by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFA
Have you ever wondered why authors often ask readers to post a review after reading one of the author's books? If so, here are a couple of reasons:
1) Authors write books to bless readers by entertaining them, inspiring them, and offering solutions to their problems. When a reader does not know about an author's book, that reader will miss out on the blessing of that book.
One of the chief ways authors get the word out about their books is through reader book reviews. You, the Reader, are the primary means of promotion for a book. Whether it is by word-of-mouth or by writing a review, your opinion carries a lot of clout.
A book review does the following for an author:
__It lets other readers know about the book.
__It helps prospective readers decide whether to purchase the book.
__It expands the author's circle of influence which, in turn, helps more readers.
__It helps the author earn a living, or at least to pay some of her bills.
2) Authors invest a great deal of time, energy, and money into creating and producing a book. Indie authors especially now bear the expenses that traditional publishers used to bear. For example, indie authors pay high prices for editors, illustrators, formatters, and marketers to get their books out before the reading public.
When you publish a short review of their books, you are doing your favorite authors a great favor. And you are doing yourself a great favor as well. You are reaping the joy and satisfaction of promoting the cause of good books that will make readers better people.
So, on behalf of authors everywhere, thank you, dear Reader, for posting reviews of our books. We could not do this writing / publishing thing without your valuable help. You are the BEST!
Blessings,
MaryAnn
P.S. Before you leave, check out my latest releases:
A 19th-century, middle-aged widow learns that her late husband has left her destitute.
her family, and her faith.
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