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I'd like to know what you all think about authors 'liking' a review of their own book? I've never done this because it seemed very self-obsessed and 'look at me, aren't I great?' But when other authors have 'liked' a review I've put up about a book of theirs, I've felt valued by them, and have felt that the work I've put into doing the review has been recognised.
How do you feel?
— Oct 04, 2017 03:23PM
How do you feel?
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Oct 13, 2017 10:02AM
Speaking for myself, I 'like' well written reviews, whether they're of my own books or anyone else's. I particularly appreciate reviews that are witty or very cleverly written.
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Yeah, I'm beginning to think I'm too worried about thinking people will imagine I'm 'liking' it to send it to my feed to promote myself! It's a good way of showing that a reviewer's time and energy is appreciated... Sometimes I myself write huge philosophical essays in response to some books! It's quite a labour of love. I tend to differentiate between Amazon and here - a short pithy one for busy buyers on Amazon, but the ones here are aimed at my friends and followers and are a personal response - I don't know what the author thinks about such different reviews appearing! I don't put criticisms on Amazon, just something positive - but I may have to put a heads up to my GR friends about certain issues in a book - I'll always be polite though.Oh yes, and I've made lots of new friends by 'liking' a controversial review of certain books - if it's one of those issues where the howls of protest are in the minority and you can't understand why society is allowing something to go unchallenged then it's a good way of finding like minded souls.
Ps. I've just gone to look at you... Your author page I mean! Love the bio... What is a cubicle rat?
I "like" reviews of my books as a way of thanking the reviewer.
Ok, I'm coming round to the idea... I think I'd better start doing it. The way you're both putting it, it's only polite! Hi, by the way!
