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Counterfeit books on Amazon a growing problem; Ingram Spark is mentioned in the article as well – Whispers and Warnings for 06/28/19

Published on June 28, 2019 Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, libel

Actress trying to change copyright law because she “smiled” for the photographers’ photos; OUCH! $44 Million Libel Case; Facebook = No Privacy; Legendary NY Post columnist, Steve Dunleavy, Has Died

COMPLAINTS about Dog Ear Publishing – WOW…

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!

“Publish America is out of business and I’m now going to self-publish. How can I get Amazon to remove my old books from their site?”

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?”

DEATH OR ILLNESS OF PUBLISHER? Yet Another Reason to Avoid Publishing Your Book with A Very Small or New Company

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…

Amazon KDP/CreateSpace publishing poor-quality, ILLEGAL copies of books?; Employees say drunk publisher scared them; Racist idiot alert; and more! – WritersWeekly Whispers and Warnings for 02/20/19

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!

WSJ Claims Amazon’s “Publishing Business” is NEW…But It’s Over a Decade Old and They Are STILL Having Problems!

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…

Considering Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books? You Might Want to Read These Posts First!

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…

Authors angry about Tate Publishing plea deal; Author House author falls victim to Author Pro; Portraying real people in fiction is RISKY! and much more! Whispers and Warning for 01/10/2019

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!