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Authors love to get reviews. And I find it interesting how many ways there are to praise a book. Certainly not all reviews are positive, and that\u2019s okay. Everyone has an opinion, moods that might sway an opinion in that moment, and expectations. I\u2019ve actually had readers ding my Klepto Cat Mysteries because he\/she doesn’t like cats or cozy mysteries. Why they chose to read my cozy mystery stories which obviously involve cats is a mystery to me.<\/p>\n
While some authors are upset by negative reviews\u2014yeah, it\u2019s not fun to get them\u2014I\u2019ve found that, often, I can learn from them. I\u2019ve made some changes because of reader comments. While some negative reviews seem to be just plain mean-spirited, others contain genuinely helpful and useful suggestions. My readers have pointed out overused terms and phrases in my books, for example. Certainly, some suggestions or complaints I don\u2019t agree with, but I always give it some thought.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m constantly surprised by the scope and variety of reviewer comments. Recently, a reader said she hasn\u2019t enjoyed a series as much since she used to read Nancy Drew mysteries. Talk about a compliment! Here are a few more of my favorites:<\/p>\n
\u201cPatricia Fry makes the characters leap off the page and into our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGreat series by a clever writer.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThese stories are easy to read and full of suspense and fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI love Patricia Fry, she\u2019ll make you laugh out loud and cry in the same book.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe cast of characters are all people I could be friends with.\u201d<\/p>\n
In total, the Klepto Cat Mysteries have gleaned over 1500 Amazon reviews. Add to that reviews posted at a variety of blogs, at Good Reads and other sites, this is a well-reviewed series and the average review is 4.75 stars out of 5. Not bad.<\/p>\n
Do you review the books you read? Authors rely on readers to spread the word when they enjoy a book. And we do appreciate our readers and reviewers.<\/p>\n
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Authors love to get reviews. And I find it interesting how many ways there are to praise a book. Certainly not all reviews are positive, and that\u2019s okay. Everyone has an opinion, moods that might sway an opinion in that … Continue reading