While I can certainly understand the desire to sell books, I have to wonder if this is a new low for authors out there?

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

As you can see at that link, I reviewed a book by the esteemed journalism icon Bob Woodward. I gave it five stars. As you can also see in the comments, one Michael Hughes, took it upon himself to pitch his book to me. Never mind the fact of who Bob Woodward is, and the absurdity of comparing yourself to him, the genre doesn't even match. You're pitching me a fiction novel on the review of a non-fiction book.

And, I'm not alone in this. From what I can see, Michael Hughes has spammed any and all authors who happened to review this book on Trump. And spam is what it is. Take note of what not to do. If you're starting out and desperate for sales (we've all been there) don't pitch your book on someone else's review. It's sleazy. It's cheap. And it won't get you a sale.

It will get you disregarded.