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Reading books is a writer’s passion.

 My Approach to Book Reviews

 

As a seasoned book reviewer with experience judging for the Catholic Press Association and

reviewing for publications like

  • Inscriptions Magazine

  • ForeWord

  • Atlantic Publishing Company

  • Sacramento / San Francisco Book Reviews

  • IndieReader and

  • Chanticleer Book Reviews,

as well as doing private book reviews for individual authors and publicists,

I'm passionate about supporting authors through honest, professional book reviews.

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As an author myself, I know the value of book reviews and promotion.

 

When authors help other authors, we all win.

What You Get

when I review and promote your book

 

 

1. **Comprehensive Review**

   - Thorough reading of your entire book

   - Professional analysis based on extensive reviewing experience

   - Honest 5-star rating system evaluation

 

2. **Extensive Promotion**

   - Review posted on my blog

   - Amazon book review

   - Goodreads book review

   - Promotion across multiple platforms:

     * Facebook

     * LinkedIn

     * X (Twitter)

     * BlueSky

     * Instagram

     * Medium

     * Mastodon

 

3. **Personal Touch**

   - Direct email of the review to you for promotional use

### Donation-Based Model

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I operate on a unique, flexible donation model:

 

- No fixed rates for book reviews

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- You determine a fair contribution based on the value of what I’m offering to you and your current resources

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- Consider a donation that reflects the time invested (typically 8-10 hours or more of reading and promotion)

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- Weigh the value of the review and multi-platform promotion that can help expand your book's reach

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- 100% transparency: Payment does not influence review content.

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**Donation Options: **

- PayPal (via donation button)

- Zelle to AngieMangino@aol.com

- Check included with book submission

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Donate what you f​eel is fair to both of us. 

Donate with PayPal

 

For Authors seeking a review:

### How to Submit Your Book

 

**Submission Process: **

1. Email book details to AngieMangino@aol.com

2. In your initial email, confirm that you have read and understand these guidelines.

3. Upon acceptance, send:

   - Digital book link, OR

   - Physical copy to:

     Angie Mangino

     PO Box 70064

     Staten Island, NY 10307

 

### Important Notes

- Writing deadlines may impact on review timeline

- High volume of requests means your patience is appreciated

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Remember: Reviewing is a passion, but writing is my profession.

 

I realize this is not the norm, but my professional integrity comes first, feeling more comfortable doing book reviews and media promotion for authors this way.

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The authors I have worked with seem to agree by the comments on the testimonials page.

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Critique service of unpublished manuscripts

Every book is different. So, too, is every unpublished manuscript.

 

Rates take into account amount of work needed, as well as the author’s budget, to determine a fair price for both of us.

 

Authors may choose between:

• 2 page general overview critique or

• 6-10 page in-depth critique with specific examples and chapter notes.

 

Contact me at AngieMangino@aol.com for a personalized evaluation of what I can do to help. 

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