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Qualifying a Book Reviewer: Which One do I Send My Book to?

On November 28, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

Because the Internet makes it possible for anyone to set up a website or blog and offer book reviews, authors should be a bit wary about whom they submit their books to for review, whether or not they are paying for a review. Below are a few guidelines for determining whether a reviewer is really qualified to review your book.

Selling Books through Independent Bookstores vs. Selling through Major Online Sellers

On November 21, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

The bottom line for the author or publisher to consider is who will provide the best service but more so who will have the books available for impulse buyers.

Book Advances: What Are They Really For? (And Amazon.com Update)

On November 14, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

Hearing about an author getting a book advance from a traditional publisher, especially from a major one, often stirs up wishful thinking in first time or unknown writers. As authors, our ultimate goal would be to land a contract with one of these publishers and get a substantial advance.

Review Removed From Amazon? Instructions for Posting Reviews under Editorial Reviews

On November 2, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

There is an alternative way that you, as an author, can post the Reader Views review on your book page. You wouldn’t be able to post the entire review but certainly you will be able to post an excerpt through your Author Central Account.

Amazon Victimizes Authors – Claims Review Violations but Breaks Their Own Guidelines

On October 24, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Editor

Last week’s editorial explained to you how blatantly Amazon .com is removing reviews, not only posted by sites but by individual reviewers. I’ve heard from many authors who have written to the email addresses I gave, including Jeff Bezos, the CEO. Not one author received anything other than a form email but what’s even more disturbing is many didn’t even get a response.

Censorship Alive! Amazon.Com Removes Reader Reviews

On October 16, 2011, in Guest Writers, Reader Views, by Reader Views

Amazon did it again! They removed Reader Views’ reviews saying “We found your reviews to be in violation of our guidelines and have removed them. Because of these violations, we’ve removed your reviewing privileges from your account.”

Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 3G Works Globally

On May 5, 2011, in Electronics, Technology, by Editor

The most elegant feature of a physical book is that it disappears while you’re reading. Immersed in the author’s world and ideas, you don’t notice a book’s glue, the stitching, or ink. Our top design objective was to make Kindle disappear—just like a physical book—so you can get lost in your reading, not the technology.

Kindle Edition: Queen Of Misfortune – A Lady Jane Grey Love Story by Peter Carroll

On February 22, 2011, in Amazon Kindle, by Editor

Queen Of Misfortune is the fictional story of Lady Jane Grey as told by her beloved tutor, John Aylmer. At the time of her execution a stranger is recorded to have assisted her when, blind folded, she lost her way upon the scaffold. Was it the same ‘stranger’ who was also recorded to have visited her when she was imprisoned in the Tower?

Kindle Edition: Open City: A Novel by Teju Cole

On February 14, 2011, in Amazon Kindle, by Editor

Nigerian immigrant Julius, a young graduate student studying psychiatry in New York City, has recently broken up with his girlfriend and spends most of his time dreamily walking around Manhattan. The majority of Open City centers on Julius’ inner thoughts as he rambles throughout the city, painting scenes of both what occurs around him and past events that he can’t help but dwell on. For reasons not altogether clear, Julius’ walks turn into worldwide travel, and he flies first to Europe, where he has an unplanned one-night stand and makes some interesting friends, then to Nigeria, and finally back to New York City.

Emunah-La-Paz: Not All Secrets Remain In The Dark

On January 30, 2011, in Book Reviews, Guest Writers, Misc. Contributions, by Misc. Contributions

Author Emunah La-Paz believes that all dreams have a meaning. Bizarre dreams have left even great Kings of ancient history baffled and increasingly fearful in which they would call upon profits. One of the most famous dream profits of them all was known as Joseph who had a gift for interpreting odd dreams.

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