on book reviews

I like to occasionally check out my books on Amazon to see how they are doing.  I just happened to check last night and saw that my chaplaincy book has 30 reviews!  Out of all my books this one has the highest review count.

 Book reviews are so important for an author.  It can be compared to a performance review that you would receive at your job.  It's a checkpoint to see how you are doing.  Or, in the case of books, how the book is doing.  Also, book reviews give the author credibility.

 Whenever I decide to buy a book I always look at the reviews first.  Truth be told, I look at the "bad" low star reviews first just to see what people didn't like about a book.  If a book has more 4 or 5 star reviews than 1 or 2 star reviews then I will purchase.

 Some people are hesitant to write a review because they may not know exactly what to say.  Not everyone is confident in their writing.  That being said, Amazon now allows you to just leave a star review without even having to write anything.

 Keep this in mind the next time you pick up a book to read. It's every author's dream to have all 5 star reviews.  However, if you feel a book just wasn't that compelling then leave a 4 or 5 star review.  Be honest.

 As an author, I am truly grateful for everyone who has ever left a review on my books.  Whether it was a 5 star review or a 4 star review, all stars shine the same!

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