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?
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…
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.
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…
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.
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!
Published on April 2, 2020
author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, traditional publishing, writing scams

Did my publisher sell my information to these companies?
Published on February 6, 2020
author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing

Unfortunately, there are so many bad actors in the publishing industry now that many authors don’t know where to turn. Today, I’m sharing a list of what I feel are the absolute worst ways many of them are fleecing authors. AVOID BUYING THESE SERVICES!
Published on January 2, 2020
author scams, ghostwriting, write that book, writing scams

“I can’t pay. I don’t mind sharing royalties…” is a pretty insulting statement to a professional writer.
Published on December 19, 2019
author scams, complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing scams

Can BookLocker help me get my book back on the market? Yes!