I'm a newbie here, so if you've already covered this ad nausem, I apologize in advance.
I'm a TV writer and published author. I'm currently shopping a book through traditional publishers. The other night, at approx. 9 p.m., I received a call from a representative from Publish For Less. She knew I was trying to sell a book, had my name and unlisted phone number. She was trying to sell their services. Although she denied it being a POD publisher, it sure sounded like one. They would print one copy of my book for free. Then I could order 20 for $300. I was not interested in their services, but I sure wanted to know how they got the information about me. She said, "That's a very interesting question," and then proceeded NOT to answer. I re-asked the question and again got no response. She also seemed very interested whether my book was copyrighted. This made me highly nervous. She gave me their website URL. I checked it out and wrote an email, asking again where they got the info. I received an email from the company's president, Solly Border. He told me he was unable (unwilling) to answer that question because it was part of a "marketing program."
What gives here? I'm guessing that somehow he gets info about book submissions from someone at a publishing house.
At any rate, all this made me nervous and angry. Any one have any knowledge about this outfit?
Thank you!
Cleoauthor
I'm a TV writer and published author. I'm currently shopping a book through traditional publishers. The other night, at approx. 9 p.m., I received a call from a representative from Publish For Less. She knew I was trying to sell a book, had my name and unlisted phone number. She was trying to sell their services. Although she denied it being a POD publisher, it sure sounded like one. They would print one copy of my book for free. Then I could order 20 for $300. I was not interested in their services, but I sure wanted to know how they got the information about me. She said, "That's a very interesting question," and then proceeded NOT to answer. I re-asked the question and again got no response. She also seemed very interested whether my book was copyrighted. This made me highly nervous. She gave me their website URL. I checked it out and wrote an email, asking again where they got the info. I received an email from the company's president, Solly Border. He told me he was unable (unwilling) to answer that question because it was part of a "marketing program."
What gives here? I'm guessing that somehow he gets info about book submissions from someone at a publishing house.
At any rate, all this made me nervous and angry. Any one have any knowledge about this outfit?
Thank you!
Cleoauthor
