Published on July 29, 2022
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“I cannot access my author’s account or books in (Amazon’s) KDP. My account is locked out. I have had a terrible experience and have been trying to access my books for almost a year now…”
Published on July 21, 2022
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My publisher can’t give me that list (??) and said it’s a bad idea anyway. What do you think is going on?
Published on June 28, 2022
amazon, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing

Here’s how to get Amazon to remove your book from their site.
Published on April 29, 2022
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Considering using Amazon KDP to publish your book? You may want to read these numerous complaints first. From cancelled author accounts, to royalty issues, to printing/binding problems, to bad (or non-existent) customer service…and much, MUCH more!
Published on March 10, 2022
amazon, Book Reviews, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“How can one book on preorder get reviews and another not?”
Published on February 25, 2022
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Never assume that having your book published by Amazon KDP will mean that your book will be stocked by Amazon…
Published on February 25, 2022
amazon, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, KDP, KDP Print, promoting your writing, self-publishing, writing career advice

Dear Amazon,
It’s been awhile since we last spoke. Remember when we sued you for anti-trust violations? Wasn’t it fun meeting face-to-face in that courtroom? And then…
Published on February 17, 2022
amazon, author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I bought copies of my book through Amazon. I don’t see those sales in my publisher’s reports.
Published on January 13, 2022
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I’m sorry if this sounds harsh but it’s the truth…
Published on October 15, 2021
amazon, Censorship, legal

A few years ago, a felon contacted us. He wanted to publish a book about how he’d been muted by the media, gagged by the government, screwed by the sheriff, discredited by the district attorney (sorry – I was running out of synonyms…), etc. Unfortunately, we receive those types of letters all the time. We […]