Q&A with R.M. Gilmore discussion

Making my rounds through the Indie community this year.

I have sworn my alliance to Indie authors for 2012. I, R.M. Gilmore will read, review, and support only Indie authors and their works.

I have chosen to read at least 15 Indie books this year. This is not a limitation or maximum number, only a guideline to keep me on track.

I will leave an honest review as an author. However, if I find that I cannot finish the book OR I feel I cannot give an honest 3 stars or more to a book I will NOT review it. I firmly believe in the old saying, "If you can't saying anything nice, don't say anything at all". I have two reasons for this 1) The last thing a new "unknown" author needs is a "bad" review. 2) Do unto others. If I wrote a horrible story I would appreciate someone tell me personally or privately and not scream it from the rooftop. A 1 or 2 star review is embarrassing and I refuse to do that to another human being.

That being said, if I find a plot discrepancy, numerous errors (we are all human and these things happen. I am the worst about editing so I know how that can go.), or simply HATE it for whatever reason I may leave a personal message as to why I won't be leaving a review. Who knows, an author may decide to make some changes and the second edition is unbelievably amazing.

My goal is to support others like me. I ask that these "others" choose to do the same. If we all band together, we can become more than just "Indies" or "Self-published", which lets face it doesn't come with the best stigma. I only hope that one day someone will do the same for me.

Indies, I got your back.

Cheers,
R.M.

Agreed...we are a weird dysfunctional family and we need to support each other!

Everyone has something to offer, just as any other horribly dysfunctional family. Takes a village. Find your niche, embrace it. Find others, embrace them.

I'm doing it, you should too.

R.m. wrote: "Making my rounds through the Indie community this year.

I have sworn my alliance to Indie authors for 2012. I, R.M. Gilmore will read, review, and support only Indie authors and their works.

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Excellent! I commend you on your goal and your review philosophy. Can I offer my novel, "The Siren's Call" up as one of the books you choose to review? http://www.thesirenscall.net. It's available in hard cover and paperback, Nook, Kindle, Google books and I would be happy to forward a review copy to you.

Cheers!

I'm rushing to join the queue! I'd love to have you review my science fiction novel Twin-Bred. The book takes off from the question: can interspecies diplomacy begin in the womb? . . . I can provide a free .epub, .mobi or PDF file.
Twin-Bred

I've been thinking about doing something similar myself! What genres do you prefer to read?

M.

Melissa wrote: "I've been thinking about doing something similar myself! What genres do you prefer to read?

M."

Rebecca wrote: "Yeah, Melissa beat me to it. What do you like to read, R.m.?

I, too, am reading only indies."

I prefer thrillers and mystery, with a splash of occult and paranormal. But I have been known to read the occasional drama or comedy if it is highly recommended.

Good to see others with the same mindset! Read on buddies!

Please feel free to discuss your current reads, like and dislikes in the indie world, and so on.

Cheers

Karen wrote: "I'm rushing to join the queue! I'd love to have you review my science fiction novel Twin-Bred. The book takes off from the question: can interspecies diplomacy begin in the womb? . . . I can provid..."

Matthew wrote: "R.m. wrote: "Making my rounds through the Indie community this year.

I have sworn my alliance to Indie authors for 2012. I, R.M. Gilmore will read, review, and support only Indie authors and their..."

Matthew and Karen,

I will do my best to get you in there! I'm reading while trying to finish my new novella and the sequel to my "vampire"-crime novel The Scene. That being said, if I have to extend my quest into 2013 then so be it. :)

Thanks to you for including me in the progression of your work. Also, I will be adding my already read books to the bookshelf of this discussion. I will only be adding books I can honestly give at least 3 stars to, for others to choose from and enjoy. I hope you find something that perks your ears.

Thanks!

Rebecca wrote: "Well I just finished "Selfsame" yesterday, and as you might see from my review, I rather liked it. Yes, it's paranormal, and in my opinion, a huge mystery. Give it a try! It's only .99 cents.

I mo..."

Thank you for the recommendation. I will take a look at that read as well.

I agree with you on the indie front. Sometimes I find myself disappointed in mainstream authors and I pay twice as much for their books. For me, even if the editing isn't so hot (I am terrible with editing so I don't knock those who haven't done it well.) I can easily see past that if the story is well written and engaging.

R.m. wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Well I just finished "Selfsame" yesterday, and as you might see from my review, I rather liked it. Yes, it's paranormal, and in my opinion, a huge mystery. Give it a try! It's only ..."

I agree I'm reading a book called "Bitten" right now the story has me hooked I am inclined to overlook the errors. I painstakingly edited my book for errors and I'm positive there are still some. As long as its not so bad to derail its not even an issue.

you guys are the champions. that's for sure.

I think this is awesome! I would love for you to read my fantasy novel The Vessel about a heroine on a quest for vengeance against her brother. So happy you show so much love for indie authors! I can give you a free copy from either Amazon or Smashwords.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...