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“My book is on Amazon so it MUST be selling, right?”
I often hear from authors who want to alert me that their publisher is ripping them off. The emails usually go something like this…
Conservative Children’s Book #1 on Amazon – In The News – 05/07/2022
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Writer Threatens Suit Against American Federation of Teachers for Fake Quote – In The News – 04/29/2022
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CONFESSION: Um, I’m Kind of Addicted to the Johnny Depp Defamation Trial…
I was sitting here working but the words being said on the stand were so salacious, and so jaw-dropping, that I found myself watching more than working. Not good. But, I couldn’t stop!
And, Even MORE Complaints about Amazon KDP!
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!
Are You Watching Johnny Depp’s Defamation Trial… Hoo Boy!!! – In The News – 04/22/2022
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Any Writer Who Sends Me This Kind of Filth Will Be Reported to the Authorities
I opened a hand-written letter this week, unsolicited (of course!), that contained a graphic short story. The punctuation, spelling, and writing were extremely poor. When I got to page six, I almost vomited…
Why Does the Mainstream Media “Bury” the Race of Some Murderers? – In The News – 04/15/2022
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“Do I need permission to publish blurry or partial photos of people?”
Different countries have different laws about people appearing in photographs.