I got two new reviews for my books. I did not hope, because I stopped asking for reviews. Respecting everyone's time and effort, I can only let things flow.
Reviews are awesome things. It alerts you what you missed in books, what to correct and what to avoid. It motivates you to write more. Negative reviews also have effects: it give cold showers for author. That will also question your ability. Am I that bad? Maybe I overrated myself.
When someone praises you, it gives you wind in your back. Indie authors are people who are not world wide recognized, so reviews means a lot.
Someone in Netherlands buy my books. Someone in USA reads my books. Awesome, isn't it? If you can get this level of adrenaline, everything is worthy.
Ratings from trolls are not reviews. Don't make reviews a bad name. Someone who randomly rates books with one star is not a reader.
When you are raised in community where people are not readers, it is hard to explain your passion. Some people discovered my writing and they know me in reality, but they were surprised. The image they had about authors was different.
Writing nine years, I learned a lot. Readers helped me to polish my skills. Since my new book will publish soon, I feel proud. Having my books reviewed, it means I reached my point. Someone understood what I wanted to say.
Being on the role of reader too, I know the feeling. Some books made me sad. Some made me calm. Some cheered me up. The author and good books have magical powers to change your mood.
I learned one important lessons: don't put readers on pressure. They are dealing with many personal demons, too. If they choose your book to read, be grateful. Someone gave you two hours of their life to read your book. This is a biggest gift you can get as an author.
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