People are either defending CR like members of a cult or trashing them with a vengeance. The truth is somewhere in the middle. I'm published with CR and although I'm not happy about the experience, I'm also not horribly disappointed or marked for life. Let's go trough the complaints posted here and elsewhere. 1. Editing: I'm not happy because my book was among those first-year books that only got one round of editing. They suggested changes, I made the changes, but then the changes weren't edited and the corrections I made with the "corrections template" did not all go through. It was especially disappointing to be told my eyes would not be the only eyes going through my book that one last time, because that was an untruth. My negative reviews (and even some of my 5 star reviews) mention the typos. I know they've let a few authors fix their own typos, but it's not enough and it's unfair these books never got the editing they should have gotten. 2. Marketing: My book was chosen for a Kindle Daily Deal, though, and I'm very grateful for this. This was DEFINITELY better than publishing on my own. Does every book get to be a kindle daily deal? No. But it proves CR is serious about marketing their books. Added bonus: My other non-CR book got a boost because of the KDD. 3. Payments: Though their direct deposit was 4 days late, they kept me up to date about the reasons for the delay. I've gotten two payments so far, and have made close to $800. 4. The Subscription Book Club: I think they need to change the payment structure and I'm surprised they didn't listen to RWA about how it's currently unfair. They need to either prove this can be profitable for authors SOON or kill it off. 5. The future: I don't believe they capitalize on the Kindle Daily Deal to keep the momentum going, which is why almost every book, with the exception of 1 (that I know of), that has been a kindle daily deal rises to the top and then comes back down quickly. I do think CR is getting better, and I'm happy they have some print campaigns coming out, but they should really focus on quality editing (adding just one extra copywriting round isn't enough) and more targeted marketing for each category. I also think they need to slow their schedule down even more and focus on acquiring what readers want. 6. Rights: I find getting your rights back is a lot more flexible and doable than many other contracts out there. 7. Royalties: their royalty structure for ebooks is either more or just as generous than a few others out there. If I should ever make it big with one of my books and enough readers buy my back list, my CR ebook royalties would be more rewarding than those of my other ebook. 8. Alternatives to CR: I'm being realistic here. I don't know if my CR book would have done any better with other e publishers. Some Avon Impulse, Carina, and Entangled books (to mention quality e publishers) make it big, others don't take off at all. They get better editing, though, and their marketing is more targeted. I do wish I had submitted to them before trying CR, but CR was better for me than self-publishing. They've always been quick to respond to my concerns, everyone has been polite to me, and I made some money. Also, I think they have the resources to get it right and I think they're trying hard. Conclusion: I wouldn't rule CR out. For now, until CR proves it can compete with the quality e publishers, I'd try those proven e publishers first. If they all turn you down, I do think CR is better than self-publishing and better than other newer and unproven e publishers (unless you're great at marketing). And here's where I'll ruffle a few feathers: if your book was turned down everywhere else and CR was the first to accept it, don't expect miracles. Maybe your book just isn't marketable. And if, like me, you decided to try CR before going through a list of other, more proven publishers, then learn your lesson, but please try to keep it real. A few CR authors I know are doing well. Their books will be coming out in print and I wish them the best. Speaking the truth helps others avoid mistakes, yes, but exaggerating hurts many.