I think we should add a new feature to TWS, just for fun, and to help us share what readers are saying about our books. With that in mind, I’m creating #ShareAReviewDay for Wednesdays. You are hereby invited to choose a favorite review of one of your books, and either a) post it on TWS directly, if you are a contributor, or b) email me to set it up for you. (See Contact above.) Since I’m late getting this off the ground, I’ll run it through tomorrow, too, and next week, I’ll give you heads up the day before, so you can plan to take part.
I’m going to start the ball rolling by sharing a lovely review I discovered on Amazon this morning. Happily, I have received nothing but good reviews for my 2nd Wake-Robin Ridge book, A Boy Named Rabbit, and many have been truly beautiful. This is the latest of those. Hope you enjoy it, and if you haven’t yet read Rabbit’s story, maybe this will encourage you to check it out.
And by all means, please share these reviews throughout your social media sites. Let’s get some new eyes on them.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rabbit Stole My Heart
By writester on May 15, 2018
“Every now and then, an author manages to write a character so distinctive and impactful, he becomes difficult to forget. Sometimes it’s someone inherently evil; other times the character is a beacon of good. But seldom does such a character elevate himself past memorable — to do so is to vault over a rather high bar.
Marcia Meara’s Rabbit is one such character.
I can tell you she’s written another lovely book with a solid plot. I can tell you her settings are vivid and her villain chilling. All of that is true. Yet none of it matters.
I recommend this story because of a little boy named Rabbit who climbed down off a mountain and strode right into my heart.
This is a heart-warming tale of love and family, one that’s sure to tug at any reader’s heartstrings. It’s also a story you don’t want to miss. It’s a must-read.”
Buy 5-Star Rated A Boy Named Rabbit HERE.
What a nice idea! I know reviews like these are really meant for other readers, but they mean so much more to writers. 🙂
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There are quite a few non-writers who follow TWS, too, so they’ll see them here, plus, if everyone shares these posts via FB, Twitter, or their own blogs, we’ll get lots more eyes on them, too. But it takes a writer to understand just how much these can mean, both to sales, and as inspiration to keep on keepin’ on! 😀 Glad you like the idea! ❤
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Congratulations on that fabulous review, Marcia. I completely agree with the reviewer. Rabbit is a special character (I can’t wait for the next book! *hint*). His stories would play out well in a series of movies. Wouldn’t that be grande?
And I love the idea of Share A Review Wednesday. Thank you for launching such a great feature. It will surely lead me to discover many new books!
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Thanks for agreeing with writester, Mae. I will say that Rabbit seems to be, hands-down, the favorite character of all my readers. And he’s a joy to write. I’ve been working on #4, but I’m on a writing hiatus for another week or so, trying to take care of some of the many huge jobs that have piled up since the hurricane. But you haven’t seen the last of Little Rabbit, I’m sure.
Glad you like the idea of #ShareAReviewDay, and I’ll be keeping an eye out for you to do just that. Plus, I admit, I want to check out what people are saying about other writers’ work, too. I think this will be fun. 🙂 ❤
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Absolutely! And good to know #4 is in the works 🙂
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Beautifully written review! Congrats to you, Marcia. And what a great idea to allow us to share our favorite reviews. I’ll submit something next week. Thanks.
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Thank you, Liz, both for your comments on the review, and for wanting to take part. I look forward to sharing your review here, and encouraging everyone to pass it along! 🙂 ❤
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Congrats on the fabulous review! I haven’t had the chance to read your work yet, but I plan to change that sad state of affairs soon 🙂
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I was just thinking the same thing when I saw YOUR name pop up. That’s the biggest drawback of spending long days writing instead of reading, isn’t it? So many wonderful writers out there I haven’t had a chance to read, yet. But you’re on my list, for sure!! (Why do we have to waste so much time sleeping every night? Think of how many books we could read in that 8-hour time frame. Or 6-hour, as is more typical for me.)
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you’ll check in with us in the Wednesdays ahead, and help us share each other’s reviews. (And think about posting one of yours, too.) 🙂 ❤
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Thank you! Yes, I get about an hour of reading time in at night just before sleepy time, not near enough. I’ve shared to Twitter, love this idea 🙂
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Thanks so much, Jacquie, and you sound like me. I take a book to bed each night, and I’m lucky if I can stay awake an hour before I’m unconscious. 😀 Thanks again! 🙂
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What a delightful review – and thanks for setting up another great sharing day on your brilliant blog 😀
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Aww, you’re so nice, Debby! The review made me very happy, and I’m glad I thought of doing this, so we can all share what readers are saying about our work. Feel free to post your favorite every Wednesday, should you so desire (and find time to do so). I’d love to help get the word out for all my writing friends, including those I haven’t met yet. 😀
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Congratulations Marcia for a wonderful review! I like your idea and kindness. Reviews are read only if somebody stumbles across a book in this maze of modern writing. Sharing them like this would give a lot of exposure to writers. 🙂 Thanks.
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Thanks, Balroop. Yes, it occurred to me that it would be nice to be a bit more proactive in getting our reviews out there in front of new readers. I’m glad you like the idea! I’m looking forward to seeing what folks choose to share here, and will encourage all to pass them along. 🙂
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Check out this great review of the book, A Boy Named Rabbit, by Marcia Meara, as part of the share a review day feature from this post on The Write Stuff blog.
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Thanks so much for sharing this, Don, and I look forward to presenting YOUR reviews here, too! Hopefully, this will be an effective way to get them in front of new readers! I’m looking forward to Wednesdays, for sure! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Marcia. It should be a good series.
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Thanks for sharing, Viv! 😀 ❤
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You’re very welcome, Marcia! Hugz on owl wings! @v@ ❤
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Great idea! I love reading book reviews. Hugz on owl wings! @v@ ❤
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I’ll take those hugs on any kind of wings at all, but owl wings are especially nice. (We have barred owls here in our neighborhood. Used to have them in our own oaks, until the hurricane re-landscaped our yard for us.) Glad this will be a feature you like, and I know you’ll share, as you always do! 😀 ❤
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Thanks so much for sharing, Jaye! 😀 ❤
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You have some brilliant ideas, Marcia, and this one is a cracker. Hopefully might make reviews the thing to give as well as receive!
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I’m all for anything that helps ALL of us! 😀 Thanks, Jaye! (I do hope you noticed I changed the day to Tuesday, though. Wednesday was already too full. Urk. But Tuesday was just BEGGING for something new to happen. 😀
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It will be a brilliant way to spread the word, no matter what day it is!
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That’s what I was aiming for! 😀 Thanks!
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Fantastic review, Marcia. It’s so engaging that it makes you want to buy the book immediately. How thrilling! ❤️
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Just the kind of feeling I was hoping readers would get, thanks! And if you do decide you want to know more about Little Rabbit, I will say that though it can be read as a stand-alone, it’s easier to understand some of the other characters if you’ve read their story first. Aw heck, Tina. You should run, don’t walk, over to buy all three books currently in the series. Hahahahaha. ❤
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I have the 1st book, Marcia, and will definitely add the other two as I make my way through my obese TBR 🙂 ❤️
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I know exactly what you mean, Tina. My physical TBR stack is teetering, and my virtual one is ginormous! Hundreds of books!!! I’ll have to live to be 136 before I even make a dent in either of them. 😀 😀 😀
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Marcia, with all the strides being made in anti-aging research, we might live to be well past 136! 😀😀😀
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Oh, that is SO not gonna be a pretty sight! 😯 😀
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You’re right, it won’t be pretty; it will be absolutely beautiful! Scientists have not only halted the aging process in laboratory mice, but also have reversed it. I mention this merely to ease your trepidation, because I abhor vivisection. If we’re seeking a ‘cure’ for humans, then clinical trials on human subjects should be a first step rather than a last one. So chin up! Our own stem cells are used in this process, and we seem to have an endless supply of them 🙂
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Oh, it’s not the living longer I’m worried about. I’m nowhere near done with everything I want to try, yet. BUT. Unless they can remove 74 years worth of wrinkles, sags, and bags at the same time, I’m still pretty sure I’M not going to be a pretty sight. Those who receive this therapy before gravity takes over will be just fine, I’m guessing. But me? I need some serious Damage Reversal! 😀 😀 😀
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From all they’re claiming, serious Damage Reversal is indeed what will occur! That’s my hope, and I’m sticking to it 😀
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What a beautiful review, Marcia. 😍 And a wonderful idea: #ShareAReviewDay It will not only help authors but also help us readers find new and fabulous books. Thank you!
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Thanks, Sarah. That review was the perfect way to start a day, for sure. I love hearing that people connect with Rabbit so strongly. (I’ve had readers at events tell me they want to “meet him.” Me, too. 😀 )
And I’m glad you like this idea. Yes, it should benefit authors AND readers, if it goes as well as I hope. I think it’s going to be fun! 🙂 ❤
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I’m sure it was. Each and every time I find a review of one of my books I’m…well, at first I’m shocked but, then, when I get over that, I’m thrilled. Like my-whole-week-is-made thrilled. 🙂 And this review is so amazing…must have made your year. I think it will be a fun series for sure, Marcia.
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Nothing feels as good as the validation we get from hearing that someone loves our work, right? This review is one of my very favorites, for sure! Lovely!
Glad you like the idea of the series, Sarah. Got 2 more coming up on Tuesday. 🙂
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Congratulations on this wonderful review, Marcia! These are gems for sure.
I love the #ShareAReviewDay idea. Cheers to you for sharing the love! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Natalie. I’ve been very lucky to receive some lovely reviews, especially for Rabbit’s story. I get asked a lot of questions about this little boy, and the general consensus is that folks want more. That’s a very happy thing! 😀
I’m glad you like the #ShareAReviewDay idea. Sharing and supporting each other is one of the big focuses of this blog, and I love finding new ways to do so. Thanks for stopping by to let us hear from you! 🙂
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What a delightful idea! I am looking forward to reading many of the books I find here!
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Glad you like the idea, Luna, and I hope you enjoy seeing the reviews these authors are getting. 🙂
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How lovely. Unexpected Amazon reviews are like little gems that we happen upon. They delight a writer’s soul.
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Thanks, Cynthia. This one made my day, for sure, though to be fair, I have been very lucky with the wonderful reviews for this book. Rabbit has a way of pulling people into his world, I think. He does this without my help, so I can’t take credit for it. I just write down what he says. 😀
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