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“How did the scammers find my contact info. so quickly after my book was published?”

Published on January 21, 2026 author, author scams, social media, writing career advice, writing scams

Ignore THESE 5 THINGS and you will very likely NEVER GET SCAMMED!

“How do you feel about Facebook ads claiming one can submit a story to be turned into a film?”

Published on January 17, 2026 author, author scams, social media, writing scams

Are Amazon Prime, Netflix, Paramount, and others seeking out writers online?

Meta Partnered with China to Scam Americans, and Even to Target Our Children – by James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on January 9, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, social media, writing scams

Meta executives repeatedly undermined U.S. national security to win favor with China, and earn $18M. – Sarah Wynn-Williams, former Director of Public Policy at Facebook

EPISODE 31: A Brave Publishing Scam Victim Shares Her Story After Losing $18K

Published on January 2, 2026 author, author scams, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing scams

Ever wonder how publishing (and other) scammers groom their adult victims? It’s highly effective! Listen to this episode to see how grooming worked, even on a highly-educated and extremely intelligent entrepreneur and author.

6 Different Ways to Promote the Same Book By Dawn Colclasure

Published on January 2, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

Authors are going to LOVE these! Especially #2!!!

A HORRIBLE Accident, a 10-Hour Surgery, and an Out of Body Experience Led Me to THIS Bestselling Author’s Thriller! – by James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on January 2, 2026 author, storytelling

All of this AND and a seized and waterboarded teddy bear! James M. Walsh, Esq. never disappoints!!!

A Bestselling Author With More Than 400K Social Media Fans Shares His Secrets! – by Gary Sturgis

Published on December 19, 2025 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing

One day, it hit me. Why not turn those into something that could help readers every single day of the year?!

My Best Friend Lied About Buying My Book…

Published on December 13, 2025 author, write that book, writing career advice

I had lunch with her yesterday and asked her about my book…

EPISODE 28: I was a Teacher…and a CIA Spy. A FASCINATING Interview with Author Linda Allison!

Published on December 4, 2025 author, backstories, storytelling, WritersWeekly Podcast

Lower the blinds. Pour yourself a martini – shaken, not stirred. Then, listen to this tale of espionage and international intrigue told by a woman you could easily mistake for just the gal next door…

How I Turned Excerpts from My Bestseller into a Marketing Powerhouse! – by Gary Sturgis, Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 DAYS A YEAR

Published on November 21, 2025 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

BookLocker’s best selling author shares ANOTHER one of his awesome marketing secrets!