I
received an e-mail from a fellow author last week saying she was having
difficulty posting a review of my second book, Rock Crazy on Amazon. A few
hours later she let me know she’d solved the problem and her review had gone
live. When I went over to read it, I
found another review there by someone else whose writing I greatly admire and
burst into tears. Both were glowing five-star
reviews! I’ve since updated my Google
Alerts so I don’t miss any more new ones.
Do
reviews help to sell books? I write
reviews, and according to Amazon, over one hundred people have said my reviews helped
influenced their buying decisions, so yeah, I guess so. I think it also depends on how you use
reviews.
When
you get a new review it helps to Facebook and Tweet it, blog about it, and go
ahead—brag about it! I carry business cards
with my cover art on one side, and my tag-line and buy-link on the back. This week, I printed out quotes from my
reviews and showed them to people. When
they asked where they could buy the book, I was ready with my card. A friend used to say, “No brag; just fact.” I hesitate to tell people I’m a good
writer. I’m willing to say I don’t
suck. I can say, “I get good reviews.”
Here
are some quotes. I’ve added the URLs so
you can read the full reviews at their websites.
Rock
Bound: Book One of the Moon Rock Series
I've
never thought much about what life on the moon would be like. The author,
however, paints a vivid picture of the hardships and trials the prisoners face
in their new world. … The author goes into great detail about what the
characters must do to survive on the moon. It's fascinating. How much of the
facts are accurate I do not know, but Ms. Weber has written a story that held
my attention. I think you will enjoy it, as well.
This
was a good story and ended up being one of those books I just could not put
down. Although I did find parts of it disturbing to me I find myself hoping
that there will be additional efforts by Rochelle Weber. There is certainly the
potential for this to be an ongoing story even though it stands well by itself.
4
Hearts, Love Romances & More, June 18, 2009
Rock Bound
is a different story for me to read and I highly enjoyed every minute of it.
Ms. Weber is a wonderful storyteller and definitely delivers a story that you
get engrossed in to the degree that I forgot the time or that dinner needed to
be done. … Ms. Weber definitely captures the readers’ attention with her
multifaceted characters and strong plot that weaves itself around the reader
with each page.
4
Books, The Long and Short Reviews, February 22, 2009
"Ms.
Weber introduces us to her hero and heroine amid total chaos, which she handles
well. ... I recommend this fascinating story to any and all of you out there
who enjoy a good old fashioned sci-fi/fantasy. It was an enjoyable read with
great characters and a solid plot. The
Long and Short Reviews
Buy Links:
Rock Crazy: Book Two of the Moon Rock Series
Abandoned,
pregnant, and bi-polar, Katie McGowan’s going crazy on that God-forsaken rock, the Moon!
Rock Crazy
Review Quotes (All on Amazon)
5 Stars, “What
a Story!”
Penny Estelle, Author of At What Price? February 19, 2013
Ms.
Weber shows emotions and conflicts of one dealing with bi-polar disease. She
does it in such a way, I felt sympathy and outrage for Katie and those she
deals with. This author also does an unbelievable job spinning a tale of life
on the moon and how folks live and survive. What an imagination!
5 Stars, “An
Enlightening and Entertaining Read”
Rosalie Skinner, Author of The
Chronicles of Caleath, February 5, 2013
Rochelle
Weber succeeds in spinning an entertaining yarn, in an alien environment, while
really giving an insight into a debilitating condition. … The moon setting
feels believable, although completely alien. To weave such a compelling tale in
such an interesting environment is achieved with great writing and a well-paced
and gripping story.
5 Stars, “Not
Just Sci-Fi” Gale Brennan, Author of the War ‘n Wit series and the Dark Series, November 25, 2012
[Katie
McGowan’s] a woman battling the personal demon of Bi-polar Disorder while
pregnant and unable to rely on the meds that to some extent, allow her to
function at least semi-normally. And it's that battle that sets this book
apart, the description of the personal battle to birth a healthy baby, to do
whatever it takes to see that baby born that will tear at your heart. Because
you don't just read it. You feel it.
5 Stars, “Enjoyable
and Enlightening” Michelle Pickett,
Author of Concilium,
October
22, 2012
And
to contact me elsewhere:
Lori is an author, speaker, and small business consultant. She has two novels: "Momnesia," and its sequel, "Unexpecting," and a nonfiction book, "Everything You Need to Know About House Training Puppies and Adult Dogs." Her books have been recognized in the USA Best Book Awards, the National Indie Excellence Book Awards, and Indie Book of the Day Award.
