@Joel Montanaro done! 😅

@Donna Mixon As for timing, sometimes I reviewed a book fairly soon after purchasing it if I had already looked through it carefully. Looking back, I can see how Amazon might view that differently from the behavior of a typical reader who takes more time before leaving a review. Regarding how I found the books, all of them came through links from a review site. I never considered that this could be a factor, but with Amazon constantly changing its systems, it's certainly possible. Unfortunately, Amazon doesn't explain exactly what triggered the issue. I called them and wrote to them several times. They expressed concern and promised to help, but nothing changed. At this point, my only reliable way to review books is through Amazon.se. I order printed copies, have them delivered, read them, and post reviews with photos. In my opinion, that is actually better for authors because I am purchasing the physical book. I also buy plenty of regular items for myself on Amazon. These days my purchases are usually 2–3 books per week and 2–3 non-book items. Even so, at least one review I posted during the last two weeks was still not marked as a verified purchase review. Since Amazon provides very little information, I'm still trying to understand whether this was caused by one specific factor or a combination of several things. Your questions definitely give me more to think about, so thank you.

Hi everyone, I’m Diana from Sweden. I’ve been self-publishing for about a year now, building a small catalog in self-help, business, and coloring books for both kids and adults. I joined PublishFlow last Sunday, picked my topic, and I’m already working on the final chapter. The software has been great so far—it brings together a lot of the tools I used separately before, which makes the process much easier. My goal over the next 12 months is to reach a consistent monthly income from KDP and move toward doing this full-time. I want to build a clear, focused brand with books that actually sell and continue to perform over time. I’m here to get better at finding strong opportunities, identifying low-competition keywords, and improving how I position my books so they convert. Looking forward to learning from everyone here.

@Mary Byrne Stay focused on the goal and push through the obstacles.😀