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Introducing the Larry, Moe, and Curly Con Men Who Are Spamming Authors! – by David Lippman

Published on February 19, 2026 author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

My uncle, a con man, said this, “Con men make their living off the desperation of the mark.”

EPISODE 35: Prolific Author of 18 Books, Rickey Pittman, Shares His Secrets about Writing AND Book Selling!

Published on February 6, 2026 author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

You’re going to LOVE this episode! And, learn what works FAR better than bookstore signings to sell books!!

7 Markets That Pay Writers To Write About Writing – by Karoki Githure

Published on February 6, 2026 author, Paying Markets for Writers, specialty markets for writing, storytelling, writing career advice

YOU can share the secret sauce to making it as a writer and getting paid!

When Trolls Show Up, You’re Doing Something Right! – by Gary Sturgis, Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on February 6, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, libel, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!! (And, what’s a “troll team” anyway???)

How to Have Fun With Con Artists! By Marsh Rose

Published on January 21, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

How to avoid the “fellow-author long game con!”

Why I Don’t Lose Sleep Over Amazon Reviews (And Why You Shouldn’t Either) – by Gary Sturgis, Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on January 21, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Amazon can’t measure personal connections in its algorithm. And, those connections are what sell books!

“Angela, check out this fake email from Penguin Random House…”

Published on January 21, 2026 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, writing scams

Can you, too, spot the big red flag in under 5 seconds?

“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