Are You Ready For A One-Star Review?
It’s no fun getting a one-star review on Amazon. What’s worse? Having your 10-year-old son read it in front of you. When Nick looked up, he was fighting the tears. Trying to stay strong. Trying to...
View ArticleThe Book Review Conundrum
As a newly published author, I’ve found the review game an interesting one. Are all reviews good (1 star to 5 star)? What about paid-for reviews or even fake ones? What does this mean for an author?...
View ArticleGenerating Buzz Through Book Reviews
Optimizing buzz from book reviews can be an key part of your book’s overall marketing campaign, so it’s important to make time for it, even if you’re like me and writing isn’t your primary day-job....
View ArticleThe Surprising Thing About Book Influencers
My first book is almost a reality. In fact, a box could show up on my doorstep any day. This stage of the process is humbling because I have to rely on busy people to read and help promote my book. At...
View ArticleWhen the Bad Reviews Come {And They Will}
“She needs to have more respect for the process . . . trying to claim that everyone should heal like her.” The words pierced my heart. Until then, I had enjoyed a couple good months of positive...
View ArticleFive Possible Reasons Why I Didn’t Endorse Your Novel
This title could also be used for a few other things. Why I didn’t influence for your novel. Why I didn’t review your novel. I’m going to go from the most important reason to the least. I think it’s...
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