tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post5223689844072733828..comments2023-08-17T03:51:31.640-07:00Comments on Welcome to AJ's Notes: Readers SpeakAutumn Jordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-56781944430586529852011-04-19T18:21:58.640-07:002011-04-19T18:21:58.640-07:00Plot first, reviews second. Plot usually wins.
A...Plot first, reviews second. Plot usually wins.<br /><br />Alison ChambersSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-64395865083763913592011-04-19T16:45:39.135-07:002011-04-19T16:45:39.135-07:00The book jacket is the most important thing that g...The book jacket is the most important thing that grabs a readers vision. The comments on the back, the little notes like Time Travel, or Historical. That's what does it for me.Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-62225635265464256782011-04-19T16:10:11.947-07:002011-04-19T16:10:11.947-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Cari, Karen and Bev and cc...Thanks for stopping by, Cari, Karen and Bev and ccommenting. <br /><br />Cari, I can see why you read ends of non-romance books. I like my HEA too. I've ditched books because I didn't like the ending.<br /><br />Karen, Buzz gets me to look too. I might check the author's website and read excerpts there before putting it on my check out list. Even though I have a kindle, I still lurk shelves. <br /><br />See, Bev, you and I think alike. Another reason to have a killer website.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-39973930576002607602011-04-19T15:46:07.878-07:002011-04-19T15:46:07.878-07:00What a great question. I always buy from reading a...What a great question. I always buy from reading an excerpt. If it's not available on Kindle, I'll check the author's website. The cover, title and blurb don't matter so much. I have to like the writing.Bev Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03348514076036548423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-56595439248536006462011-04-19T14:51:08.905-07:002011-04-19T14:51:08.905-07:00Wow...what a question and just look at these respo...Wow...what a question and just look at these responses. With my ereader I use the old method of searching their recommendations like new releases NYT and darn if they are so not what I would read. I spend hours looking at editor and reader reviews but even those can be slanted. What I'm down to is name recognition and downloading samples to read the first few pages.<br /><br />It's obviously a question even the most savvy big houses are trying to learn. Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501031285768648247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-76640957603088723132011-04-19T13:39:03.047-07:002011-04-19T13:39:03.047-07:00I first notice a book because of the cover, then t...I first notice a book because of the cover, then the title, then I'll read the blurb. If I don't like the blurb, I won't read the book. I don't always go by friends' recommendations because we have different tastes. I try to buy books by fellow Roses. Now that I mainly read romance, I know the ending will be happy, but if a book isn't a romance, I'll read the ending. If it ends unhappily, I won't buy it. Good post.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-62410767178163952912011-04-19T12:21:34.006-07:002011-04-19T12:21:34.006-07:00Me too, Misty! Thanks.
Hi, Susan, that is what I...Me too, Misty! Thanks.<br /><br />Hi, Susan, that is what I'm hoping for with my new cover for In The Presence Of Evil. A look and a read. Thanks for stopping by.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-2906695076893126032011-04-19T11:53:20.200-07:002011-04-19T11:53:20.200-07:00The blurb and excerpt are what draw me in, especia...The blurb and excerpt are what draw me in, especially if I've never heard of the author. But a great title and cover will at least bring me in to take a look.Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-43877767728054700542011-04-19T11:48:43.018-07:002011-04-19T11:48:43.018-07:00AJ, I agree with the readers. I'm a visual per...AJ, I agree with the readers. I'm a visual person, so it's usually the cover that grabs me first, whether online or in a bookstore. Then I read the blurb and I try a sample, even if it's an author I normally buy. <br /><br />Great question!Misty Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01234289226913401133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-88972013720579018262011-04-19T11:23:18.393-07:002011-04-19T11:23:18.393-07:00Ah, thanks, Sue. That is so nice of you to say tha...Ah, thanks, Sue. That is so nice of you to say that. You made my day.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-74945934161718286082011-04-19T11:04:01.120-07:002011-04-19T11:04:01.120-07:00When I'm shopping for a book, I look first at ...When I'm shopping for a book, I look first at the author, then the cover and blurb. I'd like to support all my fellow authors, but there's only so much time in the day, so these days I'm more selective. I read Evil's Witness and was totally blown away by the story, the characters, and the quality of the writing. I'll be first in line to buy other books by this author.Sue Palmer Finemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849996283194040509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-71258168386757816742011-04-19T11:03:09.365-07:002011-04-19T11:03:09.365-07:00Hi, Roni. As authors we need to cross our ts and c...Hi, Roni. As authors we need to cross our ts and check our I-s, because readers make the decision to look and buy a book in many ways. Thanks for popping over today.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-27075876058101060112011-04-19T10:48:51.740-07:002011-04-19T10:48:51.740-07:00I buy books for many reasons. It may be a favorit...I buy books for many reasons. It may be a favorite author, a title or premise that sounds interesting, a review that made the book sound like something I'd enjoy...or books by people I know. Or it could be fellow Avalon and Wild Rose Press authors. I also like a variety. I finished a humorous light paranormal recently by and author I love, now I'm reading a category romance by and author I also love.Roni Denholtzhttp://www.ronidenholtz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-63739109028841114372011-04-19T10:22:12.181-07:002011-04-19T10:22:12.181-07:00I thought so too, Diana. Many go to Amazon or B&am...I thought so too, Diana. Many go to Amazon or B&N first and scan new releases and then open their e-readers. They download several books at a time too.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-41666540300177391392011-04-19T10:04:21.179-07:002011-04-19T10:04:21.179-07:00Autumn, fascinating information, thanks for this! ...Autumn, fascinating information, thanks for this! These days I tend to go by buzz, but only because the Rubies have so many fabulous books out and we have great guests on our blog, but one day when I have more time to read... :) Very interesting that readers still look at covers on the ebooks.Diana Laynehttp://www.dianalayne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-46566898083788263812011-04-19T10:00:33.950-07:002011-04-19T10:00:33.950-07:00Hey, Melissa. So far it seems the majority are say...Hey, Melissa. So far it seems the majority are saying cover is the first element in finding a new book. No mentioned reviews. If that is true, why do we as writers worry so much about them? Hmmm.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-82926462298868454572011-04-19T09:52:57.700-07:002011-04-19T09:52:57.700-07:00I agree, Mary. Having your book found a bookstore ...I agree, Mary. Having your book found a bookstore are like being found in a pond, but in cyber-space it's like being found in the seven oceans. <br /><br />I appreciate my readers. I truly do.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-19286935505759575832011-04-19T09:50:42.196-07:002011-04-19T09:50:42.196-07:00Jannie,
Covers are what makes me look at new autho...Jannie,<br />Covers are what makes me look at new authors too. And buzz. But the blurb and pages are what makes me hit the buy button.<br /><br />Usally title and cover go hand in hand. I find it interesting you don't consider the title too much. <br /><br />Thanks for chatting with me today.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-61843618551908776542011-04-19T09:48:41.763-07:002011-04-19T09:48:41.763-07:00This was very interesting! Thanks for sharing, Aut...This was very interesting! Thanks for sharing, Autumn! For me, the cover catches my eye, then it's up to the blurb and first few pages to peek my interest.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12960493353454007017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-51330787790646662172011-04-19T09:46:39.708-07:002011-04-19T09:46:39.708-07:00Really, Layla? What's your url? I'll check...Really, Layla? What's your url? I'll check it out.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-31218722952659372082011-04-19T09:45:42.019-07:002011-04-19T09:45:42.019-07:00Thanks for stopping over and chiming in Karen. I j...Thanks for stopping over and chiming in Karen. I just posted on your fabulous blog. http://www.karenkatchur.blogspot.com<br /><br />I love your exercise tips. They motive me to move more than my fingers.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-67222606090038266402011-04-19T09:45:37.901-07:002011-04-19T09:45:37.901-07:00Ebooks are the wave of the future! And you just ne...Ebooks are the wave of the future! And you just never know how things will work out!Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-49097917050193387592011-04-19T09:43:04.625-07:002011-04-19T09:43:04.625-07:00Patricia, I spend hours thinking about my titles a...Patricia, I spend hours thinking about my titles and envisioning my covers, because that is what grabs me. Like a look across a crowded room.Autumn Jordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168172253998245307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-53498293223384346002011-04-19T08:42:09.818-07:002011-04-19T08:42:09.818-07:00I hunt out authors I know and like. For someone I ...I hunt out authors I know and like. For someone I haven't read before, it's cover and blurb. I can't think of a time when a title hooked me.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7085485154799354400.post-79592317639544193212011-04-19T08:40:15.018-07:002011-04-19T08:40:15.018-07:00The cover is key. I blog about what I read every S...The cover is key. I blog about what I read every Sunday and post photos of the books splayed open to show both front and back covers.Cat Wisdom 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/10064368509201590560noreply@blogger.com