Feedback – G. B. Ralph

Week one reception to my new spooky cosy theatrical mystery novel

The drama! The controversy! That’s drag, honey. In the first week since the ebook release, Fright on Stage Right (The Milverton Mysteries #4) has been a big hit with readers with lots of lovely, enthusiastic, positive feedback! However, it didn’t go down quite so well with a couple of readers and that is totally OK…

G. B. Ralph

1 Oct 2025

Writing

Books, Cosy mystery, Cozy mystery, Feedback, Fright on Stage Right, Mystery, New Release, Ratings, Reviews, The Milverton Mysteries

Early draft feedback on Fright on Stage Right

It’s just one month until the release of Fright on Stage Right – the fourth of the Milverton Mysteries – so I decided to have a little look at the feedback that helped get us here. My wonderful, clever, insightful beta readers gave feedback on an earlier draft of Fright on Stage Right, picking up…

G. B. Ralph

23 Aug 2025

Writing

Beta reading, Feedback, Fright on Stage Right, Milverton, Mystery, The Milverton Mysteries

2 days until we’re off to Douglas Glade

Pack your picnics, it’s almost time to go! I thought I’d share a few little snippets of early feedback. I’m excited for readers to get their hands on Addison’s latest misadventure!

G. B. Ralph

1 Oct 2024

Writing

Death in Douglas Glade, Feedback, Milverton Mysteries, New Release, Pre-order

Reader feedback on ‘going wide’ (with data!)

I was overwhelmed with responses from my last email asking about putting my books up on the other big ebook platforms (i.e. Kobo, Nook, Apple, Google, etc). Thank you for your feedback! Now, I’m still figuring this all out, so your votes and comments really helps steer what happens next. If you don’t know what…

G. B. Ralph

2 Sep 2021

Writing

Amazon, Author, Books, Ebooks, Feedback, Going Wide, Independent publishing, Indie publishing, Self-publishing

New short story: Picking up the Groceries

At only around 300 words long – a one-pager! – the story is super short and will probably only take a minute or so to read. Check it out now! But, if you’re after a little background or the survey results, read on… A writing exercise and a walk down the street This story grew…

G. B. Ralph

2 Jun 2021

Writing

Cats, Feedback, Flash Fiction, Mailing list, Sensory, Short Fiction, Short Story, Survey, Writing, Writing exercise

Slip and Slide gets another great review!

The second book in my Rise and Shine series has scored a stunning review from Sneha Jaiswal of Abstract AF. Jaiswal variously describes Slip and Slide as being relatable, engaging, and breezy – which I think is fantastic. One comment in particular stood out for me, and that was her observation of my colloquial storytelling…

G. B. Ralph

23 Jan 2021

Writing

Blog, Books, Feedback, Gay, MMromance, Review, Romantic Comedy, romcom, Slip and Slide, Writing

Duck and Dive: one month later

It’s been a month since I released my first piece of fiction for sale (UK, US, AU, CA)! Some people even bought it and read it, for which I am so grateful. The release of Duck and Dive involved a huge list of firsts for me: Putting something I’ve written out in public, then actually…

G. B. Ralph

24 Jun 2020

Writing