I created this blog to help get the word out on my children's books. I have been writing an adventure series about two precocious poodles. Brutus and Baby. These toy poodles experienced many adventures while living on our earth. Since they have gone to doggie Heaven; I am carrying on their adventurous spirits in illustrated childrens' books.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Never go with a "print-on-demand" publisher!!

SBG - Strategic Book Group is not a "real" publisher. They are a glorified "self" publishing company.

I didn't have to pay up front, but the fees they charge, plus not helping with marketing is where they really get you. Everything for a price and then they are so slow.

With my contract, there wasn't an option for "returnable" books. Seems that is an extra service that costs $99.00 and a $200.00 deposit. HA, are you kidding me.

Well, I've been on my phone trying to book some book stores for my Fall Book Tour. I actually got a Barnes & Noble store to call me back and inquire about my book. Well as soon as they heard who it was published with, they decline. UGH....

Now I really have to get this new story going so that I can poll these Literary Agents again to try and get a REAL book deal with a REAL publisher.

Just beware of the sub-publishing companies.

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