Youwriteon.com/ POD, "your book by Christmas"
http://www.thebookseller.com/news/67…-free-pod.html I make it a practice never to name names when talking about practices that scare the hell out of me. I’m making an exception because of the huge...
View ArticleBook launch part-ay rant
I love a good book launch. There’s always good food, plenty of wine, great people, and of course, great literature springing into the mix. What’s not to love? It’s part-ay time, and no one has a better...
View ArticleSave me from the FTC, and pass the chips
Warning: This is a commentary, and Lynn is breathing fire. Oh dear god. Once again, our government works its magic in order to meddle in affairs for which it has no experience or knowledge. What am I...
View ArticleThis is how the sleazoids do it
As I’ve mentioned any number of times, POD and vanity presses will stop an nothing to get you to buy your own books. Why? Because YOU are their source of income. You are the golden goose. These folks...
View ArticleDisgusted, disillusioned, and damned angry – shame on you, Amazon.com
This new release was brought to my attention, and I have the sudden urge to be sick to my stomach. My very soul hurts. The product description says this: This is my attempt to make pedophile situations...
View Article“Psst…wanna make me famous?”
So answer me this -would you write a book only to give away virtually all your rights, including your copyright, use of your name, and ability to sign other contracts for fear of being “in conflict,”...
View ArticleRipoff Artists – Scribd
There is nothing publishers and authors hate more than ripoff artists, and Scribd manages to remain at the top of the list – despite owner Trip Adler’s claims that he’s honest. Oh yes, he would never...
View ArticleHave a plan
“If you don’t have a plan for yourself, you’ll be a part of someone else’s.” I love this because it’s simplistically brilliant and sage. I bagged it off one of my author’s manuscripts that I’m editing....
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