“Unraveling the Publishing Paradox: When Ambition Overrides Logic for Aspiring Authors”
Interestingly, one of the contacts from the predator was named “Paul Simon.” It is not uncommon for foreigners, not understanding American names, to use celebrity names, or use names incorrectly, like giving their fake “happy” customers two American first names, and not first and last names – i.e. John Paul, Eric Jason, Lisa Mary, etc.
Angela noted that they employed telltale signs of publishing predators. Hats off to the Substack Blogger for following his gut, and asking for advice from an expert on publishing and writing scams. (Angela’s advice is always free, by the way!) Sadly, way too many potential victims don’t. My colleague bit on a Philippine marketing scam after he was fleeced for $5,235.00 by a predator called Publishing Mojo. If you haven’t read that article yet, you don’t want to miss it!
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