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PayPal Safety Protocols AND This Author’s Common Sense Saved Him From a Scam!

Published on April 8, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, Networking, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

Guess what happens to the money AND books that are sent to fake “book clubs?”

EPISODE 39: Authors Who Had to Pay THOUSANDS After Getting Sued!

Published on April 2, 2026 author, copyrights, Defamation, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Don’t be afraid. Be INFORMED! Listen to this important episode to protect yourself AND your family from potential bankruptcy!

Booked Solid: How Authors Can Turn Local Libraries into Live Event Gold – by Rachel Carrington

Published on April 2, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, libraries, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling

6 Steps for Library Event Success!!!

“Why don’t I get paid royalties when someone sells a used copy of my book?”

Published on April 2, 2026 author, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Remember, no question is a dumb question!

A So-Called “Author” Tried to Trick Me…and Failed MISERABLY!

Published on April 2, 2026 author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

From 5 pages to 245 pages in one day?!?!

Save Yourself $125! You Do NOT Need to Buy Your Own ISBN! Here’s Why…

Published on March 21, 2026 author, author scams, copyrights, legal, writing career advice

Check out the link showing how R.R. Bowker, did NOT like my last article on this topic! 😉

Children Aren’t the Only Ones Being Sexploited by Scammers. It’s Happened to Some Authors, Too! – by Donna Deines

Published on March 20, 2026 author, author scams, legal, social media, writing scams

Some authors have admitted to us that they got “romantically involved” with their new “publisher,” and were later extorted in ways explained in this article.

AMAZON DATA CENTERS GOT BOMBED BY IRAN – Why Authors Should Never Rely on Just One Platform to Sell Their Books – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on March 12, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

My publisher, BookLocker, offers distribution to thousands of physical and online stores.

You’d Better THINK Before Clicking That Link!! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on February 27, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Question from an author: “I recently received an email from Barnes & Noble telling me to update my banking information…”

Why Authors Should Cheer Each Other On (And Mean It) – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on February 27, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, social media, writing career advice

It’s not a contest; it’s cross-pollination. Connection is currency in this business!