How Can I get readers to review my debut novel on Amazon

[Reggie Ridgway]

I am a thriller writer and my debut novel came out on Amazon last week. I noticed other authors get up to 20 instant reviews. I suspect many of them were genuine but also think they might be friends and family helping out. How can I get reviews without leaning on friends and family?

Any suggestions or info in posts here?

Reggie Ridgway

Author of In The Midnight Hour published by Echelon Press on April 3rd, 2012

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[Claire Carey]

I am always happy to review books check out my other blog for how i work as well.

 

http://sutleress.blogspot.com 

I normally request a hardcopy or Kindle copy of the book, for it will review the book on here, my other blog, amazon if they sell it and on good reads. I also offer you review it on one of your chosen sites if i don't already cover it.

 

Claire

[Reggie Ridgway]

Thanks Claire. I will check out your site:)

[Richard "Dick" W. Kraemer]

Hey, Reggie

 

I'm glad your finally getting review requests on this site. I am also a new author, and also having trouble getting reviews for my new book. I posted to a few groups, but I had no offers to review.

 

Thanks Rich

     

[Reggie Ridgway]

I know what you are saying.

[Shalini Ayre]

Hello Reggie

Glad you're getting people to review your book. I've recently reviewed a book for a debut novelist like yourself. Her release date is April 20th and I read and posted the review to my dedicated book blog, plus posted the link that to Facebook and Twitter. Once she releases it in a few days time on Amazon, I'll post it there too. 

As people have said, this is a great site to get the help

Good Luck!

Shalini

http://www.lgib-bookreview.blogspot.com

[Mia DiDio]

Hi Shalini, your info is so helpful. Do you know if readers get a complimentary copy of the ebook either in PDF format or before release, do they then have access to post a review on Amazon if they didn't purchase there? I don't know why but I thought those "toggles" would be locked.

I'm so new to this. I wish I would have sought reviews before my launch as I don't have any to help sales either and now feel behind the 10th ball ;)

Thanks for your input ~ Mia

[Shalini Ayre]

Hi Mia

All depends on the author I think! 

With regards to the author I reviewed for, she posted here on the 15th and I got back to her with my review in a couple of days - yes, I read quickly. Also, my previous life as a proofreader, I advised her of some mistakes that she could correct as it was e-book. The author very kindly gave me a copy on PDF...I don't expect it at all. 

I review quite a number of books for four different publishers so always get a complimentary copy; posting it to Amazon is not a problem either...I've never had a problem posting to them if I didn't buy it from there. 

At least now you know where to go to get those all important reviews! 

I'm not an expert, but I'm glad I could help..

Shalini

[Reggie Ridgway]

I think if one has previously bought something on Amazon they can automatically review without purchasing the novel.

[The Literary Lioness]

MIa-

Before I could post my first review on Amazon I was required to buy at least one book from them. I don't know why -- but for a bookworm like me it was not a hardship!

However, now I can post reviews on books no matter where I buy them or how I receive them (although I am supposed to state that I received any books from an author). However, any books that I review that I have purchased on Amazon does note that it is an Amazon Verified Purchase.

[Reggie Ridgway]

That is good to know. Thanks so much

[Reggie Ridgway]

Great news Shalini

[Melissa Douthit]

Try this:

http://www.virtualauthorbooktours.com/

Or Bookrooser.com is a good one too.

Also, you can enroll it in kdp select and set it to free for a day or two.  Usually after that, people will leave reviews.