tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post1446372656341091738..comments2024-01-04T03:21:53.195-05:00Comments on Fear in Writing: Shelfari and Selling BooksJournoMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-62227810135412760992010-05-16T04:39:32.735-04:002010-05-16T04:39:32.735-04:00I thoroughly enjoy finding out what other readers ...I thoroughly enjoy finding out what other readers like and comparing notes, although sometimes I am mystified at how bestsellers get there - Kate Mosse's 'Labyrinth' is a good example (although her Amazon readers reviews give mostly one star ratings).<br /><br />I couldn't convince a publisher to take my memoir 'Paperboy' until reviews of ordinary readers, not publisher's readers, convinced him. Since then it's had an unbroken 5-star run of reviews on Amazon!Christopher Fowlerhttp://www.christopherfowler.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-29628418060726745092010-05-13T16:23:46.125-04:002010-05-13T16:23:46.125-04:00Will- It really is good to read outside your genre...Will- It really is good to read outside your genre. It's amazing what you learn through other people's eyes.<br /><br />Timothy- I wrote about your's a while back, it was 'A Nail Through the Heart.' I know you get lots of comments, but you responded, encouraging me to read others--and I will! I truly enjoyed that book and am also enjoy Murder is Everywhere.<br /><br />Christopher- You know, I probably wouldn't have if you hadn't come on here to comment. Thanks for taking the time. Plenty of other readers sure do encourage me to read your books as well!<br /><br />Ann- Always more sites than we can keep in our heads.<br /><br />Dawn- It feels good to be asked for one's opinion...and even better to share a great book with others.JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-71810047676156891692010-05-13T16:20:05.787-04:002010-05-13T16:20:05.787-04:00Debbie- Shelfari is my favorite--best graphics and...Debbie- Shelfari is my favorite--best graphics and it's the simplest.<br /><br />Patricia- It really is a lot to keep up with, you're right!<br /><br />Clarissa- Just one more way to use the Internet to a writer's advantage.<br /><br />Jen- Awww, shucks. I try. :)<br /><br />Jemi- No rush. We all have our limits! I have even had to cut back lately. And I hate that!JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-56011118104987510692010-05-12T15:49:11.363-04:002010-05-12T15:49:11.363-04:00Very True. I have had three emails involving shelf...Very True. I have had three emails involving shelfari, all of which asked me about the Kristin Cashore book I'd read.Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-66264155373325864242010-05-12T12:16:39.543-04:002010-05-12T12:16:39.543-04:00Didn't know about these online sites. Thank y...Didn't know about these online sites. Thank you for the information.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-52283811796143229102010-05-12T08:13:08.657-04:002010-05-12T08:13:08.657-04:00Try one of the other Bryant & Mays - you picke...Try one of the other Bryant & Mays - you picked the odd one out that's not typical of the series! (then again, perhaps it's just not your cup of tea)<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />Christopher Fowlerchristopher Fowlerhttp://www.christopherfowler.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-18784004223259235322010-05-12T02:27:22.775-04:002010-05-12T02:27:22.775-04:00Michelle, thank you so much for the nice words. I...Michelle, thank you so much for the nice words. I hope you like the other books, when and if you read them. Which one did you read?Timothy Hallinanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551263887774445511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-92212326047334375582010-05-12T02:05:44.390-04:002010-05-12T02:05:44.390-04:00Yeah, I love this about shelfariYeah, I love this about shelfariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-86795998624768416662010-05-11T21:22:50.080-04:002010-05-11T21:22:50.080-04:00Thanks for stopping by & following! I'm en...Thanks for stopping by & following! I'm enjoying your Blog; I don't read a lot of mysteries, but want to learn from every angle I can -- it can only stregnthen my craft!Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-25487646354666529912010-05-11T20:42:33.039-04:002010-05-11T20:42:33.039-04:00I'm terrified of adding anything at all to my ...I'm terrified of adding anything at all to my life at the moment. There is zero time. These sound like great sites, and I plan on adding them in the future - but I just can't do it. *sigh*Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-45821842500736913782010-05-11T19:50:26.872-04:002010-05-11T19:50:26.872-04:00This is great! What an awesome idea, I had never t...This is great! What an awesome idea, I had never thought about it before but when it comes time to promote my novel I know exactly where there are other places to tag!!! Always so insightful aren't you!?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-38409625174453815792010-05-11T16:15:04.469-04:002010-05-11T16:15:04.469-04:00That's really cool. I never really used that s...That's really cool. I never really used that site to the full. Perhaps I now will.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-63418149375333016382010-05-11T15:56:20.114-04:002010-05-11T15:56:20.114-04:00I signed up on Library Thing but I never seem to h...I signed up on Library Thing but I never seem to have time to get back and take advantage of the site. Haven't even tried Shelfari or Goodreads yet. There are so many opportunities, I don't how to keep up.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-56712204164941824282010-05-11T15:21:17.484-04:002010-05-11T15:21:17.484-04:00I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even know ...I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even know about Shelfari until I read your post. Great points about how useful these sites can be for both writers as well as readers.Debbie Cowenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345631448431031295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-76068390995275720432010-05-11T15:19:03.471-04:002010-05-11T15:19:03.471-04:00Totally kicked it into draft! And I'm at work...Totally kicked it into draft! And I'm at work and we've had live coverage all day, so I haven't been able to check it...Crushing. :)JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-12066676001950723462010-05-11T14:57:30.552-04:002010-05-11T14:57:30.552-04:00I'm on all three sites and wish I had more tim...I'm on all three sites and wish I had more time for them. Goodreads is the predominent one.<br /><br />And did Blogger kick your post into 'draft?' Hate it when that happens!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com