Review Guidelines

I am happy to review most book from self-publishers, or small publishing houses. I will review either hard copy, or ebooks. The following is a set of questions and answers:

1. What kind of books will you review?
I am happy to review most books, but I’m not overly interested in:

• gay/porn
• adult themed
• poetry
• romantic fiction
• chicklit

2. What is your favourite  genre?
I have read sci-fi since I could first read. I really enjoy the older style such as Asimov, or Heinlein, but have moved on a bit with the times these days. I’m currently reading the final book of the Saga of the Seven Suns by Kevin J Anderson. One of my favourites is the Dune series, I have read all of these several times over, and that includes all the ones written by his son.

I also enjoy dog stories, like you hadn’t guessed. Any biography’s I normally find interesting, well apart from the modern so called celebs.

3. Will you review  books from self-published authors?
Absolutely, that’s what this section of my site is all about. I will not be putting any reviews from the latest best sellers on here, they get enough publicity as it is.

4. Will you accept PDF, or ebooks for review?
Yes, although, like everyone else I suspect, I do prefer the feel of paper. I generally print out any electronic copy of a book I get.

5. Can an author guest blog for you?
Yes, if that author’s work has been previously or recently accepted for review. My readers love to hear what authors have to say about the books they write.

6. How long does it take for a review to be posted?
I normally get through a book in a week, unless it’s especially long saga. I would say that it should take at most 2 weeks.

7. Do you cross-post reviews to Amazon or other sites?
For promotional purposes I may post reviews of the same book at different sites. As I live in the UK, reviews for Amazon.com will have to wait until I’ve bought something from them as they won’t allow non-customers to place reviews. I will of course post a review on Amazon.co.uk. If you wish for me to post anywhere specific, then please add that to your requirements before I do the review.

8. Will my review be a good one?
I cannot promise to give a positive review, but if I just don’t like the book, or don’t get it, then I will give you the option of having the review published.

9. Do you proof read as part of the review?
No, although I may point out severe grammar errors. I don’t have time to both review and proof read books. I may offer advice as a separate service at a later date.

10. What are your requirements for submitting a book for review?
There should be the following information:

• Synopsis – Required (as long as you like)
• Brief – Optional (maximum 100 words)
• No. of pages – Required
• Price
• Publisher
• Genre – Required
• ISBN – if available
• Link to authors website – Optional
• Publication date – if applicable
• Author biog – Optional
• jpeg of front cover – Optional
• Any preferred timescale

Please put the above information within your message below.

11. What do you get out of doing this?
For one, I get to read new books from new authors, and I really enjoy reading.

I do ask that when I have finished a review that the author places a link on their web pages to it.

If you really like my review, and would really like to do something, then if you buy my book I won’t be upset . Offering to buy my book will not get you a good review, or even guarantee you one in the first place though.

12. How do I submit my book for review?
You can use the form below to send me your details, I will then contact you via email:

Current Status:

9 – Reviews Completed
1 – Book(s) being Reviewed
0 - Book(s) waiting in Queue
0 – Book(s) waiting for upload
Current Lead time for a review is: 2 Months

Can I ask that if you want a review that you take the ime to read my guidelines.
There are certian types of book that I don’t enjoy reading, and therefore won’t review.

Please also note that unless your book is either ready to be published, or already published,
then it is unlikely that I will review it. I haven’t got time to proof read stories at present, so
I expect submissions to be of a professional standard.