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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!!!

WE CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!!! Scammer Words Stratum / wordsstratum.com Asks Us to Remove Warning about Another Scammer Because They’re Losing Money!!

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

“This has led to repeated misunderstandings and, in some cases, direct financial impact.”

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!!!

197-Year-Old Baker & Taylor, The Largest Book Supplier for Libraries, Bites the Dust

Published on October 17, 2025 book marketing, legal, libraries, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Was the cause poor business decisions, lawsuits, or simply the end of an era?

DON’T BE FOOLED! How AI Helps Scammers Write “False Praise” about Your Book!

Published on October 2, 2025 author, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

They sound so convincing and the praise is awesome! But, THEY NEVER READ YOUR BOOK!!!

“Who can I trust?!” This is a Question We’re Receiving from Authors DAILY Now!

Published on September 25, 2025 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

REPEAT AFTER US: Spammers are scammers!

If You Want Your Book Published in Time for Christmas Sales, You Need to Act NOW! It’s Easy!! And, Save $125!!! – by Angela Hoy

Published on September 23, 2025 author, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, writing career advice

Most of our competitors take 4-6 MONTHS to get a book to market!