If you think publishamerica will do what they say they will do, then you need to wakeup and smell the bullshit. And, there are numerous complaints about unpaid royalties, unfulfilled services, and undelivered book orders. The companys filing status is listed as merged and its file number is m15435381. It changed its name in 2014, and since 2017 it has stopped accepting new authors. Franks extensive experience as a clinical social worker and therapist is why the authors ability to capture so much emotion in the details makes this book remarkable. Jun 18, 2017 i kept hoping the book was going to pick up. Poorly lit, no heat in the winter, no air in the summer, dusty, not much for protective gear against dust, site does not provide dust masks, gloves, or protective eyewear, you must provide these things yourself. 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. Thats why publishamerica has already published 60,000 books written by 45,000 authors. The book revolves around why the two main characters cant be together. In search of the american dream, destroying the myths and cliches of a great country, these authors examine what makes the usa great. The whole booke of psalmes, or the bay psalm book, as it is now known, is expected to sell for. Through our digital lifestyle media brands, we attract the welleducated upwardly mobile millennial seeking luxury and status.
America star books, formerly publishamerica, is a marylandbased printon demand book publisher founded in 1999 by lawrence alvin larry clopper iii and. Can i sue america star books, lllp for civil conspiracy. The problem is america star books had an exclusive contract with its authors. The my america book series by multiple authors includes books westward to home, the starving time, our strange new land, and several more. Finalists for the 2017 new american poetry prize include. 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. 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. It was taken over by america star books and has continued sending me. Dont use jail as a temporary fix for addicts and the mentally ill. In may 2015, asbpa cofounder larry clopper filed suit against paasb, cofounder willem meiners, and several others. 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. Consumer or criminal did the alleged victims of america star books asb promotions publishamerica file complaints with the. Publishing is the creator of quality content for influential contemporary audiences with a mission to inspire and enable them to improve the quality of their lives. I might feel 4 stars about one book i read last month and 4 stars about another book i read last week, but when compared together, one book gets 1 star and the other gets 5.
Oct 05, 2016 for the claims of civil conspiracy america star books, lllp, its employees, managers, agents, officers and others currently in the business of selling books specifically missing in belgium conspired by virtue of their combination and peculiar power of coercion to distribute and sell copies of missing in belgium without proper reporting as to the true numbers of books sold and appropriate. Digital access is available either inside the classroom or on the go. View customer complaints of america star books, lllp, bbb helps resolve disputes with the services or products a business provides. America star books, formerly publishamerica, is a marylandbased printondemand book publisher founded in 1999 by lawrence alvin larry clopper iii and willem meiners. America star books, lllp is a maryland partnership filed on september 6, 20. Posthumous noon, by aaron baker of chicago, il fixed star, by suzanne fischkorn of. America is the land of the free, and as such, we preserve the rights established by our founding fathers. America star books publish america complaints board. At america star books we have reached a new milestone. For the claims of civil conspiracy america star books, lllp, its employees, managers, agents, officers and others currently in the business of selling books specifically missing in belgium conspired by virtue of their combination and peculiar power of coercion to distribute and sell copies of missing in belgium without proper reporting as to the true.
If you want to receive no more book promotion emails, reply with unsubscribe in the subject line. As of later this week all of our book marketing and promotion efforts will be continued under a different name. American book companys popular educational print books are now available in ebook formats. Some writers and authors advocates have accused the company of being a vanity press while representing itself as a traditional publis. Author of sworn not to betray and a silent killer within. The reason, it transpires, is pretty straightforward.
I wanted so badly to just quit reading, but i have a hang up about not finishing books. Dozens of books were published on the concept in the u. Its really just a name change the new america star website is registered to publishamerica founder willem meiners but they seem to be trying to convince people that there was a buyout and its now a new company. Publish america continues as america star books, completely removing all contact information from their site, making it impossible to contact them except through a format link that provides only the ability to send communication without a guarantee it will get there, and if by some miracle it does, does not indicate you will have the ability to. Despite scores of complaints from asb authors, many of whom paid for services that were never rendered, the maryland attorney generals office.
Feb 01, 2014 america star books gives foreign authors an english voice, and publishes their work in the united states, canada, and great britain. I have a problem with the book rating system on goodreads. America star books customer service phone number 301 874. How do i rate my books when all im given is a 5 star rating scale.
Author mill publishamerica opened its doors in 1999. Only to learn they were doing business under another name. Publishamerica book publishers, publishing companies. Through our digital lifestyle media brands, we attract the welleducated upwardly mobile millennial seeking luxury and. Today, sothebys will auction a copy of the first englishlanguage book printed in america. In 2012 my book, the soul of a poet, rich as a rose by donna my book went into print. Publishamerica is now america star books writer beware. 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. Now, it is difficult to determine what the movement. America star books gives foreign authors an english voice, and publishes their work in the united states, canada, and great britain. Toronto star bestsellers for the week ending april 29, 2020. What options do authors of america star books have for. Nov 25, 20 today, sothebys will auction a copy of the first englishlanguage book printed in america. There once was a popular television series about an upscale new york couple who bought a farm and moved to the country.
Aug 09, 2017 america star books, lllp, caroline inabinett, resident agent you are receiving this email, because you indicated you would like to receive book promotion emails from america star books. I wrote, asking to have my book rights returned me. Publish america is not accredited with the better business bureau bbb here. Once you receive 4 or more orders, your star rating will reflect your actual completion rate for the orders received during the 6 month rating period. These ebooks can be viewed on desktops, interactive whiteboards, android devices as well as apple devices such as ipads and iphones. Our book promotion staff, jackie velnoskey, kerrin wuchter, sarah balukoff, and sarah freitas, will work using that new paperback services name. In 2012, generation identity presented itself as a movement poised to block the islamization of france. Publishamerica is now america star books victoria strauss. If you complete all of the orders, for a completion rate of 100%, your rating will display as 5 stars, regardless of. Similar to movies and tv, most of what i read is science fiction or fantasy, and with a few bits of historical fiction and nonfiction. My bad experience with publishamericaamerica star books.
America was named a new york times notable book of the year and a yalsa best book for young adults and has received numerous other honors, and e. America star books, lllp complaints better business bureau. Get insight on america star books publish america real problems. You can call america star books at 301 6951707 phone number, write an email, fill out a contact form on their website store. In january 2014, it changed its name to america star books, and expanded into foreignlanguagetoenglish translations for overseas authors. Some writers and authors advocates have accused the company of being a vanity press while representing itself as a traditional publisher. America star books, lllp, caroline inabinett, resident agent you are receiving this email, because you indicated you would like to receive book promotion emails from america star books. I just got a spamscam email from jackie velnoskey of america star books offering to. And im still going to say i read the books, since thats how i still conceptually think of consuming audiobooks. Publishamerica adheres to the traditional publishing concept. I wanted us to be model citizens so no one would ask us about our sins. They are unprofessional, discourteous, promise to post. I stated, i was well aware of the class action taken against them but, i was not interested in suing.
America star publishing america sarahamerica i wrote a book titled bully land last year december it came out sarah said would get paid in feb. The maryland attorney general apparently needs your help understanding the complaints authors may have been reporting america star books asb promotions publish america to the wrong division at the maryland attorney general. Extricating a book from the clutches of publishamerica. A dutch selfpublishing service called free musketeers appears to have already entered into an arrangement with america star to publish english versions of its books. He resides in the former home of tilemaker ernest batchelder. Pas new name, the response to my email blew me away. On their blog it states you can no where find better shipping rates. 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.
Carsons new book, the intolerance of tolerance, is an exceptional work that stands out as having an enduring significance for understanding the roots of the current intolerant demands for. They will print your book and put mistakes in it and then want you to pay them to rewrite the book. A defamation lawsuit filed in 2014 by publish america now america star books against writer beware, victoria strauss, michael capobianco, and rich white has been settled. The registered agent on file for this company is alice meiners and is located at 208 crestview court, frederick, md 21702. To reduce crime, reform sentencing, to focus incarceration on violent offenders. I did a post on the change last year and touched on my own story then, but i want to go into a bit more detail about their racket and how i extricated myself. Mothers problems with the darkness of my house more seriously. Apr 04, 2018 and im still going to say i read the books, since thats how i still conceptually think of consuming audiobooks. America star books, lllp better business bureau profile. In addition to defamation, the lawsuit alleged conspiracy. Whatever your book is about, publish america is happy to publish it.
They are unprofessional, discourteous, promise to post you and your website, etc. It was followed by a huge text in a different color that said your book for 5. Writer beware has received hundreds of complaints, reports, and advisories about this company under both its names. Author complaints about publishamericaamerica star books include page proofs and finished books full of errors, books bound in the wrong. Best books about america most writers dream about writing the great american novel, even if theyre not american. Discover the best and latest articles about books in north america. See the complete my america series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price.