Comment from R. Hiland

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Nice work. And I Totally agree. It's frustrating to work hard for recognition and wait and wait and wait. But trying to buy your way to the success is worthless. Glad someone went ahead and said it....

 Comment Written 03-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020

Thanks new friend I think. Appreciate your great review. Will look for your stuff.

Comment from Ulla

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Hi Geoff, and quite right. I've never understood what book balloon is all about and I still don't get it. So I don't blame you that you've dropped that idea. I liked your rant in the well written poem. All best. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thanks Ulla can't wait till Sunday for more of your Great Grandfather.

Comment from Mastery

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Hi, Mate. How have you been of late? I know you were having a hell of a time a while back

I could have told you about book balloons. Waste of money for sure. I cannot imagine anyone being ao interested in my writing as to read everything I've done all at once.

I feel lucky to just gwt reviews. LOL Take care, my friend and please say hi to the missus for me. : ) Bob

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Hey Bob thanks for your kindness mate. Glad someone else is on key about the balloon. Some aren't. I was thinking about you the other day good to see you back. Hope another Cleve tale is in the offing? Our dollar made it to US70c a couple of times recently ha!

reply by Mastery on 03-Jul-2020

Hi Geoff. So good to hear from you again, Mate. I don't know why you were not notified but I have already posted three chapters to my new Cleve novel called "The Deceivers"

Chapter one is called "The Lovers"

Hope you are still a fan? If you are not, that would explain it. Bless you and the wife. : ) Bob

reply by the author on 03-Jul-2020

Bob this is a continuous problem with Tom and notifications. Others are not happy either. You have to let me know when you post. Will check the fan thing. Should still be and you have not looked at my newer stuff either now long past rewards. Same problem about notifications.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about promoting the work usually costs us more than we can afford, and we seldom see any benefit from what we put in. It is hard to accept, but that is life.

 Comment Written 02-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Sis you are so right. Thanks for coming along.We just gotta be careful where we spend our "phoney money" hehe. Lord Bless.

Comment from lyenochka

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Oh, thanks for letting me know, Geoff. I have never used one for the reason that it's too expensive. I now know that it would not be a good use of Fanstory money.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Yep for sure. It took me a few goes to realize it was just a money bin for Tom.

Comment from Teri7

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I am sorry you are having trouble with the book balloon promotion. I am learning that people are going to read what they want to read. I hope things pick up for you. One of our sons are here in town for the holiday, with his wife, so I am not on here a lot right now. i will try to check out your work as soon as I can regardless of the promotions. I hope you and your wife have a wonderful July 4th. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thanks Sis for coming by. Lord Bless.

Comment from judiverse

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I had to look up the book balloon and found that the cost was 24.95 in member dollars. That is steep. I wouldn't go for it. As you mentioned, it promotes only one chapter or poem. You'd be better off just posting something new. As you say, it's making you lose sleep just hoping someone will read. Very well stated with great poetic form. judi

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thanks Judi, appreciate you coming by.

reply by judiverse on 02-Jul-2020

You're very welcome. I won't go for the book balloon. judi

Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.

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I am glad you posted this, so I am aware of what could have been ideal but apparently is not. Thank you for clarifying this option.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thanks for coming by. Glad it helped.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Welcome back. Thanks for sharing your lesson on the uselessness of book balloons. I'm still chortling over your "Poultry" title! And thanks for the perfectly matching artwork and rhymes. Smiles- Joan

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

Thanks Joan I might re-promote some of the "Poultry" to get them over the line for the All Time Best Shield.

reply by Joan E. on 02-Jul-2020

Why not, if you have the time and available cent pumps? Smiles- Joan

Comment from barbara.wilkey

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I have no clue what a 'book balloon' is. I guess I am missing something. I have read everything of your's that's come into my PM box. Please if I have offended you, I am sorry.

 Comment Written 01-Jul-2020

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reply by the author on 02-Jul-2020

No not offended you are the second one has no idea what the bgook balloon is so you are not alone. A few reviewers have appreciated my warning as the bb's cost a lot of money that gets you nowhere.