I forget exactly how or when it started. A year and change ago I offered to review a book from Tupelko Press. A few years back I participated in their 30/30 poetry groups; it was in a December. We committed to write a poem a day, and a few have actually been published since.
Kristina Marie Darling from Tupelo asked for reviews. I submitted one, and she liked it. She usually asks if she can submit it to the Midwest Review, which is fine with me. Once in a while, I hear from a poet/writer. Someone out there must like my reviews, because books show up unannounced.
If a publisher wants me to submit the review myself to various places, I tend to stop reviewing. After all, that is their responsibility. If they want to pay me, that's another matter. However, that has not happened.
In 2024 I reviewed 12 books, mainly poetry. I thought I submitted another one, but did not as December became busy. So I sent that one off yesterday. And two more are coming my way!
Reading/reviewing these books helps me to see what has been published and exposes me to various styles. It is like a workshop-without interaction, but it works for me.
My books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Arthur-Turfa/author/B00YJ9LNOA?
https://www.blurb.com/b/10799783-the-botleys-of-beaumont-county
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