traditional publishing

EPISODE 37: BEWARE! New FAKE “Services” Being Offered to Authors by Scammers

Published on March 21, 2026 author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, editing, ghostwriting, legal, libel, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

EPISODE 37: BEWARE! New FAKE “Services” Being Offered to Authors by Scammers

They will even tell you that not buying some of these services could land you in jail!

AMAZON DATA CENTERS GOT BOMBED BY IRAN – Why Authors Should Never Rely on Just One Platform to Sell Their Books – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on March 12, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

AMAZON DATA CENTERS GOT BOMBED BY IRAN – Why Authors Should Never Rely on Just One Platform to Sell Their Books – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

My publisher, BookLocker, offers distribution to thousands of physical and online stores.

You’d Better THINK Before Clicking That Link!! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on February 27, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

You’d Better THINK Before Clicking That Link!! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Question from an author: “I recently received an email from Barnes & Noble telling me to update my banking information…”

“Do traditionally published books still end up in bookstores and libraries?”

Published on February 19, 2026 book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“Do traditionally published books still end up in bookstores and libraries?”

Why traditional publishing just isn’t what it used to be…

Introducing the Larry, Moe, and Curly Con Men Who Are Spamming Authors! – by David Lippman

Published on February 19, 2026 author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Introducing the Larry, Moe, and Curly Con Men Who Are Spamming Authors! – by David Lippman

My uncle, a con man, said this, “Con men make their living off the desperation of the mark.”

EPISODE 35: Prolific Author of 18 Books, Rickey Pittman, Shares His Secrets about Writing AND Book Selling!

Published on February 6, 2026 author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

EPISODE 35: Prolific Author of 18 Books, Rickey Pittman, Shares His Secrets about Writing AND Book Selling!

You’re going to LOVE this episode! And, learn what works FAR better than bookstore signings to sell books!!

When Trolls Show Up, You’re Doing Something Right! – by Gary Sturgis, Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on February 6, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, libel, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

When Trolls Show Up, You’re Doing Something Right! – by Gary Sturgis, Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!! (And, what’s a “troll team” anyway???)

NEVER, EVER, EVER PAY USING A BANK TRANSFER…EVER!!! Here’s why… – by James M. Walsh, Esq. and Angela Hoy

Published on February 1, 2026 author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

NEVER, EVER, EVER PAY USING A BANK TRANSFER…EVER!!! Here’s why… – by James M. Walsh, Esq. and Angela Hoy

This is one of the most important articles we’ve ever published. PLEASE SHARE IT!!

Another New Scam Targeting Authors! “Your book isn’t optimized on Amazon. Let us help…”

Published on January 30, 2026 author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Another New Scam Targeting Authors! “Your book isn’t optimized on Amazon. Let us help…”

We are now receiving several reports daily from authors about this one!

What Do These Scam Emails ALL Have in Common?

Published on January 30, 2026 author scams, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

What Do These Scam Emails ALL Have in Common?

Betcha notice what we did!!!

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