Review Policies
Authors, publishers, producers or other creative geniuses:
I love to receive ARCs within the genres below for review and swag to give away. I will also review films and TV in the same genres. I prefer a print ARC versus an e-book as I can use the print ARC as a promotion (after or concurrent with publication).
Accepted for review:
Fiction or Non-fiction at the young adult range (16 and older), and adult level with a relevant paranormal, magical or supernatural component.
Paranormal Romance
Paranormal Chick-Lit
Urban Fantasy
Fantasy
Paranormal Mystery
Fiction with "more subtle" magic.
Sometimes
I rarely review Sci-Fi except, film or TV tie-in, romance, erotica. Send me an excerpt and I would be happy to look at it.
I do not review:
- Self Published/Vanity Press work without reference from fellow blogger or agent. I applaud you putting the work up—it takes guts. However, I just don't have the time to do your piece justice. If I know you get in touch and we can talk about it.
- Graphic Novels unless relevant and a spin off of one of the above. I do not review Manga or Anime. There are people who are experts at this.
- Anything for readers under 16
- Non-genre related work
- Horror
- Books with a religious agenda.
If you are an author, publisher, campaign director, or publicist (or whoever) and would like me to review your or your client's work, I will gladly take an advanced readers' copy, non- advanced copy, dvd, blu-ray or preview. That doesn't mean I will be persuaded to provide a good review and I reserve the right to not review the work. I will also note to readers that I received a copy and I am certain they will pelt me with what ever they can if I am led astray. Trust me, I do not hold any punches, and while I will usually find something redeeming in the piece in question, I will not hesitate to point out those non-redeeming qualities. I also review on technical points such as spelling, word choice, grammar and research. Contact me at steph@fangswandsandfairydust.com.
I normally post or announce to Goodreads, Tumblr, Pinterest and Twitter.
Please Note: I will only post a review to AMAZON by specific request.
If you have a specific request I will be happy to consider it.
I retain all rights to the review.
I may neither read or complete the book, or other type of item, or provide a review.
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What are my qualifications for reviewing your work other than a brilliant mind and caustic wit?
- MA Communication, BA Communication, Minor in English specializing in Fantasy and Arthurian literature.
- I can be brutal and diplomatic at the same time.
- Age and Experience. What I say is true: you will find my blog very non-teen. I am nearly 50 and have been reading like a fiend since my first Dick and Jane Primer. If you are younger than 45 Dick and Jane is probably some cool retro thing you saw at an antique shop. If you are my age that was how you learned to read.
- With exceptions, I do not moon over actors, I moon over their work. Usually, even if I am obsessed with a person it is that person in that part and not the actor.
- I am not Goth, although I do own black nail polish.
- Teens have a lot of buying power but we who are older have more money and time to read!
ABOUT ME
This is a bit different from some of the other blogs I have seen. Not strictly reviews, not just news. I comment on books, trends, movies, news having to do with the supernatural, the paranormal, and magical topics. I may comment on one book or on books with a similar theme. I might talk about the ancient pagan origin of a symbol or ordinary item. You will never know what I have up my sleeve -- and neither do I!
For my complete PROFILE
Please prior to sending me a review request or a book read my policies, above.
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