tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post6090170621959850260..comments2024-01-03T15:56:04.009+05:30Comments on Dreamcatcher's Lair: The Review DebacleBidishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-35576009570981469942015-11-26T06:44:28.684+05:302015-11-26T06:44:28.684+05:30Good article, thanks for sharing send regards for ...Good article, thanks for sharing send regards for success <a href="http://diikuti.blogspot.co.id/" rel="nofollow">Blog Remaja</a>NdakJolehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949031992445309618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-8658229744799180682012-01-24T14:32:02.357+05:302012-01-24T14:32:02.357+05:30Ooh, Teddyree, I LOVE long comments!
You're a...Ooh, Teddyree, I LOVE long comments!<br /><br />You're absolutely right. My thoughts on a book doesn't necessarily reflect my thoughts on the author. A negative review ISN'T a personal attack on the author. Heck, I don't even KNOW the author as such. It's just that the book didn't work for me. Doesn't mean that it won't work for someone else. Like I said, reading is subjective.<br /><br />Yes, I read her replies to the comments on the post and I realised that she probably didn't intend it that way, but I did not see her take the initiative to alter what she mentioned on the post. I mean, most people read the post not the comments, so maybe she could have added a footer and done the explaining in the post itself instead of in the comments section.<br /><br />And I'm so sorry about the card reaching you so late. We've got quite a few similar faves, I noticed from your card, too :)Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-15459209282894257792012-01-24T14:19:19.488+05:302012-01-24T14:19:19.488+05:30Thank you for being a new follower, Melissa. Welco...Thank you for being a new follower, Melissa. Welcome!<br /><br />And you're absolutely right. Freedom of speech, remember? :)Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-58594201485857816682012-01-24T14:18:04.520+05:302012-01-24T14:18:04.520+05:30Thank you, Katie. Glad you found your way here.
I...Thank you, Katie. Glad you found your way here.<br /><br />Isn't that why we all write a book in the first place? :)<br /><br />That's an interesting point you bring up. Self-publishing IS getting more and more popular day by day - and it's repercussions on the big guns of the industry does give room for thought. Hmm.Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-82361059208201161792012-01-24T14:14:43.887+05:302012-01-24T14:14:43.887+05:30Well said, Ellen, and thank you for dropping by.
...Well said, Ellen, and thank you for dropping by.<br /><br />The idea of there really being a sekrit-blacklist is an unnerving thought. For the sake of preserving the integrity of the industry, I hope there isn't.<br /><br />Yes. Pen-names is an option. I know a few people who've resorted to that. Personally, though, I'm not a cheerleader of that because I wouldn't want to hide under a different identity to voice my opinions about a book. I mean, I'm Bee - book reviewer/aspiring author both - and I wouldn't want to suppress either identity just so the other can thrive. It's convenient, but I, personally, wouldn't want to venture that way.Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-3568772277229698512012-01-24T14:07:14.197+05:302012-01-24T14:07:14.197+05:30It is upsetting. I think this name-calling was the...It is upsetting. I think this name-calling was the last thing we all expected from the publishing world.<br /><br />And thank you.Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-55341911808455164542012-01-24T14:05:41.739+05:302012-01-24T14:05:41.739+05:30I may not be from the YA age-group, but I'm a ...I may not be from the YA age-group, but I'm a voracious reader and I get my suggestions from book blogs and NOT the literary journals. So there.<br /><br />And thank you, Rida :)Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-37133153843800788182012-01-24T13:05:13.013+05:302012-01-24T13:05:13.013+05:30Great post Bee, I was late to some of this bullshi...Great post Bee, I was late to some of this bullshit and only recently checked out the author's post you mentioned. <br /><br />I was a little offended that my bookish thoughts weren't considered a "review". I put a lot time, effort and consideration into my reviews and while I'm totally against author bashing of any description, I do think we have the right to say that we like or don't like a book with a modicum of humour or snark. When I first started reviewing I did write a negative review that boiled down to "don't bother; I'd rather watch paint dry" I didn't attack the author but I found the book boring and I said so ... I'm entitled to my opinion. 4 years on I guess reading and reviewing the same book, I may word it a little more kindly but the gist would be the same LOL<br /><br />Reading the comments and replies after that author's post, the author wasn't intending to give the impression that our blogger/goodreads reviews weren't valued but unfortunately it wasn't worded very succinctly and that was the impression given.<br /><br />I know I don't care what the 'professional' reviewers in the major newspapers think of the novel that I'm going to buy. I care what some of my favourite, trusted bloggers think, how a particular book makes them feel ...<br /><br />PS I got your Secret Santa card early in the week, thank you so much. Love all your YA faves. The Sky Is Everywhere made my list too and The Hunger Games and I've got quite a few of the ones you mentioned on my TBR mountain :)Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-85924480918220790802012-01-23T13:10:46.179+05:302012-01-23T13:10:46.179+05:30I am a new follower and I loved this post. I have ...I am a new follower and I loved this post. I have read a few other post about what is going on, but I do not know enough about it to comment. I just have a personal belief that as readers we have an absolute right to our opinion of a book and a review is a review. I don't like bloggers or unpublished authors being ridiculed for reviewing. I also believe that a person can review a book that they do not like without attacking the author personally. I appreciate you taking the time to explain in detail this all out war that I keep hearing about.<br /><br />Glad to be a new follower.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-36783896846028091912012-01-22T13:10:11.087+05:302012-01-22T13:10:11.087+05:30I love the passion in this post! As a novelist, m...I love the passion in this post! As a novelist, my mantra is, "Write the book I want to read." I don't care if I'm the only one who loves my book, but as its author, I damn well better love it A LOT! <br /><br />The internet has completely redefined the concept of privacy and/or what is personal. What people bring to the dialogue reveals their grace (or not) and their sense of respect for others (or not). There will always be individuals who bring ugliness to the conversation. That's just the way it is on a big, over-populated planet. <br /><br />Technology also is redefining the publishing world. And as self-publishing becomes increasingly accepted, I don't doubt that there are a lot of people upset by their lost power. That also can lead to ugliness.<br /><br />Wow. Thanks for the provocative post. Glad to have found you via Lydia Kang's site...Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-71528115717257748182012-01-21T02:52:13.933+05:302012-01-21T02:52:13.933+05:30I think a looot of people forget, while online, th...I think a looot of people forget, while online, that those names on the screen hurting your feelings (whether intentionally or not)? They're not just names on a screen. They are people too.<br />People forget that. If you met this reviewer or this author on the street, would you say the kinds of things being said in these threads to their faces? Hell no.<br /><br />Great post! And I do hope that reviewing books doesn't add you to some sort of sekrit-blacklist that will prevent you from ever being published. Because you're right, most writers are also readers, and it's nice to be able to share opinions on a book when you're done, and discuss it with other readers.<br /><br />Of course, there is a solution for that, I guess... Reviews under pen-names? <.<Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17202494819302527977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-78011548481012801432012-01-20T23:56:19.823+05:302012-01-20T23:56:19.823+05:30Thanks for being so honest, Bee. I was upset by wh...Thanks for being so honest, Bee. I was upset by what's been happening too. I think you said it best, for both reviewers and authors:<br />"We are all doing something we love. Bring on the respect, guys. And be a sport."Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-38936419308628260642012-01-20T23:40:06.269+05:302012-01-20T23:40:06.269+05:30I saw Ms Stiefvater's post, and it saddened me...I saw Ms Stiefvater's post, and it saddened me. I mean, book bloggers are voracious readers, and therefore your target audience, so why undermine them like that?<br /><br />As for you, Bee? For shared dreams and opinions and being incredibly awesome for writing this? A standing ovation.Rida (Raindrop Reflections)http://www.raindropreflections.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-40773650960357238282012-01-20T13:54:14.408+05:302012-01-20T13:54:14.408+05:30My point exactly. We're all here mostly to enc...My point exactly. We're all here mostly to encourage people to read and we are being honest with our words.<br /><br />And where the YA community is concerned potential readers really don't care much about said 'professional' reviews. They would rather see a book being debated about on a blog and pick that up.Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-44871582024655233462012-01-20T13:50:58.936+05:302012-01-20T13:50:58.936+05:30Oh yes, I read that soon after Hannah posted it. S...Oh yes, I read that soon after Hannah posted it. She's awesome as always.<br /><br />She saved the dignity of a truckload of authors.Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-9678269823988305382012-01-20T13:48:50.758+05:302012-01-20T13:48:50.758+05:30EXACTLY. Differences of opinion are natural and un...EXACTLY. Differences of opinion are natural and understandable but all that public bitch-slamming is completely unacceptable.<br /><br />It's appalling that there's no decorum is being maintained in these interactions.Bidishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17382938442171208326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-90476244704314319082012-01-20T06:38:40.198+05:302012-01-20T06:38:40.198+05:30I disagree with Maggie Stiefvater on that account,...I disagree with Maggie Stiefvater on that account, and how sad that she feels that way about "unprofessional" reviewers.<br /><br />I think blog reviewers are some of the most influential reviews in the blogging community. They have hundreds of followers and they always promote their favourite authors and books.<br /><br />It's silly that she doesn't see them as actual reviewers because unfortunately for her, these "informal" reviews are the ones that sway the blogging community.Komal Kanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474781248936280735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-59023867545906162862012-01-20T05:20:25.352+05:302012-01-20T05:20:25.352+05:30Oh, I saw that author's post too. Left a comme...Oh, I saw that author's post too. Left a comment, and I think she got what I was trying to say. It's funny how when the world remembers their manners, things get talked about and cleared up... if only some authors realized that.<br /><br />Bee, have you seen Hannah Moskowitz's <a href="http://hannahmosk.blogspot.com/2012/01/open-letter-to-those-who-review-on.html" rel="nofollow">awesome post</a>? It's much better than Ms. Stiefvater's, let me tell you.Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785902448141638267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463486463691568705.post-45722730295335099552012-01-20T03:22:21.030+05:302012-01-20T03:22:21.030+05:30What I don't understand is why people get so u...What I don't understand is why people get so upset about other people's opinions. A book review is just an OPINION. There are book reviewers I read because I share their taste in books, and others I won't read because our taste differs. Does that make them a bad reviewer? No.<br />Also, many of the reviews I read come from book bloggers. I have read several reviews for books that I disagree with, but I still go back for book referrals.<br />A review is just an opinion, and I don't like to get too heated up over someone else's opinion. Everyone is entitled to it, but there should be courtesy involved. There's no need to throw mud!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.com