tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1144640834373394725.post5000077721188399058..comments2023-03-07T07:55:55.462-08:00Comments on Lynn Shurr's Spot: Getting Reviews-Wish I Knew how!Lynn Shurrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17046594632873639943noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1144640834373394725.post-66024491190538341702014-07-13T08:06:50.509-07:002014-07-13T08:06:50.509-07:00Tonette, I always tell anyone I give a review copy...Tonette, I always tell anyone I give a review copy I'd appreciate a fair but positive review. The number of stars is up to them. If they don't feel they can give that, then just don't give any. I can get bad reviews all by myself! Knowing how hard it is to write a book, if I can't give a book at least three stars, I don't post anything. Anyhow, not trying to make you feel guilty. So many books so little time and even less to write reviews. Trashy is one of my personal favs though. Funniest review on that one-a complaint that it wasn't trashy at all.Lynn Shurrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046594632873639943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1144640834373394725.post-57664354919730137482014-07-09T12:01:29.022-07:002014-07-09T12:01:29.022-07:00I am so very sorry that I am backed-up so bad in m...I am so very sorry that I am backed-up so bad in my reading .I just checked and I neglected to give you a review of Mardi Gras Madness, which I will do this evening.(I have A Very Trashy Affair started, not finished.I keep forgetting to read what's on my tablet!)<br />It is difficult to do many reviews; everyone expects a standing ovation every time. Some people's works are just BAD, as you said and you are right, some give you arguments if you give them anything but 5 stars or point out legitimate questions of their work. I did get advice from a writer who tole me not to sell-out, as my name and reputation goes on every review.It also is not fair to those who rely on reviews to give high ratings to bad books.There ARE so many books, so little time and only so much money to spend,I would hate to defraud anyone.I am guilty of being vague in reviews for friends,I will admit.Tonette Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282619985489614075noreply@blogger.com