Ask the Author: Ronesa Aveela
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Ronesa Aveela
Despite what many people think, all one- or two-star ratings (or reviews) are NOT posted by trolls. Sometimes, people just don't connect with a book. For me, these ratings validate my profession as a writer.
The four- and five-star ratings are wonderful, of course; they tell you you're doing something right, that you have fans who enjoy your work, especially when they communicate with you and ask when the next book will be available. There's nothing an author appreciates more than knowing that people enjoy the story they have to tell.
One- and two-star ratings have a bit of a sting (at least the first ones), but every author knows they can't please everyone. The world is not our audience.
But those who leave ratings without a review do other readers a disservice. They don't tell readers what it was that they disliked about the story, so potential readers have no way of knowing if they will like or dislike the book themselves.
And what exactly does a one-star rating mean? According to the Goodreads rating scale, it's simply "I didn't like it." That's a valid opinion. It doesn't mean the book is poorly written or boring. It's simply a matter of taste. Some will love it; others will hate it. That's the way the world of publishing goes.
So... carry on, readers. Give your honest opinions. But, if you want to influence others, write a review as well.
The four- and five-star ratings are wonderful, of course; they tell you you're doing something right, that you have fans who enjoy your work, especially when they communicate with you and ask when the next book will be available. There's nothing an author appreciates more than knowing that people enjoy the story they have to tell.
One- and two-star ratings have a bit of a sting (at least the first ones), but every author knows they can't please everyone. The world is not our audience.
But those who leave ratings without a review do other readers a disservice. They don't tell readers what it was that they disliked about the story, so potential readers have no way of knowing if they will like or dislike the book themselves.
And what exactly does a one-star rating mean? According to the Goodreads rating scale, it's simply "I didn't like it." That's a valid opinion. It doesn't mean the book is poorly written or boring. It's simply a matter of taste. Some will love it; others will hate it. That's the way the world of publishing goes.
So... carry on, readers. Give your honest opinions. But, if you want to influence others, write a review as well.
Ronesa Aveela
Tommy and Tuppence Beresford in Agatha Christie's murder mystery series. Unfortunately, there were only a few of her books featuring these sleuths. I like them because they were so cute together as they solved crimes.
Ronesa Aveela
I prefer not to do direct 1-1 review swaps, but here are a couple of review groups I belong to that you might want to join. You can get as many reviews as you give--without it being a direct swap with another author.
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Ronesa Aveela
Search the web for ideas. Read other quality books.
Ronesa Aveela
A sense of fulfillment and creativity. Doing something that I enjoy, even if no one else ever reads it or appreciates it.
Ronesa Aveela
Write, write, write. Keep your mind open and put the thoughts down on paper, even if it's not good writing. You can always go back and edit to fine-tune the writing.
Ronesa Aveela
A Middle Grade book about a boy who travels to Dragon Village to rescue his sister who was kidnapped by the fearsome Lamia, a female dragon.
Ronesa Aveela
Ideas constantly fill my head. Legends told to my by my parents and grandparents about the samodivi and other Bulgarian traditions inspire me to want to bring these legends to life for the world to know.
Ronesa Aveela
After visiting the village of Emona, Bulgaria, in 1998, I was inspired to write a tale of love that took place in this mystical place that is filled with history and beauty. Wild horses roam free around the village on on the beach.
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