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Good Morning All!

The purpose of this discussion is to provide our members with the opportunity to increase their book review count for their titles on Amazon - with a unique twist.

There are several other topic discussions where authors are exchanging reviews or tagging/liking one another's work with is great! However this is not the thread for that.

This thread is for authors to network, connect and purchase copies of each others book(s) on Amazon directly and then leave a review. They key difference here is the authors who participate in this "Review Swap" will be BUYING books on Amazon. The reason is Amazon cracks down on reviews and likes if the book was not actually purchased. So in order to help our authors connect and get credible, reliable, lasting reviews on Amazon I wanted to build this thread to serve as a connecting point for that.

Have fun and remember we are all here to help each other! Authors helping authors is what it is really all about and the beautiful thing is you (yes you) can actually make a difference.

- Kait

sounds wonderful, if anyone is interested my book 'Observation City' - witty reflections on the ideas of life and the behaviours of the people in it, is currently on amazon.com. Please have a look at the blurb on goodreads and see if you are interested in it, and please send me a link of your book aswell- authors helping authors is a wonderful idea and we may all gain knowledge and enjoyment from each others books :)
-KerryObservation City

This is great! I have done "review swaps" with several authors already and it worked out great. We both gave each other reviews on several sites. I would love to "swap" again. My book is a travel memoir called HERE WE ARE & THERE WE GO: Teaching and Traveling With Kids in Tow. It chronicles my family's 10 years of teaching and living in four countries and the amazing, crazy, and sometimes scary adventures we found ourselves in. It is a fun and entertaining read even for the armchair traveling type. Please visit my author page on or on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.

Jill

I'm looking to do a review swop but decided to check the sample of your book on Amazon (Kindle) as I'd hate to end up reviewing something I didn't rate much. Fortunately your book looked really interesting and is also well written. My book, "From Goats Gruff to glory" is also available on kindle and is about the same length as yours. I publish under the name 'Rik Ravado'


I'm happy to do a review swop if that suits you. We could either send one another the mobi file or each do a purchase.

Richard (Rik)

I can do a review swap.I have a private account on Amazon so I am still able to post reviews.My book is Radiance:Love after Death.It's a clean read, paranormal romance.Read the first two chapters on the look inside feature to see if you are interested.I like paranormal,historical and science fiction.Radiance:Love after Death

Debra

I'm being greedy here but I would be happy to do a review swop, having read the Amazon sample and the reviews you already have. I enjoy SF and fantasy (and I'm a romantic at heart!).

Richard (Rik)

Anyone want to do a swap with me?

Richard wrote: "Jill

I'm looking to do a review swop but decided to check the sample of your book on Amazon (Kindle) as I'd hate to end up reviewing something I didn't rate much. Fortunately your book looked rea..."

Hi Richard,

I would be happy to read and review "From Goats Gruff to Glory." It sounds like it would also appeal to the elementary educator in me. If you still would be interested and reading and reviewing my memoir I can send you off a PDF. Look forward to hearing from you!

Jill

Jill - That sounds fine. I'll send you the (kindle) mobi file if that's OK - I've sent you a message on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ with my email address.

Regards,

Richard

Hey Jake, mine is Lunen: Triblood



How shall we do this?

Sounds good.

You did? Cool. I'll get yours tomorrow.

I would be interested in doing a book review swap. My book is called Of Stone & Mist. It is basically a haunted house story with a little romance involved. It would be awesome for a review on Amazon and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. I'm not sure how this works exactly, but it would be fun to do a trade. Let me know if this appeals to you.

i would love to add my book called the other side of nice for review and of course i'll review yours

i promise i won't be as mean as SHE.

HA

see the blurbs etc on amazon and let me know if you're game!

Hello Donna, I downloaded your book and shall review in due time. However my book is a lot more expensive than yours, so we need to talk about how we need to go about this. Have you written, or do you plan to write, any other books? My book is 'Salome; An Invitation to the Dance'.

Hi Hasko, I have another book listed on Amazon, Desert Gold, The Legend of Chinook. I'm not holding out much hope for it, but I would still appreciate a review. I am working on a trilogy that I hope will be out this summer, maybe we could do something with them. I'm not sure what I'll price them at, but if you're interested in some summer reading, maybe you could also look at them. They are YA fantasy. I just looked at your book and it looks like a story I would enjoy.
Donna

Hello Donna, I downloaded 'Desert Gold, The legend of Chinook'. I will keep an eye open for that trilogy. By the time I read them all we should be just about even.

Hey, Hasko, Yay! Sounds great. Thanks, I'll be interested in hearing your review and watch for mine of yours as well!!

Hey Hasko, I just Tweeted that I bought your book. Cool, huh? If you have a Twitter acct, look at @bydonnahawk.

This is a brilliant idea! I have a blog where I do reviews as well and I have a book that I am really strugglign to get off the floor! Would love to be a part of it! :-)

Gailanne wrote: "i would love to add my book called the other side of nice for review and of course i'll review yours

i promise i won't be as mean as SHE.

HA

see the blurbs etc on amazon and let me know if you'r..."

hey - going to check out your book - do you like YA fantasy?

Hello Donna, It looks as if we're in business. I hope you like the book. As you noticed I used a nome-de-plume. On hindsight this was not really a such good idea, but now I am stuck with it. Anyway, the trilogy won't be summer reading (I hope), summer is about 8 months away down here. Sorry, but I am not on twitter.

Hey Hasko, LOL, I was wondering which was the real person!! Actually, Donna Hawk is my maiden name and is SOOOOO much easier to spell, pronounce, and remember than my married name. :^) I see you're from New Zealand. Awesome. So, winter reading?? I'm looking for around July-ish for release of the three. They will be the Mortgatha Trilogy. Book 1 is called Where Darkness Walks, Book 2 is Tattered Heart, Book 3 is Shadowed Hands. I'm very excited about them. I'll keep you posted.

Anyone want to swap? I wrote "What Is The Government Doing Now?" $10.95.It's humorous science fiction for young adults.

Love the idea of an author swap.
Anyone interested in reviewing one of my two children's books, which are non-fiction?

Would obviously suit someone with children in the family between 7-11 or a primary school teacher.

1) Global Warming for Young Minds
or
2) Evolution for young minds.

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Edwin wrote: "Anyone want to swap? I wrote "What Is The Government Doing Now?" $10.95.It's humorous science fiction for young adults."

Hi, I have a young adult in my family, so I would be interested in reading and reviewing your book and placing a review on Amazon and GoodRead.

Would you be interested in reviewing one of my two books:
1) Global Warming for Young Minds
or
2) Evolution for young minds.

More info on

Kerry wrote: "sounds wonderful, if anyone is interested my book 'Observation City' - witty reflections on the ideas of life and the behaviours of the people in it, is currently on amazon.com. Please have a look ..."

Hi, I would be interested in reading and reviewing your book and placing a review on Amazon and GoodRead. Sounds quite intriguing :)

Would you be interested in reviewing one of my two books - children 7-11 non-fiction:
1) Global Warming for Young Minds
or
2) Evolution for young minds.

More info on and amazon.com naturally.

Fb wrote: "Kerry wrote: "sounds wonderful, if anyone is interested my book 'Observation City' - witty reflections on the ideas of life and the behaviours of the people in it, is currently on amazon.com. Pleas..."

Hi FB, you know what i actually would LOVE to review your books- both of them,
I am an EDUCATION assistant as well as author so I would be very interested,thankyou for the offer and i would love to you to read and review my book aswell (second book to be released shortly i will inbox you some info).
I will inbox you now.

Would anyone be interested in reviewing my book - YA fantasy, 'Sylvan Elf Tears' available on Amazon and Book Depository. Would love to review a book in return, I love fantasy and historical fiction, but am open to other genres! :-) let me know

Kerry wrote: "Fb wrote: "Kerry wrote: "sounds wonderful, if anyone is interested my book 'Observation City' - witty reflections on the ideas of life and the behaviours of the people in it, is currently on amazon..."

Hi Kerry,

That a deal, I will review your tow books and you can review mine. Great! And we can post on Amazon and GoodRead afterwards.

My email address are [email protected].
If you would allow me to have your address or address of work, I have review copies i.e. you do not need to buy my books. If okay, send on email to me and I will pop both books in the post ASAP.

If you have a copy you can send me, great, if not, I will just purchase a copy of your books. Let me know.

Regards, Flemming

Fb wrote: "Kerry wrote: "Fb wrote: "Kerry wrote: "sounds wonderful, if anyone is interested my book 'Observation City' - witty reflections on the ideas of life and the behaviours of the people in it, is curre..."

Hi Flemming, i will email you in a moment and yep - its a deal.Observation City

This sounds great, I am always looking for the next great book, and being a new children's author this would really help promote my trilogy. I enjoy young-adult and fantasy novels and would love to read any new ones out there just give me a push in the right direction. You can also find my children's book at I look forward to reviewing your books.

Regards, T.Smith

Hi Tammie...here is one:

Hello to everibody
Antony

Kait: Great idea. Like most authors, I am an avid reader. I'll be happy to swap reviews. My book is "So Many Hotels, So Little Time". What goes on behind the scenes in hotels. If you are in the hospitality industry or stay in hotels this is a book you may want to read. Did you know the guest next to your room could be an African Lion? A 40+ year adventure in managing hotels and people.
Ken Vincent

Ken wrote: "Kait: Great idea. Like most authors, I am an avid reader. I'll be happy to swap reviews. My book is "So Many Hotels, So Little Time". What goes on behind the scenes in hotels. If you are in t..."

Hi Ken, I'd be very interested in reviewing your book. It sounds very good and something i would be very interested in.
My book is named 'Observation City' please let me know if you would be interested in doing a review on mine aswell...i will inbox you in a moment.
_:) kerry
Observation City

Kerry Louise Connelly

Kerry: Sure, lets do it. I will order your book today. Sounds like something I can believe in. I believe we each have a guardian angel. Mine looks like he fell off a speeding turnip truck on a gravel road. {;-) Ken

Ken wrote: "Kerry: Sure, lets do it. I will order your book today. Sounds like something I can believe in. I believe we each have a guardian angel. Mine looks like he fell off a speeding turnip truck on a..."

HAHAHAH , i like your style!!! :)
would you like to order each others books? send each other a copy? or an email pdh format?

Ken wrote: "Kerry: Sure, lets do it. I will order your book today. Sounds like something I can believe in. I believe we each have a guardian angel. Mine looks like he fell off a speeding turnip truck on a..."

I have also sent you an inbox message Ken, it is on the top of your profile page and should say 'messages'

Ordered your book from Amazon. You'll need to bear with me...I'm high tech challanged. Still trying to figure out dial phones!!! Ken

Ken wrote: "Ordered your book from Amazon. You'll need to bear with me...I'm high tech challanged. Still trying to figure out dial phones!!! Ken"

haha you're awesome! I will look on amazon now and check the shipping (as i live in australia) .

Ken wrote: "Ordered your book from Amazon. You'll need to bear with me...I'm high tech challanged. Still trying to figure out dial phones!!! Ken"

Kerry wrote: "Ken wrote: "Ordered your book from Amazon. You'll need to bear with me...I'm high tech challanged. Still trying to figure out dial phones!!! Ken"

if you would be able to hit 'to read' on my book id be very greatful..since you will be reading it :)
are you sure you wouldnt rather send eath other copies?


haha you're awesome! I will look on amazon now a..."

You can get mine as an ebook...no shipping.
Ken

I write Children's Books and would be very interested in 'review swapping' with other children's book authors or anyone who enjoys children's stories. Please let me know if you're interested. My book is available on Amazon and is titled, "The Birthday Book Club Snatching" and my website is:

Hi Linda, I would love to read and review your memoir as your story sounds shocking and amazing at the same time. I enjoy memoirs and have also written a travel memoir that I would love to have reviewed if you are interested. My memoir is about my family and the travel adventures that we found ourselves in during our 10 years of teaching and living overseas in four countries (Mexico, Ghana, Singapore, Guam). Please check out my author page at .
I look forward to hearing from you!
Jill Dobbe

I love this idea. My book Reilly After The Storm is my first and I would like to see what others think. I will most certainly be buying the the books in this post (not all at once. I am not a millionaire, yet!).

Thanks so much for doing this.

Nicua wrote: "Would anyone be interested in reviewing my book - YA fantasy, 'Sylvan Elf Tears' available on Amazon and Book Depository. Would love to review a book in return, I love fantasy and historical fictio..."

Hi Nicua, I would be interested in a review swap for my book "The Adventures of the Billy Goats Gruff" which is a historical fantasy, so you get the best of both worlds on your wish list.

How do we do this - do we each buy a copy of the other's book or swap pdf's?

Rik wrote: "My book, "From Goats Gruff to glory" is also available on kindle and is about the same length as yours. I publish under the name 'Rik Ravado'
..."

Hi Rik, I have to say that given the similarity in inspiration, if not direction, of our books suggests that we see what we have done with the base material. My book "the Adventures of the Billy Goats Gruff" is also available on Kindle, if you would be interested in a review swap with me?

Kevin wrote: "Nicua wrote: "Would anyone be interested in reviewing my book - YA fantasy, 'Sylvan Elf Tears' available on Amazon and Book Depository. Would love to review a book in return, I love fantasy and his..."

Hi! i would love to do a swap! I think buying a copy would be the best idea - I struggle to read on my computer! Is your's in paperback? Great!! looking forward to reading it!

Hey all.

I already asked, but I thought I'd let you all know my book will be free Friday to download. If you let me know when yours are free, I'll download and review them.



Thanks anyway.

Jill wrote: "Hi Linda, I would love to read and review your memoir as your story sounds shocking and amazing at the same time. I enjoy memoirs and have also written a travel memoir that I would love to have re..."

Hi Jill, Thanks. Yes I will read your travel memoir. It looks to be a delightful read!