tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post58282111801884987..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Book BloggersL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-6895961955639695952010-12-11T17:46:51.783-05:002010-12-11T17:46:51.783-05:00Nancy, an established book blogger receives only f...Nancy, an established book blogger receives only fre ARCs. Unless you're paid by a service or magazine, you do it for free.<br />And glad you found someone within your budget. You won't regret it!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-26172087279605869652010-12-11T16:29:55.998-05:002010-12-11T16:29:55.998-05:00Nice post and timely. I haven't done this yet....Nice post and timely. I haven't done this yet. Only 6 more chapters and a quick read to make sure in the edits I didn't forget to remove this or that or add according to my editor. Yes, I got someone who offered to work with my limited funds. Great lady. One thing you didn't mention is money. Is this free, or is this a paying job?<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, fantasy author</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-65905886949675972902010-12-11T12:08:40.138-05:002010-12-11T12:08:40.138-05:00Excellent point, Michelle! And thanks for contribu...Excellent point, Michelle! And thanks for contributing.<br /><br />Debbie, that's sad - that person's just sending out blank emails to everyone, like casting pebbles into the ocean. And sending an email attachment is dumb if it hasn't been requested - I'd delete it, too!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-72917957535137801492010-12-11T10:51:43.901-05:002010-12-11T10:51:43.901-05:00I just got a request today that was an immediate t...I just got a request today that was an immediate turn off and brought up another thing to keep in mind. Introduce yourself! This email had no greeting, no book description, not even the title of the book! They didn't tell me who they were and just said they attached the book as a PDF. I am assuming they are the author because I am hoping a publicist wouldn't make all these mistakes. <br /><br />Yeah,I'm definitely not even going to open that one up. Sorry.Debbie's World of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892876966477693699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-47143765518381263352010-12-11T09:50:15.500-05:002010-12-11T09:50:15.500-05:00I have to also saying that not putting your name i...I have to also saying that not putting your name in the body of an email gets an immediate delete from me. <br /><br />Also, please read the genres I review as well. Each blog has a readership and does grow to expect a few things from each blog. What I learned from BEA and the Book Blogger Convention is that the more niche you can make it the better. <br />I still get review requests from authors for Young Adult even though I specifically say that i no longer review them. <br />A review on a blog is not necessarily going to get you the right attention. you really have to find the right market to get your book out there. Doing a romance review on my blog would not really do much, because most of my readers don't read that. etc etc.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me participate Diane!Michelle (Red Headed Book Child)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02203139179710289533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-27036311568299052922010-12-11T07:52:46.676-05:002010-12-11T07:52:46.676-05:00Thanks for sharing these valuable insights from Mi...Thanks for sharing these valuable insights from Michelle and Debbie, Diane!The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-58244177591415759962010-12-10T12:14:04.078-05:002010-12-10T12:14:04.078-05:00Great tips! I can relate to Debbie's pet peeve...Great tips! I can relate to Debbie's pet peeve #1 because both my names get misspelled ALL the time.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-40497994565584151342010-12-10T11:17:00.743-05:002010-12-10T11:17:00.743-05:00I've had wonderful cooperation from the book r...I've had wonderful cooperation from the book review sites and bloggers I've contacted in the past. It's a tough job. I have a lot of respect for those folks willing to read analytically and give honest feedback to their readers.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-55626063285874535152010-12-10T10:08:18.283-05:002010-12-10T10:08:18.283-05:00THis is great information. I know I'll be usin...THis is great information. I know I'll be using it in the future.<br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-6664673453567033762010-12-10T09:47:31.798-05:002010-12-10T09:47:31.798-05:00Thanks for the tips. I think the job of a book rev...Thanks for the tips. I think the job of a book reviewer would be difficult. Though I can understand authors feeling disappointed with a review that doesn’t go their way, I don’t know why some feel the need to attack the reviewer.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-17124588675015143972010-12-09T22:15:04.053-05:002010-12-09T22:15:04.053-05:00Lots of great tips here.
JaiLots of great tips here.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-59868654507422041462010-12-09T22:03:12.067-05:002010-12-09T22:03:12.067-05:00Debbie, I'm not exclusively a book reviewer an...Debbie, I'm not exclusively a book reviewer and hats off to those who are and for all the hard work they do!<br /><br />You made good points on checking out the blog first to see the genres reviewed. While I can read most things I do have some genres that I don't read. <br /><br />Ditto on asking me last minute--"oh, my book is out in a week or two weeks can you review it? I'll send you the digital files." Wtf?<br /><br />Uh no my blog is usually filled at least a month in advance, sorry. Most reviews I do are contracted with me two to three months before they're released.<br /><br />Something else I would add: Whether an author approaches a blogger for a guest spot or a review, be professional and do your homework prior to approaching them. Check out the blog. <br /><br />As a blog owner I always conduct my interactions with publishers, publicity reps, and authors with professional courtesy. Whether we are paid for what we do or don't, this is STILL a business.<br /><br />Good article Diane!~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-43493898008720883662010-12-09T20:42:29.452-05:002010-12-09T20:42:29.452-05:00Michelle and Debbie, thanks again!
Hope this help...Michelle and Debbie, thanks again!<br /><br />Hope this helps everyone!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3719888015421009952010-12-09T20:06:05.041-05:002010-12-09T20:06:05.041-05:00There are no words for how perfectly timed this po...There are no words for how perfectly timed this post is for me. Thank you.TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53084451029375283362010-12-09T19:29:27.865-05:002010-12-09T19:29:27.865-05:00I have been running into a lot of book blogs latel...I have been running into a lot of book blogs lately. I didn't realize there were so many! I have to admire these folks. If I were doing a book blog I'd probably only have one or two posts a month. I read very slowly.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-62260502414676402912010-12-09T17:18:28.378-05:002010-12-09T17:18:28.378-05:00I love doing book reviews. But, I too agree! I h...I love doing book reviews. But, I too agree! I have a schedule that is booked up a month ahead. And I have to have time to read too. So please expect me to take at least 3-4 weeks to get a review up.lynette355https://www.blogger.com/profile/07162581667028276870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-76777989686648173322010-12-09T15:58:52.942-05:002010-12-09T15:58:52.942-05:00This was an avenue I completely hadn't thought...This was an avenue I completely hadn't thought of, so now it's on the list--and I know some do's and don'ts before I snuff it up, even! Thank you!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-79176692473444326812010-12-09T15:44:17.975-05:002010-12-09T15:44:17.975-05:00Hi Diane .. thanks for bringing on board Michelle ...Hi Diane .. thanks for bringing on board Michelle and Debbie .. and getting them to spill the beans about reviewing books and etiquette involved .. interesting .. I shall pop over and see what's going on! Cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-90425460013620512882010-12-09T15:02:36.693-05:002010-12-09T15:02:36.693-05:00Interesting...Interesting...Kristin Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169967050454852124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-38956768249101108162010-12-09T15:00:03.885-05:002010-12-09T15:00:03.885-05:00Most excellent post--with great timing! Thanks!Most excellent post--with great timing! Thanks!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-46543737371268706532010-12-09T13:59:38.999-05:002010-12-09T13:59:38.999-05:00I review books on my blog, (not as a book blog, ju...I review books on my blog, (not as a book blog, just every once in a while) so this was helpful! Thanks for the post/advice.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-28030707943482713852010-12-09T13:41:12.776-05:002010-12-09T13:41:12.776-05:00I don't review books, but interesting to read ...I don't review books, but interesting to read nonetheless.Basthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561466241112288690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-21307279739571345832010-12-09T09:55:25.455-05:002010-12-09T09:55:25.455-05:00Thanks for having me!
Helen-I try to review all t...Thanks for having me!<br /><br />Helen-I try to review all the books that I have accepted. It's rare that I don't review a book if I finish it (I occasionally have a DNF (did not finish) book and I don't bother reviewing those). If it turns out being a negative review I try to state why and I'll also sometimes link to a review of someone who did like it. I think tastes are very subjective so a book that doesn't click with one reader may with another. That is why I think it's critical to say what exactly bothered you about a book since it may not bother someone else.Debbie's World of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892876966477693699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-32828670653273705532010-12-09T09:49:37.335-05:002010-12-09T09:49:37.335-05:00Misspelling a name is like shooting yourself in a ...Misspelling a name is like shooting yourself in a foot. I think I misspelled your name once over on my blog. I'm going to visit these two ladies blogs. Thanks for the post. That's two in a row I'm bookmarking from your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-38608491810486819322010-12-09T09:43:39.624-05:002010-12-09T09:43:39.624-05:00This is something I wondered about. Bless these la...This is something I wondered about. Bless these ladies but I wouldn't want their job.<br />I only blog about books I like. No one asks me and I'd choke approaching any one else.<br />Thanks for this great info.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.com