tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post1755636052470661164..comments2023-08-21T09:58:38.424-03:00Comments on Fantasy Pages: The value of a book reviewDenysé Bridgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02275440875115096018noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-59877317037681690932012-01-19T17:57:20.045-04:002012-01-19T17:57:20.045-04:00Very well put, thanksVery well put, thanksAnna L. Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144458783329501190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-30684714727313106622011-12-03T13:48:19.330-04:002011-12-03T13:48:19.330-04:00Great Post Denyse! I've been the victim of bad...Great Post Denyse! I've been the victim of bad customer reviews before where the reader left a negative review because she didn't like the way my character's doctor handled her case. She said that she had went through the same medical problem that my character had and her doctor handled it differently and quicker. So she left me a horrible review and gave my book a 1 star. LOL I guess people sometimes get so involved in a book that they forget the book is fiction and it's the author's fiction not theirs LOL I think some people want to rewrite the story to fit the way they see it instead of enjoying it for the story that the author intended. :)<br /><br />Lizzy StevensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-2890243535026321172011-12-01T21:32:42.896-04:002011-12-01T21:32:42.896-04:00I haven't gotten a blog review yet though I di...I haven't gotten a blog review yet though I did try to ask one person to review one of m y books (was dipping my toe in) and was informed flat out she won't read anything with mages. *shakes head* I know just stick to reputable review places and hope they like my book.<br /><br />Great article Denyse.Raine Delighthttp://authorrainedelight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-58599917166831429352011-12-01T15:08:50.608-04:002011-12-01T15:08:50.608-04:00Nani - certainly, share away.... :)Nani - certainly, share away.... :)Denysé Bridgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275440875115096018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-34164579461072473742011-12-01T15:06:40.710-04:002011-12-01T15:06:40.710-04:00Thank you everyone for your wonderful responses. T...Thank you everyone for your wonderful responses. This is a very difficult issue for any author to address because it's touchy - you don't want to offend, and inevitably someone WILL be offended by what you have to say. HOWEVER, the real value of all this discussion is that new authors understand that reviews really are personal things, and while it's nice to get a five-star nod for something you've written, it's even nicer to get the next contract and expand your presence to the reading public. I value all the reviews, personal ones, pro, and blogger reviews. Even a bad review teaches us something, and the art is all about growth and new perspectives, really. So, everyone - keep writing and keep believing in your visions.<br /><br />Hugs to all, DDenysé Bridgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275440875115096018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-14289220749645421812011-12-01T14:57:36.664-04:002011-12-01T14:57:36.664-04:00Thank you Denyse this is useful to me, since I am ...Thank you Denyse this is useful to me, since I am still starting out. I am going to put you blog on mine okay that is okay. If not let me know. I am happy to see you are going good. Hope one day, I would be one to say it from my experience. I am like BL Morticia I love reading and writing. Even if I wasn't writing. I would still do it. It for me is therapy for my mind, keeping it sharp and keeping my memories in tack. I Love reading all the e-books I get my hands on, it is a relaxing therapy for me, mind, body and soul.Ana Torreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624544583580017581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-3607528731319364232011-12-01T14:35:04.397-04:002011-12-01T14:35:04.397-04:00Excellent, well-reasoned, timely advice. From an a...Excellent, well-reasoned, timely advice. From an author of your caliber, I would expect nothing less.Diane Nelsonhttp://www.idancewithwords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-12464760987932653282011-12-01T13:14:50.136-04:002011-12-01T13:14:50.136-04:00Great blog Denise. This made me feel better about ...Great blog Denise. This made me feel better about my situation. Ive sent in quite a few with only a couple coming back in some instances, sometimes none. <br /><br />I know it takes time to to build a base with reviewers as it does fans but its frustrating at times. Still, I love writing and will keep at it.<br /><br />Thanks for this!<br /><br />SLira aka Michael M/BLMorticiaS.Lirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787307019842983456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25733593.post-7781616498000838362011-12-01T12:15:57.510-04:002011-12-01T12:15:57.510-04:00Thanks for posting this Denyse. We are lucky as w...Thanks for posting this Denyse. We are lucky as well as we went into our first review and interview blind, and the reviewer gave actually quite a good and I thought fair review. As newbies, we appreciate advice like this :)<br /><br />Oh and if this were to qualify for the contest ... gobblervt(at)cox(dot)net *wink*Aaron Specahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00876328732059829984noreply@blogger.com