“Honestly, I get at least five a day boasting to have read my books, telling me how much they love them, and wanting to promote them on Goodreads, Listopia, or a book club.” If you are a self-published author, this scenario probably sounds all too familiar. Indie author scams have surged aggressively, capitalizing on the emotional highs and lows of the self-publishing journey. Driven by AI-automated cold outreach, scammers weaponize an author's deep desire for visibility, val

The famous author sends a message and offers you marketing advice on social media. Another indie author scam.

The famous author sends a message and offers you marketing advice on social media. Another indie author scam.

The life of an independent author can be a lonely road without the marketing support of a publisher. Many authors fall prey to scam artists who offer empty promises.

The life of an independent author can be a lonely road without the marketing support of a publisher. Many authors fall prey to scam artists who offer empty promises.