Carrie White, Book Reviewer

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How I Became a Book Reviewer

When I first used the Internet to find love, the last thing I thought I would be doing was promoting my talents as a writer and a Book Reviewer but, looking back now, it was the best thing that I have ever done.

What is a Book Review? 

A book review (or book report) is a form of literary criticism in which a book is analyzed based on content, style, and merit. It is often carried out in periodicals, as school work, or online. Its length may vary from a single paragraph to a substantial essay. Such a review often contains evaluations of the book on the basis of personal taste.

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Gaining experience as a Book Reviewer 

Book or Product reviewing is not for everyone and reviews are not often classed as good reading material but they are essential for promotion purposes as well as giving an idea as to what the product, book or film is about. The success of a movie or a book, for example, is reliant on a review whether it's poor, good or mediocre.

In order to begin as a book reviewer, I had to gain some experience so I contacted Eva Almeida, the owner of a well known book review site and was astounded when she accepted me on a trial basis. I had no qualifications other than a love of reading.

The rest is history, so to speak!

I've now been reviewing for over 8 years and I'm happy to review books, e-books, websites, blogs, Squidoo lenses, products, adult toys, internet services and tools.

For more information about my services as a reviewer, please read on...

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"In this milieu of non-professionals, Carrie stands out as professional, ethical, and discerning."

Book Review PLUS Squidoo Lens! 

Pay $150 and get your Book Review published as a Squidoo Lens!

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Fear the Stranger by Hector Clark

How to Write a Dirty Story

Squidoo Profits Step by Step Guide - Review

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Upcoming Book Reviews! 

(in no particular order)

PG Forte--WAiting for the Big One
Waiting for the Big One. LA Love Lessons book one by PG Forte, author of romance, mystery and fantasy books in a variety of genres including erotic romance, paranormal, mystery, urban fantasy, historical and contemporary romance
Sea Change by P.G. Forte
SynergEbooks
The Crimson Z: Robert, Cloud, Abby, Blythe, Lee, Rush: Amazon.co.uk: Books
The Crimson Z: Robert, Cloud, Abby, Blythe, Lee, Rush: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Temporally Yours & The Key: Amazon.co.uk: Richard Savage: Books
Temporally Yours & The Key: Amazon.co.uk: Richard Savage: Books
Amazon.com: The Gift of Girls (Nexus): Chloe Thurlow: Books
Amazon.com: The Gift of Girls (Nexus): Chloe Thurlow: Books

Book Review communities you can join! 

Literary Critics

Literary Critics is a review group for Readers, Authors and other Reviewers. Feel free to post reviews, published books and reading likes to the group. All genres welcomed including Adult.

The Art of Reviewing

Everything and I mean everything about reviewing. Not limited to Book Reviews. How to use reviews for promotion, how to review, website reviews, book reviews, product reviews...you name it.

Find out more about Book Reviews 

Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours: New Book Reviews Shares a Review For ...
New Book Reviews Shares a Review For Cafe Tempest by Barbara Bonfigli. Carolyn Howard Johnson shares a review for Café Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island ...
Tumnus's Bookshelf: The NarniaFans Book Reviews: “A Grief Observed ...
Welcome to Tumnus's Book Shelf where we review any and all books related to Narnia and CS Lewis! For this weeks review, we will be looking at A Grief.
A Round-up Of This Week's Book Reviews | Sramana Mitra on Strategy
Entrepreneur & Strategy Consultant Sramana Mitra's Blog on Technology, Business and Strategy.
Guest Authors – TLC Book Tours « Book Reviews By Bobbie
For your chance to win a copy of Something Beyond Greatness, please email maryalicequinn@live.com with ?Book Reviews by Bobbie contest ? on the subject line and include your comment. Your email address will be collected for a monthly ...

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Four Star Rating 

The main review site

4 Star Rating provides, at present, a book (e-book), website and blog reviewing service. It is owned by, Carrie White, Freelance Reviewer & Writer. You can visit her main website at Hentracks

Express Review Request - $10

Author Interviews will continue to be FREE.

Review Requests direct from Publishers will also be free.

Express Review Requests are now only $10 and you are guaranteed of receiving your review within one month of submission.

My Other Book Reviewing Lenses 

Articles on the Art of Book Reviewing 

These articles can also include how to's on product reviews, also.

How to Write a Good Product Review - Associated Content
If you follow the tips above I can promise you will be well on your way to becoming an expert reviewer.
How To Review Movies like a Pro! - Associated Content
Follow these simple steps, and you'll sound like Leonard Malkin in no time, and you'll impress every video rental guy you ever meet.
GraceAnne DeCandido: How to Write a Decent Book Review
GraceAnne Andreassi DeCandido
LadyHawk BlueRoses Consulting
New York City How to Write a Decent Book Review (and how to begin reviewing, should you so desire)
George Orwell: Confessions of a Book Reviewer
Confessions of a Book Reviewer, the essay of George Orwell. First published: May 3, 1946 by/in Tribune, GB, London
A Book Reviewer's Beginning - 'How I became a Book Reviewer' by Danielle Naibert
I have been asked numerous times how I got involved in the world of book reviewing. I usually shrug and say, 'it just happened'. But in all reality, it was a long process to get to where I am now. I had to get involved with publishing companies, interact with numerous authors and stretch out into the world of press releases.
I'll Never Forget the Day I Read a Book!: The First Book Review Blog Carnival
I'll Never Forget the Day I Read a Book! Welcome to the first in what I hope will be a long lasting series of Book Review Blog Carnivals. These carnivals will appear periodically, hosted by different bloggers around the web
Getting Paid To Read - 10 Paying Book Review Markets By Niki Taylor
10 Paying Book Review Markets By Niki Taylor

Writing book reviews and getting paid for them are blessings for the writer who loves to read (and what writer doesn't?). I got into book reviewing by writing reviews for websites.

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willbelegon wrote...

Hi Carrie! Checking Squidoo out for myself and thought I should search for you and give a shout-out your way!

ReplyPosted March 09, 2009

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

I haven't had as much time to read and write reviews since my own book was published (My Mother's Shoes).
From one book reviewer to another-nice lens
Lizzy

ReplyPosted September 13, 2008