Some quotes:
"I have received email from authors who watch the boards, both PA authors, and those yet to becomes part of the family, and they read what we say to one another. Who's to say that potential agents, movie execs, and various buyers aren't reading them as well?"
I'm sure.
"Hello! I had about the same thing with the first book. I had a lot of people tell me they really enjoyed it, then I had others who only asked "Didn't someone edit that for you?" or "I know someone who would be willing to edit your manuscripts" and that's it. It was really kind of embarrassing after awhile, but I'm glad that at least SOME people got the true message from it.
It was for that reason that I decided to endure the wait and select the option.of editing with PublishAmerica for my second book. I'm not quite sure what kind of job they've done yet, but it's gotta be better than my first one!"
Don't hold your breath.
"I am just curious, has anyone had great success with their first novel, or is it just a way to get your name out there? I came into this not expecting to make tons of money. One day, yes, I want to be full time author, but I know it will take years."
The poor man.
Some good news; a well known publisher of business and academic books and articles has made an offer on my 3rd and 4th manuscripts.
They read my first book, some of my published research, and a synopsis along with a couple of sample chapters of the manuscripts. We just finished a phone conference and are working out some details but a contract will be signed soon.
It will certainly be different to get paid while I finish the books in addition to some other compensation.
I did, a few weeks ago, inquire about submitting my 2nd manuscript with PA and will still submit it here. But it does appear that entering the market with PA has launched another part of my career. Once the 3rd and 4th books are on the market and on the shelves of all the bookstores I'll post info about it here. Things are looking up, indeed.
Wonder what business/academic publisher it is...
"I thought I read something awhile ago that stated PA has made their books returnable. Well I went to Barnes & Noble Saturday to ask them if they would put my book on the shelf because I have several people wanting to purchase a copy but is a little weary about purchasing online. The manager told me they could come in and order it from the store and there would not be a shipping charge, but they do not shelf PublishAmerica books because of their no return policy. I told him I believe they changed that policy, he then showed me his computer and I saw it for my self...no returns. The manager did say if enough people came in and asked to order my book he would think about putting it on the shelf, but whoever purchase it must know that they cannot return it. So back to the question, are PA's books returnable or not?"
After this post, the thread was replied by a site admin:
"Your book is returnable. Please advise your bookstore to re-check Ingram's listings periodically as they are being updated from time to time."
And then they locked the thread.