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Group 328 Clean - Mod. Loralee
I'd like to join with my children’s picture book book
Bye-Bye Magpie
. I've finished my reviews for Group 326 Out of This World.-Lynn
My Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ book link: /book/show/4...
My Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ author link: /author/show...
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Loralee wrote: "Welcome, S. Lynn! You've read quite a few of my books, but there are a few you still haven't read yet!":) And I'm happy to read one of the ones I haven't read yet.
I'd like to join this round with my black Hole Radio -Ka'azula SciFi series for middle grade readers please.
/book/show/6...?
S. Lynn has read all of my books, so far but I have #4 (Labyrinthia) coming out this week (or next) and I can send a PDF for an early review. Loralee has read 2 but not the one listed
Ann wrote: "S. Lynn has read all of my books, so far but I have #4 (Labyrinthia) coming out this week (or next) and I can send a PDF for an early review. Loralee has read 2 but not the one listed"As Ann said, I've already reviewed her three currently available books. I'm happy to read her next book - sounds like the timing of its release should work fine.
-Lynn
I'd like to join with Unfathomable Chance. I have read Ann's proposed book, but could read a different book of hers.
May I join this group with my book, Naturally Supporting Cancer Treatment?/book/show/5...
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I have reviewed Lynn's Bye-bye Magpie and Trial Run but there are plenty of others to read next, if she's happy for me to do so.
Ann and Loralee have reviewed my book already.
I don't have any conflicts with K.T.
I have no clashes with K.T.I've got a novella (Trial and Tribulation) - that even fits "Clean" - that Jenny can review.
-Lynn
S.Lynn wrote: "I have no clashes with K.T.I've got a novella (Trial and Tribulation) - that even fits "Clean" - that Jenny can review.
-Lynn"
Great, Lynn, I'm happy to read any of your material. :)
Mod
Jenny, unfortunately because you have the one book and two of us have reviewed you, I won't be able to fit you in. I wish I could as your book is lovely!
Everyone else, keep an eye out as people join, and mention here if they have reviewed you or been reviewed by you so we can avoid conflicts.
Loralee wrote: "Welcome, Ann and K.T.!Jenny, unfortunately because you have the one book and two of us have reviewed you, I won't be able to fit you in. I wish I could as your book is lovely!
Everyone else, keep..."
Loralee, I know it makes it more tricky but couldn't you put me in the blind spots for you and Ann?
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Loralee wrote: "Jenny, you can only be in one person’s blind spot. That’s why it couldn’t work with two people having reviewed you already."Thanks for explaining. Maybe next time.
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Hi!I'd like to join with my short story Where There's Smoke There's Fire.
Although I've read books from the first three authors, I can read on of S. Lynn Helton's other stories, and I haven't read Loralee Evans' Felicity, or Ann Birdgenaw's Black Hole Radio -Ka'azula.
K.T Munson hasn't reviewed any of my books and I haven't read any of her books.
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Hi. I would like to join with my middle grade book "Violet Jenkins Saves the day."Violet Jenkins Saves the Day: Violet Jenkins series
Hi Loralee, I would like to join the group with "Mystery at Chances Hill". This edition is now available as an ebook or paperback. I do know that you, S. Lynn, and Audrey reviewed it. I haven't read or reviewed your work, S.Lynn, or Audrey's. I did review Ann's book and Jenny's. If this doesn't work, I have a Christmas novel that nobody listed in this group has reviewed. However, it is published as MC Harrison/book/show/6...
I have no clashes with Stacey.I've got a novella (Trial Run) - that even fits "Clean" - that Audrey can review.
Although I've already reviewed this book of Molly's, it looks like she's got a few other books available - under both "Molly" and "MC".
-Lynn
S.Lynn wrote: "I have no clashes with Stacey.I've got a novella (Trial Run) - that even fits "Clean" - that Audrey can review.
Although I've already reviewed this book of Molly's, it looks like she's got a few..." Thank you, Lynn. I think I'll post the link to another children's book for Loralee.
Hi Loralee, While I would prefer to have more reviews of "Mystery at Chances Hill" because the ebook and now paperback are selling, I could suggest my other book (by Molly Harrison) which is 5 short stories for children to read on their own. So, if someone has read and reviewed, "Mystery at Chances Hill" /book/show/6... , then perhaps they could read and review"DIY Princess Guide"
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Stacey, do you have any clashes with any of the other people already signed up? (Have you reviewed them or been reviewed by them before?) Once you let us know, as long as there are no unresolvable review conflicts, I'll fit you in.
Everyone: Has anyone reviewed or been reviewed by Stacey before?
Thank you, Loralee. I have not read or reviewed Stacey's work.
I haven't read Stacey nor has she reviewed any of my books, so no clashes.Can definitely read Molly's DIY Princess and S. Lynn's Trial Run.
Hello Loralee, If it's not to late I would be grateful to be part of this clean review group. My book is in the self- help category .Here is the link. Thank-you
Also no one in the group has reviewed my book and I have not received any. Thank you
Loralee, I have not read Cindy's work. However, I had forgotten that I did read Audrey's "Where There's Smoke, There's Fire" but I did not post a review of the book. I also did not post any comments or stars here or on Amazon. It does show on my reading list.
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No clashes with Cindy.Molly hasn't reviewed it on neither Amazon or Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.
I think not actually. :( I've been read by: Loralee, KT, Ann, and Audrey. Probably will be tough to squeeze me in. Will be on the lookout for a future round...
Loralee wrote: "Welcome, Stacy and Cindy! Molly, as long as you have not left a review for Audrey, either here or on Amazon, you should be fine to be reviewed by her."No I haven't left a review. guess all is well
Sorry, I'm new to this. Will I be told which 4 books to review?Thanks for your help.
Stacey wrote: "Sorry, I'm new to this. Will I be told which 4 books to review?Thanks for your help."
Yes, once everyone confirms that there aren't any conflicts and everything is set, Loralee will post the final list of authors and books with the dates we need to read and post our reviews.
There will be one last call to check the final list because sometimes people are shifted.
You'll read the four listed directly below you, so you'll reach out to them. (Right now, I'm your fourth book.)
The four above you will read your book and they'll contact you for copies of your book.
Hope this helps!
Is there room for any more in this group?I've checked and I don't think I have any clashes
This is my book /book/show/1...
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Audrey is right. Once we have all ten people and have ensured that there aren't any conflicts, you'll be told which people will read you and which people you will read.
Sorry, Angela. I think you are right. It looks like there are too many conflicts to fit you. Unless someone can see a way to fit you in without conflicting with the current members.
It looks like we need just one more person to fit that last spot.
Loralee wrote: "Welcome, Jason! Audrey is right. Once we have all ten people and have ensured that there aren't any conflicts, you'll be told which people will read you and which people you will read.
Sorry, A..."
Thanks Loralee 🙂
Hi Loralee, If you still need a tenth person, I would like to join with my book, While the Bombs Fell /book/show/4...You are the only one of the authors who has reviewed my books.
The current order works. I am hoping we'll be able to get started soon!
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1. S. Lynn Helton
2. Loralee Evans
3. Molly Harrison
4. Stacey Faubion
5. Robbie Cheadle
6. Jason Newman
7.Juliette Godot
8. Cindy Marie Martin
9. Audrey Rich
10. K.T. Munson
Book Links
1. Bye-Bye Magpie
2. Felicity~ A Sparrow's Tale
3. DIY Princess Guide
4. Violet Jenkins Saves the Day
5. While the Bombs Fell
6. Understanding Procrastination
7. From the Drop of Heaven: Legends, Prejucide, and Revenge
8. Happiness 4 U
9. Where There's Smoke There's Fire
10. Unfathomable Chance
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