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Q – “I tried to publish my book through Amazon’s KDP Print (previously CreateSpace) but that has been a disaster. Can you publish it instead?”

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…

More Publishers In Trouble! – Whispers and Warnings 10/31/18

Published on October 31, 2018 Complaints about specific publishers, libel

Medallion Press Bankrupt * Green Ivy Publishing sued by its authors * Newspaper sues to force town to buy advertisements? * Lawsuit over Facebook posts

“I sued Tate Publishing, and won, but Amazon is still selling their edition of my book!”

Published on October 18, 2018 Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, pod complaints, tate, writing scams

I sued my publisher (Tate Publishing) for 5 counts of breach of contract, including stealing all the royalties, and won. I just learned from a friend that she ordered my book on Amazon and got it…

Tate Publishing’s Owners Heading Back to Court! Whispers and Warnings – 10/17/18

Published on October 16, 2018 Complaints about specific publishers, libel, tate

Next Tate Publishing hearing scheduled for November 7, 2018 Hearing set for Tate Publishing embezzlement case “Former clients of the Mustang-based vanity press have continued to contact Attorney General Mike Hunter’s office with complaints since officials arrested Richard and Ryan Tate in May last year. The tally is now more than 2,100, spokeswoman Terri Watkins […]

10 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW about CreateSpace’s Death / “Merger” with KDP Print, and Why Some Authors are FURIOUS!

Published on September 6, 2018 amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

Amazon has killed CreateSpace, and renamed it/merged it/replaced it (same thing, no matter which way you wash it!) with “KDP Print.” We all knew that was coming. And, between you and me, with all the complaints about CreateSpace posted online, it’s no surprise they wanted to get rid of the name…

“I’m moving my book from CreateSpace to BookLocker. How come BookLocker’s prices are so much lower than the other companies?”

Published on August 23, 2018 amazon, BookLocker, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

The reason our prices are so low is simple. At BookLocker.com, we break even on setup fees, and earn our profits on book sales. That way, we and the author have a vested interest in the success of the book. The “other guys” get as much as they can out of authors up-front…

AUTHOR ALERT! How Amazon Can Instantly (Poof!) Make Your Book Sales DISAPPEAR!

Published on August 16, 2018 amazon, author scams, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing, writing scams

Authors, consider this scenario: With the click of a button, Amazon has killed your entire, successful career as an author. Your books have all been removed from their site, your unpaid royalties may be frozen, and you can’t get any specific details from Amazon… THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!

Tate Publishing Update: WHERE ARE THE AUTHORS’ FILES?!?!

Published on July 20, 2018 Complaints about specific publishers, tate

The Journal Record interviewed me last week, and published an update to the Tate Publishing saga today. In a nutshell, it states that the Oklahoma Attorney General: Is having a difficult time sifting through the authors’ files (some are empty or corrupt) Is having a difficult time contacting some of the authors What we found […]