Do I like authors responding to my reviews on social media?
If they’re saying thank you, then yes.
If I tagged them in the review (perhaps because I was part of their street team), then yes.
If you’re not sure what a street team is, then check out this post: What are the benefits of joining an author’s street team? And if you’d like to be part of my review team then email me via the contact form above.
If they are criticising my review, then no.
I don’t tag authors on critical or even positive reviews (unless I’m part of their street team), so it feels slightly stalkerish if they find my review then find me and comment on the review.
I’m also happy when an author does respond to a review.
An author who takes the time to say thank you or who reposts or retweets my review earns my gratitude … and makes me a lot more likely to read and reviews their next book.
