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AWKWARD HOLIDAY GATHERINGS! When Relatives Say They Bought Your Book (But They Didn’t) by Angela Hoy, WritersWeekly.com, BookLocker.com, Abuzz Press and PubPreppers.com

Published on November 21, 2024 self-publishing

Over the years, in every case where a sale from a relative was never reported by Ingram or us, it has been the result of the relative fibbing to the author about buying their book so as not to hurt the author’s feelings.

I Sued Amazon (Without a Lawyer) After They Terminated My 262 Books and I Lost. Here’s Why… By Brian W. Kelly

Published on November 17, 2024 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing

Then, the Draft2Digital versions of my books were removed from Amazon as well!

DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Publishing Mojo Claims THEIR REPUTATION WAS HARMED, But Then Stops Responding After MORE Allegations Surface!!

Published on October 30, 2024 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

I mean, seriously… What did they THINK was going to happen?!?!

BEWARE! Is A So-Called “Publisher” Asking YOU to Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement? – by James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on October 18, 2024 author, author scams, Censorship, complaints, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

An author who did not know any better might think he or she is not able to divulge the illegal activities of the “publisher,” including posting complaints on social media, websites, and…

EXTREME AUTHOR ALERT – PART IV: WARNINGS about TheGhostWriting.org, Book Publishing HQ, Author Book Creators, Author Books Publisher, AMZ Publishing Firm, and McMillan Book Publishers (the fake one), AND MORE!

Published on October 18, 2024 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

You won’t BELIEVE what we found this week!!!

EXTREME AUTHOR ALERT – PART III: How WritersWeekly Communicates Directly with Deceitful “Publishers” to Expose Their Appalling Practices

Published on October 11, 2024 amazon, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

This is where you’ll see the very worst of humanity come out…

ANOTHER SCAM! “Barnes & Noble called and they want to place my book in their bookstores!”

Published on October 4, 2024 author scams, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Barnes & Noble called. They want to place my book in their bookstore.

EXTREME AUTHOR ALERT – PART II: 19 Signs You’re About to Get Scammed By a Foreign “Book Publisher”

Published on October 4, 2024 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, Print on demand, self-publishing, Trademarks, traditional publishing, writing scams

#1 in the list shows the easiest way to spot a publishing scammer!

EXTREME AUTHOR ALERT – PART I: This International Scam is Fooling THOUSANDS of Authors Across the Globe!

Published on September 28, 2024 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

We couldn’t wait even one more minute to warn all of you about this elaborate scam that is funneling authors’ money to companies in South and Southeast Asia, and beyond!!

10 Solid Reasons NOT to Use Carlson Publications to Publish Your Book!

Published on September 28, 2024 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

Run, authors! RUN!!!!