Some authors who have heard about Author Solutions’ troubles may unwittingly crawl into bed with them because they do business under so many different names. Who exactly do they own and which firms are partnering with them?
AUTHOR SOLUTIONS OWNS, OR IS IN PARTNERSHIP, WITH:
AuthorHouse + AuthorHouse UK
Xlibris + Xlibris UK, Xlibris AU, Xlibris NZ
iUniverse
Trafford
WordClay
Lulu.com
Balboa Press (a division of Hay House) + Balboa UK, Balboa AU
Palibrio
Archway Publishing
Alliant Press
LifeRich Publishing
WestBow Press
Patridge + Patridge Africa, Patridge India, and Patridge Singapore
Booktango
Gabal Global Editions
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You can find links to more complaints about some of the Author Solutions’ properties at RIGHT HERE.
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