What to Get Your Author for Xmas

Thank you, Jonas Lee, for posting this about indie authors and the need for reviews! Hear! Hear!

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Hint #1: It’s Free!!

Answer: A Review

It may not seem like much, but to Indies, it’s almost better than currency. A review or a rating on places like Amazon, GoodReads, a blog or any venue of social media is like seeing the storm clouds part and sun shinning directly on us. As an Indie, my name is not out there; I can’t get into chain book stores; and I have a fan base that consists mainly of friends and family for the moment. The only thing that will help me continue my passion is having more people interested.

Think of a new restaurant that’s opened in your town. If you went there and the food was somewhere between good and great, would you tell others? If you don’t, how will they know? Same goes for books on an almost secret society scale. There are so many to choose from…

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About jjspina

Janice is a multi-award-winning author with 50 books: 23 children's books for PS-Gr 4, 12 middle-grade/preteen, four young adult books, all written by Janice Spina, and nine novels, and two short story collections written by J.E. Spina. She is also a writer of poetry, blogger, avid reader, reviewer, copy editor and supporter of her fellow authors. Janice has always loved writing and started young writing poetry, then stories. Her books have received 50 Book Awards and a few finalists awards, and many 5-star reviews from Readers’ Favorite Book Awards and on Amazon. All Janice's books are available on Amazon.com in paperback, eBook and audiobook formates, B&N and other online book sites. Her hobbies are crocheting, sewing, walking to keep fit, hula hooping, tap dancing, going to dinner with her husband, and spending time with family and friends. Janice loves to hear from readers and appreciates reviews. Sign up on her blog http://jemsbooks.blog for updates of her books. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband who is her illustrator and cover creator and two tanks of fish.
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2 Responses to What to Get Your Author for Xmas

  1. OOoh this struck a cord I notice professional singers ask people to review their albums when they buy them on Amazon and ITunes and actively ask for reviews but it feels a bit awkward doesn’t it? I hope you’re having a lovely festive season Janice, best wishes Charlotte

    • jjspina's avatar jjspina says:

      Thank you, Charlotte. I hope you are too! Indie authors appreciate a review since it does get more interest out there in their books. I feel uncomfortable at times asking people for reviews but sometimes I just say, “If you like my books please visit Amazon and leave a message if you can.”

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