tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post6024262257447286257..comments2024-01-01T17:00:10.761-05:00Comments on Ramblings of a Daydreamer: The Daydreamer’s Ramblings: Bloggers who attack and authors who bite backSweetMarie83http://www.blogger.com/profile/12518239232924662332noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-52454835315432681982012-03-30T11:53:39.561-04:002012-03-30T11:53:39.561-04:00This is a great idea for a feature. I love an an ...This is a great idea for a feature. I love an an honest review, but there is no place for straight up rude/snarky reviews in my bookish world. I know that it probably gets more hits, that is an unfortunate reflection of us as a society, but I wont visit blogs that are known for it. <br /><a href="http://fivealarmbookreviews.com" rel="nofollow">- FABR Steph</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-81997092450032973882012-03-25T15:48:04.564-04:002012-03-25T15:48:04.564-04:00I've had many awesome interactions with author...I've had many awesome interactions with authors through my blog. But then, I am very careful about how I write my reviews and while I am not afraid to say what I think, I do think about how I say it. My review system's labels are also very personal. I don't review "crappy" books, personally. If a book gets one star from me it's because it did something that really disappointed me.<br /><br />Since I write fiction, as well as blog, I like to think I know how hard it is to bring forth the courage to put butt in chair, hands to keyboard and produce the combination of blood, sweat, tears, elbow grease and a pinch of faith that seems to make me produce words. I commend anyone who has the guts and will to sit down and do this, whether their book speaks to me or not. Because it's *hard*.<br /><br />No matter the book, there are going to be people who love it and people who hate it. Personally, when someone tries to speak for me about something -- especially in a negative way -- I tend to think less of their opinion. <br /><br />When I was just starting my blog, before it really got focused on books, I had just discovered GoodReads and I was shocked at how some people would publicly demolish someone's work. I couldn't understand it -- If I dislike something enough that I'd even have the ammo to do that I've likely stopped reading it long before it has a chance to reach that point. This is part of how my blog got it's name. When I don't buy books, the books I get for review are usually either directly from authors or from small independent publishing companies. My mission as a blogger is to give honest and *fair* feedback on what I read. <br /><br />As for authors biting back ... why bother? If someone is mean or rude enough to say something that would make me want to freak out on them, odds are they lack the parts needed for anything I could say to actually make a fizz on them. All it does is make you look silly to everybody else, and weak to the person who made the comment. <br /><br />Anyway, this is getting long. :) BTW, incase you've wondered where I've been, I've been *sick*. (And editing, which is going well.) Going to see The Hunger Games tonight, so I will hopefully have a movie review up so people know I am still alive. *laughs* <br /><br />Hope you're having a great weekend. P.S. if you've thought of buying a Hunger Games necklace, *don't*. The chain on them is *crap*. (Really disappointed!) Bye!Kathy Ann Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17836866225157439514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-25513994703752641132012-03-24T15:27:14.104-04:002012-03-24T15:27:14.104-04:00I completely agree with you. Some reviewers are co...I completely agree with you. Some reviewers are complete jerks when they don't like a book. I don't get why they don't understand that just bashing something does no good for anyone. It certainly doesn't help me make a decision about a book. i would rather see a review that talks about the positives and negatives and people that take the time to appreciate all the work that goes into each book we read. <br /><br />I try my best to be as professional as possible when reviewing books, while still being honest. If I didn't like a book I would share, in a nice way, what I didn't particularly love. But I would never want to be mean or rude to an author. That is so uncalled for. On the same note, I think it is just as unprofessional for an author to take out their frustrations on a bloggers review. I wish everyone would just act maturely and we would not have these problems. <br /><br />Great post, as always! :)Michelle @ Book Briefshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606617650487008700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-32680872852340661542012-03-24T13:31:02.255-04:002012-03-24T13:31:02.255-04:00Great post.
I agree with the comments above- if y...Great post.<br /><br />I agree with the comments above- if you can't be polite or write a critical review respectfully, don't do it. Authors are reading our reviews more than we think! There's a way to be constructive yet positive to authors!<br /><br />There was one particular book I was pretty critical of, looking back. But I can't imagine running a review site where all you are is negative!! Where's the joy in reading if you do that? <br /><br />I tend to read other review blogs where the reviewer has a good voice, and outlines what they liked and didn't like about a book. I don't appreciate review sites that only ever gush about EVERY SINGLE BOOK, because that doesn't give me anything to go on.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16410505763934790168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-3423274986699174162012-03-23T12:39:11.437-04:002012-03-23T12:39:11.437-04:00Oh, almost forgot, Marie. I tagged you in my blog ...Oh, almost forgot, Marie. I tagged you in my blog post. http://plbjourney.blogspot.com/2012/03/tagged-again-lucky-seven-meme.htmlPatricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-11178356422450192972012-03-23T12:38:03.262-04:002012-03-23T12:38:03.262-04:00Sometimes I wonder if some of the especially mean ...Sometimes I wonder if some of the especially mean reviews are by people who are never satisfied or just enjoy ripping stuff apart and criticizing it. They enjoy doing it and figure the author will understand. Personally, I could never do a mean review. If I really don't like a book and can't write the review in a polite way, then I won't write it. I know the hard work that goes into a book and if I can't show that respect to the author then I should just keep my mouth shut.Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-41538599554609717152012-03-23T07:59:05.884-04:002012-03-23T07:59:05.884-04:00Sometimes I think that some of these awful reviews...Sometimes I think that some of these awful reviews get written just because the person who decided to review the book is a complete jerk. Meaning--they are a jerk. Those are the type of people that irritate me most, ones that do something mean just because they're mean. And those people--they do not deserve the time of day.<br /><br />I know this is something I'll have to face one day, and I'm glad to have read through your post. It's good to receive the reminder. :)Jessica L. Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121327467707828026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825931548219116513.post-45605212392302635832012-03-23T01:57:14.922-04:002012-03-23T01:57:14.922-04:00Much to my chagrin I have yet to read your book. B...Much to my chagrin I have yet to read your book. But I will. I've just about had it with bloggers and reviewers who can only rant. Not being a published author [like you :D], I would expect some positive and negative reviews FROM PROFESSIONAL REVIEWERS. Anyone can give their 2cents worth and usually its not even worth that. I'm glad you found a work that you could pour your heart into and that is the entire reason I want to read it. I did not know that before I read this post. Anyone can bitch, on any topic it appears these days, and that is a sign of the downfall of a culture. There are other signs, but that is one. Hardly any original art is being created these days, so I applaud you for your efforts in that arena. My rule of thumb for reviews of any kind is praise all the good points and select one, maybe 2, very precise area(s) that makes the premise or story line weak. That is it. Now I am going to go read your book which I'm sure will be awesome, but I'll let ya know. ;)Amyhttp://www.acroan.comnoreply@blogger.com