tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post5473653874505609919..comments2022-11-08T21:50:20.728-07:00Comments on One Hot Mess: Unhappy Authors at Cobblestone PressLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14019590986674098815noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-57533857949586383182012-02-12T08:19:51.549-07:002012-02-12T08:19:51.549-07:00I have published two titles with Cobblestone Press...I have published two titles with Cobblestone Press, the first in October. It is still not available on Amazon. It did go up on All Romance in Dec and Fictionwise in January, and I understand I won't receive any royalties for those for a while, as they pay quarterly. I sent three emails to Deanna Lee asking about a release date for Amazon. I finally had to facebook stalk Sable Grey and received a response from Deanna telling me that my emails had been routed to her junk folder, which I find questionable. She also stated that due to issues with nonpayment by amazon, that they had stopped posting there for some time. But with the new account manager at Amazon had resumed posting titles there and were doing it in order of publication date and had a six month back log they were working through. However, some of the titles that I have seen uploaded to Amazon were titles that were released at the same time mine was. Also, when they did their Twelve Days of Christmas promo, those titles went up on the very day they were released at CP. I just feel that information is not shared appropriately and when it is shared, it is questionable. Will not submit another title to CP. Looking for a new publisher or considering self-publishing at this point.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113075759598096688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-8273831074436823172011-11-13T17:12:36.577-07:002011-11-13T17:12:36.577-07:00Well, the good news is, I got my royalties payment...Well, the good news is, I got my royalties payment yesterday. The bad news is, I never did get a response to my emails to C.P., asking why I did not receive a monthly report. So, I don't know where these sales took place. It's a (relatively) large amount (for me), so I assume it's somewhere that pays quarterly - ARE, maybe?Angela in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942402993126617184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-80420910489349207012011-11-11T11:29:37.152-07:002011-11-11T11:29:37.152-07:00Yeah, I'm beginning to wonder about CP myself....Yeah, I'm beginning to wonder about CP myself. I got a reversion of rights letter for a book and found out that 8 months later, as I got a contract offer for the revised and expanded version, that CP still has it up for sale on their site. WTH? I emailed twice, got one response that they'd take care of it and close to a week later, the book is still for sale on their site. Grrr...seems to me that I'm entitled to 100% of any sales accrued since March, since that is when the contract was terminated. Yeah, good luck getting that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-71067240515393338232011-11-09T11:50:17.812-07:002011-11-09T11:50:17.812-07:00Please, anyone? I can't even tell if I'm a...Please, anyone? I can't even tell if I'm asking too frequently (3 emails in 9 days) but I can't understand what's taking them so long to provide a very simple answer that would take all of 10 seconds to type.Angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-1021520059670631662011-11-06T10:55:34.802-07:002011-11-06T10:55:34.802-07:00Can anyone here confirm for me whether or not Cobb...Can anyone here confirm for me whether or not Cobblestone will send out a monthly statement even if the sales for the month are zero? I ask, because I got an email telling me that statements have gone out, but I did not receive a statement. It's quite reasonable that I might have received zero sales, but I can't find anything in my contract or elsewhere that states what happens in that case, nor have I received replies to two inquiries to Admin@.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-21839375852081701642011-08-11T00:22:27.215-07:002011-08-11T00:22:27.215-07:00As of this evening (8/10), there is a new email fr...As of this evening (8/10), there is a new email from Deanna Lee, describing ongoing problems caused By a computer virus. I sincerely hope this is the perfectly ordinary explanation for all the recent silence, in which case, some of us will want to offer apologies for jumping to frustrated conclusions. In return they will, I hope, offer apologies for not utilizing other chanels to keep in touch. They will still have to address other issues that have surfaced here and elsewhere. I do sincerely hope this will be the case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-15405590099898899132011-08-10T11:44:22.370-07:002011-08-10T11:44:22.370-07:00I'm so sorry to hear you've been having pr...I'm so sorry to hear you've been having problems, Laura. It is a timely reminded for me to do my homework when selecting publishers.Sue Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387224663998322405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-71781269969437807192011-08-09T16:36:43.045-07:002011-08-09T16:36:43.045-07:00Laura, this is a very disturbing and frustrating e...Laura, this is a very disturbing and frustrating experience to read about. I took back my rights on my first two books. The ownership was changing hands and the new owner did not have a focus on eBooks or erotic romances. I didn't see the benefit to my career or sales to keep them there. While not a contract violation, certainly my books didn't fit with those they were seeking. I know you don't take this lightly. <br /><br />One last thing - I don't recommend ANYONE to market their books at Fictionwise. They are at least 6 months behind in their payments and there have been numerous complaints about them. Steer clear of them if anyone is planning to self-pub.<br /><br />Good luck.Margie Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04487640135615243906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-54830984644152185692011-08-09T11:33:57.596-07:002011-08-09T11:33:57.596-07:00Good job Laura and thanks for standing with me. My...Good job Laura and thanks for standing with me. My issues with Cobblestone as of August 9, 2011 are minor. 1. No answers to email queries during the editing and release process of my two books. In which several small issues could have been resolved. and 2. Not listing my books with any outside distributor in a timely fashion. My March release was listed with both Fictionwise and ARe in mid-July. My April release was listed with ARe in mid-July and Fictionwise just yesterday August 8. Neither book is listed with Barnes and Noble or Amazon as of this writing. These four distributors are on their forums site as who they list with. Just when they get good and ready if ever. <br /><br />As of right now I have been paid each month. I have not received a statement for the month of August. I have read that an email was sent out on the first that their computer was hit with a massive virus and statements would be delayed. I did not receive this email.<br /><br />And really who keeps all of their business documents on one computer? Even if that one computer is infested you should have back up sites so that you don't lose all of your information. I'd be a fool to have just one copy of my manuscripts. I back those puppies up religiously.<br /><br />And that's my story. It will not change.<br /><br />Mercy CelesteMercy Celestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850933240592254563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-51214247080885090702011-08-09T08:27:56.707-07:002011-08-09T08:27:56.707-07:00Wow, that is truly a concern of mine with any publ...Wow, that is truly a concern of mine with any publisher. All of mine have been awesome but I am grateful you are letting us know about this one.<br /><br />Good luck in getting everything you deserve!S.Lirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787307019842983456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-67234465768631026242011-08-09T07:12:34.389-07:002011-08-09T07:12:34.389-07:00Wow! I had been thinking about subbing to them at ...Wow! I had been thinking about subbing to them at one time. I'm so glad I didn't. I wish you all the best!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422942404526720212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-26371108211894848952011-08-09T07:04:11.670-07:002011-08-09T07:04:11.670-07:00That truly stinks! I am so sorry. It's hard ...That truly stinks! I am so sorry. It's hard to know who to trust and who not to. With so many new epubs popping up (even ones with the best intentions)the opportunity for disaster increases.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-25419433234259028252011-08-09T06:48:02.083-07:002011-08-09T06:48:02.083-07:00Thanks everyone. Alexx, you are so right. Had Merc...Thanks everyone. Alexx, you are so right. Had Mercy or I been responded to, our questions and concerns taken seriously, this never would have happened.<br /><br />Eden, I'll look again at P&E but the information seemed pretty dated, and I couldn't easily find a way to talk to anyone there. I am keeping Absolute Write Beware section updated.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14019590986674098815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-317149164573916372011-08-09T06:35:12.336-07:002011-08-09T06:35:12.336-07:00I am not a writer but the wife of one. This is so...I am not a writer but the wife of one. This is something that could have been avoided by the publisher. Open communication and mutual respect have disappeared in this situation. The publishers lack of response speaks volumes! All that have wronged deserve what is owed them and the rights to their books back!<br /><br />My thoughts will be with you<br /><br />AlexxAlexx Momcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01354550852804506615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-63024250466564153292011-08-09T06:00:39.293-07:002011-08-09T06:00:39.293-07:00Wow, and they've been around for a long while....Wow, and they've been around for a long while. I hope you get your money and they give you your rights back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721445070637450253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-24444476015201958802011-08-09T05:50:14.243-07:002011-08-09T05:50:14.243-07:00Editors and Predators website has done a good job ...Editors and Predators website has done a good job in the past of red lighting questionable agents/editors. With the boom in epub and indy pubs I haven't noticed if they've expanded into that market or not. <br /><br />I'm making the suggestion to talk with someone there as they have been a bit hitter in the past.<br /><br />Thanks for your courage to post your experience.Eden Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02505215887855697948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7706977898086799678.post-84468594619645106812011-08-09T04:49:39.909-07:002011-08-09T04:49:39.909-07:00Wow. Wish you all good luck and victory in your ef...Wow. Wish you all good luck and victory in your efforts to get your books back and get paid. Disgusting to cheat authors, who make so little on their books to begin with.Jean Joachim Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614059778826802446noreply@blogger.com