tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post5487340556376089723..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: This and ThatUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-34843481516361486722012-08-10T16:41:34.334-04:002012-08-10T16:41:34.334-04:00Yea! That's great news for me since I have a N...Yea! That's great news for me since I have a Net Galley account. It's not that difficult to get an account but I agree that some publishers are fussier than others. So far Grand Central Publishing has been the best - they usually say yes to anything I request. I can't remember whether or not I've been able to get books from NAL before - I hope I can. Usually any time you do a giveaway I miss it and I'm kicking myself.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271043748856336210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-44846812047355239732012-08-09T16:42:57.418-04:002012-08-09T16:42:57.418-04:00I don't read HQ, the increasing number of reje...I don't read HQ, the increasing number of rejections I received were from a few of the big name print houses. I got bored of getting denials and I unsubbed after looking at the guidelines of the pubs I actually was interested in, and realizing that I didn't match. Personally speaking, it turned into an exercised in futility for me to try and stay. Again, this was over a year ago, so things may have changed. I am too little in the big scheme of things, plus I have been reviewing even less and less, so in truth, it makes sense that they'd rather give their ARCs to people that review on a regular basis. Though I have to admit that, when I left, I was pretty annoyed. Now, I am fine with that. I review when I feel like it and without feeling any sort of pressure as I don't owe anything to anyone.Mireyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888167168834559914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-39222933097905856042012-08-09T14:18:15.924-04:002012-08-09T14:18:15.924-04:00Different publishers have different guidelines. Re...Different publishers have different guidelines. Really what the guidelines are for is to make sure people are getting the review copies to review them, not just as a way of getting free reads. For example, Harlequin has some of the strictest rules because so many people request their titles. At the same time, sometimes they put up titles that are open to any NetGalley member. I don't review professionally, but I review what I enjoy on my blog and cross post to GoodReads and LibraryThing. I do this to share the books I like, and it's enough that I've been approved for most of the titles I've requested...just not from Harlequin :).Margaret M. Fiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537558539259791284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-20144742835763449922012-08-09T12:04:40.378-04:002012-08-09T12:04:40.378-04:00I echo Darlene's sentiment - I just love the c...I echo Darlene's sentiment - I just love the cover of that book. Very handsome - where can I get one? Ah the fantasy but you know what? Fransworld is full of such hotness and I really enjoy living there. Sometimes though I have to return to the real world ...Fran Kanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-21329453586319656562012-08-09T10:41:58.122-04:002012-08-09T10:41:58.122-04:00I spent so much time staring at the cover that I h...I spent so much time staring at the cover that I had to read your post twice. Now I have to go find out more about Templo Mayor.Sofie Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830230500527705589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-23740740648053109772012-08-09T09:22:52.669-04:002012-08-09T09:22:52.669-04:00I didn't know they discriminate against people...I didn't know they discriminate against people who don't fit their guidelines, which is sad, because I think readers who aren't in it to make money are the most trustworthy (and online that's usually the small/independent/non-profit blogger.)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-37196846819119218942012-08-09T08:23:27.013-04:002012-08-09T08:23:27.013-04:00I've been using Net Galley for the past few we...I've been using Net Galley for the past few weeks and it's pretty cool. Looking forward to it and if you know when it goes up, let us know so we can request it!Bethany K. Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679355745067316748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-51803469952089815372012-08-09T08:20:06.547-04:002012-08-09T08:20:06.547-04:00Netgalley works if you meet the guidelines for req...Netgalley works if you meet the guidelines for requesting galleys/ARCs. I dropped it over a year ago because I am not a "recognized" reviewer and more and more of my requests were being denied. When I review now, I only review what I've purchased myself. I am semi-retired from reviewing anyway so it doesn't matter in my case. I always prefer to read in ebook. I can't remember when was the last time I read in print, have to admit.Mireyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888167168834559914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-53227061076249173812012-08-09T02:38:10.380-04:002012-08-09T02:38:10.380-04:00I use NetGalley, and while they don't get to s...I use NetGalley, and while they don't get to sit on my bookshelf afterwards, it's quite convenient because I can read them anywhere, even on my phone when I don't have my eReader about. So, that's not such bad news :). Also, if they don't approve the request, you don't get a copy, so it's not like there will be unlimited copies just because it's electronic.<br /><br />And that's great about the tomb. Makes you remember that time is cyclical.Margaret M. Fiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00537558539259791284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-17506900490842347022012-08-09T01:42:34.980-04:002012-08-09T01:42:34.980-04:00Nice covers for your books. Just thought I'd l...Nice covers for your books. Just thought I'd let you know.<br /><br />I also like e-books a lot, so it doesn't bother me so much when I don't see as many paperbacks. Unfortunately, for me, I read books so much that they fall apart all the time. My e-reader was the first time I got to read a book a lot and not need to buy a new copy after awhile.E.B. Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03954156488722828443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-61593442377260511782012-08-09T00:30:17.301-04:002012-08-09T00:30:17.301-04:00I can tell you with 100% confidence that they won&...<i>I can tell you with 100% confidence that they won't find in their tomb what I put in mine in the novel.</i><br /><br />Damn.rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258822737734173873noreply@blogger.com