tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post117042921683193656..comments2012-09-20T05:11:50.300-07:00Comments on Theresa Leschmann, Author: About Book ReviewsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12339963992068805250noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-25070364792944911522012-07-20T13:29:08.312-07:002012-07-20T13:29:08.312-07:00Great post and great points brought up here. I thi...Great post and great points brought up here. I think reviews should be honest but I have seen many that just seemed out to get the author or like someone put them up to posting them. I like to see what other readers have to say but at the same time, I have enjoyed movies and books that critics said not-so-good things about so I always like to make my own opinions.Lisa Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116467764335396928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-37330100522489096312012-07-20T13:06:02.869-07:002012-07-20T13:06:02.869-07:00I can understand how you feel Deborah. I had a ba...I can understand how you feel Deborah. I had a bad review that I decided to email to the author directly as I didn't want to hurt his sales. But I often wonder if I did a disservice to other readers by doing so. All his reviews were raving and I didn't feel his book was that good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299736430486356928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-40424468271100919012012-07-20T11:40:22.089-07:002012-07-20T11:40:22.089-07:00I don't think anyone should specifically ask s...I don't think anyone should specifically ask someone NOT to leave a negative review. That seems wrong to me. I would have to say, that if I received negative feedback, I would try to understand the commenter's point of view and what is complaints are. If he/she has a legitimate argument, then I can learn from that. that said, there are all sorts of people wo leave negative remarks for Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339963992068805250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-15407515751268727672012-07-20T11:37:15.232-07:002012-07-20T11:37:15.232-07:00That's an interesting thought process. I think...That's an interesting thought process. I think writers are more apt to leave reviews because they understand the importance of reviews.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339963992068805250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-42301632490451791002012-07-20T11:12:13.944-07:002012-07-20T11:12:13.944-07:00How do you feel about writers who ask people to NO...How do you feel about writers who ask people to NOT leave negative or low-scoring reviews? I often feel conflicted in this regard. Some people complain that some writers have nothing but good reviews, making them feel as though they're not honest reviews (or that they're all from family or friends). Some people think negative comments should be given directly to the writer in private. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218043088944718126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-8556276840917069782012-07-20T09:54:11.428-07:002012-07-20T09:54:11.428-07:00I have started writing reviews of the books I read...I have started writing reviews of the books I read and now have 14 reviews on Amazon and a similar number on Goodreads. I recently published my first novel and am in the process of writing more. I find that reviewing other author's works is very good for honing my own writing skills because you have to say a lot in a few words. I highly recommend the practice for any aspiring writer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465516035611981794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-77136516928814976252012-07-20T09:07:24.871-07:002012-07-20T09:07:24.871-07:00I, too, leave reviews for books but before becomin...I, too, leave reviews for books but before becoming an author myself, I never did either. I did enjoy reading others' reviews though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339963992068805250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-40027415287398094772012-07-20T08:58:09.919-07:002012-07-20T08:58:09.919-07:00In 12/2011, I began writing reviews for every book...In 12/2011, I began writing reviews for every book I read. Before that, I rarely wrote reviews for anything. I remember when I first became interested in being a reviewer, I reviewed items on OldNavy.com and a couple of electronics items. It was fun, and I still enjoy reviewing! I think more people should review the books they read. But that's also because I'm an author and like getting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-74191518652728563522012-07-20T07:49:26.014-07:002012-07-20T07:49:26.014-07:00That's wonderful, Lisa! So few people actually...That's wonderful, Lisa! So few people actually do that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339963992068805250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4093491738734995323.post-42773879108797620382012-07-20T07:34:35.283-07:002012-07-20T07:34:35.283-07:00I always leave reviews when I read books simply be...I always leave reviews when I read books simply because they always fall into 2 catergories: 1) I love it and want to tell everyone else how great it was, or 2) I hated it and wanted to let other's know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526170605690178661noreply@blogger.com