“I have no idea how to get my book noticed while avoiding scammers…”
"Who are all the scammers that are trying to find me on the Internet?"…
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WARNING about The Maple Staple Bookstore / Brilliant Books Literary / Bookside Press SCAM
How many names does a company actually need to scam as many people as possible??? …
COMPLAINTS about brokersab.com!!!
Would YOU pay $6K if a company promised you more than $100K later? Is any author SERIOUSLY that gullible???…
COMPLAINTS About Stellar Literary Press & Media / StellarLiterary.com!
Simple research can save authors worldwide from crawling into bed with this new generation of scammers! …
Are fake publishers trying to steal authors’ book ideas?
Many of these foreign scammers are running tons of ads on Facebook. And, they ARE tricking authors! Learn how to figure out if they're real or not!…
ANOTHER SCAM! “Barnes & Noble called and they want to place my book in their bookstores!”
Barnes & Noble called. They want to place my book in their bookstore.…
10 Solid Reasons NOT to Use Carlson Publications to Publish Your Book!
Run, authors! RUN!!!!…
“Does anyone offer social media marketing campaigns FOR AUTHORS that are affordable?” YES!!!
"I hate Facebook. I know that social media is important for promoting a book but I just don't want to do it myself. What are my options?"…
“Are recent marketing phone calls about my old book legit or a scam?”
More than 40 years ago, I self published a book...…
Q: “Will you read my manuscript and tell me what you think about it?”
If I had a nickel for every time someone has asked me to work for free...…
BookLocker Still Doesn’t Take Rights from Authors, and NEVER WILL!!!
Did Angela just save another author from getting scammed?…
Should You Hire Worldwide Publicists / worldwidepublicists.com? NO!!!
"Can you look into Worldwide Publicists just for my piece of mind?"…
Why Is My Book For Sale All Over Ebay When Those People Haven’t Bought Copies?
My discontinued book is for sale on Ebay for many times the price I listed it...…
Do I Have to Charge Sales Tax When I Sell and Ship My Own Book?
What tax implications am I looking at if I sell the book in my state or others?…
Beware of Spammers That Call Your Current Publisher a “Liar”
Once in awhile, these scammers stoop to a new low.…
“Should I sue Book Writing Experts / BookWritingExperts.com?”
"I paid a book promotion company, Book Writing Experts, over $10,000 to promote my book for sales and, within that time, only one book was sold..."…
“How can I fire a rude client who has already paid me money?”
"The man has been nothing but mean, rude, and disrespectful. I have put many hours into the project but I just can't continue to work with him..."…
Avoid Authors Press!
"Authors Press contacted me about adding my book to its network for a fee of $800..."…
YOUR ROYALTIES AT RISK! Should Authors Get The Shaft When Libraries Get Greedy?
You don't wanna miss this one!…
What To Do If Your Defunct Publisher Owes You Money, And Is Still Selling Your Book(s)
When a publisher isn't paying its authors' royalties, where is the money going???…
Should I Pay Brilliant Books Literary to Showcase My Book at a Book Festival?
An author forwarded an email he received from Brilliant Books Literary. Like many of these types of solicitations, the email makes it look like...…
“When should I submit a book for publication before Christmas of this year?”
"When should my wife publish her Christmas novel?"…
How can I turn my social media or blog posts into a book?
I'd like to turn my informational posts (they're like articles) into a book.…
Angela, is this another scam targeting authors?
Let's count the red flags here!…
YOU DECIDE: Is This a Book Review Scam?
Spamming authors and name-dropping best sellers are just two red flags!…
Which Companies are Committing Crimes by Impersonating Legitimate Publishers?
These criminals seriously think we are all stupid.…
SHAME ON THE OWNERS of Infinity Publishing / Fastpencil / Opyrus!!!
ATTN: Owners of defunct Infinity Publishing and FastPencil and currently operational Opyrus.com. SHAME ON YOU for...…
“Can you still publish my book by Christmas?”
"I'm sorry that I missed your sale last week. If I sign up at BookLocker today, can you still get my book on the market by Christmas?"…
“How can I make my book look more attractive to Christmas shoppers online?”
There ARE creative ways to implant the "this would make a great Christmas gift" idea in people's minds!…
“Can you publish my public domain line of books?”
Public domain books have become the pariahs in the industry.…