(Updated 8/2/17)
I am accepting very few review copies right now as I focus on my family and my writing. Those I will consider accepting right now are books from authors whose work I’ve enjoyed in the past and anything related to Jane Austen. Please note that I make my decisions on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration my interest in a particular book as well as time constraints.
*Before you send me a review request, please take some time to peruse my site to get a feel for the kinds of books I read and enjoy. This saves your time and mine. I have compiled all of my book reviews in alphabetical order by title.
*Please note that I have a full-time job and a family, am writing my own novel, and take on freelance editing projects as well (also on a case-by-case basis), so it can take me a few months to post a review. I am willing to pre-schedule a review date if requested, but keep in mind that my review schedule for a particular month generally is filled a few months in advance. Also, please be aware that due to my busy schedule, even pre-scheduled review dates are subject to change. However, I always email in advance in such situations.
*I review every book I read, including those I purchased or borrowed from the library. If I didn’t finish a book, I will explain why. If I didn’t like a book, I will explain why. I cannot guarantee a positive review, but I can guarantee an honest and fair one.
*I often post my reviews on Amazon, as time permits, but cannot guarantee that I will do so. I do give star ratings to books on Goodreads (and often post reviews there as well) and LibraryThing, as that is how I keep track of what books I read for my own purposes.
*I do not accept monetary compensation for my reviews. I never sell the complimentary review copies I receive, though I sometimes pass them on to other readers. I never share the files of the electronic books I receive.
*I occasionally host spotlights/guest posts/excerpts/giveaways of books I have edited, reviewed, or received for review, as well as for blog tours and authors I’ve worked with in the past.
To contact me regarding a particular book, please e-mail me: diaryofaneccentric@hotmail.com
