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“Pay Up Because You Don’t Have 10 Reviews Yet!” Scammers are Pretending to Be Amazon – by Donna Deines

Published on June 24, 2026 amazon, author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

There’s NO SUCH THING as a “Certified Visibility Specialist!”

My Top 10 Book Marketing Secrets – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of Surviving Grief – 365 Days a Year

Published on June 24, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Book marketing isn’t about convincing people to buy your book. It’s much more than that!

“Is Bloodhound Books a legitimate publisher?”

Published on June 24, 2026 author, author scams, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, Trademarks, writing scams

How to know if it’s the real company or an imposter!

EPISODE 45: How to Earn Thousands Per Month in Book Royalties – PART 1 of 2

Published on June 19, 2026 amazon, author, backstories, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips

In this episode, international bestselling BookLocker.com author, Gary Sturgis, shares his secrets for book selling success!

Is a 1-Star Review on Amazon a Death Knell for a Book?

Published on June 19, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

How to tip the scales after a 1-star book review!

THE TO-DO LIST We Promised in Podcast Episode 44: How to Get Free Book Reviews from Popular Reviewers Who Have THOUSANDS of Followers!

Published on June 18, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

YOU asked for it, so here it is! 🙂

THIS THERAPIST IS HILARIOUS!!! Scammers Need Love, Too! (Or Maybe Just a Support Group…) – by Marsh Rose

Published on June 11, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, humor, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

I was coming closer to an epiphany, and catapulted over the edge with a comment made by Angela Hoy…

EPISODE 44: How to Get Free Book Reviews from Popular Reviewers Who Have THOUSANDS of Followers!

Published on June 11, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

Getting good book reviews from well-known reviewers can mean significantly more BOOK SALES! And, the entire process is FREE! Nothing we recommend in this episode costs any money at all.

Why My Books Get So Many Reviews! – by Gary Sturgis, Internationally Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on June 11, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

A reminder at the end of your book, in your newsletter, or on social media is often all that’s needed, along with continued engagement with your readers!

EPISODE 43: 16 Possible Reasons Why Amazon KDP Permanently Closed Your Account (But they won’t tell YOU why you were banned!!)

Published on June 5, 2026 amazon, book marketing, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing career advice

Approximately 90% of banned Amazon KDP accounts never get reinstated!