tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535214726884453778.post2225459052902293689..comments2023-12-26T02:53:30.073-05:00Comments on Wicked Words: WIP Wednesday – Clan Beginnings: Clan, Honor, and EmpireTracy St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330547341441742342noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535214726884453778.post-90736657827818674122013-11-23T00:04:28.785-05:002013-11-23T00:04:28.785-05:00Frankly, I don't care how I found Kalquor, I&#...Frankly, I don't care how I found Kalquor, I'm just glad I did as I've gotten so many hours of enjoyment from them. Most of them twice. lol<br /><br />I know you are busy, so just let this end this discussion with my thanks for being brave enough to publish your first book and all those that have followed.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967623144174530024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535214726884453778.post-47505486726845326862013-11-22T07:28:11.981-05:002013-11-22T07:28:11.981-05:00LOL, the only people who see my books before they ...LOL, the only people who see my books before they are released are the editors. The moment I have a book formatted and ready, I put it up for sale. I don't give myself time to send out advance copies to anyone...I'm too impatient to get books to everyone asap!<br /><br />Apparently, you can post a review on Goodreads long before the book is even finished being written, which is what happened with Alien Caged. My understanding behind that is people can use the system to show how they are anticipating the book, not just post a valid review. I don't think the practice is really justified. After all, isn't there a 'want to read' option on Goodreads?<br /><br />Again, I have nothing against Goodreads as a way for people to discover new authors, as you have. It is a decent vehicle to promote books. If I could use it in good conscience, I would. I just think that particular glitch lends itself to way too much potential for misleading readers. Seriously, what if Alien Caged had sucked and people bought it because they believed as you had...that advance copies had gone out and the book had been honestly evaluated as 5-star material after being read? It wouldn't have been fair, in my opinion. But you know what they say about opinions, lol. ;) Tons of people love Goodreads, and if it works for them, great. I'm delighted that you found Kalquor through their site. I owe Goodreads thanks for that!<br /><br />Take care!Tracy St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08330547341441742342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535214726884453778.post-65797716070358511542013-11-22T00:15:10.647-05:002013-11-22T00:15:10.647-05:00I always thought that the early reviews were from ...I always thought that the early reviews were from people who were given advance copies so they could review them before the book was published. I've been known to be wrong before though.<br /><br />I do know that I've found most of my recent new authors on that site. At least they are still letting us know when you have new blog postings as well as your new books. I don't have time to check out all my authors sites and this is a nice central location to find them all at.<br /><br />One of the things I have liked about your posts are that you have such strong opinions on things and stick to your guns about them. Not too usual nowadays. If you aren't comfortable about them, I understand. I'll still be checking in here anyways. <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to reply to my posting. Best regards, ElisaElisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967623144174530024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535214726884453778.post-35634746324975375172013-11-21T17:42:45.202-05:002013-11-21T17:42:45.202-05:00Elisa, plenty of my readers like Goodreads, so I d...Elisa, plenty of my readers like Goodreads, so I don't usually like to speak against that site. On the surface, Goodreads is a good idea. Unfortunately, my books have turned up there in the past with inaccurate descriptions (that's the book description itself and not reviews) and rated long before they come out. Don't get me wrong; I'm glad for the exposure and delighted that people take time to review. However, I can't be part of a site that has books reviewed before they've even been released. It's not an ethical practice and misrepresents the books. I'm not sounding off with sour grapes over bad reviews either; the pre-release reviews I found for Alien Caged were all 5-stars. I just can't bring myself to support a site like that. If they can correct such issues, I'll reconsider being an active part of Goodreads.Tracy St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08330547341441742342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535214726884453778.post-53822457563035270732013-11-21T15:05:51.419-05:002013-11-21T15:05:51.419-05:00Hey Tracy, why don't you have an author page o...Hey Tracy, why don't you have an author page on Goodreads.com? That is where I found you and they post your blogs and reviews of your books.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967623144174530024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535214726884453778.post-42070723294939378242013-11-21T15:03:37.482-05:002013-11-21T15:03:37.482-05:00I'm on pins and needles waiting for this one. ...I'm on pins and needles waiting for this one. The Clan Beginnings books are my favorites of the Kalquor series.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06967623144174530024noreply@blogger.com