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Originally Posted by ficbot
Marion, you're turning this almost into a full-time job  Such promo, imho, is the author's job. I can't possibly keep track of every site where the author may have put their book. I review on the blog, and a shorter one at the site where I purchase it. If the author wants to leverage my review to other uses, that is their call. |
Ficbot hit the nail on the head. Most authors I know tend to have a google alert set up, and if his blog is indexed, then the chances of it popping up in an alert are pretty good.
And at that point, the author should take the ball and run with it. Seriously. Even if it's a low/medium exposure blog, it's someone else posting a positive review on a published medium.
And that's good for a cover blurb! Or at least a point in the sales copy!!! And if the author fails to capitalize on the positive press, well then, that's their own damn fault
Plus, you have to keep in mind that many sites only allow "confirmed purchases" to have reviews posted. So, to expect a reviewer to buy six copies of a book to be sure that he posts the same highlights from one review is pretty ballsy, imo. The fact that he does quick blurbs and/or star reviews on Smashwords (where he purchased the book to begin with) is good enough.
Soon as I get some more time and money, fic, I'll be looking to join you in reviewing the slush pile