tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post4075307284777727172..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: The Review Revue by Nola PassmoreJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38610332739188345302016-07-12T11:17:58.386+10:002016-07-12T11:17:58.386+10:00Yes - receiving feedback is a skill in itself! LOL...Yes - receiving feedback is a skill in itself! LOL. But there is something that would make reviewing a much easier task for me. Half stars!!! (Please, Goodreads - allow me half stars ... :) )Adele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-12697423565261103242016-07-06T17:52:01.549+10:002016-07-06T17:52:01.549+10:00Thanks Janelle. Will look forward to reading your...Thanks Janelle. Will look forward to reading your fabulous reviews. Thanks for taking the time to comment :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-60044588597010191152016-07-05T22:59:09.397+10:002016-07-05T22:59:09.397+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Janelle Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489605683389155405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87543407875956415992016-07-05T22:57:52.595+10:002016-07-05T22:57:52.595+10:00Thanks Nola for once again sharing your wisdom and...Thanks Nola for once again sharing your wisdom and knowledge. A timely post, as I was just thinking about reviews a couple of days ago.Janelle Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489605683389155405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-15324328400084320872016-07-05T22:57:41.083+10:002016-07-05T22:57:41.083+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Janelle Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489605683389155405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-43200117247623961962016-07-05T10:05:06.087+10:002016-07-05T10:05:06.087+10:00Thanks Adele. I struggle too with not wanting to ...Thanks Adele. I struggle too with not wanting to be negative. But I think we owe it to readers and authors. If we're respectful and constructive, hopefully it will be taken the right way, though I guess we can never guarantee that. It must be interesting from the perspective of authors like you who give and receive reviews. How to receive feedback could be another whole blog topic. Thanks for your comment :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37195926627378768672016-07-04T20:34:24.670+10:002016-07-04T20:34:24.670+10:00Great advice for review writing, thanks Nola. I mu...Great advice for review writing, thanks Nola. I must confess when first introduced to the world of reviewing, I started out a tad reluctantly, mainly because I didn't want to seem negative if I didn't really enjoy a book. Over time, tips such as these have helped me approach reviews with fresh eyes and now I see this as an opportunity to help other readers find a new 'favourite read'. As a writer on the receiving end of reviews, I've also benefited greatly from honest reader feedback. This is invaluable.Adele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-6559688219930947642016-07-04T20:25:06.321+10:002016-07-04T20:25:06.321+10:00Thanks Margaret. I've copied and pasted a few...Thanks Margaret. I've copied and pasted a few blogs. Glad you found it useful.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-74579472045473665842016-07-04T20:24:25.515+10:002016-07-04T20:24:25.515+10:00Thanks Rita. I'm glad you found it helpful.Thanks Rita. I'm glad you found it helpful.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10293157281879681422016-07-04T19:10:09.212+10:002016-07-04T19:10:09.212+10:00Thank you for such a detailed and very helpful gui...Thank you for such a detailed and very helpful guide, Nola! I'm with Rita - copy... paste... file for the next review writing occasion :)Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-34285007035257418522016-07-04T17:41:42.877+10:002016-07-04T17:41:42.877+10:00A very helpful guide, Nola. Worth printing and che...A very helpful guide, Nola. Worth printing and checking against.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-7584343049227698442016-07-04T16:43:51.044+10:002016-07-04T16:43:51.044+10:00Hi Rhonda - It's always great to keep good boo...Hi Rhonda - It's always great to keep good books in the conversation, even if they are older. You might just inspire a whole new group of readers to check them out. I've enjoyed doing that Reading Challenge with you, as people are reviewing a wide range of books from classics to new releases and all genres. The problem is that it's also made me add too many to my to-read pile :) Thanks for your comment.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71704608140546998282016-07-04T16:41:18.658+10:002016-07-04T16:41:18.658+10:00Hi Anusha - Thanks for that. I think a lot of peo...Hi Anusha - Thanks for that. I think a lot of people can relate to the dreaded school book review assignments. But the good thing about sites like Goodreads, is that your review doesn't have to follow a set format. You can be brief and also have fun with it. I've enjoyed doing them and find that it helps with my own writing too. Will look forward to reading more of your reviews :) Thanks for taking the time to comment Anusha :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45476515894137644292016-07-04T16:38:53.656+10:002016-07-04T16:38:53.656+10:00Yes, it is always trickier for books you don't...Yes, it is always trickier for books you don't like. If it's someone I know, I tend to avoid reviewing the book if I don't feel I can honestly give it a good rating. But I think as long as we're respectful and explain why we had a problem with it, hopefully the review will be received well. If I've found a lot of problems with a book, I also don't try to list them all. Usually a few points suffice. And I can usually still find something good to say, even if I didn't like the book as a whole. Thanks for taking the time to comment Lynne.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-6271197168670844862016-07-04T16:34:31.277+10:002016-07-04T16:34:31.277+10:00Thanks Paula. I really like the ones you put on T...Thanks Paula. I really like the ones you put on The Vince review. Always very thoughtful and tactful. A good example for the rest of us to follow.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-69318334694143389492016-07-04T10:49:20.247+10:002016-07-04T10:49:20.247+10:00Thanks Nola. Was encouraged by this - so, mostly, ...Thanks Nola. Was encouraged by this - so, mostly, I'm reviewing properly! My problem is I don't get to read too many fresh-on-the-shelf books. I like finding forgotten gems and reviewing those - those titles that were overlooked at the time and have been superceeded by a million titles since! Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-17139871763639481982016-07-04T09:11:15.966+10:002016-07-04T09:11:15.966+10:00LOL Jenny - Iola and I are twins separated at birt...LOL Jenny - Iola and I are twins separated at birth, so it's an easy mistake :) Goodreads is probably my favourite site for reviewing too, as it's user-friendly and has lots of other great features as you've mentioned. If anyone isn't already a Goodreads member, I'd strongly encourage you to sign up and have some fun. But be warned. It's addictive!Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-75031325758121026572016-07-04T08:51:08.762+10:002016-07-04T08:51:08.762+10:00Hi Nola - sorry for my butter fingers & half-b...Hi Nola - sorry for my butter fingers & half-blink state atm (struggling to see out of my left eye) - I did mean to type Nola not Iola - I do know the difference :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-52374643461327069972016-07-04T08:46:33.084+10:002016-07-04T08:46:33.084+10:00Great post Nola. Thank you. I confess I am an unus...Great post Nola. Thank you. I confess I am an unusual reader who chooses books by looking at them rather than by reading reviews. For some reason writing reviews has never been my favourite thing - perhaps because it reminds me of precis writing in school - something that challenged me. :) So thank you for spurring me on! <br />Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37336960194227312332016-07-04T08:43:49.880+10:002016-07-04T08:43:49.880+10:00I love book reviews, both reading and writing them...I love book reviews, both reading and writing them. They're especially great if they're nice ones about my books. :-) I do try to be nice with the ones I write. Sometimes it's hard if the book's really bad though.Lynne Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482326578634252234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-65108211809683840902016-07-04T08:42:50.936+10:002016-07-04T08:42:50.936+10:00I love book reviews and find thoughtful ones extre...I love book reviews and find thoughtful ones extremely helpful. It's fun to both write and receive them. I'd encourage anyone to try too. It's a simple and generous action with more far reaching effects than we might imagine.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-9071876657471189052016-07-04T08:26:14.016+10:002016-07-04T08:26:14.016+10:00Thanks for the post, Iola :) I love Goodreads - no...Thanks for the post, Iola :) I love Goodreads - not only because writing reviews helps authors but also because it gives me a record of the book I've read :) And reviews don't have to be long to be useful. Another advantage with some review sites or publishers (like Rhiza Press or Netgallery etc) is getting free book to review. If anyone hasn't started writing reviews, I'd encourage them to give it a go :)<br />Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.com