Friday, June 11, 2010

FRIDAY FUN VIDEO -- Amazon Reader Reviews

Amazon reader reviews should come with a warning label. Here's one writer's LOL take on hers:

20 comments:

Edie Ramer said...

I love it! Thanks for showing this.

JoAnn Ross said...

Thanks for commenting, Edie. It was a funny video anyway, but I think her acting really sold it! She has a hugely expressive face.

Elen Grey said...

I'm still laughing, JoAnn. Love the face and the music.

Happy Friday!

p.s. You really need a "retweet" button for your posts. :-D

Vanessa Kelly said...

OMG! JoAnn, I just got three low-ball reviews on Amazon yesterday, so this really resonates - and helps put it in perspective. Thanks for this!

JoAnn Ross said...

Elen, a RT button for a blog? You can do that? Really?

Vanessa -- Ouch on those low stars and I'm glad I could help. I don't read Amazon reviews. (Might take them more seriously if people actually used their real names and openly stood up for what they're saying.) This way I can enjoy the lovely fantasy that all my stories are universally beloved. LOL

Vanessa Kelly said...

I like your strategy JoAnn. I always vow not to read them, then do. Sigh.

JoAnn Ross said...

Vanessa -- From now on, be strong. Or let someone who loves you only pass on the good ones. Then you, too, can dwell in writerly bliss basking in sunshine, surrounded by rainbows and unicorns.

Well, except at deadline time. Which I can't help you with. :)

Jennifer Ashley/ Allyson James / Ashley Gardner said...

FIVE STARS. This video is fabulous!!! I love this video! I love JoAnn Ross!

Seriously, thanks for the laugh. Her facial expressions are fantastic! :-)

JoAnn Ross said...

Jennifer/Allyson/Ashley

Oh wow. You love me, you really, really love me! LOL

Glad you enjoyed it. What I also love is that she looks like such a real person. Didn't glam up at all for it. Also love her momentary writer evil revenge fantasy.

Keena Kincaid said...

Perfect. Just what I needed to end my week on!

JoAnn Ross said...

Keena -- Glad you enjoyed it. That's why I do them on Friday. I think it's fun to end a work week with a smile. Or maybe even a laugh.

Donna MacMeans said...

Video is fantastic! I can sooooo relate. Thanks for the laugh.

Penelope said...

I heart this video! Thanks!

Colleen Thompson said...

Thanks for the laugh! That's hysterical... and all too true!

Erin Quinn said...

Thanks for the laugh! Been there done that and loved your rendition. :)

Diane Chamberlain said...

I just lived through this, JoAnn. Could so relate. Cracked me up!

Alexis Harrington said...

Perfect! I've certainly been there--savaged and beaten, left to die beside the Internet highway.

Thanks for the great laugh.

Desiree Holt said...

Hi JoAnn. This was totally hysterical. And you;re right. Her face makes the video. Thanks for posting it. I think there's a plague going ariound of reasers who don't know that critic stands for critique not criticize. Some of these people show up so often you wonder fi they like anything! anyway, thanks for a hugely good laugh.

JoAnn Ross said...

So glad everyone enjoyed it! And yes, Desiree, unfortunately, I suspect there are some "reviewers" who gain a measure of fame (or infamy?) -- and followers -- with their overly snarky reviews. The same way people slow down to look at car wrecks.

Grandma Carolyn said...

Love the video, and I know where Nicholas Sparks lives.