Get Reviewed
Here at The Kindle Book Review, we review most genres and are always adding more reviewers.
Want to join our REVIEW TEAM? If you read at least one book or more a week, and would love FREE kindle books in exchange for a fair and honest review, we’d love to add you to the team.
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Read on if you are interested in getting your book(s) reviewed…
Review Policy: The KBR does not receive payment for our reviews, nor do we review print. We receive digital copies in exchange for a fair and honest reviews. If a reviewer can’t get into your work, believes the book needs work, and/or is not eligible for a 3-star rating or higher, he or she is not required to write a review. *** We do not review Erotica.
- Scroll through our list of awesome reviewers below and contact ONE (1) reviewer that best matches the genre of your book. (You can try another until you find a reviewer who is interested).
- Write a formal review request to only one reviewer. Include a brief synopsis, the author’s name, the title of the book, and a link to the book in the Amazon Kindle store. If we do not receive a formal request, or if you are sending out blanket requests we will not review the book. Make sure the subject of your email is: KBR Review Request.
- Include a digital copy of your book in the format that works best according to the reviewer’s specifications.
- If the reviewer you contact communicates that they are not interested, feel free to try another one.
- DO sign up for our author emails so you do not miss upcoming events, contests, and promotions.
What to expect:
- Wait patiently; we get many requests for reviews a week. Our reviewers are not obligated to review your work. If they don’t get into your book, you may not see a review. NO HATE MAIL PLEASE. We all know how subjective literature is. You can always contact another reviewer. Please allow between two to four weeks to hear back from the reviewer. If you do not hear back within that time frame, you are free to contact another reviewer.
- Expect an honest review. When we opened our doors to reviewing, we changed our policy to accept any small press/indie author no matter how many reviews he or she has received. So be kind to the reviewers and be open to accepting their opinion of your work.
- Do not contact the reviewer after he or she receives your ebook. He or she will post your review on their schedule. They are busy people too and don’t deserve to be badgered. (The KRR only post our reviews on Amazon, but the reviewer is free to post the review under their name at any site. After all, the review is their intellectual property.)
- Feel free to add KBR reviews, or a snippet, to your “product description page” or website. This is our gift to you for allowing us to read your work.
Let me introduce the KBR Reviewers…
Often Haley
My preferred genre is erotica, romance, paranormal romance or just plain paranormal. I only read fiction based books. My preferred format is Kindle fire. When submitting your formal review request, be sure to include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to, notfau22@yahoo.com
J Cristo
I enjoy reading non-fiction books. If the book is written well, I can generally read through 100 pages quickly. I love information books or “how to” type literature. I have an interest in songwriting and playing the guitar and I’ve recently taken more of an interested in eating healthy. I love to walk for exercise, fish for fun, worship Christ, build websites and make money on the Internet. The kindle book I recently published is about coping with alcoholics. When submitting your formal review request, be sure to include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to, jordy3738@gmail.com
Dr. Gonzo
I love reading and watching movies, and started reviewing after my wife tired of my detailed and protracted post-read/watch analyses. I own a Kindle Fire, so I accept Kindle formatting only. I try to keep things balanced and back up negative opinions with clear examples (avoiding spoilers where possible). My favourite authors are Raymond Chandler, James Ellroy, Hunter Thompson, Michael Connelly and James Lee Burke. I enjoy reading Crime / Mystery / Suspense / Thriller / Counterculture (e.g. Hunter Thompson). When submitting, title the email: “KBR Review Request”, and send your formal request to drgonzoreviews@gmail.com
Douglas Meeks
I’ve traveled all over the world, been to the top of the Eiffel Tower, to the Devil’s Anvil in Saudi Arabia, on top of the highest mountain in the Middle East and the lowest in the USA. After spending a lifetime working in or with the military I finally had made enough to sit back and do as much (or as little) as I wanted to and since I had always been an avid reader the jump to making it one of my major pastimes was easy. I’ve read many different genres over the years but stumbled into Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy after many years of reading mostly books in the Fantasy genre. I wanted a good story about people of action and passion that did not always end up in some tragedy. When submitting primarily M/F – PNR/UF stories, title the email: “KBR Review Request”, and send a formal request to mail4dcm@gmail.com Doug is not accepting submissions at this time.
Michelle Peralta
English teacher, blogger, and lover of books. I like to read short stories, travel essays, women’s fiction, young adult, humor, and historical fiction. Not necessarily in that order. I would prefer books in kindle format. When submitting your formal review request, be sure to include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to, perangtang@yahoo.com
Dawna Jicha
I read on the kindle platform, enjoy horror, thrillers, and medical mysteries. I’m either home or in hospitals all day as I have cancer so I have a lot of time to read. I’m a member of the darkfuse bookclub and I’ve beta read for Jason Mcintyre and Scott Nicholson and I’d be honored to review you well-written book. I prefer a mobi file or you can gift me a copy. When submitting your formal review request, be sure to include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to, boipayn@aol.com Dawna is not accepting submissions at this time.
Deena Chadwick
I enjoy both fiction and non fiction books. I prefer Romantic Science Fiction and Computer or Internet related Non-Fiction. I have an ipad with the Kindle App and I am a registered Smashwords member. Please send a mobi file or gift a copy. When submitting your formal request, include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to jewltone@gmail.com
Helen Allison
I’m an English Language, Literature and Film Studies teacher and recently published a contemporary romance. In my Kindle reading I want fast paced very romantic romance, snappy humour and a bit of subtle sex. Gratitous swearing will offend me (what can I say I’m Canadian) so I need a warning its there, but I will persevere if it tapers out and the story and writing is good enough to let me get past it, but if there is a lot of swearing or crudity in a book I probably won’t keep reading unless it’s awesome writing. I’ve written a number of film reviews for local papers and will look for the best in your work. I’m an avid reader of romance. I prefer kindle or kobo format. When submitting your formal review request, be sure to include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to heln.allison@yahoo.co.uk
Rebecca Lujan
I am a stay-at-home mom that likes to read Christian Fiction especially Mystery and Suspense. I prefer the Kindle book format. When submitting your formal review request, be sure to include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to rllujan@yahoo.com
C.E. Alexander
I’m the author of The Music and the Spires and the forthcoming Book of Constants. My preference is nonfiction (music, science, biography and memoir), but I am willing to review literary and historical fiction as well. Pet peeves include weak openings and blunt-force metaphors. Please, no politics. I get enough of that from my father-in-law. I prefer novels that let me bring my own paints and draw my own conclusions. When submitting your formal review request, be sure to include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to charltone.alexander@yahoo.com
Carol Piner
I’ve been an avid book reader since I was a child. My brothers and sisters would gather around me and between them they taught me to read at a very young age and I have been entranced since. I haunt my local library so much my librarian gave me a book bag that has this quote on it, “She is too fond of books, and it has addled her brain.” A quote by Louisa May Alcott. I read Thrillers, crime, humor. No sci-fi or horror. When submitting your formal review request, be sure to include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to sunny@clis.com Carol is NOT accepting submissions at this time.
Valerie Harmon
I am a mom, published children’s picture e-book author, and free-lance editor. I love to read all kinds of books (as long as they are well-written), but at this time I am only reviewing fully-illustrated children’s picture e-books. Email me a PDF or a .mobi file (Kindle) and I will review it at KBR and on my blog. Please, no grammar errors and know that I give higher marks to polished illustrations. When submitting your formal request, include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to valjeanh@gmail.com
Claretta Maynard
There is nothing I like more than reading a good book! I especially enjoy apocalyptic, sci-fi and dystopian novels. But I am open to most genres. Prefer Kindle Format. When submitting your formal request, include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to yaester@hotmail.com Claretta is NOT accepting submissions at this time.
Joan Whiteley
I write contemporary and sexy romance under two pen names, and am happy to review both genres, but NO straight erotica please. When submitting, please write a formal review request and include the subject “KBR Review Request” and mail to jnwh@shaw.ca
Hope Welsh
I’m an avid reader and an author of romance fiction. I’m a returning KBR reviewer after a brief hiatus due to my health, but glad to be back! I enjoy reading romance in all its various sub-genres as well as young adult. If you’d like me to review your work please send a formal request and include the subject “KBR Review Request” and send your KINDLE friendly version to hopewelshwrites@gmail.com or gift me a copy.
Vicky Brinius
Vicky is a book loving, deal sharing shopper that reviews any family friendly genre. Submissions must be a Kindle version (mobi) or gifted. When submitting your review request, please include the subject “KBR Review Request” and send to mrsbrinius@comcast.net
Karen Perkins
I’m a keen reader and writer of historical fiction, and have recently published two novels, An Ill Wind and Dead Reckoning, both in the Valkyrie Series about piracy and life in the Seventeenth Century Caribbean. I run a blog where I review two or three books a week and I’m always on the lookout for a great story. I would prefer to review historical fiction in the kindle format, although I’m happy to read in all fiction genres. When submitting, include the subject “KBR Review Request” and send to publishing@lionheartgalleries.co.uk Karen is not accepting submissions at this time.
Frances Edge
I am an author living in Georgia with my family. I am a verocious reader of all genres but I particularly prefer Crime, Horror, and Thriller novels. I require the kindle mobi format or a gifted copy. When submitting include the subject “KBR Review Request” and send to fraledge@gmail.com Frances is not accepting submissions at this time.
Jane McBride
I am a 45 year old married mother of two boys who are both on the autism spectrum. We live in Taylorsville UT, and I am LDS. I am also an author. I really love British mysteries, but also like YA, some paranormal, biographies and anything British. Preferred format is kindle.When contacting me include subject line “KBR Review Request” and send to harrylover110@live.com Jane is not accepting submissions at this time.
Mike Reeves-McMillan
Former book editor for a large publishing house, indie author of steampunk fantasy. I read on a Kindle, happy to use a Smashwords coupon. I enjoy reading fantasy (excluding epic fantasy), steampunk, and space opera. I will be tough on editing issues, passive characters, and stories constructed completely out of tropes. No post-apocalyptic or dystopian please. When contacting me, please include the subject “KBR Review Request” and send to mikemcm@ihug.co.nz
Kathy Talley
I am retired. I love to read. Since September, I have reviewed 45 books at Library Thing. I prefer mystery, romance, ficion, sage but am open to reading anything. I read most on my Kindle and prefer books in .mobi. I don’t care how they come (usually in email), as long as they’re .mobi. I live in sunny Florida. When submitting your book, include the subject “KBR Review Request” and send to … Kathy will begin accepting submissions soon.
Jan Hart
I am a big fan of thriller novels, especially the classics such as Chandler and Chaney. I travel a lot giving me opportunity to read books on my Kindle when stuck on a long plane journey. I have to confess to taking my Kindle to bed too so I can finish off any books that I have started. My preferred format is MOBI files for the Kindle. When submitting a book include subject “KBR Review Request” and mail to Janhart1@webleadsb2b.com
Charles Franklin
Charles Franklin is a freelance writer, customer service professional and book reviewer turned independent author publicist with over 11 years of experience in libraries, customer service, and almost everything in between. He reads Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Non-fiction (Health, History, Social Justice). When submitting a formal review request, write “KBR Review request” in the subject, and send to ctfranklin28@gmail.com
Leila Smith
By profession, Leila is a systems analyst, and has mastered a number of computer languages as well as spoken languages. However, she’s spent three years as a literature major before switching to Economics. She accepts pdf, Kindle, and epub format. Send a formal review request, with the subject “KBR Review Request” to oleoghain@aol.com
Jim Bennett
This poet will review any poetry as long as it’s in Kindle format. He’s married and lives in Toronto. Jim has taught “Poetry Techniques for Prose Writers” in Sheridan College nine times, on request. When contacting Jim, include the subject “KBR Review Submission” and mail to jim.jimb@gmail.com. Be sure to attach your .mobi file to your eMail request. (A Kindle Book author can get a copy of his/her book file by going to its project and starting to update it. You will be given an opportunity to download a preview of your Kindle Book. Save this, it’s the .mobi file you need to send to me.)
JJ Toner
JJ lives in Ireland and is an avid reader and an author. He prefers reading Thriller, SF, Crime, and Spy. Kindle formatt is preferred. When contacting JJ, please include the subject title “KBR Review Request” and mail a formal submission to irish.euclid@gmail.com JJ is not accepting submissions at this time.
Scott Worden
Scott is originally from Los Angeles, California. He lived in South Korea since September 2003 and currently teaches conversational English to adults. He’s also a part-time author. He preferes reading non-fiction, sports, history, and books about relationships and prefers Kindle format. When contacting Scott, include the subject line, “KBR Review Request”, and email him at …. Scott is not accepting review requests at this time.
Amber Bushnell
Amber is a graphic designer for a screen printing company in the Pacific Northwest. The three words she usually use to describe herself are geeky, gothy, and girly. This describes her taste in books as well. She loves anything creepy, gothic, and paranormal. She’s also looking for new things! She likes books that are unique. Her favorite genres are thriller, horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and some historical romance, some poetry, but she also loves to learn, so non-fiction like history and science are awesome too! Prefrred format: Kindle. If you’d Amber to review your book, include “KBR Review Request” in the subject and email a formal request to: merryandgloomy@gmail.com Amber is NOT accepting submissions at this time.
Lewin Edwards
Lewin Edwards was an electrical/embedded software engineer for 16 years, and is now a senior product marketing manager. He has several published engineering books, and reads a very eclectic mix. In fiction, preferred genres are sci-fi (particularly post-apocalyptic), horror of all kinds, magic/fantasy, and science-based thrillers a la Michael Crichton. In non-fiction, a wide range; marketing, pre-18th century history, biology, physics, mathematics. Types of writing that I will not review: poetry, plays and anything sports-related. Format: Any, as long as the filesize is less than 2MB. Just email it to larwe@larwe.com with the subject line “Kindle Book Review”. Feel free to engage with me on Google+ or on Twitter (@larwe).
Dawn Edwards
I’m a teacher who prefers reading over TV or movies. I live on the Olympic Peninsula in semi-retirement, and I enjoy reading Historical Fiction, Biography, Autobiography, Light Romance, Mystery, Some Sci-Fi. Preferred ebook format: Kindle. Request a review by contacting me at: dilettante@centurytel.net Dawn is not accepting books at this time.
Shell Tidings - Hear ye! Hear ye! Welcome all to the new review category of Poetry…From haikus to free form, anything goes. All I ask is simply no prose. I’m a mother to Serena, Support Worker, English graduate and writer. Find me musing @shelltidings on Twitter and blogging along at shelltidings.wordpress.com With a poetry collection nearing fruition, and ditties in anthologies. Format: Kindle me your poetry! Contact: shelltidings@gmail.com Shell is not accepting submissions at this time.
Java Davis - with college and graduate work in English and literary research, spent many years in the printing and marketing trades, working in both text and design. She prefers to review works of non-fiction, memoir, and humorous litfict, in that order. Jewish-themed work is especially welcome. (Vampires, aliens and shirtless devilish men NEED NOT APPLY!) If your review query is accepted, please be prepared to submit a Kindle version of your work, either MOBI or AZW or PRC. Java has three novels (Depression Carpenter, Triptych, and Cowgirl) and a short memoir (On Becoming a Dinosaur) available on Amazon for Kindle. Title email: KBR Book Review Request and send to javadavis@live.com Java is NOT accepting submissions at this time.
Anthony Wessel - I read thrillers, suspense, legal, action/adventure, and some non-fiction business oriented books. I am also the founder of DigitalBookToday.com and The Top 100 Best Free Kindle Books List. On a daily basis I receive multiple requests along with ARC’s sent to me by mail. In other words I reject way more books than I accept, but I will always do a review of any book that I do read. While you may receive a rejection letter after your submission, you will receive some other info on promotional opportunities (both free and paid) that can be of value to the indie author. Please title your email: KBR Book Review Request and send it to AnthonyWessel@DigitalBookToday.com
Rachel is a wife, mother of 2 very entertaining and boisterous boys, degree student studying to become a primary school teacher, writer, blogger, reader and reviewer. She loves crime, thrillers and romance, but will basically read anything, and she reads a lot! Co-author of the Tortured Hearts trilogy of books, out on Amazon now. Her debut novel, Crossing Life Lines is currently in progress. Her twitter handle is @Writerdove When submitting, include subject “KBR Review Request” and send to dovecards@hotmail.co.uk Rachel is not accepting submissions at this time.
Kate Farrell – I have my own accounting business, but my passion has always been reading and writing. I grew up in a family of readers and have been hooked since “See Spot Run”. I enjoy suspense, crime, thrillers, chick lit, and historical drama. Preferred formats are Kindle or ePub. You can follow me on Twitter @katesreads My website is: www.KatesReads.com Title your email: KBR Review Request and mail to katesreads@gmail.com Kate is not accepting submissions at this time.
Deborah R @lovetoreadrombk: Deborah works in the pharmaceutical field. She LOVES reading, sewing and quilting. Deborah mostly reads romance; contemporary, historical, western, and suspense, anything with a HEA. Her reviews can also be posted on her blog, Amazon, GR, etc. Preferes kindle and Nook formats. Contact: debr97@yahoo.com. Deborah is not accepting submissions at this time.
Marilou George: I am a Mom, Wife and lover of books. I am an IT Analyst, Book Blogger and enjoy web design. I am also a huge Sports fan. I prefer general fiction, mysteries, crime and suspense but I’ll read anything except horror. I accept Kindle format. My website is: www.confessionsofreader.blogspot.com and follow me on Twitter @MarilouGeorge. Marilou is not accepting review requests at this time.
Anita: I’m a stay home wife to my wonderful husband and we take care of our precious 2 year old granddaughter during the week. I also have 3 grown children and 1 son-in-law, oh and I can’t forget our Boston Terrier and 2 cats (1 cat belongs to our dog, she has a thing for cats) that think they are in charge of the household. My only hobby seems to be reading. I enjoy reading most anything… mystery/thrillers, Sci-Fi, paranormal/horror/vampire/zombie type books, action/adventure and romance (preferably suspense). I am always on the look out for that next great read. I would prefer Kindle mobi, or pdf format. When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request and send to anitah1492@hotmail.com Anita is not accepting submissions at this time.
Bethan: Bethan is a self-employed copywriter and editor living in Liverpool, UK. She probably reads too much but doesn’t think this is anything to be ashamed of, and when she’s not reading she enjoys watching really bad TV, spending time with her family, and attempting to write something significant of her own. Bethan’s favorite genres are historical (post 17th century) and literary, although she will read absolutely everything. Please send kindle format (mobi/pnc), NOT PDFs. When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request and send to Bethanchloetownsend@gmail.com Bethan is not accepting submissions at this time.
Tom Clementson @TCAbn: Tom has been working for the military for the last 20 years but is on a clandestine mission for the Kindle Book Review to find the absolute best in indie publishing. He shares his only his best, most classified work in historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy with us here – so if you’ve got an incredible short story, novella or novel and you’ve dotted your I’s and crossed your T’s…Tom can help. You can’t contact him directly but send a drop-note titled “KBR Book Review Request” with your e-pub or kindle file. Tom is not available at this time.
Sarah Burns @MsSBurns: Sarah lives with her husband and son in Greater Manchester, UK and is an avid reader. Having recently become a new mum (and finding time to read difficult!), she is only currently reviewing children’s book and short stories/novellas. Sarah will give most things a try, but please no sci-fi, vampires or real life stories. Preferred format is kindle and you can follow me on twitter (@MsSBurns) and reviews will also be posted on my blog at http://akindleandkittens.wordpress.com/ email requests to sarahburns@rocketmail.com and please mark the email -KBR Review Request
Angelique Jurd – known to most people as Angel (though this might not be an accurate description according to those same people) – is a writer, editor, and lover of music, books and film. She has a family she adores, an obsession with Bruce Springsteen, a day job as a magazine editor and a dream of being a full time fiction writer. In the meantime she loves to read – her favourite authors are Stephen King, Alan Paton, Harper Lee and Ally Condie. While she will read anything at all she does have a preference for fantasy, YA, horror, and some women’s literature – and is rather fond of biographies. When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request and send to Angelique@angeliquejurd.com
Haley Sale: I’m 26 and have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember, I literally devour books, reading a full length novel in one sitting is quite a regular occurance, I love nothing better than getting lost in a good book and love to read all different types of books. When I’m not reading I’m busy as a department manager in a supermarket, catching up with friends and family or just relaxing (with a good book!) I will read any genre and prefer kindle or pdf please. I have a blog at – www.myloveofreading.blogspot.com (slightly neglected but will be updated soon). When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request, and send to h_sale@hotmail.com
Tammy Gaines: Books are my drugs and authors are my rock stars. I also found many genres to be under-represented in the plethora of book blogs out there. I prefer reading Sci-Fi, Speculative Fiction, Horror, Mysteries and Suspense as much as I can. I love all of these genres. I accept kindle and pdf formats. You can learn about me at novelopinion.org. When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request, and send to novelopinion@gmail.com Tammy is accepting submissions at this time.
Becky Sherriff: I live in Hyde, Cheshire and I have been married for 6 years. I have 2 boys, Sam is 5 and William is 2. I also have a nutty Yorkshire Terrier who is adorable but insane. I work part time for a bank and enjoy reading, swimming, baking, watching films and doing all the mummy playgroups. I am interested in most genres and I certainly have an open mind. The only subject I would not be interested in reading is true child abuse stories as I find I do not enjoy reading these and it defeats the purpose of me sitting down to relax and read.
My favourite genre is crime thrillers and a good old fashioned love story. If you choose me to review your book I will give an honest review and feedback. I would never post a negative review publicly but if you wanted feedback I would send it privately. When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request, and send to Sherriffrebecca@gmail.com
Jon Bloch @JPBloch1: Jon has a Ph.D, but he doesn’t let it stop him from enjoying life. He is a 24/7 servant to his dog, who graciously permits Jon food, shelter, and a tiny portion of the bed. As a professor/author, Jon has published in numerous genres, and likes any novel that’s well written. “Well written” means that he’d read it again by choice. He’s especially interested in mysteries, thrillers, ghost/supernatural stories, fantasy/adventure, and character-driven serious or humorous literature. Jon does not review YA, chick-lit, Sci-Fi, or non-fiction. Likes Kindle or PDF formatting. When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request, and send to jonpbloch@hotmail.com. Jon is not accepting submissions at this time.
Andria Saxelby @ASaxelby: Andria left behind the hectic world of Human Resources in London to set up home in the more tranquil Italian countryside with her husband and two children. She currently teaches English, introducing her students to the delights of English Literature where possible. When not reading she is glued to films or listening to music. She reads most genres including historical fiction/non fiction as well as biographies and plays. Please send mobi format for kindle. When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request, and send to Andria is NOT accepting submissions at this time.
CJ: C.J. works as an English language teacher and was formerly a teacher librarian for four years. She is the mother of two boys, works part time and writes for enjoyment. She finds reading on her kindle one of the most relaxing past times. Having a good book to devour and having that final satisfying Ah… moment, just about tops off her busy days. She likes to read romance and young adult, but will venture out into other genres if the story catches her interest. She prefers kindle format to other formats. No horror or literary works thanks. When submitting, title email: KBR Review Request, and send to toblackmore@hotmail.com. C.J. is not taking submissions at this time.
Katharine: I’m ever-so-slowly switching over from print to e-books in order to make a little more space in the moving trucks. My Kindle holds everything from Aaron Allston to HG Wells. When not reading and avoiding housework, I’m homeschooling, cooking, volunteering, studying, hosting, trying to force the computer to do my bidding, or failing spectacularly at trying to multitask. I accept most sci-fi, historical fiction, urban fantasy, surreal fiction, and young adult submissions in KINDLE-compatible formats. Katharine is not accepting submissions for the next few weeks.
Oh well, no one wants to review a true crime story, but take a peek, WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME is the book and can be found on Amazon!
I’ve had the same experience with my book, THE UNFINISHED, found at http://www.amazon.com/The-Unfinished-ebook/dp/B006IGUDTI .
It too is a crime/thriller (set in the future). But I’ll keep trying to find someone from this site.
Short Short Story — Flash Fiction
I’ve written a short short story (aka “Flash Fiction) which is only about 3 pages long, and recently published it on Amazon for 99 cents. Also included in the book are six poems, but what I’m really interested in are reviews of the short story.
The story is gritty and a bit funny, perhaps resembling short stories like those of J.D. Salinger or Raymond Carver.
Would anyone here be interested in reviewing it? (As I say, it’s about three pages, and takes about four minutes to read.)
Thanks.
Mark, You’ll have to go to our “Get Reviewed” Page and scroll through our list of reviewers. They post their prefered genre(s) in their bios. Give that a try and see what happens.
I’d read and review it Mark, if you read and review The Unfinished. It’s 17 pages. http://www.amazon.com/The-Unfinished-ebook/dp/B006IGUDTI .
Contact me through my Facebook page. Facebook.com/ReadTheUnfinished .
Patrice
I need someone to read humour, doesn’t any like a good giggle here?! Hurry and let me know at toonedelic@hotmail.com or i guess i’ll have to review myself, which is never a good thing seeing as my alter-ego hates my guts.
Hi Darren, You’ll just have to search through our reviewer bio’s and pick one that reads that genre. If no one is interested that genre at this time, check back often because we are always adding new reviewers.
How does a writer get reviewed here when over half of your reviewers are “not accepting submissions?”
That’s a good question, John. I’m quite surprised myself that with over 25 reviewers we get far more requests than we can manage. Ans that’s why we are always adding reviewers–and still cannot keep up with the demand. But since our reviewers do this for enjoyment, we give them freedom to accept reviews when it is most convienient for them, working around their family, and life schedules. They do not get paid, so I’m sure you understand.
CJ
I came, I saw, I like but only have a book on British army humour set in the 1960s. Obviously what I need is a general reader and there are not many of those around. Will keep an eye on your site – good luck.
Are you British? I’m new to the site (as of today) and one of my favorite things to read is anything by a
British author… Send me an official request thingie and I can get back to you (I have this feeling they want us to go through official channels all the way). Jane McBride
Hi Jane…I’m sure you won’t have a problem getting submissions… Probably more than you want/can handle! Ha! Have fun. And be sure to read the “Starter Kit” I sent you. That is critical.
Well, Jeff, you’re right about that. More than I can handle was right! BUT if it’s British, I can read them all day and all night. I would LOVE to be flooded with British manuscripts. I would make sure the kids and dogs were fed, but everything else would be neglected.
Once I’ve worked out how to send you an official request (I’ve only just discovered this site and its opportunities to get reviewed about 5 minutes ago!)I would certainly love you to review my novel. I am British, it is set in the Uk – so hopefully would be something you would be interested to read.
Hi Jude,
What is a formal request? A formal request is a professional request for review including book information, link, brief synopsis, page count, genre, etc–sent to the appropriate reviewer per the bios listed on this page. This information allows the reviewer to gauge whether they will/want to review your book in the most efficient manner. DO NOT send out blanket requests. Good luck!
complimentary spy thriller available for review:
TITLE: The Killing Ploy
GENRE: spy thriller
AUTHOR: Steve Haberman
FORMAT: e-book and available on Amazon
SYNOPSIS: Pablo de Silva is an agent in a CIA unit, whose work includes surveillance and killing. On a Berlin mission he fails to save a fellow agent, who’s also his lover.
Despondent, held now in low regard by his colleagues, he gets transferred to recuperate till his former mentor/head of that unit calls him home with a new assignment. Liaise with the San Diego FBI and see why two Defense Department contractors, headquartered in that California city, were murdered in Europe. Are terrorists behind it? If so, inform the unit’s head, and he’ll take over.
To de Silva, the task seems simple. Off he goes to San Diego and beyond, not realizing he’s slipped again into a dangerous world. Who are his true allies? Should he watch his back as well as his front? Not until the shocking conclusion of his mission one lonely morning does he find out. And not until that morning, facing danger to himself and to the U. S., do his allies discover Pablo de Silva is much more than he seems.
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Hi Steve, Please peruse our list of reviewers and contact the reviewer directly who you think is the best match per their genre preferences.Then write a formal review request and send it to that reviewer (see their email addy in the bio). Good luck!
I would be happy if Scott Worden reviews my ebook Secrets of Parenting with Love and Logic. This ebook is non fiction and it is about relationship between children and their parents/teachers.
I know that Scott is very busy but how can I reach this reviewer? Where should I apply?
Thank you in advance for your advice.
Hi Tatiana, Look at Scott’s bio. His email address is listed there. Simply submit a formal review request to him directly. Good luck.
Thank you very much, Jeff!
I just stumbled onto this site and find it interesting.
I’ve just published the first of my Five Flash Fiction Stories E-Book / Kindle (.99)
I have the book as a PDF on my site as well (.99)
I plan to return sometime after the New Year.
Happy holidays everyone!
- Joseph
I’m unsure who to approach for a review. My novel, NORTHMAN, is an historical/ timeslip/supernatural/horror thriller with a timeless romance. It doesn’t fit comfortably in any of the genres. Samples of the book are here: http://wp.me/s24Exb-northman Any help appreciated. Thanks.
JD, Just rty whoever seems to fit best. No single reviewer categorizes their favorite genre exactly like yours because yours is obviously unique. Try a reviewer that comes close. Submit a fomal review request (per instructions) and see what happens. If they pass, try another reviewer. The only one who can answer your question is the reviewer you contact–the reviewers do not monitor this page–they are too busy reading.
Many thanks, Jeff. I’ll do as you suggest.
Okay. Good luck! And keep your eyes peeled after the New Year–some of our reviewers will come back on line after the first of the year.
Thanks for your help. Have a good Xmas!
Thanks Jeff I will look forward to their return:))
Will you consider adding reviewers for Literary Fiction? All the reviewers are for genre books, but there is a big component of literature on the Kindle, too.
Try Kate Farrell if she is available now. She was our Lit. Fict. judge in the 2012 best indie contest. We take reviewers as they come on a volunteer basis.
My book is about revenge for the sex slaves of WWII
http://www.amazon.com/Snap-Dragons-Tail-ebook/dp/B00AOAR68K
I lived nearly half of my life as a sex slave but this story is about my grandmother.
There are many elements people who read say thriller, others say erotic because there is sex, blackmail and sado-masochism.
I have little idea about promoting a book. I crtainly cannot go on tv. I live in hiding with my bodyguards, husband and children. I feel a deep passion for this story and my editors love this book. People who read love it but how to make this book well known?
please if you can teach me I would be happier.
Hi Wang May Ming,
If you search through our “Author Resources” page, you will find a section with links to author servives (listed below the promotional sites we recommend). Look for the section titled “Editors, proof-readers, and cooperatives”. At the top of the list you will see this… “Quality eBook Covers from Jeff Bennington – $99 BUY NOW” When you click on that link, you will find that I offer an author consultation with a complete book analysis. I am currently ranked #28 in Amazon’s Author List in the Horror category, and have been ranked as high as #8. I can give you some advice if you are willing to go that route. Otherwise scroll through our author services for other great sites to promote your books.
I also recommend reading “The Indie Author’s Guide to the Universe.”
Good luck!
Jeff
Thanks for providing this service, it’s invaluable. I submitted a request for Scott to review Stop Sabotaging Your Life, 3 Steps To Your Full Potential. I thought that he would be a good person to review my book because he enjoys reading non-fiction and books on relationships. Hope you enjoy it, Scott!
I’m not sure how to send my preferred reviewer a free copy of my book on Kindle as she requested. A little help? Do the reviewers accept novels in MS Word files? Thank you.
Hi Laura, Your book must be published on Amazon before we can review it. Most reviewers here have a Kindle and need the “kindle format” which is a .mobi file. If you have not formatted or edited your book for Kindle yet, see our Author Resource page for a “formatting resource”.
Hi Laura, I’m a published author and am just putting my hat in for reviews. Please let me know what your book is about. I can take pdf file or any file you have. Please write to me at writestylepublishing@gmail.com. do not let the name fool you it’s our publishing company email. We will not solicit your work for publishing. Thanks
Very helpful site for Indie Authors and publishers, I thank you for the info. I’d request one of the reviewers for my kindle edition to review.
PVK
Would love an unbiased review…am in the process of writing a second edition to my current book…but it looks like most of the applicable reviewers here are already overwhelmed!
My book is listed here on amazon related to job interviews:
http://www.amazon.com/Hiring-Manager-Secrets-Interview-ebook/dp/B007B3356A
Hi Russell, We apologize that our reviewers are so overwhelmed with books. We are always adding to the team and still can’t keep up with demand. And with our contest about to get under way, things aren’t going to open up anytime soon.
Is there a spiritually oriented reviewer who will read my autobiographical account of my meetings with and instruction by ascended masters, “Adventures of a Western Mystic: Apprentice to the Masters.”? On Amazon it has nine 5-star reviews.
I write books of no redeeming social value. Crime fiction theoretically written with a sense of humor and even some romance. I would love to receive a review of my books but virtually everyone who reads crime fiction is not taking submissions. “Things not opening up anytime soon” does not sound encourging. Wish you guys all the best, too bad we all have to sleep a few hours a day. Good luck mikefaricyauthor@gmail.com
I’m not an official Kindle reviewer but I’ve been looking for a good new book to read for a long time. If you read and review my Fantasy book on Amazon I’d be happy to do the same to yours. Let me know if you’re interested.
Hi Laura, We are always looking for reviewers. If you are interested, see the submission form above. reviewing here at KBR is a great way to great FREE reads in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Jeff
Laura, Thanks for your reply please feel free to contact me directly at mikefaricyauthor@gmail.com.
I’d apprecoate reviewers of literary fiction and literature. Would be nice to see the KBR branch out into that and offer literary reviews as well as the genre reviews it currently has.
Hi Amanda, We do review your genre. Unfortunately, many of our reviewers are currently on the judging panel for the contest, including those who would love to read your work. We currently have 3 more reviewers in queue, so there will be more up soon. Check back in a week or two; perhaps one of them will be interested in your genre.
JB
Other than contacting each reviewer one by one, is there a way to find out if they are members of Amazon Prime and therefore could download / borrow a book for review for free?
Thank you for offering this valuable service. It’s a great idea.
Hi Owen, It is always the authors responsibility in any circumstance to provide a reviewer here or elsewhere with a review copy (print or ebook). If you read our reviewer bios, you will not only find out which reviewers read your particular genre and what format they require from the author. And so you know, Prime members get those free monthly rentals because they paid for the service. Any honest reviewer “receives a free copy of the book in exchange for a fair and honest review”. Almost all of our reviewers require a “kindle” version which is easily downloadable from your/the publisher’s Amazon KDP account.
What I was wondering was not so much about genre or formatting, but if, after reading the bios and finding a reviewer to accept my book, I could point them towards my book’s Amazon page where they could then download the free KDP Select version, rather than me having to mail a gift copy. I imagine that a lot of the avid readers who review here are Amazon Prime members.
I posed my original question as a suggestion so that if acceptable, in addition to mentioning genre in their bios, reviewers in the future could also mention if they are willing to accept loaned books through Prime / KDP select.
Thank you.
It is the author’s responsibility to give the reviewer a copy. I understand what you are saying, and they are too busy reading multiple books a week, writing reviews, and living life with their families that they honestly don’t have time to chase after books. Thats why they have email addresses posted so the authors can easily send them a kindle copy. And in this case, our reviewers already explain how to give them a copy in each bio… none of which includes chasing after the authors book. THink of it like this; they are doing the author a tremendous service. Out of gratitude, the author bends over backwards to give them a copy of their book. EX: I created my own 60-day blog tour in 2009, organized it, emailed reviewers (cold calls) and mailed or emailed 75 print and/or ebooks and I never expected the reviewers to do anything accept read my book and write a review. My effort was the only way I could get the book into their hands. I think we’ve made things about as easy and cost effective for any author willing to learn how to get a kindle version (mobi) of his/her book into the hands of our amazingly professional reviewers. They really are the best and at times I have to protect their time… that’s what I’m doing here.
I could not agree more. I send an email to a continually changing list of reviewers (100) asking if they would like a copy of my latest book for review. Most of the responses I receive are positive. Some individuals do not respond, I take that as a ‘no’. Others respond with a definite no, not a problem I’d rather that response as compared to sending a copy they have no intention of reading. I received a response from one woman who said she only reviews autographed hard cover books. She’s probably not the sort of individual I want to deal with. The other learning point in this process is that just because someone has agreed to accept and review does not mean they can begin tonight. I have a good many reviewers who may be 3-4 months in the process. We all have lives, jobs, family, or even, God forbid, other books to review. Of the hundred copies I send out for review I receive about 30-40 reviews, I chalk it up to the cost of doing business and it seems a small price in the scheme of things.
Sorry, I wasn’t trying to argue or complain, just to see if it was an option or suggest it as a new one. I didn’t realize it would create so much more work for the reviewers, but now I understand. I appreciate the service being offered here.
No worries… good luck with your book!
Hello, do I just post up what reviewer I want here or is there another way?
I’ll just leave this here for now.
My story is currently free on amazon. It’s called A Vagrant Story. I would appreciate someone who is not particular about their genre choices to give it a look. Any help at placing the genre is appreciated too because it’s troubling me. Thanks.
http://www.amazon.com/A-Vagrant-Story-ebook/dp/B00BR4MKS8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1362957407&sr=8-2&keywords=a+vagrant+story
“When four homeless people find a suicide note they vow to save the man who wrote it before he can carry it out. With only until New Year’s Eve to track him down they follow clues in the note which lead them on a journey across the city.
Having long hidden in the darkness of the gutter, the four must finally return to the world they left behind and inevitably face the demons of their past they’ve long been running from.
They find a city corrupted, over run with turf wars and violence. The people tremble as a serial killer stalks the midnight air. The police appear to have given up hope in catching him. This killer is seemingly unstoppable. Unstoppable, until his path crosses with that of four hapless bums. The last thread of hope lies in each of their hands as their journey to save one man’s life causes them to save many.”
Pal,
If you’d like a review, please contact one of the reviewers listed on this page. You’ll have to find one that reads your genre per their bio, and then send a formal request to the reviewer’s email listed. DO NOT send out a blanket email, or you will not get reviewed. Basically, read the instructions at the top and you’ll be fine. What is a formal request? A formal request is a professional request for review including book information, link, brief synopsis, page count, genre, etc. This information allows the reviewer to gauge whether they will/want to review your book in the most efficient manner. Good luck!
I’m looking for a reviewer who know and appreciates short stories as an art form, and who appreciates creative memoir. My short story, Friday Night Knife and Gun Club uses satire and projected memoir in an imagined dystopian future.
Hi Linda, You’ll have to look through the reviewers listed to see who prefers your genre, and then contact them via the email listed in their bio. Books posted here are rarely seen by our reviewers. Usually if a reviewer likes the genre, it doesn’t matter if they review novels or shorts. Good luck!
Thanks, Jeff. Actually, I did look and didn’t find any. My story doesn’t fit into any genre. I was hoping to find a reviewer who likes literary fiction and satire. I’ll look over the list again. Thanks!
There are reviewers who say they read almost anything. All you can do is pick one that is close or open to multiple genres. But either way, posting here won’t get a review.