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Books Go Social 2 star review on 29th July 2024

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Books Go Social 1 star review on 13th June 2022

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“In the six months since I've had books go social as a promoter for my book Infinite Possibilities: Chronicles Vol.1 awareness of the book has increased and sales have gone up and I've recommend Books Go Social to my fellow authors. Keep it up, I'm really happy with everything.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Tanya, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

Joe - apologies for the wrong name on my reply! Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“They did what they offered and the communication was very good, but I didn't have any relevant result so far in term of sales.”

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Posted 9 years ago

I offered a refund. The client accepted. Refunded in full.

Posted 9 years ago

“I have a number of books with 'Books Go Social' - and I was told they were the only horror novels on the site- there has been no improvement in sales or traffic -”

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Posted 9 years ago

Nick, Thanks for your comments. I don't remember saying we were only horror, but if we weren't clear about having a range of genres, I apologise. We are offering free promotions through Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and by email over the next year, which I hope you will take up. Twitter doesn't work for everybody, but we do have other options, which deliver potential readers to your book. I hope these services will help. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“Think they could have done more - OK at first but v little promotion of my book that I could see after that. I am a bit disappointed.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Sheila, Thanks for your comments. We are offering free promotions through Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and by email over the next year, which I hope you will take up. Twitter doesn't work for everybody, but we do have other options, which deliver potential readers to your book. We are working hard to expand our reach and deliver readers in interesting new ways. I hope you will look at the monthly emails we send and take up some of our free offers each month. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“The Gods who fell from the sky A true story. I consider the decades of the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties to be turbulent yet wonderful years like no other before or since. John Glenn orbited the earth in a space capsule, the US beat the Russians and put the first man on the moon, personal computers were a fantasy of the future and people were limited to talking on the phone only as far as a cord could reach. The Western world was “rocked” by Elvis Presley and Beatlemania. The uniform of the day from the teenager girls to grannies was the wonderful mini skirt, not forgetting those glorious hotpants!!, the contraception pill was born, bringing with it the hippie movement, "free love" and “flower power” with slogans of "make love, not war." I was a young man, discovering all the delights the world had to offer, living in a new and exciting country, standing shoulder to shoulder with my comrades in the Rhodesian bush war, thumbing our noses at the rest of the world. As I reflect on those years it is brought home to me how very fortunate I was to be a part of them. To live where I lived, to love the special people I loved and to discover at a young age, the path down which my dreams and destiny lead. In 1973“The Little Chev”, was designed and developed in Southern Africa. It proved to be unbeatable by the world's fastest cars, so in the annals of motor racing history legends were there for the making. Two men had the privilege of driving and developing these cars turning them and the car into legends world wide: Basil van Rooyen South African champion and the brainchild behind the “Little Chev” he designed and developed the car for GM South Africa supervising the building and setting up of the race and rally cars, as well as the formation of the dealer team. Driving his race car A1 in 72 and 73. Dick Mawson Rhodesian power boat and motor sports champion, acquiring the car he developed and drove his race car A2 from 73—81. Winning over eighty races in the car to add to his already impressive record. The path I chose, with the disabilities I had ,is responsible for who I became. It is a story of love and determination; with an amputated right leg and the left badly damaged, my tenacity and will to win overrode the fear and possibility of crippling myself for life. I opened and fulfilled the contents of every envelope and followed my destiny to its fruition. In Europe and the UK in the Sixties the most sought after work force were South Africans, Rhodesians, Kiwi's and Aussies, all renowned for their hard work and ethical code, it was no exception in the pits of International F1 and Sports car racing. I was lucky enough to work the circuits of Europe and to be involved in the design, development and driving of the world's fastest cars. A determined and unwavering fight as a young man, to fulfil the ambition burning within me to be the best at whatever cost. My Book “ The Gods who fell from the sky” As a child my family and I miraculously survive a plane crash in the wilds of Africa and to the natives who found us we were: “Gods who had fallen from the sky” I lose my leg at eleven which leads me to seek a means by which I can compete on level ground with my fellow man. The love of speed and mobility that only a machine could give me is born. A recreational family motor boat opens that door and leads me to race and become a champion on water. At last I feel on equal terms with my fellow man in a sport that does not require me to run, jump, or kick. I no longer feel inadequate because a leg falls off every time I dive for a ball or attempt to protect a goal. Piloting a F1 hydroplane, I survive a 100 mph accident at Victoria Falls whilst racing for Rhodesia; Badly damaging my left leg and face. To appease Mom I decide on a safer sport - motor racing! What else was one to do with no legs! I excel in the sport and leave for Europe to follow my dream where I find love with Britt, only to lose her in a car crash. I worked the circuits of Europe and was involved in the driving, design and development of the world's fastest sports and saloon cars. I accomplish my dreams in Europe and return to Africa to follow the road down which destiny has led me. I meet my future wife and soul-mate, the beautiful Penny a junior Miss Rhodesia, around whose life my universe revolved. I have ridden a trail bike along the power lines at Kariba where I was chased by a very angry Momma lion after nearly landing on top of her and her cubs. I have looked into the jaws of an 18 foot crocodile on Lake Kariba, whose putrid breath turned my stomach, in a desperate battle to wrench the foot of a friend from those same jaws, whose intention it was to turn him into lunch. I have ridden motorcycles with the Champions of Africa and Europe and excelled with them. I have bungee jumped from the Victoria Falls and Bloukrans River Bridges, reputed to be some of the highest jumps in the world. I was the first amputee to Ice skate, water and snow ski as well as hold an international motor racing licence. I fought alongside my Penny for 36 years, to defeat clinical depression after the loss of three children, victory was ours in the end only to be cheated by her death. I have made many friends over the years, including World Champions who will bear witness to my achievements. In the Seventies I was seconded to the Special Forces as a Sargent in the Rhodesian Army, and have been awarded medals for meritorious conduct in covert ops inside Rhodesia and across her boarder. I acquired, raced and developed the fastest saloon car in the world and in twenty five years of racing won over 300 trophies. This story celebrates the mountains I've conquered and acceptance of the painful valleys I have crawled my way out of. Its a tribute to my love of speed and a special tribute to three phenomenal women who shared and blessed my life. My Mother once commented! “My son you are a champion and racing is in your blood. You have tasted death twice in your fifteen years and by God’s grace you remained with us. Your life is in his hands not mine so who am I to deny you the pleasure you derive from your racing and to interfere with the destiny God has ordained for you.” These words were very deep and at that age perhaps a little over my head once again, but in all my years I have never forgotten them. A life lived to the full . mawson44@hotmail.com”

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Posted 9 years ago

“I'm not sure what I was expecting but my overall impression was one of disappointment. I suppose that I had looked to have more exposure through bookshops, rather than the series of Twitter feeds that went out. I have no idea whether they were to the right target recipients, or just to a standard mailing list, which wouldn't have been very productive. On the other hand, the cost of the venture was low, so perhaps that's all I could have expected for the money.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Melvin, Thanks for your comments. We are offering free promotions through Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and by email over the next year, which I hope you will take up. Twitter doesn't work for everybody, but we do have other options, which deliver potential readers to your book. We are working hard to expand our reach and deliver readers in interesting new ways. I hope you will look at the monthly emails we send and take up some of our free offers each month. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“I would never consider or recommend this service after having used it. I suspect the majority of "followers" are actually authors who paid for the service and thus not a market for books.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Roland, Thanks for your comments. I am sorry you are disappointed. If you want a full refund please email me: lob@yourasms.com and you will get your money back in 24hrs. We are offering free promotions through Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and by email over the next year, which I hope you will take up. Twitter doesn't work for everybody, but we do have other options, which deliver potential readers to your book. We are working hard to expand our reach and deliver readers in interesting new ways. I hope you will look at the monthly emails we send and take up some of our free offers each month if you stick with us. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“I love using Books Go Social because Laurence is easy to work with. If there is ever anything that isn't just right they'll extend the promotion or work with you to get the exact message you are after. The promotion always makes an impact for us and I think it's execution is done well. Using the Twitter Promotion during an event is a really great way to draw attention to you and your book. Great service!”

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Posted 9 years ago

Rachel, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“Books Go Social is a very efficient, well run organization. It was my pleasure to work with them.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Glen, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“No book sales could be attributed to your administrations.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Patty, Thanks for your comments. We are offering free promotions through Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and by email over the next year, which I hope you will take up. Twitter doesn't work for everybody, but we do have other options, which deliver potential readers to your book. We are working hard to expand our reach and deliver readers in interesting new ways. I hope you will look at the monthly emails we send and take up some of our free offers each month. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“The camaraderie of Books Go Social authors is growing stronger on Facebook and Twitter. Lots of support and encouragements there, which is a nice surprise for most book marketing websites feature your book for an agreed period and stop being in touch. Hope Books Go Social goes a long way.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Claudine, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“BooksGoSocial has helped me promote three of my novels. I saw an increase in sales subsequent to placing ads with them. They are easy to work with and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. A very professional company, I will definitely use them again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Brigette, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“A very active group of writers. You can actually get some answers to your questions.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Kay, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“Great value for money. Always deliver as promised.”

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Posted 9 years ago

David, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“For me Books Go Social is the atomic steam train of the book world and I'm glad I jumped on it. Things are changing and we need to push forward to both go with it and make it happen. Participating is easy and affordable. There's an energetic buzz within and around Books Go Social that I absorb time and again.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Martin, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“Simple, easy, quick, value for money. I will use again in the future.”

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Posted 9 years ago

Jackie, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“The books are easily accessible”

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Posted 9 years ago

Molly, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“I signed up to Books Go Social six months ago and I'm very glad I did. They have a huge Twitter following, which can only be a good thing for self-published authors like me who need to promote their books via social media channels, but also I have found their Facebook groups to be very useful resources too. I've met many like-minded authors via the groups who, like Laurence O'Bryan himself and the rest of the BGS team, are friendly, positive and happy to share their wisdom. Keep up the great work, guys!”

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Posted 9 years ago

Nick, Many thanks for your review. We are planning even more free services for our author members in the year ahead. I look forward to delivering even more to all our authors. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

“Lots of words but no real results. In fact no results at all. Did as suggested but felt ignored.”

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Posted 9 years ago

I have emailed Mark, offering free extra services, but so far have received no reply. Laurence O'Bryan

Posted 9 years ago

Books Go Social is rated 3.5 based on 179 reviews