How to make a difference - review a Christian book and make an author happy!

That book you had published, how's it going? 

A deafening silence fills the room with the anticipated answer. A nervous shuffle, lips parting then closing again as the right words are being formulated, then dismissed. 

That well?

So often no news is good news, but in the case of a book that has tormented the author with blood and tears during the years of writing and trying to get it published, no news is definitely not good news.  

You see sales but no reviews - oh how I can relate, do you?

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So what is happening? 

• Did you like it and just forget to review it?
• Read it and decided better to say nothing in case you upset the author? 
• Simply started it and put it down finding it useful as a door stop.
• Put it on your "to read" pile that might get read in five years time!
• Maybe it fell down behind the bedside cabinet and is collecting dust waiting to be remembered and retrieved.
• Perhaps the beginning didn't hook you and you found a more interesting book to read instead.

Meanwhile, the author, the creator of the work, waits patiently for the reviews to come..... Is anyone out there? 😞

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The market is flooded with books, so much choice and what to choose. Reviews help with that choice. You are making a huge difference by taking a moment to comment, good or bad on a book you have enjoyed or been dissatisfied with. Your opinion does matter.

What happens when you review a book? 

• You bring that book to the attention of others whether it is a good or bad review.
• Your review may influence others in deciding whether or not to buy the book.
• You will help the ratings.
• You will help the author understand if she has connected with her readers and that the book is not propping up a wobbly table. 
• Your opinion will matter in the future when the author undergoes her next 'work in progress'.
• You may not make the author rich, but she will be very grateful that you have taken the time to comment on the novel. 😄

At this point, the author may well be jumping up and down, it does not take too much to please this particular author. You, my readers, are a delight to write for. 

Reviewers wanted - make an author happy 😊 sign up here for free and review my book "How to Make Victoria Sponge." This is not a recipe book but a journal about life in a Christian family:

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Christian book review - day one

How to Make Victoria Sponge blog tour

My blog tour with Celebrate Lit began today with the first blog stop. I was delighted to receive the following review:

Endearing and one of a kind . . . How To Make Victoria Sponge will make you laugh, cry, and delight you all at the same time! The British vernacular incorporated was a welcome surprise and was such a nice aspect of the book- I felt the sudden need to have hot tea while reading :) This is such a unique book because it's so relatable to any mother or wife and all the chaos that comes along with it though you love each person that causes the chaos. It's also unique because it's not written like your typical book- it is more of a chronicle of events that happen in Victoria's life and how she responds to the stress and happy events that come her way. We learn that simply saying Yes to the Lord on a daily basis brings Him great joy and glorifies Him. We learn that being a mom and wife is ok even if we feel like our lives are just mediocre, because God is pleased with us simply trusting Him and obeying Him. He sees us all as special, unique children of His no matter how simple our lives may seem when we glorify Him with our actions. He loves to speak to His children as we communicate to Him which we see so clearly in Victoria's monologue of prayer and the Lord's response. Honestly, this book felt like as much of an inspirational devotional as it was a heartwarming read. We see how Victoria rises above the stress to be a loving wife and mother, a loving, supportive daughter of aging parents, a friend who is there in times of grief, and more all because she learns to constantly communicate with the Lord and meditate on His strength and His words to provide strength and direction. While we all know that we need to constantly depend upon, communicate, and meditate upon the Lord, this book actually challenged me to realize how much being aware of the presence of the Lord is a need in my life. You will be completely delighted with this book from all aspects of its' wonderful surprises. Thank you for an inspiring, emotionally packed, heartwarming read Mrs. Kazmierczak! :)

https://areadersbrain.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/how-to-make-victoria-sponge-by-margaret.html?showComment=1475175000508#c4224310234834047425

I am delighted that my ebook blessed the reader and hope that it will bless more readers who read the review and decide to purchase the ebook.

God bless,

Margaret xx

Author of How to make Victoria Sponge

Christian book

My Christian book called 'How to make Victoria Sponge' has just received another 5* review. It is so encouraging to read that a person has been moved to write a review.

Without further ado this is what was written:

What a remarkable and enriching book - engaging, practical, funny, sad, powerful and poignant. It's structure and immediacy hooked me at once - I'd not read anything quite like it before. An entirely original way of writing about family, faith, and meaning. 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/1906631425/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=recent#R24ZW8JQMPEHKR 

We all need encouragement in our lives and in our jobs. I pray that God will encourage you today to do the best you can for God's Glory and for His Kingdom. 

God bless you all.

Margaret