About this time last year I wrote a post about book reviews, trying to explain why they are so important to authors. I explained at length about how prospective readers take note of what others have said about a book when trying to decide whether or not to give it a try. But did you know that the number of reviews a book gets can affect how much promotion it can get on Amazon.com? It's true. Take a look: So you see, your reviews have more power than you thought. Even if all you feel comfortable writing is just a couple of sentences like "Kept me on the edge of my seat...", "Couldn't put it down...", "I want to see more from this author...", "I really enjoyed this, can't wait for more..." Those sentences plus a 1-5 star rating can help that author and their work get more exposure on Amazon. This is something that is extremely helpful for Indie and brand new authors who are trying to get their name out there, bu...
