This question came from @Gale Bates —and the answer is: it depends. Most Amazon reviews typically go live within 24–72 hours after being submitted. But… sometimes they show up within a day, others it could take over a week!🗓️ If it’s been longer than that, there’s usually a reason 👇 ➡️ Why Your Review Might Not Get Posted Amazon has gotten very strict with reviews, and not all of them make it through. Here are the most common reasons: ⭐Reviewer hasn’t spent enough on Amazon: Amazon requires a minimum spend (usually $50 in the past 12 months) to leave reviews. ⭐Too many reviews in a short time: If someone is reviewing a bunch of products quickly, Amazon may flag it as suspicious activity. ⭐Connection to the author: If Amazon detects a relationship (same household, IP address, etc.), the review may be blocked. ⭐Incentivized reviews: If someone feels like they were “bribed” or required to leave a review, it can get removed. ⭐Content issues: Reviews that are too short, overly promotional, or violate guidelines can be rejected. ⭐New accounts: Brand-new Amazon accounts often have a harder time getting reviews approved. ➡️ What This Means for You as an Author Getting reviews isn’t just about asking...it’s about doing it the right way so they actually stick. A lot of authors think:“I’ll just send my book out and ask for reviews…” …but then wonder why nothing shows up. There’s a strategy behind this if you want consistent, approved reviews that help your book rank and convert. Want More Reviews? Check out my book review workshop, it has some great ideas to boost your reviews!

I use Canva entirely for my book design. Though I haven't done slides yet. I've been thinking of taking some of the slides that Notebook LM provides and use them. The graphics are outstanding. Any advice on this would be much appreciated. The problem is the slides are horizontal at around 13" x 7.5" so I have to figure a way to make it work in book design. I'm sure there are others who have already solved this issue.

Let's all say congratulations to @David Diaz Sr he is a friend of mine I met at a business conference over a year ago, and spoke about him working on his book. He finally just got his book launched 🚀 As a cancer survivor, Dave wrote this supportive guide What He's Not Saying for partners of men with prostate cancer. This book reveals the unspoken emotions men often hide and offers practical ways to stay connected, provide support, and maintain intimacy. It helps couples navigate the journey together while preserving strength, closeness, and emotional balance. This book is on sale today for $15.99 ➡️ GO GET IT ON AMAZON