tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post8417651483044657545..comments2023-08-24T05:53:09.410-07:00Comments on Romance By Catherine: Why you should write a reviewCatherine Bybeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05804889684095619535noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-7744782231443489832010-01-27T15:46:39.955-08:002010-01-27T15:46:39.955-08:00I've written reviews for PNR. I agree, it'...I've written reviews for PNR. I agree, it's great practice for writing blurbs. It's why I originally decided to become a reviewer. Of course, the free books were a plus. lol<br /><br />When I write a review, I try to focus on what I liked about the story. I rarely find a book I absolutely couldn't finish. Of course, I'll rave about the stories I loved.<br /><br />By the way, the angel picture is heavenly! lolKaren Michelle Nutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083893569523248900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-77216063307371967512009-03-31T02:32:00.000-07:002009-03-31T02:32:00.000-07:00I write the odd review, but they're not my favorit...I write the odd review, but they're not my favorite thing to write. I blame school and having to review dreadfully dull books.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-36235452724730372352009-03-30T20:19:00.000-07:002009-03-30T20:19:00.000-07:00You know Christina, If I let a little thing like s...You know Christina, If I let a little thing like spelling get in my way... I'd never right anything. LOL<BR/><BR/>I'm with ya, Hellen... no nasty. Considering what it takes to write, edit and publish a book. If for that reason alone the author deserves some kudos. Don't you think?Catherine Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804889684095619535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-22236129735679792062009-03-30T10:55:00.000-07:002009-03-30T10:55:00.000-07:00Hi Catherine! Yes, I've written reviews. I am ha...Hi Catherine! Yes, I've written reviews. I am happy to write one if I enjoyed a book. But I won't ever write a negative review. I don't want to put a fellow author through that. If I didn't enjoy a book, I just won't review it. And I agree with you, Catherine, you can always find something positive to say.<BR/><BR/>Love the angel photo... <BR/><BR/>HelenHelen Hardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820047167673628170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-41444483358357943512009-03-30T04:43:00.000-07:002009-03-30T04:43:00.000-07:00Catherine you're so right about why we should writ...Catherine you're so right about why we should write reviews and let the author know. I've only ever written one, made a ridiculous spelling error and climbed into a hole with embarrasment. lol. I haven't crawled out yet!<BR/><BR/>*must try harder*Christina Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394771634788090193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-27915909526256614332009-03-29T10:25:00.000-07:002009-03-29T10:25:00.000-07:00So true, Barbara! It's easy to praise a book you l...So true, Barbara! It's easy to praise a book you love. I will say things like: History lovers will enjoy this... or... Those who like the bedroom door closed will enjoy this..<BR/>or 'might' enjoy it more than I did. <BR/>It's hard to put things you don't like in a good light... but I'm getting better at it.Catherine Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804889684095619535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-29578598919454782812009-03-29T10:14:00.000-07:002009-03-29T10:14:00.000-07:00The only probelm I have with reviewing is in that ...The only probelm I have with reviewing is in that I have a hard time posting about a book I didn't particularly like. Why? Well, just because I don't like the story doesn't mean the next person won't. I've read quite a few reviews that have dissuaded me from purchasing certain books. Only to come to find later on that the book was totally for me.<BR/><BR/>Now praising a book--love it. I love reading and writing praising reviews is so much more fun!! <BR/><BR/>BTW, I ADORE Lisa Kleypas' novels!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-78407813529706892162009-03-29T08:19:00.000-07:002009-03-29T08:19:00.000-07:00Kaye... I like reviewing. I pick up books I never ...Kaye... I like reviewing. I pick up books I never would have otherwise, and read writers I didn't know exsisted. <BR/><BR/>Lisa Kleypas... I know she's popular, but I never picked her up. Dakota Cassidy, Mary Burton, Candice Havens... and I had all but given up on Christina Dodd until her last book came in the mail.. ohh ya, ya... awesome.Catherine Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804889684095619535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-18862641627135774952009-03-29T08:14:00.000-07:002009-03-29T08:14:00.000-07:00Hi Rachel and Ann...When I was much younger.. and ...Hi Rachel and Ann...<BR/><BR/>When I was much younger.. and dare I say fit, I was an aerobics instructor... not because of the money... but because it MADE me go to the gym and workout... Reviews work the same way. As a writer we often forget to read the genre we write and I think in order to keep your finger on the pulse of the romantic community you need to see what others are doing. <BR/><BR/>And Ann... I will NEVER write a nasty review... I've read books I had to force myself to read...Long, horrid books... but I always find something consturctive to say. The actual review will tell what I thought was good, but the stars will reflect my over all feeling about the book.Catherine Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05804889684095619535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-27122519490775367092009-03-29T08:09:00.000-07:002009-03-29T08:09:00.000-07:00Yes, I've had to write a few reviews from time to ...Yes, I've had to write a few reviews from time to time in the line of work I do. I like to pick out what is good about a novel, rather than what I didn't like. I do read with a critical eye, but I don't like mean reviews either. And once the book is out there is no need to tear it apart. I admire you Cath for doing this. I don't particularly like reviewing, But I'll do it for a friend or if it's necessary for my job!Kaye Manrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639814610213100626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-66016062731316976492009-03-29T07:35:00.000-07:002009-03-29T07:35:00.000-07:00I have writen some reviews myself. I agree with Ca...I have writen some reviews myself. I agree with Catherine that I hope I never become a reviewer that writes a nasty one, as it is uncalled for but there are those out there who really don't care who they hurt. I like to write them because it is good practice not only for writing but when I read the stories I look for things that work and don't.Me :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13704635424345653851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-726997330782268883.post-65717137835191591022009-03-29T06:56:00.000-07:002009-03-29T06:56:00.000-07:00Hi Catherine!I have written a few reviews. It is n...Hi Catherine!<BR/>I have written a few reviews. It is nice to expand your experience with new genres and I have enjoyed doing it.<BR/>The hardest part for me has been reading a new genre and then not comparing it to the historical genre. I have had to step back and use a new set of criteria.<BR/>Nice pic of the sexy angel, BTW. ooo!Rachel E. Monizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13983194017072589283noreply@blogger.com