If you’ve ever finished a book and thought, “Wow, I really enjoyed that!” you might have also wondered what you could do to show a little love to the author.
The good news? You don’t have to spend a dime or write an essay-length review to make a big difference. As a cozy mystery author, I can tell you firsthand: the smallest things matter.
Here are five super simple (and free) ways to support an author you love:
1. ⭐️ Leave a Star Rating
You don’t have to write a single word if you don’t want to. Just click those stars!
- On Amazon, scroll down to “Write a Customer Review” and tap the star rating that feels right.
- On Apple Books, tap “Ratings & Reviews” and hit the stars.
- It's probably the same on the other stores where you bought the book, just go check.
- No need to log in again or make it complicated—it usually takes less than 30 seconds!
2. 📝 Write a Quick Review
Reviews help readers decide what to read next and help books get discovered.
Not sure what to say? Try something like:
- “Fun and fast-paced!”
- “Loved the small-town setting and the characters.”
- “Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries and dogs!”
Seriously, that’s all you need. One sentence = a huge boost for the book.
3. 📣 Tell a Friend (or Five)
Word of mouth is powerful.
- Mention the book to a friend who loves mysteries.
- Post a pic of the cover on social media.
- Share the link in a Facebook group or book club you’re in.
Just saying, “Hey, I really liked this one!” could be what Susan from your first job fifteen years ago needs to hear to go out and buy the book!
4. 💌 Sign Up for Their Newsletter
Most authors (like me 🙋♀️) send fun updates, sneak peeks, giveaways, or even free stories to their email subscribers. For readers, it’s a great way to stay in the loop and support an author directly.
📬 Join My Newsletter Here (it's free)
5. 💕 Follow on Social Media
Likes, comments, and shares help us authors get seen by new readers.
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Every little heart ❤️ helps!
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Thank you for reading and for supporting indie authors like me. It means more than you know. 💙 🐾