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Group 271. In this World - Mod. Chrys
Hi, I would like to join the group with my book, Sic Strap (/book/show/2...). It is a political satire.
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Everyone - please keep checking back and let me know if you spot any clashes. it is sooo much easier to sort early than late. thanks :)
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Please remove me from Group 268, E.M. I'm more 'in this world' than any other.
I've reviewed a different book by Diana.
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I have moved you here - welcome :)
I'd like to join with my new release, Sniper! I have reviewed two of Diana's books, including The Trouble at Clencher's Mill. /book/show/5...
I would like to join this group with my new romcom book Relationship Status In Love. I have reviewed several books earlier.Would appreciate the chance to participate.
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Himanshu - please tell me which of the people in this particular group you have read before and which have reviewed you. Thank you.
E.M. wrote: "Welcome Thomas.Himanshu - please tell me which of the people in this particular group you have read before and which have reviewed you. Thank you."
I haven't reviewed or was reviewed by anyone in this particular group.
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Thomas wrote: "I'd like to join with my new release, Sniper! I have reviewed two of Diana's books, including The Trouble at Clencher's Mill. /book/show/5......"Hi Thomas, I released a new detective book last month called A fiery End. I also would like more reviews for The Paperboy. Let me know if you end up reviewing me again which you would prefer to read.
Diana wrote: "Thomas wrote: "I'd like to join with my new release, Sniper! I have reviewed two of Diana's books, including The Trouble at Clencher's Mill. /book/show/5......"Diana, I'll review which ever one you want me to.
E.M. wrote: "Welcome Himanshu. Do keep an eye out as the group fills and let me know if you spot any clashes ongoing."Thanks Em
Hi there. I would like to join this group with my newly published memoir: Dispatches from Paradise: Two Years in the Land of Smiles It is a gritty, emotional, and occasionally silly account of my two years in the Philippines as a Peace Corps teacher.
I’m finished in group 268, apart from waiting to post an amazon review for a book that’s not released until Nov 30. Can I join up with Derelict? I think I would fit into slot 7?/book/show/5...
I’ve read Double Down and one of Thomas’s other books. I think Diane has read one of mine in the past? I’ve lost track now!
I've read Life Lessons, Ghosted & Derelict by JE.
Hi - I took a hard look at my schedule and it's going to be difficult for me to review all the books on time. Please remove me from this round and I'll join one next year. Thanks!
Hello again E.M.May I offer my latest book The Untied Kingdom for this round?
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I have previously reviewed the books submitted to this round by Thomas Burns and Cathy Perkins.
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Paul - I would love to add you to the group, but first you need to claim your author page. That is pretty simple to do, but sometimes takes a couple of days to come through. Just scroll to the bottom of this page and click the link in the small print at the bottom under 'Work With Us' that says 'Authors'. That will walk you through the whole process. As soon as you have your page converted to an author page you can repost here to sign up. :)
Cathy - no worries hope your schedule eases soon!
Thank you E.M. Looking forward to it.And apologies for not spotting it earlier, but I have reviewed Derelict before as well.
I believe I am all clear on reviewing Diana K Kuma H Arora and John Wood. I will read a different book than the one Diana is submitting because I have already read Clencher's Mill. Gita has reviewed me before but a different book. I think Thomas Burns has reviewed me before, too, but I am not sure.
E.M. wrote: "Welcome John, Laura, J.E. and Felix.Paul - I would love to add you to the group, but first you need to claim your author page. That is pretty simple to do, but sometimes takes a couple of days to..."
I submitted the information
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You can check if you have reviewed anyone before by going to your reviews, clicking the 'Author' heading to get them in alphabetical author order, and then checking through to see. You can check if someone has reviewed you in the same way through looking at their profile.
Once the vast majority of the group has reported in clash-free, we can move onto the review stage.
I have not reviewed three of the people "above" tho a couple have reviewed me and may have to switch to a different book.I HAVE reviewed Rowney
As for those below--I reviewed Clencher's Mill already but I can just pick a different book. The others I have not reviewed.
I have reviewed Laura's Dog Thief and Diana's Clencher's Mill. I have not reviewed K or Himanshu. J.E. and Felix have reviewed me before, but not Sniper!, as it is a new release.
I (C.K. Phillips) would like to join with the first in my 4-book Kent/Lander series: Comes the Awakening.
I have other books for those who have read Derelict, and I have not read any of the books below me on the list.
E.M. wrote: "Welcome John, Laura, J.E. and Felix.Paul - I would love to add you to the group, but first you need to claim your author page. That is pretty simple to do, but sometimes takes a couple of days to..."
approved but looks like I'm out of luck
If it would help Soleil out, I can drop out so she can join. I have a new book that will be out in a day or two so I could concentrate on getting into a different group with that. On the ohter had we are almost started and if me dropping out creates a big mess, I can stay in.
It doesn’t make a difference whether the book is fiction or non-fiction. Both types are allowed in the group.
Hey guys! EM will be along shortly to sort out if any messages accidentally got missed or if there was another issue.New rounds open every few weeks so if we're not able to fit everyone into this one, there will be another one opening shortly.
C.K. wrote: "I (C.K. Phillips) would like to join with the first in my 4-book Kent/Lander series: Comes the Awakening."
CK, this round is full... check out the one-for-one list. You can choose a book from this list at any time, read and post your reviews to GR/Zon. Once you do, your book is added to the list in its place. No waiting required!
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So, what happens now? The group is full. Are we to choose which 4 books we want to review and start reviewing them, or does the moderator arrange all that and divvy them out to us?
John wrote: "So, what happens now? The group is full. Are we to choose which 4 books we want to review and start reviewing them, or does the moderator arrange all that and divvy them out to us?"Await instructions, John! You will be assigned books .I think you do the ones above you on the list but dont take my word for it because I live in a fog of confusion.
I’ve reviewed other books by Diana and Laura before.
John wrote: "So, what happens now? The group is full. Are we to choose which 4 books we want to review and start reviewing them, or does the moderator arrange all that and divvy them out to us?"John, right now we're in the verification phase where everyone checks for clashes. Please check the list posted and make sure that you have not reviewed the four authors above you (1, 2, 3, 4--they would be the ones reading your book) and that the four authors below you (6, 7, 8, 9--who you would be reading) have never reviewed you. Once you've checked, please respond here that you're all good or report any conflicts.
Don't start reading yet. Until everyone responds back and EM gives the "start reading!" message, the list order may very well change.
If Laura has already reviewed me, I can’t review her.
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Marc - sorry I misincluded you. New rounds will be opening very shortly.
Soleil - welcome, sorry I missed you. I suffer from this dire disability of being human thus making mistakes now and then;)
C.K. - this round is a bit full, please check back for a new one in the next week or so.
Everyone - please post if you are good to go or if we still have clashes. Thanks.
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Untied Kingdom: A prophetic political thriller (other topics)Derelict (other topics)
I Once Was Lost, But Now I'm Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue (other topics)
Dispatches from Paradise: Two Years in the Land of Smiles (other topics)
Dispatches from Paradise: Two Years in the Land of Smiles (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Chrys Cymri (other topics)Soleil. (other topics)
Chrys Cymri (other topics)
Felix Long (other topics)
J.E. Rowney (other topics)
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The Amazon rules state that authors/publishers are not allowed to specifically supply published books in return for reviews on Amazon. To comply with this rule, we don’t insist members review on Amazon, but we do insist that every participant in the round has the capacity to leave a review on their local Amazon store, so we all start with the same options.
The founding principle of the group is honest, non-reciprocal reviews, so please help maintain the integrity of the group by letting me know as you sign up if you have been reviewed by, or have reviewed another author in the group and do check back as the group fills to report any clashes. Usually places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
This is an 'In This World' round
Non-fiction books or fiction books that could have actually happened in contemporary and/or historical settings. So nothing set in the future, no magic, ghosts, elves, talking animals or creatures from outer space.
Please note it is always possible that the books you are assigned may contain material you find upsetting or offensive. If you can't commit to this, please do not sign up.
Now for the boring stuff, but please read it, it saves a lot of time if everyone is on the same wavelength.
Before signing up below with your Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ book link in the thread below, please ensure that:
1. You have enough time to read and review 4 books within the 12 weeks of time allowed.
2. Your book is currently available for sale on Amazon (not pre-order) and it complies with the individual round theme, if there is one.
3. Your book is fit to be reviewed.
If it is not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews. This is your problem, not that of the reviewers or the groups. For a small fee, the group admin will look at the first few pages of your book to advise. The number one error new authors make is not having their book beta read and edited, by non-family members.
4. You can submit reviews to Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and Amazon.
Amazon allows only those people who have spent $50 in the last year to leave reviews in each of their stores. If you are unsure about your Amazon reviewer status, try posting a ‘test� review before signing up. If you are unable to post reviews on Amazon, please do not sign up.
5. You can provide (and accept) at least PDF files.
You are not expected or required to buy the books you are allocated to review, but as this will give a ‘Verified Purchase� review on Amazon, it is welcomed when you choose to do so. Many authors have books available via KU and others might provide smashwords coupons. Most authors can provide mobi and/or epub files directly by email. Please note: International Copyright laws apply. You cannot sell, or give away material you have received without the author’s express permission.
6. You have completed your reading if you are currently in another review round in this group. You can be involved in the ‘one for one� list whilst you are in a round.
7. You have an author profile set up before you join.
8. Your Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ profile allows people to message you, i.e. your profile is not set to private.
9. You declare any relationship you have with another member in the round.
Amazon will not allow reviews from the same household on the same book or if you are an editor, relative or close friend of another member.
10. You agree that your reviews will be unbiased and honest, whatever the star rating, and you will try to avoid ‘spoilersâ€�. i.e. giving away the finale of a book. Please note the Review Group will back any reviewer's right to express their opinion about a book, but personal comments about a fellow author are against both Review Group and Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ policy.
11. You will not ask a fellow author to change a review of your book because you don’t agree with it.
If you think you have a legitimate concern, talk to the mod of your round, NOT the other author. Personal attacks, or pressurising other members WILL NOT BE TOLERATED and will result in you being blacklisted.
Please note:
We all want reviews, it’s why we joined the group. It is bad taste to expect other people to review your book and then not do the same for other people in the group. People that DNF and/or don’t post reviews will find it difficult to get into a subsequent group.
It is not necessary to leave any kind of disclaimer in your review, but ultimately, it is up to individuals. Reviews that state you received a copy �in return� for a review will probably be removed/not allowed by amazon.com. ‘I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review� would be more acceptable if you feel the need to add a disclaimer.
Your Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ details and the rounds you participate in may be recorded by the admin mod on a database. We do not retain details of email addresses etc.
Allocation is entirely random and there will NOT be any rearranging of the listing to accommodate personal preference. The ONLY circumstance in which you may duck out of giving a review is if YOU provide a stand-in reviewer.
The only way this group can function is if we trust each other to behave honourably. And it IS perfectly possible to give a fair-minded review of a text that does not coincide with our normal choice of reading matter. If you need a few hints/tips, please see this thread:
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I will do my best to fit everyone into the group they request, but occasionally, particularly in the case of our more prolific good standing members, I may have to decline a member request to fit the maximum number of people into a particular round. I will always endeavour to start another round as soon as possible with that member in mind.
It is permissible to review an author more than once if a different book is available.
If you need anything clarified please ask, either by Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ personal message to me or on the thread below, before signing up. It’s a pain to have to keep rearranging the list because people haven’t read the above.
Your group moderator will be:
Chrys Cymri
Member Links
1. Laura Koerber
2. Diana J. Febry
3. K. Kumar
4. Himanshu Arora
5. Felix Long
6. J.E. Rowney
7. John Wood
8. Soleil .
9. Thomas A. Burns Jr.
10. Gita V. Reddy
Book Links
1. I Once Was Lost, But Now I'm Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue
2. Trouble at Clenchers Mill
3. Sic Strap
4. Relationship Status In Love
5. The Untied Kingdom
6. Derelict
7. Dispatches from Paradise: Two Years in the Land of Smiles
8. Sisi's Alpine Christmas
9. Sniper!: A Natalie McMasters Mystery
10. The Morning Star