tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post363782748908439982..comments2024-01-12T02:52:06.482-06:00Comments on what women write: Starred ReviewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-71875183372829169752013-02-21T09:05:35.720-06:002013-02-21T09:05:35.720-06:00Kim, that's pretty much my thinking, too. My m...Kim, that's pretty much my thinking, too. My momma always said, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all." Boy, sometimes that's hard, but sage advice nonetheless. Pamela Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267333699680840984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-33461046528714825702013-02-21T09:03:44.933-06:002013-02-21T09:03:44.933-06:00I don't think it's dishonest to forego a n...I don't think it's dishonest to forego a negative review. I know there are plenty of books out there that others have loved and I've been less than thrilled with. So books, to me, are more subjective than, for instance, a blender that doesn't live up to it's expectations. <br />Pamela Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267333699680840984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-2916654703257218892013-02-21T08:27:34.763-06:002013-02-21T08:27:34.763-06:00I think a lot of writers are hesitant to write any...I think a lot of writers are hesitant to write anything less than a 4 star review, especially on books in their own genre. Networking with other writers is a way newbies can help increase their own chances at publication later. I handle this by only reviewing books I have something very positive to say about. If I didn't love it, I won't review it. This way my reviews can still be trusted - they are honest - and I don't risk alienating other writers.Kim Bullockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100854132576647442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-18088379108079652652013-02-21T06:38:43.850-06:002013-02-21T06:38:43.850-06:00I tend to only rate or review books I enjoy. That ...I tend to only rate or review books I enjoy. That probably makes me a less-than-stellar critic, but I always think of the author reading over my shoulder. I do wonder, is it dishonest to forego posting a negative review?<br />Joan Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152990243138876941noreply@blogger.com