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Permalink Reply by Vicki Batman on January 13, 2012 at 6:20am

I have no ideas, but really like the idea of yours! Thank you for sharing.

 

When I talked about reviews with my friends, they had no idea the review had become so important nowadays. They are making a more consciencious effort now.

Permalink Reply by Barbara K. Richardson on January 13, 2012 at 8:03am

That's great, Vicki. I know so many avid readers who rely on online reviews and never think to write one themselves. My sister read my blog and said, "This looks like work." I said, "Five minutes of your time?!" and then reminded her of the hundreds of favorite authors she has never thanked.

Ah, well. A little guilt among siblings, but for a very good cause!

Permalink Reply by Vicki Batman on January 13, 2012 at 9:49am

A little guilt among siblings... LOL I think your sissie can handle it.

 

And how would anyone know about anything unless we tell them?

Permalink Reply by Barbara K. Richardson on January 13, 2012 at 1:36pm

That's what blogging is all about!

My first novel, Guest House, was a contemporary look at the families we create vs. the families we inherit. My new novel, Tributary, comes out this summer. I just finished the last draft yesterday! Thanks for asking.

What are you working on?

Barb

Permalink Reply by Vicki Batman on January 13, 2012 at 1:56pm

blog, blog, blog... I do lots of it.

 

Congratulations on finishing your draft. That is such a good feeling. I experienced it last week when I finished the first draft of my short story "Raving Beauty." Can you tell I write funny stuff? lol

Permalink Reply by Rossandra White on January 13, 2012 at 3:28pm

What a terrific idea.  Trying to keep track of all the brilliant suggestions SheWriters come up with is overwhelming!  Will have to file it away for when my book comes out. Thanks Barbara.

Permalink Reply by Barbara K. Richardson on January 13, 2012 at 6:11pm

Thanks, Rossandra. You can drive people to your site for the pay-it-forward campaign by doing a book giveaway on Goodreads at the same time. Goodreads gives you a list of the readers who signed up to win your book. You can then contact some or all of them with a friendly invitation to get a free book on your website if they'll review it.

Good luck getting your book out into the world!

Barbara

Permalink Reply by Rossandra White on January 13, 2012 at 7:03pm

Aah, so that's why I should pay attention to Goodreads.  So far, I'vd just listed some of the books I've read with the intention of adding reviews.  Hasn't happened yet, I'm going nuts with everything else.  You're a veritable font of great advice, Barbara!!

Permalink Reply by Barbara K. Richardson on January 13, 2012 at 9:39pm

Goodreads is a great free platform for connecting with readers!