by Rae Stonehouse | May 12, 2026 | Blogs
What Romance Scams Teach Us About Publishing Scams As authors, we pour our hearts into our stories, dreaming of the day our words connect with readers worldwide. But scammers know this passion all too well—and they exploit it ruthlessly. By drawing parallels between...
by Rae Stonehouse | Apr 9, 2026 | Blogs
Beware the Fake Literary Agent: Protecting Your Manuscript from Impersonators As authors, we pour our hearts into our stories, dreaming of that magical moment when a literary agent discovers our work and propels it toward publication. But scammers know this dream all...
by Rae Stonehouse | Apr 3, 2026 | Blogs
Spotting Fake Facebook Author Groups: Your Due Diligence Guide Hey, fellow authors! If you’ve ever scrolled through Facebook and stumbled upon a group promising “book promotion heaven” with tens of thousands of members, you’re not alone. These...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 27, 2026 | Blogs
How One Author Lost $50,000 to a Fake Publisher — And How You Can Avoid the Same Trap Scams in the publishing world aren’t new, but their sophistication is growing. Every week, authors—especially indie authors—share stories of being targeted by fake agents, predatory...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 24, 2026 | Blogs
How to Tell If a Twitter Follower Is a Scammer: A Guide for Authors and Creatives As authors, freelancers, and creatives building our platforms on Twitter (now X), we’re no strangers to the thrill of a new follower notification. But in a space buzzing with...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 23, 2026 | Blogs
No Dark Web Needed: Safe Ways Authors Can Check If Your Data Is Exposed As authors, we’re no strangers to the digital world—pouring our creativity into manuscripts, building online platforms, and connecting with readers across social media and newsletters. But...
