promotional pitfalls

A NEW WAVE OF SCAM EMAILS IS TARGETING AUTHORS! “My book club wants to review your book!!”

Published on October 29, 2025 author, author scams, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

PUT UP YOUR B.S. ANTENNAS, FOLKS!!! “Your book offers invaluable guidance and real-world examples that truly demystify the process of…” IT’S ALL FAKE!!!

WARNING about Pro Writers Network / prowritersnetwork.com, Page Solutions / pagesolutions.us, and Apex Digital Pro / apexdigitalpro.us

Published on October 23, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

“Nothing makes sense anymore and I think I’m being scammed big time…”

Episode 24: AI-Generated Complimentary SCAM Emails – Authors, Don’t Be Fooled!!

Published on October 17, 2025 amazon, author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

We’ve been shocked at how many authors are fooled by these “cold call” emails!

OPEN AND OBVIOUS DANGER! Gmail Email Scammers are Targeting MILLIONS of Authors! By James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on October 17, 2025 author, author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

You can’t fix stupid!

Scammers are Highjacking Authors’ Accounts, and Then Blackmailing Them!

Published on October 17, 2025 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Do NOT give your login info. to others! Period!!!

A List of Publishers and Services That ALL Authors Should AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Published on September 4, 2025 amazon, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

You’re not going to BELIEVE the dots we’ve connected!!!

“Why is Amazon Running Ads for Adult Products Under My Book?”

Published on August 29, 2025 amazon, author, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

If you want a chuckle, READ THIS ONE! 😉

EPISODE 19: Traditional vs. Hybrid vs. Self-Publishing – WHAT TO EXPECT!

Published on August 21, 2025 author, author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Advances? Royalty rates? Bookstore placement? Book signings? Things have REALLY changed in the past few years!

Authors Hike / AuthorsHike.com Tries to Trick Author into Paying for Copies Ordered by NOBODY!

Published on August 7, 2025 author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, createspace complaints, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

And, that’s not ALL they’re doing!!!

LIES USED BY SCAMMERS TO ENSNARE AUTHORS: “Guaranteed NYT Best Seller!” and “100% Money Back Guarantee!” By James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on July 24, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

100% guarantees by foreign publishers are **100% SCAMS!**