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Summary

In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe sits down with Flavia Kennedy, founder of Get Authentic Book Reviews, to talk about one of the biggest pain points for authors—getting legitimate, verified reviews that actually help sell books. Flavia shares how her background as a Fortune 50 marketing executive led her to create a transparent, ethical review platform that helps authors build credibility and visibility.

In this podcast, Alexa and Flavia discuss:

How Flavia’s own publishing journey inspired her to create Get Authentic Book Reviews
The problems with many “review exchange” or “paid review” systems
How Get Authentic Book Reviews ensures verified and ethical reviews
Why verified reviews matter for Amazon visibility and reader trust
How the points-based system works for earning and receiving reviews
Membership options, rotating library visibility, and advertising opportunities
Tips for authors on incorporating reviews into their overall marketing strategy
Why reading across genres benefits both authors and readers
Integrity, transparency, and community as key differentiators

Guest Bio

Flavia Kennedy is the founder of Get Authentic Book Reviews, a membership-based community helping authors gain verified, ethical reviews. A former executive at Fortune 50 companies, Flavia built a career in global marketing before turning to writing. Now an award-winning author herself, she’s passionate about helping writers succeed through transparency, trust, and community.

Resources & Links

Get Authentic Book Reviews: https://getauthenticbookreviews.com
Alexa Bigwarfe: https://writepublishsell.com
Women in Publishing Summit: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com