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Complaints about FastPencil / Infinity Publishing!

Published on November 21, 2017 Complaints about specific publishers, infinity publishing, pod complaints

FastPencil has a lowly C- rating at the Better Business Bureau…but that’s not all!

What Options Do Authors of America Star Books Have for Getting Their Books Back on the Market?

Published on November 21, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing

Re-name? Re-write? Re-design? Use a pseudonym? Here are some options!

CONSUMER OR CRIMINAL?! Did the (Alleged) Victims of America Star Books / ASB Promotions / PublishAmerica File Complaints with the WRONG DIVISION at the Maryland Attorney General’s Office?? (NOTE: It’s not too late to re-file!)

Published on November 16, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints

WHERE ARE THE AUTHORS’ ROYALTIES?!?! The Maryland Attorney General apparently needs YOUR help understanding the complaints they’ve received about America Star Books / ABS / Publish America!

“What legal recourse can I take against CreateSpace for over-payment and unacceptable book quality?”

Published on November 2, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints

5 “complimentary” books to accommodate the $224 price difference?! WHAT?!?! That’s $44.90 per book!!!

MORE Author Complaints About BookBaby

Published on September 28, 2017 bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

Read comments that BookBaby authors have sent directly to us!

Employees (Allegedly) Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Info. about CreateSpace, Xlibris, Author Solutions, Infinity Publishing, Lulu, and Outskirts Press

Published on September 21, 2017 amazon, author solutions, authorhouse, bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, infinity publishing, iuniverse, lulu, pod complaints, Print on demand, trafford

Want to get the inside scoop on a publishing company? Look no further than their employees! (And, beware of false “positive” reviews posted online!)

Is Author Solutions Having Problems? – Pay Cuts, “Stagnant” Leads, and More…

Published on August 24, 2017 author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, iuniverse, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, xlibris

“The base pay went from $15.41/hour to $11.41 per hour. (Commission-based) reps are estimating a $30,000 loss in pay annually. New leads have been stagnant for months…”

BOOKBABY COMPLAINTS

Published on July 6, 2017 bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints

Thinking of using BookBaby to publish your next book? You probably want to read these stinging complaints from their authors first…

Why Hasn’t Anybody Filed a Class-action Lawsuit Against Tate Publishing? Here’s the Likely Answer…

Published on June 15, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, tate

On the ‘Ex-Tate Publishing Authors and Artists’ private Facebook group, many have asked if there’s a pending class-action lawsuit against the disgraced and defunct publisher. One author said she contacted several law firms and…

Tate Publishing Execs Arrested (Finally!) for Embezzlement, Extortion & Racketeering. See Other Lawsuits Filed Against These Jerks! HINT: One was for (alleged) property destruction!

Published on May 11, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, tate

The publishing industry was rocked (and many authors were ELATED!) last when warrants were issued by Oklahoma Judge Jack McCurdy for the arrests of Richard and Ryan Tate. They’ve both been charged with nine felony counts of embezzlement, extortion and racketeering each, as well as misdemeanor charges. Who else has sued Tate in the past? HINT! One was for (alleged) property destruction!