A reader wants to know why my social media “picture” is a sketch…
Too many death threats! …
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Out of the Blue, Did a Complete Stranger Create a “Free” Website or Logo for You?
How one such "deal" put an author completely out of business...and worse.…
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Yet ANOTHER “Book Fair” Scam!
"The company promises to display my book in a famous annual book fair..."…
“Should I put ‘by’ in front of my name on my front cover?”
"And, should I put 'a novel' on the cover of my book under the title?"…
Can you rewrite someone else’s book, and copyright it?
People think that everything on the Internet is free to use. …
I got a call from CBS Radio! Or, did I???
"I suggested that he contact BookLocker's Angela Hoy to discuss this opportunity for authors. This information made him nervous..."…
Scammer Word Stratum / wordstratum.co / wordstratum.co.uk Tries to Hookwink Angela, and Gets Smacked HARD For Doing So!
This guy wins the "IDIOT OF THE DAY AWARD!"…
HA HA HA! When Scammers Pitch Article Ideas to WritersWeekly…
At what point do you think I figured out this was a scammer? …
“Have you any negative information on a company called Austin Macauley Publishers?”
Avoid! AVOID!!!…
Publishing Scam Victim Helps Us Uncover Seven More “Publishers” Who All Share the Same Phone Number!
Researching one publishing scammer leads to finding SEVEN MORE!…
“Hybrid Publisher” is the Most Abused Term (by scammers) in the Publishing Industry Right Now
I keep getting emailed by companies calling themselves "hybrid publishers." What does that mean?…
“Where can I find a trustworthy book marketing company? I keep finding sharks.”
HINT: Do NOT hire anyone (and I mean ANYONE!!) running paid ads on Facebook right now! It's a cesspool of fraud! Here's who we recommend...…
COMPLAINTS about Olympia Publishers / olympiapublishers.com
They had to be threatened with legal action to get the first lot of royalties, and they forgot to send me the second royalty statement...…
“Should I refuse to work with someone who’s already sent me more than 100 emails, and isn’t yet ready to commit?”
"He sends me short questions, one at a time. I respond to each email quickly. Then, he sends me more and more emails..."…
What’s the best way to build momentum in publicity and sales for my book?
"I am at a loss as to how to promote the book other than seeking additional reviews..."…
American Writers & Artists Institute (AWAI) Sent This Writer 108 Emails!
"They sell training sessions on copywriting..."…
WARNING about Genre Library Solutions / genrelibrarysolutions.com
After I wired $1,000 to a Delaware Bank, I received a phone call from a woman who identified herself as...…
“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?"…
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 Brokers AB / 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?
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?"…