Published on May 18, 2019
Complaints about specific publishers
From unanswered emails and phone calls, to non-payment of royalties, to the inability to even order copies, the allegations against Dog Ear Publishing are mounting. Yet, their website is still operating, and soliciting new authors!
Published on May 9, 2019
amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing
“I have two books published by Publish America and they are out of business. I plan to self-publish the new books. Who at Amazon can I contact to have the original books removed?”
Published on May 9, 2019
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
I was contacted by another author last week who was in a big bind. His published book was no longer available because: 1. His first publisher got sick and closed up shop; and 2. His second publisher died…
Published on February 20, 2019
amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, createspace complaints, KDP
Amazon KDP/CreateSpace poor quality printing AND copyright infringement?; Drunk publisher rant; Racist publisher; Author lies about cancer and keeps publishing contract; and more!
Published on January 24, 2019
amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing, traditional publishing
Amazon’s Self Publishing division is not a new thing. Neither are the dirty tricks they employ…
Published on January 17, 2019
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing
I found the following complaints posted to a variety of websites about Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books…
Published on January 10, 2019
Complaints about specific publishers
Was the Authors Guild survey on author earnings flawed?; Recent academic scam; Scholars validating fake “facts” that align with their political views; and more!
Published on January 5, 2019
author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, iuniverse, pod, pod complaints, xlibris
The first big Author Solutions lawsuit was denied class-action status so the plaintiffs must sue on their own.
But, the second lawsuit, which also seeks class-action status, is still winding its way through the legal system.
Published on December 28, 2018
Complaints about specific publishers, tate
I think the Tates will eventually go to prison. How in the world are the doing to keep up with 12.43 years of payments at $6K/month?!
Published on December 20, 2018
amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing
I was going to publish my book through Amazon’s KDP Print (previously named CreateSpace) but that has been a disaster…