*Please note* I thank you all for getting in touch. However, I'm only one person and I have a staggering pile already on TBR mountain so I'd have to go without sleep in order to read everything I am offered. I apologize in advance. I am closing review requests for the time being. The exception to this is AUDIO BOOKS, I'm still accepting review copies of those that fit in with my tastes (See below). I am leaving my policies below so I don't have to re-write them at a later date but for now I'm not open to offers.
Please accept my apologies.
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If you're interested in sending me a review copy of your book (or audio-book), I'm happy to hear from you.
I am currently open to receiving requests to review but please bear in mind that I try to be selective to ensure that each book I read and review receives the necessary time and attention it deserves. If I don’t think I’m going to like a book I will most likely decline your request. Please don't be offended, better to find someone who will love your book than to have it accepted by someone who may not appreciate it. I have no objection to older publications. It's unimportant to me whether the book was published last week, last year or even the beginning of the last millennium. Old or new, I'll consider it all.
I am most likely to snap up your request if your book fits into the following categories (in no particular order):
Speculative Fiction: -- I enjoy science fiction and fantasy. I especially enjoy dystopian and apocalyptic fiction. I am also very partial to time travel and alternate realities.
Historical Fiction -- I enjoy historical fiction. These can be romances, fantasies, mysteries or a combination of all of these. Some time periods I enjoy more than others. Anything before the 20th century is preferred and if it's before the 19th century, that's even better. I also have a soft spot for ancient history and prehistoric time frames.
Chick Lit -- I like quirky and funny.... Think 'Rom-com'
Crime Fiction -- Whether it be Thriller, Legal, Police Procedural or something else. I'm especially fond of Tartan Noir.
Contemporary Romance -- Small town romances are a favourite but I'll consider it all.
A mixture of any combination of the above is also intriguing to me.
I may, on occasion and on a case by case basis, accept the following:
Short Story Collections -- I usually prefer stories to have more meat on their bones and am usually left unsatisfied by a short story. I have found a few authors that can write really great short stories though and I'm sure there are others out there for me to discover.
Genre's I am most likely to refuse are listed below.
Sports fiction, biographies.
Non fiction is dependent upon subject and just too varied to categorize so file it under 'ask and see'. If it's craft related then it jumps up to the 'hmmm, sounds interesting' section.
Categories which I can almost guarantee to NOT choose as reading material are as follows:
Self-help books, Finance, Business, Economics, Technical, Christian fiction, Erotica, Memoirs, Fashion or Politics.
Publishers, authors, etc.:
You should know several things before you contact me:
1) I do not guarantee a review of your book. I am just agreeing to consider it for review.
2) You can expect honesty. My reviews are my own personal opinions so they will be subjective. If I love a book I will say why, equally if I'm not fond of a particular book then I will give reasons. Not all books are guaranteed a positive review.
3) I can not guarantee that I will get to your book immediately. I can't promise to get to your book within a given time frame. If you have a deadline in mind, please mention it as it may affect the decision to review.
4)I usually cross-post my reviews. If there is anywhere you’d like my review posted please let me know in advance and I’ll consider it.
5)Your ARCs are safe with me – I will not sell them, share then or donate them! .
And finally, if you have any interest in author interviews/guest posts etc, you know the drill... communication is key!
For any other questions or concerns, reach me at:
asilverthistle(AT)gmail(DOT)com
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