If you’re an author, or know one, please read David Gaughran’s post titled: “Simon & Schuster Joins Forces With Author Solutions To Rip Off Writers”.
With the rise in popularity of self-publishing, it’s no surprise that the Big 6 publishers are trying to find ways to get in on the action, but for Penquin, who purchased Author Solutions in July, and now Simon & Schuster to go into business with them is disturbing if not despicable.
Please read David’s article about the Simon & Schuster deal with Author Solutions (one of many warning articles on this deal published this week) to educate yourself, so you can warn other hopeful writers against being blinded by the big publisher name.
Simon & Schuster Joins Forces With Author Solutions To Rip Off Writers.
Linda Cassidy Lewis 
Linda, because my response to your article is so long I reblogged your post and responded to it here: http://kmcgeewriter.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/really-youre-gonna-start-a-conversation-about-this-now/
My real concerns are for what comes next. Will the author advance turn into the author investment? Time will tell. But it the future doesn’t look too promising.
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Thanks for sharing, Linda. Sometimes all of this stuff is enough to make me want to go back to the days where I got off work and simply sat down and watched television rather than kill myself trying to make it as a writer. *sigh* It’s very sad.
I hope the holiday season finds you and yours happy and well taken care of, my dear friend. Talk to you soon. *waves*
-Jimmy
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I know what you mean, Jimmy. I give up writing about twice a week. 😉
My best to you and yours.
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And, if things aren’t difficult already when it comes to publishing. It now includes watching for wolves. BTW, I like the marble background.
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David, those wolves have always been out there, they just didn’t wear Big Six clothing before.
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