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Therefore, I am

 


References:
My references are my thousands of  reviews, comments by authors  
on this page and an article in the L.A. Times. I have also reviewed 
for major publishers and authors and have recently been featured
in the Wall Street Journal and Forrester.

 

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Please mail donations directly to World Vision "after"
your review posts and please not before. 

Reviewing


Publicity 
(Read a section 
of the L.A. Times article)
My Reviewing Journey
(Why do I review?)

 


General List of my Present Interests

Please note where this applies

If I have (- Not currently accepting...) next to any topic that
means I have enough of this type of book/item at the moment. 
Please check back in a few months for more information
on what I'm currently accepting. 

 

Affirmations
Antiaging Secrets
Art & Photography
Baking
Beauty 
Bibliomania
Books of Quotations
Books on Tape/CD
Books for Women
Candles
Castles
Cats
Cat Toys
Changing the World
Children’s Picture Books
Chocolate 
Christmas
Cinnamon
Coaching
Coffee
Coffee Table Books
Color - Art Books
Comfort - all things comfy
Computers
Cooking
Cooking Magazines
Cookbooks
Creative Minds
Decorating Ideas
Design
Desire
Diet & Fitness
Dream Analysis
Essential Oils
Exercise - Books or DVDs

Fitness
Flowers
Food Writing
Fragrance
Friendship
Gardening 
Global Culture
Happiness Themes
Harmony
Healing Music
Healthy Living
Heart & Love Themes
Herbs & Spices - Books about...
Home, Garden & Kitchen Items
House Cleaning - Natural 
Inspirational Books
Inspirational Card Sets
Journaling
Lavender
Leadership
Life Lessons
Life Balance
Life Purpose
Log Cabins
Love Themes
Love Letters
Love Quote Collections
Marriage
Massage
Music for Healing
Novels - Not currently accepting...
Organizing
Outdoor Cooking
Party Planning

Picnics
Pilates
Pleasure in Life
Poetry Collections
Positive Thinking
Power used for Good
Provence & Lavender Fields
Relationship Issues
Relaxation 
Painting
Philosophy
Psychology
Publishing
Quotation Collections
Refinishing Furniture
Romance Ideas
Roses
Scrapbooking
Self-Help Topics
Skincare Secrets
Spirituality - Not currently 
accepting

Stress Management
Tea Party Books
Thankfulness
Travel
Understanding Men
Understanding Women
Unique Collections
Waves & Sand
Website Design 
Winter Holidays
Wisdom
Word Lover Books
Writing & Publishing 

If your book or item fits into any of these categories or you
think I'd enjoy another topic, please send me a note: 

 

 

 

PLEASE DO NOT WRITE IN YOUR BOOK

(This is important because I sometimes return books I can't review)


(Authors, Publishers & Site Visitors Welcome)

 

 

A Note to Authors and Publishers

 


1. Please do not write inside the book or place stickers on the cover. If
I can't review your book I will try to return it and if you write in
it then you can't send it to another reviewer! 

2. If you don't want me to return your book I can donate it to a local charity
or to my local library. This is rare as I review most of the books sent to me. . 

What Should You Include? 

3. Additional Information about your book should
be included WITH the book and not sent in e-mail. Please
print and include ALL info about your book and mail
at the same time as when you mail your book. 

4. A book of stamps is always 
appreciated to keep mailing costs low.
Sometimes authors send me postcards
to mail out or I send books back. 

 

 

Where is my Review? 

5. Reviews are all posted at Amazon.com and
may appear at this site as I have time to work on pages. To find
your review, look for  your review at Amazon by 
looking up the ISBN number. Lately I tend
to notify authors of a new review. 

 

6. Mailing Address will only be sent
out for books I'm currently accepting.

 

7. Please include a SASE for your review if
you would like me to mail you a copy. Please
include a SASP if you want a postcard
for notification of your books arrival. 

 

 

Thank you for understanding that I can only accept
as many books as I can currently read comfortably and
with care. I value your work and thank you for
your patience and consideration. 

 

 

Author Responses

 

I'm already seeing a nice bump in Amazon sales since yesterday. People really 
take your words to heart. I feel really, really fortunate. ~ B. 


 

How delightful to discover your "hot off the presses" five-star review of my book! 
Your review was not only positive, but also thoughtful and sympathetic...echoing the point 
of view I tried to reflect in my book. I appreciate the extra time you took while writing the 
review to include specific quotes you found helpful. It is so helpful to those of us who 
self-publish to have a certain legitimacy bestowed upon our work by 
credible reviewers! I know that having your endorsement 
will mean a lot to potential readers.
~ C. 

 

Thank you so much for the awesome review of my book. The way you
described it is exactly the way I intended to write it. 
Thank you again Rebecca-you rock!!

I just read your review of my book and am deeply moved and honored. 
I am so glad that you found my book helpful and meaningful. 
Thank you once again, so very much. ~ S.

 

Thank you for your thoughtful and supportive review of my book. 
I appreciate your support of authors and ideas! It is a very beautiful gift. ~ J. 

 

 

Dear Rebecca: Thank you so much for your great review of my book. You always
take the time to give such thoughtful consideration to the books you review. I 
regularly read and enjoy your recommendations, and have discovered
some really unique books that have helped me live a better life. I'm just now
hearing of World Vision, and will gladly donate. All Best, C. 

 



You can't imagine how much it means to me that you--first of all--read my book, 
and second of all, wrote such a review. You took the story seriously and 
wrote about it with care and warmth. ~J. 

 

 

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words about my book. They warmed my heart. 
I feel really "seen" (maybe I should say "read") by you. I'm glad you enjoyed
my book and I hope that your review will inspire others to benefit from it as well. I am
inspired by your commitment to
support children in need. I have offered each one of my 
children to chance to sponsor a child (They sponsor, I pay :-)). I am sure they'll say yes...
goodness all around, thanks to your bodhisattvic enterprise. Namaste. ~F. 



I would like to thank you for providing me with such a wonderful review of my book. Your kind words demonstrated how much you really understood me, the message I am trying to convey and my poetry. This book has been a dream for me and I can't express how much I appreciate knowing that you connected with my dream. Thank you so much! ~Angel



I've found your site extremely inspiring and have made a donation to World Vision
and begun reviewing as a result. Keep up the good work. ~Michael



Thank you in advance for reviewing my book and helping to transform humanity. ~Richard

 

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review books. You are
providing such a great gift to authors and readers alike. ~M. 

 

 

People tell me that reviews like yours made a big difference to them. 
Thanks again for all your support. ~Mira

 

 

Please let me know what additional information that you would need
in order to work your magic with words. ~Carol



You've inspired me with your website; I'll make a 
contribution with you in mind. Thanks. ~Brad

 

Wow! That was fast. You must be a speed reader. Anyway, I am pleased that you found my
book to be worthy of a five star rating. With all the books you read and review, it gives
me some confidence that I have written something that can help some people improve
the quality of their lives...I will be honored to make a contribution to your favorite charity. ~ H. 

 

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my book. I was both surprised and excited when
you requested a copy of my book for review so quickly knowing that you are very busy and highly sought-after 
reviewer...God bless you and I look forward to supporting your efforts via World Vision. ~ Peter

 

 

You just reviewed my book and I wanted to thank you for that and for reminding
me about World Vision. I had in fact donated to the organization in the past, but I had
been wanting to do something more meaningful and just sponsored a "hopechild."
Many thanks again for the review and for being such an inspirational person. ~Greg

 

 

Your website IS made with love and I think that people like you make a world better. 
The thing you do for World Vision is wonderful! ~Elena, author of Cruising Cuisine

 

Your encouragement to donate to such a worthy cause is certain to have made a significant impact 
upon the lives of those less fortunate than us. ~Trey Sklar, co-author of Four Souls

 

I wanted to let you know that I have made a small donation to World Vision 
and plan to make another one next month. ~Carolyn Kent Bailey, author of Out With It

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/23/2006

Thank you for the depth and sensitivity of your review. You really "got it." 

~C. 

 

 

8/22/2006

 

You know what you are? You're a writer's angel. I am just blown away by all the things you've said to me about my writing...you've hit everything on the head that I wanted to hear, so uncannily. There are few moments in anyone's life when you feel like someone really "gets" what you're trying to create, really feels it and appreciates it and joy-of-joys likes it! You've given me some of the best moments of this type EVER. I want to frame your review and messages to look at on rainy days. 

K. 

 

 

 

1/3/2005

Wow! Thanks for such an amazing book review! Everything I've read about you is very true, you really can get to the core of a book. I'm actually quite amazed! You certainly have a gift for writing, and I'm so glad you bestowed it upon me. There are parts of what you wrote that are very poetic. I can see that you have a talent in that area as well! I can't wait to read some of your poems. 

 

B. 

 

 

12/11/2004

Thank you for writing such a wonderful review of our product. I was moved by the thoroughness of your review. As owners of a small family business, we often struggle to find the best way to describe ourselves, our products, and our services. I thank you for offering a fresh perspective. I appreciate the time that you invest in exploring the products that you review. It is clear to me that you take the responsibility seriously and are respectful of the hard work that is involved in bringing a product to the marketplace. 

K. 

 

10/8/2004

I was both delighted and honored to read your review of my book. Only a very insightful person could capture the desperate side of the circumstances as it transcends to the positive vision of the author. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for obviously reading the book and your intuitive understanding of the message! Your review has re-kindled the passion I felt while writing the book. Wishing you all the very best always!

Gratefully, 

S. 

 

 

 

Thank you again so much for reviewing ....it's a beautiful film, and to be honest we are having a hard time getting retailers and people to take a chance on it. Your endorsement means a lot and will help convince people to give this film the chance that it deserves. 

E. 

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca,

 

You truly have a wonderful talent. I just saw the review you wrote for "Finding Refuge in Forgotten Messages from the Past." 

 

I've never seen anyone else who has the ability of distilling and writing about the content of a book as you do. 

 

You captured the essence and spirit of the book as well as its relationship to our lives. 

 

Best Wishes, 

 

Joseph C. Taylor

 

 

 

 

Rebecca,

 

Thank you so very much for your kind review of my book, "Home Management 101." Reading your review reminded me of why I wrote the book and who it was for. It's so fulfilling to know that someone really gets the intention behind the book, which is to share what I've learned with others who so desperately seek a more organized life, but don't want to invest much time doing so. 

 

Your reviews, and overall outlook on life, are refreshing in a world of negative news and criticism. 

 

I'm delighted to see how you've made such a positive influence in the lives of others, both  reader and author alike. 

Many blessings to you as you continue to share your gift with the world. 

 

Debbie Williams

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca,

 

Thank you so very much for your positive and thorough review of my book "Courtroom Guide for Non-Lawyers." I greatly appreciate the time and talent you devoted to this book, as well as your generous offer to make a page at your site.

 

Sincerely, 

Benjamin Cantor

 

 

 

Hi Rebecca,

Wow! I am honored by your kind words. You have made my week and my month. Thank you!

Mark Sincevich, author of The Real Ideal

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca,

 

Your web site is beautiful. I love the pictures and quotations. I can imagine that people would browse it just for the sheer pleasure of looking at it. I feel so fortunate to have my book featured there. Thank you again. And thanks for the encouragement. I hope to keep writing and if I do manage to conjure up another book, you can be sure I'll send you one. 

 

Best wishes to you for the new year and best of luck with your cookbook. It is bound to be a success, with your flair for writing and for designing gorgeous pages. 

 

Carolyn, author of Out With It

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca:

 

I just wanted to thank you for the nice review that you did on my book "The Insider Credit Handbook.

 

Howard 

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca,

 

I always appreciate your reviews! I hope you enjoy my new book as much as I enjoyed creating it. 

 

With Best Wishes,

 

Taro 

 

 

 

Hi Rebecca,

I really appreciated the review you did on my first book. Would you mind if I sent you my second book to review?

 

Thanks,


Brent

 

 

 

 Dear Rebecca, 


Thank you kindly for taking the time to listen and to write such an amazing review of 
Alive in this Dream

 

Your writing connects readers to a work's pure essence, peeling back layers, and revealing heart and purpose beneath. your passion for communication is inspiring. 

 

Very best,

Lori Hawk

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca, 

 

Thank you for adding your very thoughtful and insightful musical review to my page at Amazon.com. I'm delighted to know how much you enjoyed and appreciated Almost Like Being In Love. I will gladly join you in your support of World Vision... 

 

Wishing you the best in all of your endeavors, 

 

Stevie Holland

 

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca: 

 

Thanks so much for the beautiful reviews that you have done so far! We are thrilled. I'm so glad you like our music. 

 

Many blessings to you, 

 

Kathleen from Crystal Clarity

 

 

 

 

I came across your reviews while visiting Amazon. I was blown away at the sense of purpose you've given your reviews. You transcend the role of reviewer into a compassionate teacher.

I don't think anything could have prepared me for the review you wrote. Know that you have strengthened me with your faith. For that, I am forever grateful, and with a few kind words that I will remember for the rest of my life.

Robert Shahidi, Giving Love Away

 

 

 

Thanks for a beautiful review. It came just as I finished editing the audio tape master for the book, which comes out on CD and cassette (in my voice) around Easter. I did my audio editing as I sat curled up in front of my fireplace after this New England nor-easter dumped over a foot of new snow in the yard. Your review was a nice comfort along with the fire's warmth.


Thanks,

Steve Burt, Author of A Christmas Dozen from the Christmas...

 

 

 

I saw your review of my book on Amazon.com today. I thought it came out really good. You are amazing, how do you do so much for other people. I am grateful to you for the quick work you did to get my book on the Internet. If I can help you in any way, please, let me know. I hope you have me on your list to buy your cookbook when it gets undercover.

 

Thanks again for all you did for me. Your review was the best yet!!

 

Respectfully,

Norm Jones, Author of Performance Management in the 21st...

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you so much for your beautiful review of The Rainbow
Bridge
. I will keep you informed as to the progress of this project.

 

Best Wishes,

Brent N. Hunter, President of Spirit Rising Productions

 

 

 

I was thrilled to get your review. I'm particularly delighted that you

loved the story and retold it so well. I think I'll use your opening

paragraph at the various book clubs and seminars where I've been invited to speak. You will in fact be a big part in helping make my "Unfinished Dreams " come true! I appreciate your taking the time to read the book and review it so favorably.

 

Very sincerely yours,

 

Mary Miller, Author of Unfinished Dreams

 

 

 

I'm not only touched by how quickly you turned around my request for a review, but how wonderfully and well written the review is.

I wouldn't.... no couldn't change a word of it. You've exceeded my

expectations. What you've written is what I want displayed.

 

Dottie, Author of And Then Came You

 

 

 

I am just returning from Amazon's The Book of Answers site and reading your very generous and very well written review of The Book of Answers and the series.

 

Thank you I am truly grateful and blessed for your words and support.

 

Sincerely,

 

Carol Bolt, Author of The Book of Answers

 

 

Thanks for the great review, Rebecca. I just saw it on Amazon, and it looks wonderful!

 

Martha, Author of  Intercourses : An Aphrodisiac Cookbook

 

 

 

 

I just went to amazon.com and I was blown away by your review. Thank you. Thank you. It's a wonderful review. 

 

L. B. Cobb, Author of 
Old-Fashioned Recipes for Modern Cooks 
and Splendor Bay

 

 

 

 

 

Writing T'ongil was a labor of the heart that I hoped would resonate with the reader. I 'm so happy you liked it, not for the eloquent review which was written better than the story, but because the story carried something to you. You described the story exactly as I envisioned it.


I won't forget the effort and time you devoted to my story. 


All the best,


Julian Winter

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the kind review of A Story is a Promise. 

 

Bill

 

 

 

Thank you for taking the time to so thoroughly connect with 
the purpose of our book, From Me to You : The Reluctant Writer's... , your review of our work left us smiling! 

Best Regards,

 

JacLynn Morris 

 

 

 

Hello, 

 

Thank you for your beautiful review. Your attention to detail is outstanding. Your writing is visual and pleasantly creative. 

 

Tony, Instrumental Evolution 

 

 

 

Rebecca,

I had a "review alert" from Amazon, and was delighted to see that you had read "In His Corner: Will the Real Billy Joe... ," and thrilled with such a positive review from you. I especially liked what you said about it: "A book that slowly works its way into your heart." That was my purpose when I published through iUniverse.

I'm working on two more novels. I do appreciate your time and attention and the fact that you review self-published books.

You ARE "seasoned with love." Your interest and comments have inspired me to hurry up with the next book.

Thanks again for "making my day."

Sincerely,

Joan Lewis, Author of "In His Corner: Will the Real Billy Joe Please Stand"

 

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca, 

 

I cannot express to you the way I feel after reading your review. It was such a generous act of kindness!!! Not only did you review the book, you did so much more. I am touched that the book meant something to you, and that, in fact, it is the most amazing thing about writing. To actually connect, and make an impact with so many. I really don't know how to express my gratitude or how to convey my deepest appreciation. 

 

Thank you so very, very much. 


Warmest Regards, 

 

Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, M.D., author of Fed Up

 

 

Thank you for your thoughtful review of The Inexquisite Eye. You understood Elissa. I appreciate that. You also saw the relationship between her story and the verses from Wallace Stevens. 

 

Thanks again, 
Doug Smith

 

 

 

Rebecca,

 

Thanks so much for your amazingly gracious review! I am so complimented by your kind, thoughtful, and articulate words! 

 

J. 

 

 

Hi Rebecca,

 

Wow! I am honored by your kind words. You have made my week and my month. Thank you! The review you gave me is very complete and detailed. It shows me that you really contemplated your answers. I really liked how you pulled out some excerpts from my book. Also your sincerity shines through. 

 

M. 

 

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you for a very insightful and thoughtful review: I learned some things from it and will borrow some of your thoughts (with attribution, of course!) in future work.

Thanks again for taking such care with my work and time with your review: I'm very humbled and flattered, as I know you have plenty of other things you could be doing!

Yours,

Joe

 

 


Dear Rebecca,

 

I want to send my sincere thanks for your review of "Christmas Cookies Are for Giving" that I wrote with my co-author Kristin Johnson. you obviously put a lot of time and thought into your reviews. I was reading some of the messages sent by other authors and one of them said "Reading your review reminded me of why I wrote the book and who it was for." That is exactly how I feel, and I don't think I can put it any better. Thanks, again. 

 

Best Regards,
Mimi Cummins, Christmas-Cookies.com

 

 

 

 

The sales of the first VHS which you reviewed have gone way up since you posted your review. 

 

~G. 

 

 

 

 

Dear Rebecca,

 

Just when I had almost given up on seeing your reviews for my two books, there they were! They were well worth waiting for. You write with such sensitivity and caring. 

 

Your reviews are truly seasoned with love. I especially appreciated that you mentioned both books in each review. They can be bought as a pair, since the approach is so different and they relate to different issues. Also, you made it clear how adaptable they are to losses other than a spouse, and that they help us understand persons who are grieving. 

 

You left me with a feeling that I would find these books helpful and would want to order them. It is an honor for me to have a top Amazon reviewer write about "Grief Expressed: When a Mate Dies" and "Finding Your Way After Your Spouse Dies." 

 

I sincerely thank you,

 

Marta Felber, Author of  Grief Expressed: When a Mate Dies

 

 

 

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