Complaints about SPS / Self Publishing School / Chandler Bolt

An author contacted me about Self Publishing School, a.k.a. SPS. Oh yeah, I’d heard of them…
An author contacted me about Self Publishing School, a.k.a. SPS. Oh yeah, I’d heard of them…
Never assume that having your book published by Amazon KDP will mean that your book will be stocked by Amazon…
Dear Amazon,
It’s been awhile since we last spoke. Remember when we sued you for anti-trust violations? Wasn’t it fun meeting face-to-face in that courtroom? And then…
My publisher appears to have gone out of business, but my book is still selling on Amazon.
“JustFiction! has contacted me about issuing an edition with different cover art that would…”
IS SHE SERIOUS?! “I’m actually excited to work with you and it hurts me so much. Your decision made me sad right now”
It’s been four years since we’ve checked up on Balboa Press. We decided to revisit them after we yet received another complaint about Balboa Press from an author just this week. Things are definitely NOT looking any better!
Don’t even WORK with a publisher who upsells authors on these kinds of (bleep)…
“I’ve already had a couple of people tell me they bought his books instead of mine…”
A small snippet of what’s to follow:
“Do yourself a solid and don’t use Lulu publishing.”
“I’ve spent in the thousands and can’t get ANY help!”
“I would never buy from Lulu.com again.”
“Customer Service is a nightmare.”
“Do not use Lulu publishing.”
“Worst experience ever.”