOT be any rearranging of the listing to accommodate personal preference. The ONLY circumstance in which you may duck out of giving a review is if YOU provide a stand-in reviewer.
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/...
I will do my best to fit everyone into the group they request, but occasionally, particularly in the case of our more prolific good standing members, I may have to decline a member request to fit the maximum number of people into a particular round. I will always endeavour to start another round as soon as possible with that member in mind.
It is permissible to review an author more than once if a different book is available.
If you need anything clarified please ask, either by goodreads personal message to me or on the thread below, before signing up. It’s a pain to have to keep rearranging the list because people haven’t read the above.
Your group moderator will be:
Kat Kinney
Member Links
1. Thomas A. Burns Jr.
2. Kat Kinney
3. Deborah A. Kaminski
4. Guy E. Estes
5. Miriam Yvette
6. Rose Gonsoulin
7. Angela Panayotopulos
8. Felix Long
9. J.E. Rowney
10. Grace Owens
Book Links
1. Stripper!
2. Dark: A Dark Paranormal Romance
3. Damian's Workshop
4. Lords of Illusion
5. Lola
6. The Perfectly Good Lie
7. The Wake Up
8. Sophrosyne
9. Derelict
10. Always Yours