Book review policy

[thistlechaser]

Since I've started receiving books to review, I thought I should post a review policy. I'm not a lawyer, I don't play one on TV, so this is in no way an attempt at a real legal document.



I'm currently accepting books for review. I generally read fantasy, young adult, and science fiction, though those are far from the only things I read. I enjoy horror (though not gore) and gay erotica. I'm open to almost any genre, so long as the story is interesting and the writing is good.

If I accept a book, I can't promise that I'll review it. However, in the past couple years I've been reviewing every book I read, so the chances are good that I will.

My reviews are honest. I do technical writing by profession, so things like typos and grammar mistakes bug the heck out of me. I love a nicely crafted sentence. For me, even a great story can be ruined by someone who writes like a child. That being said, I try to never be cruel in my reviews.

I review self-published book, but I don't review on a curve -- I hold self-published works to the same standard as traditionally-published ones.

I don't accept monetary payment for reviews.

Anything in this policy is subject to change at any time.

Comments

[tedwords.livejournal.com]

Interesting! Would you be willing to review my most recent book?

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Hello! What type of book is it? Mostly I review fantasy and science fiction, both adult and young adult (and rarely children).

[tedwords.livejournal.com]

It's YA...a ghost story, of sorts. Here's the link...please let me know if you are interested!

http://www.amazon.com/Pictures-You-TJ-Alexian-ebook/dp/B00IHOC7V6/ref=la_B00IMM1IN6_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1396486428&sr=1-1

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Looks interesting! If you send me a copy, I'll be happy to review it (probably next). If you would send a copy to thistlechaser AT gmail DOT com, that would be great. mobi would be easiest, but I can convert from epub or other major formats -- pdfs never end up looking good though.

Thanks!

[tedwords.livejournal.com]

I will send it right now.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I got it. Looking forward to reading it!