tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post6987679381938352373..comments2023-11-02T08:26:08.765-07:00Comments on Yes, This Will Be On The Test Leslie S. Rose: Guest Post from Julie Musil - Book Reviews: Go For It! Leslie S. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-21413201064989618852016-04-05T00:51:34.187-07:002016-04-05T00:51:34.187-07:00I say many thanks to Mr. admin website I read this...I say many thanks to Mr. admin website I read this, because in this website I know a lot of information information that I did not know before his<br /><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/tY3ZPb" rel="nofollow">Obat Benjolan Di Lobia Mayora Tanpa Efek Samping</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/XtRJTT" rel="nofollow">Pengobatan Radang Sendi Herbal</a><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/rse8iV" rel="nofollow">Cara Menghilangkan Pendarahan Rahim Herbal</a><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/YHVcB8" rel="nofollow">Tips Menghilangkan Kanker Tulang</a><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/qGvQ4W" rel="nofollow">Cara Menghilangkan Pendarahan Pasca Persalinan</a><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/hCCVBS" rel="nofollow">Obat TBC Diseminata</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/Xr1Nfx" rel="nofollow">Obat Wasir Atau Ambeien Berdarah Untuk Ibu Hamil</a><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/QIKrZp" rel="nofollow">Obat Diabetes Kering Alami</a> aisyahputrisetiawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192442695534733153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-22028488704160428342014-03-02T09:28:28.041-08:002014-03-02T09:28:28.041-08:00Sarah, it's cool that you've been reading ...Sarah, it's cool that you've been reading reviews. I normally don't read them. I rely on word of mouth from friends and family. But I'm changing that!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-21597319109630954552014-02-27T19:48:37.171-08:002014-02-27T19:48:37.171-08:00Very good advice! Great post. I love reading book ...Very good advice! Great post. I love reading book reviews and always feel like I get a lot out of them.<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(From Sarah, with Joy)</a><br />Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-73433532445545750402014-02-26T06:36:05.799-08:002014-02-26T06:36:05.799-08:00Armchair, thank you!
Medeia, I know what you mean...Armchair, thank you!<br /><br />Medeia, I know what you mean. So many people have said wonderful things to me in person, but haven't left a review. I can't really blame them. I've done the same thing!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-61739649267264870722014-02-26T01:07:34.117-08:002014-02-26T01:07:34.117-08:00I wish more people left reviews. Sometimes in pers...I wish more people left reviews. Sometimes in person or online someone said they read and liked my book, but then no review. I review most of the books I read since I know reviews are so valuable to readers and writers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-76807214193422275022014-02-25T19:24:28.961-08:002014-02-25T19:24:28.961-08:00Congrats and best of luck to Julie!
Leslie, I hop...Congrats and best of luck to Julie!<br /><br />Leslie, I hope you might consider joining my bloggers' book club. Details are here: http://armchairsquid.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-cephalopod-coffeehouse-february.htmlThe Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-19845811778083578582014-02-25T06:37:06.064-08:002014-02-25T06:37:06.064-08:00Neurotic, that's a tough position, for sure. I...Neurotic, that's a tough position, for sure. I know other people leave negative reviews and one stars, but I couldn't be the one to do it. As writers, we know how it would feel to receive one of those.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-34644604676787815502014-02-24T21:35:26.082-08:002014-02-24T21:35:26.082-08:00I do read book reviews on Amazon, especially becau...I do read book reviews on Amazon, especially because they're usually very candid. If a lot of the reviewers are saying the same thing, then I often believe them, and it helps me make my decision on whether or not to buy the book. I've never written a book review before, though I've thought about it. There was one chick lit novel that I read a few months ago that got a lot of good reviews but that I did not like at all; I thought about writing a less-than-positive review, but I was afraid of hurting the author's feelings. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-83110359877052969942014-02-24T19:56:04.852-08:002014-02-24T19:56:04.852-08:00Laura, I'm with you…there's usually someth...Laura, I'm with you…there's usually something positive to say! I suppose that's true with most things in life :)<br /><br />Tara, I had no idea how important reviews are! And I agree about less than three stars. Reminds me of mom's advice: if you can't say anything nice…<br /><br />Jess, it's so great that you write book reviews! Wish I'd known about this sooner :/Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-79684643652118369182014-02-24T19:45:45.440-08:002014-02-24T19:45:45.440-08:00I have been hearing wonderful things about Julie&#...I have been hearing wonderful things about Julie's book. So great to learn more about her here. Great advice about book reviews. I do write them, but if I don't like a book I won't write a review. Thanks for sharing! :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-83006392750329606482014-02-24T19:05:51.877-08:002014-02-24T19:05:51.877-08:00Hugs all around to everyone stopping by and suppor...Hugs all around to everyone stopping by and supporting Julie!Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-35104081968368202482014-02-24T18:59:25.943-08:002014-02-24T18:59:25.943-08:00I love that you wrote about this--it's so, so ...I love that you wrote about this--it's so, so important. I truly think if more "readers" realized the importance they'd take the time to star and drop the required 25 (I think) words on Amazon for a review. I always review anything 3 stars and up. I feel too guilty if it's a lower rating.TLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613912638668399684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-64796796013773298632014-02-24T15:19:25.842-08:002014-02-24T15:19:25.842-08:00I always try and leave reviews for books I read an...I always try and leave reviews for books I read and love. Every books has it's positives and negatives. I like to focus on the positive. :)Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-35292941397982807592014-02-24T14:59:57.938-08:002014-02-24T14:59:57.938-08:00Michelle, I feel bad that I didn't realize thi...Michelle, I feel bad that I didn't realize this sooner. Yes, it's so helpful for an author, especially if they're new. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by! If you read the book, I sincerely hope you enjoy it.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-25298736188118959392014-02-24T07:08:14.577-08:002014-02-24T07:08:14.577-08:00My philosophy? The nicest thing you can do for an ...My philosophy? The nicest thing you can do for an author is write them a review... but I suppose that sometimes it doesn't work out that way...<br />I would love to read Julie's book...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-64506479787487374952014-02-23T20:44:59.857-08:002014-02-23T20:44:59.857-08:00Alex, stars are so much easier to leave! I'm w...Alex, stars are so much easier to leave! I'm with you…if I don't have time to do a full review, a star rating will have to do. Even that's better than nothing!<br /><br />Laurisa, thank you SO much!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-63329245910820469542014-02-23T14:11:21.335-08:002014-02-23T14:11:21.335-08:00Can't wait to read "The Boy Who Loved Fir...Can't wait to read "The Boy Who Loved Fire!!!" Just ordered it for my Nook!Laurisa White Reyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500840034913586508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-55299403060809988022014-02-23T13:12:56.381-08:002014-02-23T13:12:56.381-08:00Julie, I try to remember to write reviews on Goodr...Julie, I try to remember to write reviews on Goodreads, but at the very least I'll leave a star rating. I admit that I will glance at reviews, but not pay too much attention to them. But some people do, and I know I want them on my books.<br />And Leslie, thanks for the kind words last week. Anytime you feel up to commenting, please do - it would be a delight to see you visit.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-8088718028688665322014-02-23T07:29:35.471-08:002014-02-23T07:29:35.471-08:00Buried in books, that sound great!Buried in books, that sound great!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-31190001596681620002014-02-22T20:07:08.918-08:002014-02-22T20:07:08.918-08:00My blog is a book review blog so yes, I review boo...My blog is a book review blog so yes, I review books almost exclusively. I'll throw in an author interview or guest post in but mainly reviews. I post my reviews all around though I tend to avoid Barnes and Noble b/c I have had trouble leaving reviews. I leave them on Goodreads, Amazon, Book Depository for international readers, and Library Things. And then there are auto posts to Bloglovin' and Facebook. Tweets too. Everyone knows.<br /><br />I do like the premise of your book. Once I catch up on my reading I'll take a look at it. I'll mark it on Goodreads.BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-7441483604593560612014-02-22T17:18:24.046-08:002014-02-22T17:18:24.046-08:00Margo, I suppose it's a matter of taking off o...Margo, I suppose it's a matter of taking off our writer hats and donning a reader hat. When I leave reviews, it's solely as a reader. I wish I'd read Kristen's post!<br /><br />Cherie, thank you for stopping by!<br /><br />Dean, I absolutely agree. 3 or 4 stars is a good average.<br /><br />Stina, I'm doing good if I leave one at all! I figure one line of text is fine, plus the star rating.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-23983140545090568522014-02-22T16:39:48.617-08:002014-02-22T16:39:48.617-08:00I'm terrible with writing reviews. I usually j...I'm terrible with writing reviews. I usually just rate a book. The one thing that surprised me with my recent release is just how in dept some reviewers get. They reviews make my scrawny ones look pathetic! (not that it takes much to achieve that) Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-86844242411545237692014-02-22T16:29:27.450-08:002014-02-22T16:29:27.450-08:00Great post, Julie. I leave honest reviews on most ...Great post, Julie. I leave honest reviews on most everything I read. It is about exposure. The old adage "Any publicity is good publicity." If you take time to read and negative reviews, it's fairly easy to decipher why it was rated poorly, and it may have nothing to do with how you might read the book. Also, I look for books with a lot of 3 and 4 star reviews. Those middle road reviews tend to give a more honest overview of the book in question.Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-32775109097027035012014-02-22T09:05:01.899-08:002014-02-22T09:05:01.899-08:00Great guest post, Julie.
Leslie, thanks for stoppi...Great guest post, Julie.<br />Leslie, thanks for stopping by my blog. I followed back. =)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887055429481495116.post-55261288306927622982014-02-22T08:16:46.012-08:002014-02-22T08:16:46.012-08:00As a writer, I found my reviews turned into critiq...As a writer, I found my reviews turned into critiques: digging into what worked and what didn't for characterization, dialogue, plot, etc. Then I read a series of controversial and thought provoking posts by Kristen Lamb about writers leaving critiques rather than reviews. I still have mixed feelings about the subject but it has made a little more cautious about the reviews I leave. Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.com