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I researched the company beforehand and though i saw some complaints listed in comparison with the 10,000 authors they have thought that had little bearing on other works or success rates. The changeover is acknowledged on america stars website, on the about us page. Oct 29, 2012 publish america is a wellknown business that promises to help authors bring their written work to life, but there are many negative reports online regarding how the service operates. See the complete my america series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. If you are owed royalties, or if you paid for services or books that you never received, you may need to report them to the criminal division of the maryland attorney. Many appear to be disguised vanity publishers, whose goal is to sell you expensive personalized products and attract you to conferences. Others may charge you membership or service fees for which the benefits are questionable, or which can be obtained elsewhere for free. We also manufacture excellence, drive success and build careers for our employees. The registered agent on file for this company is alice meiners and is located at 208 crestview court, frederick, md 21702. Having had some experience with authorrelated resources here at wfhw, i decided to take a closer look and see if theres anything about publish america that makes it stand out out from the other similar services.
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Consumer or criminal did the alleged victims of america. Why gabrielle union was let go at americas got talent. Frontier, under state investigation for its service, has. America star books publish america complaints board. Writer beware has received hundreds of complaints, reports, and advisories about this company under both its names. Aug 30, 2016 the email from america star books talked about that and then said now were offering the new york subway a choice of our books, letting them know that they may pass them on to their riders. Its been a while since i wrote about america star books, nee publishamerica, one of the most prolific author mills in america also the subject of scores of author complaints, and the recipient of an f rating from the better business bureau. This document is hr005, one of a series of the food and resource economics department, ufifas extension. Customer complaints and types of customers1 allen f. If you are smart, you will not sign a contract or buy books from any of the above listed. America star books, lllp better business bureau profile.
Mar 10, 2015 my bad experience with publishamericaamerica star books some of you may be familiar with publishamerica, who some time ago changed their name to america star books. Pas new name, the response to my email blew me away. A gifted reporter with an eye for the telling detailthe frayed hem, the shaking handshe is also a. A new ebook is added each week and is available for 30 days before it poofs away. We suggest you avoid the following contests and organizations. In 2012 my book, the soul of a poet, rich as a rose by donna my book went into print.
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