Dear Author,

I welcome you to take part in our book review service. Our reviews are designed to be different. Your review will be in the form of a personal letter directly addressed to you, written in the first person. Writing a letter offers a thoughtful, potentially transformative way to engage readers. The review/letter grabs the reader’s attention, making them feel like they’re sneaking a peek at a personal message.

Our approach provides fair and honest feedback while also conveying the book’s emotional impact on the reviewer. Our reviewers do not summarize the book. Readers can find that information in your book blurb, on Amazon, or on your website. Our reviews allow readers to relate to personal experiences or emotions the book evokes, which may resonate more powerfully than a traditional review.

Our pricing is affordable because I understand the significance of having high-quality reviews to promote your work. I’m thrilled at the opportunity to join you in that venture.

I look forward to sharing your book with our review team and audience.

With Warm Regards,

Pat

✨P.S. NEW FOR 2025!✨

All reviewed books are eligible for consideration in the International Firebird Book Awards “Dear Author Reviewers’ Choice Award” and will automatically be entered in the quarter of your book review.

✨a $55 value✨

 

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Highlights:

Process: Upon receiving your manuscript, we will assign it to a qualified reviewer who will read the entire book and write a 250-300-word Dear Author review. We pair your book with a reviewer who is well-versed in your genre, has experience with similar styles, and enjoys books like yours.

Our Review Team: Our review team consists of more than 50 experienced literary professionals, including editors, authors, reviewers, journalists, booksellers, agents, publishers, librarians, professors, and avid readers worldwide. Each member is carefully chosen for their expertise in specific literary genres and has been vetted to include sample reviews. Like an editorial review, the reviewer and author have no direct contact, which helps eliminate bias.

Publication Dates: All publication dates are accepted.

Timeframe: Depending on the workload and availability of the reviewer, you can expect a review within 4-6 weeks and often less. We will inform you in advance of the expected timeframe for your book. Please let us know if you have a deadline, and we will try to expedite the review.

Genres Accepted: We accept all genres, including poetry, children’s books, and audiobooks. Please do not submit anything that is AI-written, erotica, excessive adult content/pornography, propaganda/extremist literature, excessive violence or gore, hate speech, blatant misogyny, racism, or other forms of discrimination—you get the idea.

Publication and Promotion: We will obtain your permission to publish and promote your review on our website and social media channels. Once granted, we have the right to publish, promote, and distribute your review without any limitations. If you’re not satisfied with the review or would prefer it not to be published, we completely understand and will respect your wishes.

When you approve, we will create a dedicated page on this website to showcase your review, author photo, and book cover. Additionally, we’ll include a website link of your choice (usually Amazon or your website). We promote your review in our monthly newsletter and on social media platforms using personalized graphics and hashtags.

Excerpting: All excerpts must be attributed to “Dear Author Reviews – Speak Up Talk Radio” in italics, and proper excerpting must be followed.