About Requesting a Book Review
If you want your book reviewed, please send it to:
Terescia Harvey
theeroticreader.com
PO Box 41
Dunlap, TN 37327
Email:
Why should you send your book for review?
Reviewed books receive free advertising on this site in lots of highly visible places. :-) Reviewed books have a higher than average chance of becoming the top recommendation in The Erotic Reader newsletter. But there are a few things to keep in mind about my reviews...
How I Approach Reviews
I make every effort to review any books I receive...however, I read primarily for enjoyment, and if a book doesn't hold my interest, I might not finish it. I never review books that I haven't read completely and I rarely finish a book that I'm not enjoying. It wouldn't be fair of me to do so, so I don't. That's one reason you won't find many "bad" reviews on this site.
Please keep in mind, my reviews are only objective in the sense that I'm reading the book as any reader would and asking myself if I enjoyed the experience and would I recommend the book to a friend. I have a lot of respect for authors and realize that writing a book is hard work. However, this site is for readers and readers often have differing opinions of the quality of any particular book. I can't promise to like every book I read.
If you do send a book and a review doesn't appear on the site, please don't assume I hated your book. It's possible I've been busy and just haven't found the time to read the book you sent, or simply that I'm waiting until I have more interest in the particular subject matter your book covers.
If you plan to send a book to me, please contact me first so I know to expect it and so that I can let you know when I receive it.
I can and will return unreviewed books if you include a self-addressed, stamped envelope that is large enough for your book.
I'm happy to accept ebooks (in fact, I enjoy them). However, if you send an ebook, it must be in one of the following formats: Adobe, Mobipocket, Microsoft Reader, Palm Reader (eReader/doc), or html. I can't accept other ebook formats at this time. I also accept electronic ARCs in those same formats or in almost any word processing format.
I accept downloads if prearranged. Do not send attachments with any email correspondence unless you've cleared it with me first. Unsolicited attachments will be deleted -- without exception.
Also, please read my view of erotic romance for details about what kinds of stories I do and don't like to read. This will help you decide if you should request a review from me.
Review Integrity and Author Complaints
Most of the authors I know are wonderful people and they understand that some reviewers aren't going to be thrilled with their books.
If you have a problem with a posted review, do email me. But please keep your letter friendly and professional. If you want to point out a typo, feel free. If you want to nitpick because you feel the review your book received was unfair, please, save your time and mine. I sincerely apologize for sounding so harsh about it, but there you go. As I mentioned before, I only review books I've read to the end. So yes, if I've reviewed your book, I guarantee I've read your book. And maybe I didn't get it. That's the way it goes sometimes.
The fact is, I want to have books to recommend here. So if there's something good to say about your book, I'll definitely say it!
One final comment. If you send me a book that doesn't have a happy ever after ending in some fashion or form, I will probably not be happy with you or your book. :-)
—Terescia
