tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post7653262388097144231..comments2024-03-28T23:31:06.181-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30621254320138693622013-08-13T04:53:26.511-05:002013-08-13T04:53:26.511-05:00If I can say nothing but bad things about a book, ...If I can say nothing but bad things about a book, I don't publish the review, especially if I know the author is reading my blog. We all make a book as good as we can and I believe that really hateful reviews can hold someone back in their progress. Constructive reviews that mention both the good and the bad are the best ones in my opinion.Vanessa Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953359344425030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8518255423939266002013-08-12T23:21:11.660-05:002013-08-12T23:21:11.660-05:00Donna:
It's taking me awhile to do my next Vic...Donna:<br />It's taking me awhile to do my next Victor novel, MORE THAN A NAME. I guess I did half of CARNIVAL OF THE DAMNED, and I realized that many people were lost with 4 Victor novels out already and not wanting to pick up a series so far advanced -- so here I am trying to write a stand-alone Victor novel.<br /><br />Nothing wrong with being careful with your editing. Fast isn't always good!<br /><br />I appreciated all the reviews you wrote on my novels!<br /><br />Audiobooks is the new trend. In fact, if your book is not in audio, many readers believe your novel does not have merit. Odd world, right?<br /><br />Wish me luck on my audiobooks and their contests! Thanks for visiting and chatting. It means a lot!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-53857761671578769652013-08-12T22:49:50.173-05:002013-08-12T22:49:50.173-05:00So many books to review! And I'd spend a whole...So many books to review! And I'd spend a whole lot of time reading and reviewing and nothing else. I know, I did that for a while and found I could not keep up with all the publishings from everyone. I'm envious of writers that can publish prolifically. It takes me way too long to even write edit and submit a 3000 word short story.<br /><br />I've read and reviewed several of your book, though it was way before many of these audio book contests. Writing a decent review is a lot of work. As Jeremy says, you can't just say "awesome" and leave it at that, and the twenty word limit doesn't sound like a lot, but it doesn't say much about the book/audio either.<br /><br />I hope you give away all your prizes for great reviews Roland. Its cool that you are also publishing all your works in audio format too. Gotta branch out to new markets. That can be risky and scary both. You're a brave man!<br /><br />.....dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47968227788134886392013-08-12T17:00:44.029-05:002013-08-12T17:00:44.029-05:00Jeremy:
Thanks! Which book or audiobook did you re...Jeremy:<br />Thanks! Which book or audiobook did you review?Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-38746441101933044522013-08-12T14:50:42.121-05:002013-08-12T14:50:42.121-05:00okay, i am proud to say i did it... i wrote my rev...okay, i am proud to say i did it... i wrote my review... weeks in the making and i think i said it correct, not coming off as a goon. or even a slap-happy making walking hand in hand with death!Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82174636157861938022013-08-12T14:24:41.019-05:002013-08-12T14:24:41.019-05:00Jeremy:
Thanks for the compliment! Coming from you...Jeremy:<br />Thanks for the compliment! Coming from you it means a lot. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34753542292883294522013-08-12T14:20:33.639-05:002013-08-12T14:20:33.639-05:00i enjoy you Roland your works are fascinating, per...i enjoy you Roland your works are fascinating, period... my reviews come off to fake-ish... or feel forced and if i could just say awesome... that i don't read a lot and when i do it's cause it intrigues me.Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30277680504793242502013-08-12T13:51:31.960-05:002013-08-12T13:51:31.960-05:00Alex:
You can, can't you? I have so little fre...Alex:<br />You can, can't you? I have so little free time that I do not get to read or review as I would like. Sigh.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88093483264819465012013-08-12T13:18:57.508-05:002013-08-12T13:18:57.508-05:00I agreed with Jessica, which is why I only review ...I agreed with Jessica, which is why I only review books I enjoyed.<br />And you can tell the ones with fake praise a mile away.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com