“I have two books published by Publish America and they are out of business. I plan to self-publish the new books. Who at Amazon can I contact to have the original books removed?”
I was contacted by another author last week who was in a big bind. His published book was no longer available because: 1. His first publisher got sick and closed up shop; and 2. His second publisher died…
If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
Surprising my fans and followers with unannounced book releases keeps them riveted and improves my sales.
Book sales in a slump? Here are some ideas to drum up NEW interest in your old book!
“I googled him and he seems legit. They want me to call in, and discuss my books with them. Have you heard of anything like this being of benefit to any of your authors?”
Also: KARMA! College essay services blackmailing students who cheat; National Enquirer is for sale in wake of controversies; Small press goes on hiatus after not paying royalties; Lawsuit against ebook piracy site; Public figures and libel; #MeToo movement leads to libel lawsuits and countersuits; Amazon’s horoscopes suggest people buy Amazon products; Can the law be copyrighted?
“I’m involved in a lawsuit against my previous employer and I’m about to sign a non-disclosure agreement. I want to write a book about the case using a pseudonym. I can do that, right?”
I was called by a “publicist” about republishing my book that they saw on Amazon. (It’s not supposed to be there because my lawyer was supposed to give them a cease and desist order since it was from Tate Publishing…)”
