Reviews Policy

Authors – Publishers:
I have been reviewing books since 2005 and am happy to accept books for review, whether from authors or publishing companies. At this stage I am not accepting e-books as I do not have an e-reader and find it difficult to read large amounts of text on-screen. I am happy to accept advanced reading copies/editions, paperback books and hardcover books, and will also accept self-published novels.

When it comes to books I want to review, I can be somewhat selective. I read books that I think look interesting to me, and since reading is a passion of mine, it makes sense that I would read about things I love also. Please don’t take offence if I decline your offer to review your book, it’s no disrespect to the author, but simply a personal decision. I will always reply to every email though, so you will receive my decision one way or another.

Types of books that I love and will most likely review:

• Young adult / Children’s fiction
• Historical Fiction
• Horror / Thrillers
• Urban Fantasy
• Supernatural / Paranormal Fiction
• Mysteries / Crime Fiction
• Contemporary Fiction
• Dystopian

If it’s not listed above, you can always at least ask me and I will email a response. I am not simply limited to these categories but these are the ones I love the most.

Books in which I have very little interest and will most likely not review:

• Erotica
• Romance (Mills & Boon type stuff)
• Chick-lit
• Religious
• Non-Fiction
• Short stories

However, if you think your book is something out of the ordinary and may interest me, by all means contact me and I’ll get back to you! I am part of the Book Club Forum Reviews Team and may be able to find another team member who is interested in reviewing your book even if I am not.

How long it takes for me to post a review:
I am a very busy person with a full life – I’m a Mum and Wife, hold down a part time job, and am a designer and crafter. Reading is just one of my hobbies. That said, I can usually finish an average-length novel within a week.

I do not give an exact timeframe as my reading time depends on many outside factors, and although I cannot guarantee I will review every book I receive, I will do my best to do so and will have a review posted as soon as possible.

What I can guarantee is that I will be honest. If I like a book I will say so. Equally, if I don’t enjoy it I will explain why it wasn’t for me. It’s never anything personal, just my policy to give my honest opinion.

Where I publish my reviews:

• Diary of a Domestic Goddess
• BCF Reviews Blog
• Amazon UK
• Book Club Forum
• Have a Hoot, Read a Book Forum

Contact:
If you would like me to review a book for you, please contact me by email at

kell_reviews_books@yahoo.co.uk

Please provide the following information:

• Author name
• Book title
• Synopsis
• Email address
• Picture of book cover I always use these in my reviews)
• Whether you’d be happy for someone else to review the book if it’s not to my taste or I cannot accept it

Disclosure:
All books I receive for review are from either the publisher or the author. I do not accept or receive monetary compensation for my reviews. Other books I review are books I have purchased from stores directly.