Published on May 24, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I was spammed by a well-known book publicity firm last week so I took that opportunity to ask them a very simple question. All authors who are considering paying a marketing firm upwards of $1,000 or more should ask the same question…
Published on May 17, 2019
copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Publishing real models’ faces on some types of books can lead to BIG legal problems!
Published on May 17, 2019
Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I vehemently disagree with the agent that a book won’t sell simply because it’s a memoir.
Published on May 9, 2019
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

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…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

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…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
Published on April 26, 2019
book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

Surprising my fans and followers with unannounced book releases keeps them riveted and improves my sales.
Published on April 19, 2019
promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

Book sales in a slump? Here are some ideas to drum up NEW interest in your old book!
Published on February 20, 2019
author scams, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail.
Published on January 24, 2019
amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Amazon’s Self Publishing division is not a new thing. Neither are the dirty tricks they employ…