Book Reviewers

I think the ideal person who takes on this assignment would have the following attributes:

• Like to read FICTION.
  This is a novel, so the people, places, and events are not real. (Or are they?)

• Not easily offended.

  • There’s adult language—probably comparable to what you’d hear in a PG-14 movie.
    (Including the dreaded f-word!)

  • You’ll find a few sex scenes. While the activities are not graphic or explicit, it is sex between two consenting men.
    (Definitely more than you’d find on network TV!)

  • It’s not a religious novel, though it contains religious elements and includes religious people. Many are sincere; others…not so much. There are also folks who’ve rejected the church completely, and they have little good to say about it.

• Can commit to read the entire book in a relatively short amount of time. (Maybe 3 weeks?)

• Has an Amazon account. (They won’t let you post a review without an account.)

This new novel will be released in e-book only (Save a tree!), so if you are interested in reading and reviewing, I’ll send it to you in an electronic (PDF) format.
At that time, I’ll also provide a Synopsis of the story.
BTW & FYI, one of the main characters in this book was first introduced in my previous novel, Wandering Stars, but I don’t think you have to read that one to follow (and love) this story.
(But you can, of course!)

You can read the electronic documents on a Kindle or tablet, but you’ll have to know the process of downloading or transferring to your device.
It’s not complicated, but I can’t provide you with the details on how to do that.

If you prefer to read it on your laptop, or to print and read a physical copy, the PDF works great for that as well.

There are a few important things I will ask of you:

• Confidentiality. You are receiving this book as a gift BEFORE it goes on the market. I hope you take that responsibility as seriously as I do sending it to you.
  You will learn the title and see the cover art before I reveal it to others. Please don’t share that.
  Also, don’t pass the manuscript along to anyone else without my permission.
  I ask that you not reveal the plot or spoilers in the story.
  (e.g., who dies, who falls in love with whom, who receives millions from a Nigerian prince, etc.)

• Read the book. I know it sounds redundant, but if I send you the book, please make the time to read it. I see this as part of our agreement.
  (Hey, you might even like it.)
  
  The release is scheduled in early May; I’ll know the exact date shortly. I’d like as many reviews as possible posted as soon as it’s published, or shortly thereafter. That way, there’s some good ‘buzz’ on the book from the start.
  
  If you change your mind, or life happens and you can’t take on this project, please let me know.
  (In the past, I’ve had folks who agreed to review, but didn’t, and I never heard back from them.)

  
  

• Write a positive review. Tell what or who you liked in the story, something you learned, what impressed you, why others should read it, etc.
  
  If you need help, I can offer suggestions on style, spelling, grammar, etc., but it would be unethical for me to write your review of my book. I want your opinion and your words. If you need instructions on how to post an Amazon review, I can provide that as well.
  Amazon will want a name, but you can choose what to provide.
  (e.g., Full name; First name and only last name initial, fake name, whatever)

Clarification: If you read the book, and hate it, or have an intense, negative reaction (Hey, it happens!), I can’t and won’t ask you not to post that review.
That’s your choice.
(I’ll only request that you please wait for a few weeks.)

If you are still interested, and can agree to what I’ve included here, please send me an email (Bill@BillPrickett.com).
The system should automatically insert the words Book Reviewer in the Subject Line, but if not, please make sure to include that so I’ll know.

If you have any questions, you can use the same method to contact me.

Thank you!