Image courtesy of Paul at FreeDigitalPhotos.net One of the most popular copies of TV Guide was always the “Best Shows You Aren’t Watching”. Critics have the privilege, or misfortune, of watching all the shows. They see the good and the bad. Whether a show is tops in the ratings or barely registering they watch it. Unlike when your best friend tells you they love a show, the critics get to tell millions.
Now here’s my conundrum, my book The Guardian’s Heart has gotten great reviews. Some end up just on blogs while others are added to Amazon and Goodreads. The Guardian’s Heart even earned a Best Book review from LASR. Think it’s easy to earn it? Think again, only six books earned the honor in January even thought close to fifty books are reviewed each month. Although the critics love the book I’m not seeing the readership I’d like. I feel like Cheers. Is The Guardian’s Heart the “Best Book You’re Not reading?” Or since all my books that have reviews have had positive ones am I the “Best Author You’re Not Reading.”
Unlike a TV Guide showing up in a mailbox and sitting around for three or four weeks on someone’s end table a blog lasts forever. Then again unlike a magazine after one day you have to search for reviews on a blog. Author’s can link the reviews, but again it’s not like it’s sitting there for you to discover unless you know the author. Then the author wouldn’t be someone you’re not reading.
As an author you’re not reading how can I reach you? There are plenty of author’s out there you may not be reading. I’ve decided to create a list. In fact, I’m going to start with of course my own self-praise because if I don’t believe in myself who will. Unlike most lists feel free to add authors you’ve enjoyed too, just avoid NYT Best Sellers or ones that have over 75 reviews on one book, they’re being read. If you haven’t been mentioned don’t take it as a slight, I had to stop the list somewhere.
The 10 Best Authors You’re Not Reading-feel free to click on a name and find their books.
Michel Prince-“This is a story I can see myself reading over and over again when I find myself needed to be inspired.”-LASR book reviews
Tricia Drammeh-“I highly recommend this book and am so fortunate to have discovered another wonderful writer! I can't wait to read more of Drammeh's work!” –Amazon Review
W. Lynn Chantale-“This book has everything romance, action, mystery and suspense.”-Amazon Review
D. X. Luc-“Wonderful! I'm quick to put a book down if it doesn't catch my attention right away. That is not a problem with this book. It's draws you in immediately.”-Amazon Review
Kassanna-“The story line was great and captivating. I would recommend this story.”-Amazon Review
J. L. Oiler-“Suspenseful, erotic, intriguing story of myth. If you enjoy vampires, demons, or any other mythical creatures you should read this book. It's fast paced & will keep you reading til the very end.”-Amazon Review
Lindsay Downs-“All three of these novellas packed great suspense, and eroticism. I highly recommend this wonderful reading experience.”-Amazon Review
Laura Breck-Award Winner! Dancing in a Hurricane won RomCon's 2013 Readers' Crown Award for Best Contemporary Romance. –“I loved this book! Go out and get it! You will not be disappointed.”-Amazon Review
Jacoba Dorothy-“No curse here just a good read that builds momentum and ends with you wanting more, and thankfully I understand there is a sequel. The author reminds me of j k Rowling in that you can tell there is a real love for her characters, they are not just there to tell a story they are the story.”-Amazon Review
Mary Wehr-“If you want to read an amazing love story with a hero and heroine who are relatable and anything but typical, run to get this.”-Amazon Review
Now here’s my conundrum, my book The Guardian’s Heart has gotten great reviews. Some end up just on blogs while others are added to Amazon and Goodreads. The Guardian’s Heart even earned a Best Book review from LASR. Think it’s easy to earn it? Think again, only six books earned the honor in January even thought close to fifty books are reviewed each month. Although the critics love the book I’m not seeing the readership I’d like. I feel like Cheers. Is The Guardian’s Heart the “Best Book You’re Not reading?” Or since all my books that have reviews have had positive ones am I the “Best Author You’re Not Reading.”
Unlike a TV Guide showing up in a mailbox and sitting around for three or four weeks on someone’s end table a blog lasts forever. Then again unlike a magazine after one day you have to search for reviews on a blog. Author’s can link the reviews, but again it’s not like it’s sitting there for you to discover unless you know the author. Then the author wouldn’t be someone you’re not reading.
As an author you’re not reading how can I reach you? There are plenty of author’s out there you may not be reading. I’ve decided to create a list. In fact, I’m going to start with of course my own self-praise because if I don’t believe in myself who will. Unlike most lists feel free to add authors you’ve enjoyed too, just avoid NYT Best Sellers or ones that have over 75 reviews on one book, they’re being read. If you haven’t been mentioned don’t take it as a slight, I had to stop the list somewhere.
The 10 Best Authors You’re Not Reading-feel free to click on a name and find their books.
Michel Prince-“This is a story I can see myself reading over and over again when I find myself needed to be inspired.”-LASR book reviews
Tricia Drammeh-“I highly recommend this book and am so fortunate to have discovered another wonderful writer! I can't wait to read more of Drammeh's work!” –Amazon Review
W. Lynn Chantale-“This book has everything romance, action, mystery and suspense.”-Amazon Review
D. X. Luc-“Wonderful! I'm quick to put a book down if it doesn't catch my attention right away. That is not a problem with this book. It's draws you in immediately.”-Amazon Review
Kassanna-“The story line was great and captivating. I would recommend this story.”-Amazon Review
J. L. Oiler-“Suspenseful, erotic, intriguing story of myth. If you enjoy vampires, demons, or any other mythical creatures you should read this book. It's fast paced & will keep you reading til the very end.”-Amazon Review
Lindsay Downs-“All three of these novellas packed great suspense, and eroticism. I highly recommend this wonderful reading experience.”-Amazon Review
Laura Breck-Award Winner! Dancing in a Hurricane won RomCon's 2013 Readers' Crown Award for Best Contemporary Romance. –“I loved this book! Go out and get it! You will not be disappointed.”-Amazon Review
Jacoba Dorothy-“No curse here just a good read that builds momentum and ends with you wanting more, and thankfully I understand there is a sequel. The author reminds me of j k Rowling in that you can tell there is a real love for her characters, they are not just there to tell a story they are the story.”-Amazon Review
Mary Wehr-“If you want to read an amazing love story with a hero and heroine who are relatable and anything but typical, run to get this.”-Amazon Review
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