I just got an email from someone at an agency. He's telling me my books would be great for a screen adaptation. His name is, and I kid you not, "Johnny Agency". 😆 #AuthorScams

Authors are being targeted by online fraud, AI scams, and fake book promoters — and most don’t see it coming.

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Authors are being targeted by AI-driven scams, fake book clubs, and “review boost” pitches that sound incredibly convincing. #enigmaseries

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Romance Writers Beware: 11 Common Scams Targeting Authors and How to Spot 11 author scams including how to spot and avoid them, and what to do if you get caught up in one.

💙📚Romance Writers Beware: Scams are Targeting You

This is an excellent resource by Jenna Harte for all #authors too. It is full of advice. Well worth the time!
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The Book Marketing Scam Epidemic: A Warning to Fellow Authors The Book Marketing Scam Epidemic: A Warning to Fellow Authors As an author who has been fortunate enough to see twelve of my books reach the top 5,000 on Amazon and perform well in audiobook format …

This article is 6 months old but the problem is worse than ever: Book Marketing Scams buff.ly/4c2f3i3 #bookscam #bookmarketingscam #scammers #authorscams

Romance Writers Beware: 11 Common Scams Targeting Authors and How to Spot 11 author scams including how to spot and avoid them, and what to do if you get caught up in one.

💙📚Romance Writers Beware: Scams are Targeting You

This is an excellent resource by Jenna Harte for all #authors too. It is full of advice. Well worth the time!
writewithharte.com/romance-writ...

JJ: Spouse of author tonibellon.com.
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Scammers are getting smarter, but indie authors can stay one step ahead by spotting the red flags early. Link 🔗: thehistoricalinkpot.blogspot.com/2025/11/avoi... 💙📚💙📚 #IndieAuthor #AuthorScams #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity #BookMarketing#IndiePublishing #AuthorTips #WritersLife #ScamAwareness

Lost in the plot: how would-be authors were fooled by AI staff and virtual offices in suspected global publishing scam Book publishing websites in Australia, the UK and New Zealand appear to be using fake testimonials and AI staff pages to lure aspiring writers into handing over their money

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Those $497 self-publishing deals? They’re rarely what they seem. In this video, I expose the hidden costs, break down what quality publishing really takes, and show you how to avoid regret.

Watch before you sign anything.

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