author scams

NEVER Pay to Have Your Book Displayed at a Book Fair or Festival! EVER!!

Published on June 30, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

NEVER Pay to Have Your Book Displayed at a Book Fair or Festival! EVER!!

Authors spend WAY too much money for “zero measurable sales or marketing impact!”

Did Celebrity Author James Patterson REALLY Just Email THIS Author???

Published on June 30, 2026 amazon, author scams, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

Did Celebrity Author James Patterson REALLY Just Email THIS Author???

He provided a link to his Amazon page, and even mentioned his series. But, there was just SOMETHING about that email…

EPISODE 46: How to Earn Thousands Per Month in Book Royalties – PART 2 of 2

Published on June 25, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, editing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

EPISODE 46: How to Earn Thousands Per Month in Book Royalties – PART 2 of 2

In PART 2, international bestselling BookLocker.com author, Gary Sturgis, shares more of his book marketing secrets!

“Pay Up Because You Don’t Have 10 Reviews Yet!” Scammers are Pretending to Be Amazon – by Donna Deines

Published on June 24, 2026 amazon, author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

“Pay Up Because You Don’t Have 10 Reviews Yet!” Scammers are Pretending to Be Amazon – by Donna Deines

There’s NO SUCH THING as a “Certified Visibility Specialist!”

“Is Bloodhound Books a legitimate publisher?”

Published on June 24, 2026 author, author scams, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, Trademarks, writing scams

“Is Bloodhound Books a legitimate publisher?”

How to know if it’s the real company or an imposter!

A List of Publishers and Services That ALL Authors Should AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Published on June 18, 2026 amazon, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

A List of Publishers and Services That ALL Authors Should AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

You’re not going to BELIEVE the dots we’ve connected!!!

THIS THERAPIST IS HILARIOUS!!! Scammers Need Love, Too! (Or Maybe Just a Support Group…) – by Marsh Rose

Published on June 11, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, humor, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

THIS THERAPIST IS HILARIOUS!!! Scammers Need Love, Too! (Or Maybe Just a Support Group…) – by Marsh Rose

I was coming closer to an epiphany, and catapulted over the edge with a comment made by Angela Hoy…

1 PERSON PRETENDING TO BE 4 PEOPLE: How Multi-Tiered Publishing Scams Work

Published on June 5, 2026 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

1 PERSON PRETENDING TO BE 4 PEOPLE: How Multi-Tiered Publishing Scams Work

After losing $1,720.00, author William J. Davis wants other authors to learn from his experience!

EXTREME WARNING ABOUT Beacon Chapter Circle / Calla Rowan

Published on May 22, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

EXTREME WARNING ABOUT Beacon Chapter Circle / Calla Rowan

A fake name, a fake picture, a fake “financial assistant,” illegal impersonation, and SO MUCH MORE!

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