Many authors believe that other authors should not review books, and I’ve even seen a few review places not accept reviewers that were authors. It’s weird in my opinion because reviewing your fellow author’s books if done correctly, meaning you’re honest, you say both what you like, as well as, what you didn’t like if there was anything, and you’re fair, meaning you don’t use writing reviews as a way to “eliminate the competition.” Now this is of course the worst-case scenario but most of us who are authors have seen it at least once in our careers. The author who has low self-esteem and decides to use reviewing as a way to knock down other authors metaphorically speaking. As long as you don’t do that, then I don’t see any reason authors can’t review other author’s works, and I in fact encourage it.
Here are the reasons why:
1. Sometimes, authors are so appreciative they do a reciprocal review of one of your books, and then share them with their own readers and fans.
2. It fosters good will among authors, and can lead to extra promotion.
3. It gives you something to blog about. That’s huge in my …
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