Well, I survived my very first Blog Tour. In case you’re not familiar with what that is, think technological book tour. Instead of the author going from place to place to introduce his/her book, the book itself is sent to various reviewers for their honest review. The reviewer then posts it on their own blog, as well as on Amazon, Goodreads, etc. It’s stressful, to say the least.
So, every day when I logged onto the review (or two) for that day, I felt my chest tighten and my heart pound like a sledgehammer. Why? Because it was my “baby” on the line. My heart and soul put into months of hard work. My imagination (which I’ve confessed before may be lacking) blatantly laid out for anyone who had something to say about it. But this is part of the process, and reviewers do more to help a writer grow than would otherwise be available.
I have to thank all the reviewers who took the time to read Surrendered and then posted reviews. I know how long it takes to read a novel, and time is a precious commodity for most. I appreciate the many sweet reviews—all but two gave me a four or five rating.
Here are a few of the comments made from reviewers on the Blog Tour:
If you want a thought-provoking, hopeful, emotional, unique read, this one is for you. —Katie from A Reader’s Brain.
I enjoyed this story, with its secrets and surprises! —Amanda from Inklings & Notions
An enjoyable read that keeps you on your toes, and quickly page turning for the answers. —Musings by Maureen
A book that definitely kept my attention. —Janice’s Book Reviews
I did enjoy this book and Tessa’s journey to wholeness and finding her way back to God again. —Melissa from Genesis 5020
Because of my life, this book gripped me with more force than I’d expected. I felt so much for Tess that I’m not going to be “over” this book for a while. —Blogging With Carol
Right from the beginning of this book you will be dragged into a highly emotional and heartachingly beautiful story. —Emily Yager
I really enjoy Christian Romance books and this book really hit the spot. —Kendra from Happily Managing a Household of Boys.
There were many more tidbits of positive comments made in the reviews that were posted throughout the Blog Tour, and for that I am so grateful.
So, there you go. As one of my heroes once said, “You can please all of the people some of the time and you can please some of the people all of the time, but you cannot please all of the people all of the time.”
Thank you Abraham Lincoln for those very wise words.
