Feedback of any kind, whether you are an author, crafter, baker or therapist, is a lifeline to continued success.  We all crave that positive remark, or a pat on the back when someone enjoys our products.

I have always tried my best to leave feedback wherever possible.  Sometimes that might be a Facebook review for a company or service I have used, a quick comment on a blog post I enjoyed reading or logging on to a restaurant website to thank them for a wonderful meal and service.

As a consumer, I study the comments left by other people and hope that they can assist my decision on whether to buy a product, eat in a restaurant, visit an exhibition, or read a book.

Having published five books so far in the self-help and young adult fantasy categories, I also understand the importance of receiving reviews for your products and…