tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post5296820378474904244..comments2023-08-11T11:24:52.436+01:00Comments on PAT NEWCOMBE, RomanticThriller Writer's blog, (aka writing saved my life): A Small Rant - Is This Etiquette?Writer Pat Newcombehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post-24672459515191466622012-08-16T13:42:01.551+01:002012-08-16T13:42:01.551+01:00I havne't posted reviews of my own books on my...I havne't posted reviews of my own books on my blog. I was thinking of doing it but just haven't yet. I have a tab on my author blog for a couple of excerpts of reviews I've recieved, but that's about it.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post-32972476260097568472012-08-14T13:22:27.636+01:002012-08-14T13:22:27.636+01:00Excellent review!
I'm in your camp. People so...Excellent review!<br /><br />I'm in your camp. People so miss the point with 'Social Media' even though the clue is in the title.<br /><br />Twitter is especially misunderstood. I mean why would you buy from someone who constantly bombards you with stuff about their book or blog? Never once interacting with you, or proving they are not a 'bot'or a troll on auto tweet.<br /><br />If you look at the successful writers who use Twitter and Facebook, you'll see their tweets are a mix of marketing, and randomly fun comments, which allow us a window into their lives. What music they listen to, where they shop, what they are cooking for tea, and how the writing is going. They feel real. And sometimes will answer your tweets.<br /><br />Thus making them feel like friends, or people you know, and I don't know about you, but I'm much more inclined to buy from someone like this...<br /><br />Good post.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post-85437381498914742312012-08-14T13:02:15.618+01:002012-08-14T13:02:15.618+01:00It's a terrific review.
For myself, I'm o...It's a terrific review.<br /><br />For myself, I'm of a mixed mind. The only reason I'd mention my reviews is to give credit to the reviewer. It still feels self-serving to me, but I want to show my appreciation.<br /><br />I used to post excerpts of a review. Now I usually post links on where to find the actual review so interested people can find it, plus it gives traffic back to the reviewer.<br /><br />Another thing you could try is to create a page on this blog just for reviews. And don't forget to name the reviewer if you quote them.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post-36384640194563209662012-08-14T04:55:32.168+01:002012-08-14T04:55:32.168+01:00There is nothing wrong with posting your reviews o...There is nothing wrong with posting your reviews on your blog, especially if they are good! Congrats! I think you're right that we should all be judicious about how much self-promotion we do on our blogs, that's all. I think it's all about balance. But you worked hard and you wrote a great book and you deserve to revel in that a little so by all means, share them! Lord knows, you're always giving us great posts that help with our writing so I think you've already got balance!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post-69522658494246557442012-08-14T04:01:05.683+01:002012-08-14T04:01:05.683+01:00I agree that there needs to be a balance. I like t...I agree that there needs to be a balance. I like to know what's going on with the writers whose blogs I follow, especially when they have a book out, or it goes free for awhile, or they get an award, great review, etc, but you are so right when you say that Twitter has gotten ridiculous with it. So annoying!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post-33545233757437095972012-08-13T22:53:35.119+01:002012-08-13T22:53:35.119+01:00I try to have a good balance on my blog and keep p...I try to have a good balance on my blog and keep personal promoting limited. I do some book reviews and have a couple to post for September.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post-28982422070592791092012-08-13T17:08:21.779+01:002012-08-13T17:08:21.779+01:00I feel as you do. I don't like writers who jus...I feel as you do. I don't like writers who just self-promote without giving anything back. Self-promote but don't let that be all you do. What a wonderful review you have there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041114671058714018.post-1784438946906157972012-08-13T16:26:47.782+01:002012-08-13T16:26:47.782+01:00Great review! I'm doing something similar tomo...Great review! I'm doing something similar tomorrow, but it's a special occasion and not something I do all the time It puts me off if that's all the blog is about, but if you strike the right balance I don't see any problem.<br /><br />I've got a separate tab on my blog where I post the links to reviews, then people have the choice.<br /><br />I actually unfollowed some people of Twitter last night for continually sending the same tweet about their books DURING the Olympic closing ceremony. Everyone else was having a great party, and they were flogging. <br /><br />Sorry for the long comment, it's obviously something I think a lot about :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.com