Published on April 29, 2022
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Considering using Amazon KDP to publish your book? You may want to read these numerous complaints first. From cancelled author accounts, to royalty issues, to printing/binding problems, to bad (or non-existent) customer service…and much, MUCH more!
Published on April 21, 2022
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From poor writing and incorrect punctuation on their website to “team” photos obtained from stock photo sites…
Published on March 4, 2022
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An author contacted me about Self Publishing School, a.k.a. SPS. Oh yeah, I’d heard of them…
Published on February 25, 2022
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Never assume that having your book published by Amazon KDP will mean that your book will be stocked by Amazon…
Published on February 25, 2022
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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…
Published on February 18, 2022
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Before we get into how to turn these negative situations around, for informational purposes, let’s examine the 3 basic types of disgruntled clients you are likely to encounter in your business…
Published on January 20, 2022
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“JustFiction! has contacted me about issuing an edition with different cover art that would…”
Published on January 6, 2022
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A Karen gets a smackdown after demanding I CALL her IMMEDIATELY to give her free advice.
Published on December 17, 2021
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IS SHE SERIOUS?! “I’m actually excited to work with you and it hurts me so much. Your decision made me sad right now”
Published on October 8, 2021
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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!