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Have You Found Your Work in a Publication AFTER It Was Rejected? – by Kerry Martin Millan

Published on August 13, 2020 author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

Was your work rejected….or NOT???

Publisher is selling interviews with a radio host previously convicted for two counts of felony theft

Published on August 6, 2020 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I found an article about the radio host they’re touting. He was convicted of two felony counts of theft. He stole his client’s advertising money…

“Do you keep a list of scam PR sites?”

Published on June 25, 2020 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

I noticed you have a page of complaints about specific publishers but do you get involved with finding scam PR sites where you can promote a book?

Copyright Infringement ENTRAPMENT? Yes, it happens!

Published on June 18, 2020 author scams, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I can’t think of a more creative way to entrap someone for copyright infringement. Well, yes I can but I’m not going to give any mean people reading this any ideas…

How Can I Tell Which Book Marketing Services are Legit and Which Ones are a Scam?

Published on June 4, 2020 author scams, complaints, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

There are so many links online that claim they will help you market your indie published book (specifically Christian books). How can I know which ones are legitimate and which ones are, or border on, a scam?

“On your website, how can I easily find all the complaints about companies?”

Published on May 28, 2020 author scams, complaints, pod complaints, writing scams

You have done a bang up job of warning your readers about scammers victimizing writers and authors. I admit I enjoy reading those. I know that makes me sound bad…

So-called Christian Publishers Can Be Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing

Published on May 21, 2020 author scams, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Never assume that a company using the word Christian in their name or marketing materials is good.

“My client is being COMPLETELY unreasonable! But, I already spent the money and I can’t ‘fire’ him…”

Published on May 14, 2020 author scams, writing career advice, writing scams

We came to an agreement and the company paid me up-front for the entire job. I had a four-week delivery time. That’s when the problems began…

If a Stranger Offers to Buy Your Book(s) Outright, You’re Probably About to Get Scammed

Published on May 14, 2020 author scams, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Never, EVER trust a stranger you meet online.

Leaked Amazon memo; Website is scanning and posting “free” books and we hope they get sued into oblivion! – …In the News for April 3, 2020

Published on April 2, 2020 amazon, author scams, legal, libel, self-publishing

Book sales increase because they’re inexpensive entertainment; A dozen journalists releases from executive’s libel lawsuit; How U.S. presidents in history have tried to stop people from insulting them; How to read Kindle ebooks without a Kindle; Victoria Strauss delivers AGAIN!