For independent authors, reader reviews are our lifeblood. Unfortunately, not many readers know this. I’ve had readers compliment my work sumptuously, but when I look on Amazon or Goodreads for a review, nothing! This dilemma forces us to take extreme measures, such as giving away 100 free copies through a Goodreads Giveaway in hopes that some percentage of those folks will read the book AND leave us a review (but only if they like it!). Since we launched The Wedding Routine in late November, and the holidays kept people very busy, now’s the time we’d expect reader reviews to come trickling in.
So, here’s our first Amazon Review, given Five Stars!
Delightful and satisfying comedy-romance
“Loved the pace and the immediacy of this relatable story. If you are a fan of screwball comedies with clever repartee, this novel is for you. Author Kevin Rush used dance sequences to good effect to reveal relationships between the characters. Vivid, well-crafted story-telling.”
Thank you, “Pomegranate,” whoever you are, and thanks to all who purchased and are currently enjoying The Wedding Routine. We hope to see your reviews soon. If you haven’t gotten your copy yet, you can order by clicking the image below.
P.S. Sadly, another reason we need honest, favorable reviews is to counteract the effects of malicious reviews that bad actors post for their personal or political reasons. We all understand how cancel culture works. Some lunatic decides that your personal, political, or religious beliefs disqualify you from living peaceably in society, and they take it upon themselves to destroy your career. I’ve had malicious reviews posted on Goodreads and Amazon by people who seem to have opened their account simply to slam my book, which they obviously didn’t read. I’ve also had people list complaints about a book that had no bearing on what I had written, and must have been meant for some other book. It’s all but impossible to correct these matters, so we rely on our honest readers to restore balance. Thanks for understanding.
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