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One of the things I learned as I was reading and reviewing stories last month is how important these reviews are to the writer.  Having people write to me and tell me how much they liked my review, how much they appreciated it made me feel good.  How much more would it affect a writer to hear you say how much you liked his book? 

Indie and small press writers don't get as many opportunities for reviews as writers in the big publishing houses and they should get more.  The writers I've met since working at Inknbeans are a lot closer to the readers, and the contact, the conversation and the encouragement should flow easier in their direction.  Think about it. When you work hard at something, even if it doesn't turn out one hundred percent perfect, it still feels good to hear someone say they like it.  I know there are people who enjoy a book and really intend to write a review or even a positive comment, but they get busy and forget. It's never too late to say something nice to someone. 

Make it your goal today to tell someone you liked their book.  Anyone.  It doesn't have to be one of our writers.  If you've read a book in the last year and have been meaning to say something nice, do it today.  Leave a review at the place you bought it.  Leave a comment on the author's blog.  Come tell us.  We'll post it.  If you liked one of our books, write to the author:

Emjae Edwards  [email protected]
Michael E. Benson [email protected]
Steven Revare  [email protected]

And then go read another book. 


BG Pupps
 
Springery 04/19/2010
 
Spring is blooming around Inknbeans.  The Boss and Manservant!Geeves put out a new flower bed in the back garden.  Seven or eight different fragrance varieties.  I'm sure the rabbits in the canyon will find them delicious. 

Spring's been pretty flowery in the office, too.  Some nice comments are coming in about A Plane Proposal - one reader referred to it as a 'journey' book, with many memorable scenes along the way, as opposed to a 'destination' book, where all that matters is the ending; Wife in the Mirror was called tightly woven romantic mystery filled with plenty of twists, turns, and adventure; and Learning to Be Irish was considered enjoyable by several readers. 

No comments yet on the newest released, Calling All Hearts, but I'm certain that will change soon.

Of course the big news is that we're all hip deep in preparations to get Openers, by Michael E. Benson, on the shelf by May 1st.  It's exciting and scary.  Written by a former police investigator, it reads like a cross between a police report and diary.  The dialog is genuine, the voices are true, the terror is truly genuine.  If you like thrillers, put this one on your to be read pile. 

Have a great Monday and don't forget to stop and smell the flowers.

BGP