Book Blogger Confessions: Author Interactions

Question: Have you ever emailed an author to tell them you loved/disliked their book? As a book reviewer, do you think we should cross that line? 

Do you mind when authors re-tweet or comment on reviews? Does that intimidate you in any way in regards to review writing, knowing that they may be reading it?

Do author interactions – both pro or con – change how you view their work?

Have you ever emailed an author to tell them you loved/disliked their book?

 I have emailed an author or two and introduced myself and this book blog, and at the same time told them that I loved their book.

As a book reviewer, do you think we should cross that line? 

I don’t see it as crossing a line. Why on earth shouldn’t I tell an author when I enjoyed what they wrote…sorry, but that makes no sense to me.

Do you mind when authors re-tweet or comment on reviews?

I wish they’d all retweet, facebook, and comment on my reviews. After all…if they’re seeing it then it’s been published on my blog and why shouldn’t they?

Does that intimidate you in any way in regards to review writing, knowing that they may be reading it?

Nope…I don’t think of the author when I’m writing my review…I’m thinking of my readers.

Do author interactions – both pro or con – change how you view their work?

Not at all…I might be disappointed by a lack of response, but it doesn’t change whether they’re good writers in my opinion.

Tamie Xo