I know that @Amazon is very strict about book reviews Click To Tweet They won’t let family or friends review your books. That makes no sense to me but there you go. According to the thinking at Amazon (do people think at Amazon?), family and friends might write an overly favorable review. My thinking is […]
Rave Reviews for Murder on Moonshine Hill–5Stars!!
Releases 8/23 but Pre-Order today on Amazon and B&N Murder on Moonshine Hill is a clever and exciting murder mystery with interesting characters, a bit of humor, and a delightfully complicated plot. While the reader knows there has been a murder, the adventure begins when Jenna Scali finds an urgent note tucked inside a wedding invitation from […]
Why Aren’t You Visiting My Blog?
I work and work to create interesting content for writers and readers #amwriting #amreading Click To Tweet I share world-renowned blog posts. I write my own thoughts. And, I give tips from my experience as a writer. Things like HOW to show and not tell. Or, when to use a comma instead of a semi-colon. […]
Getting Reviews is Like Pulling Teeth
Okay, so I write a review for nearly every book I read #amreading #bookreview Click To Tweet I do it because… well, why not? I enjoying having the opportunity to share my opinions about what I’ve read. Readers may or may not agree with me, but at least I’ve had my say. Think back years […]
GimmeThatBook says The Clock Strikes Midnight Grabs You and Pulls You in…
Read this new review and decide if The Clock Strikes Midnight is a book for you @gimmethatbook #amreading #TCSM Click To Tweet Kyle says… This book is truly Southern Gothic—family secrets, manipulation, drinking to ease the pain of loss, plus guilt all around. This is a plot I can sympathize with–trying to right a wrong […]
5-Star Review on Amazon UK for The Clock Strikes Midnight
This review was part of the Virtual Blog Tour: The Clock Strikes Midnight is a well-written and fascinating story with plenty of twists and revelations that will have your mind wondering what’s next while questioning what has been revealed. Joan C. Curtis presents an entertaining and dramatic journey into the lives of two sisters with […]
How Much do Reviews Mean to Writers?
After just releasing my first mystery, The Clock Strikes Midnight, I’ve been struggling to get reviews posted. As a reader I depend on reviews (or word of mouth) to decide what to read. I listen to radio reviews of the top bestsellers, and I also read reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. It helps me determine […]
What Qualifies as a Great Read?
As a writer, I’m interested in hearing from readers. What qualifies as a great read. I recently listened to the NY Times book reviewers talking about their picks for the best reads of 2014. They mentioned books that were “surprising.” Something we don’t expect to find. They like books that are deep but also funny. […]
Looking for a New Series–Try Death Scene
I had the pleasure of reading a delightful new mystery, Death Scene by Sara Jayne Townsend @sarajtownsend #museitup Click To Tweet Some of my blog readers will recall I interviewed Sara Jayne a few months ago. You can read that interview here. If you like a comfortable mystery that will not cause your heart to […]
David Newman Reviews Hire Smart and Keep ‘Em
Hear what people are saying on Amazon about Hire Smart and Keep ’em David Newman talks about Hire Smart and Keep em. In this video he says, “This is the only book that I’ve ever read that has a strategic focus and specific tactical scripts about what to say and what not to say.”
