Scan Alert #1
Silver Ink Literary Agency
”It has come to our attention that a scam outfit by the name of Silver Ink Literary Agency is emailing authors to solicit book proposals for publication with major publishers. The scammers are using the Authors Guild’s logo on their letterhead and the logos of leading publishers to solicit book proposals and charging authors up to $6,000. The letter also claims that the Authors Guild is chairing a task group that oversees the editorial and publishing process.
“This is a scam. We strongly advise you not to correspond with the sender. We are in the process of taking legal action against the scammers.
“If you or someone you know has received this email, please contact the Author Guild immediately at staff@authorsguild.org.” .
Scam Alert #2
Truman Publishing
We heard from a member about an outfit called Truman Publishing aggressively marketing its services to authors. Judging by their website, which lists several fake addresses and other inconsistencies, we suspect this outfit is a scam and strongly advise all authors to avoid contact with them.
Ali Stewart
Senior Literary Agent | Silver Literary Agency
200 S Virginia St 8th floor, Reno, NV 89501, United States
E ali.stewart@silverliteraryagency.com
P (775) 376 9208 Ext. 777
Fax: (313) 263- 6496
EIN#:853622185 NV Business ID:20201926521 (Have been approached by these guys asking for $1500US upfront to get my book mainstream published, Cant find them anywhere)
Hi Mike, I have been approached by the same agency and now I have been sent a confidential letter of intent from Penquin Random House with my name on it. Has this been your experience? If so, did you check with Penguin Random House in New York? I look forward to your reply. Dr Psotova (Sydney, Australia)
Hi Helena. I have just received an email from Leo Orwell with the Silver Literary Agency so will be interested in how yours progresses. Still trying to sift through what is genuine and what is not
You sure bout that? My book was good as perfect after working with him.
They scammed me!
I totally agree
I have just been approached by Silver Literary Agency too. It’s about the 10th in the past few weeks. I have no idea who to trust. So far they have said there is no upfront fee but I’ve asked for more information.
Last week one agency asked for $5000 up front as they said Penguin wanted to buy my book. I declined.
Murray (Auckland, New Zealand)
Just got a call from Truman.They wont leave me akone eventhough I use a different company.
Is it Truman Press or Truman Publishing? Is there anything that you can tell me about these?
Truman Publishing – I have had experience with them. Took my money and ran off. They made it sound very good.
Truman Publishing is a different company from Truman Press I have talked with both companies before and they are a separate entity.
Truman Press is a real hybrid publishing company. I worked with them before I was acquired by a traditional publishing company. They really have very strong connections with traditional publishing companies and bookstore owners across the US.