PA's Advance Notice

Subject: PA's Advance Notice Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:14 pm

I just got another one. I am to check my inbox for an announcement that will affect my book.
Am dying of curiousity!
Did anyone else get it?
Probably they are tired of me and my book. lol!

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:11 pm

Yes, Alice, I got it. I'm sure the announcement will be riveting.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:21 pm

I don't see how it will come today, unless they work overtime.
I will not hold my breath.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:31 pm

I don't understand why they just can't say whatever they wish to say.
Their advance notices are a bit over the top.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:56 pm

I GOT IT! They want me to be ready for BOOK EXPO NEW YORK!
I need to pay them to be ready?
What a laugh!

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:03 pm

4/9/2011

Alice..

I thought they were paying for the trip ?
I was almost packed, " Gotcha !"

Cheers..Joe

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:35 pm

Even more astounding, they will release my book in a zoftcover, I never heard of such a cover, if I will buy 9 books. at $7.95 per book discounted 30%.

I thought they were giving me no more offers.
AW PHOOEY!

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 5:30 am

I think they are more focused on the "newbies." The rest of us are still on the mailing list, but I doubt they are expecting much response. There are enough new guys to keep their business going.
Ann

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:57 am

Ann,

I laugh as I get promises of no more special offers--that means better deals are coming. I think the company is
in dire straits.

The zoftcover sounds like a drug induced idea and should have been forgotten. The explanation is pathetic also.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:08 am

I get notices everyday. I'm tempted to start Spaming them. I don't intend to buy any of my books nor do I intend to pay for them to take my book along to one of the Fairs. With my limited knowledge of publishing, I am naive enough to think that a publisher would present all their published books at a Fair. Guess I'm just not swift enough. The only swift thought I get is what Alice calls "Scam".

I like PA. It is the abbreviation of my home state, Pennsylvania and takes precedent over any other use. Helps keep me in a positive mood.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:44 am

Abe,

I will buy nothing and pay nothing.

It would behoove them to to make honesty a policy.
I may email them with the concept.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:02 am

I did it!

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

This is insulting and demeaning.
You must be very desperate to stoop to such measures.

Honesty would be refreshing. Why not spend your time publishing and marketing worthwhile books?
I am not supid.

Sincerely,

Alice M Crooker

Author of, Peas," Pills" and Parkinson's

----- Original Message ----- From: PublishAmerica Bookstore
To: a.crooker@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 6:12 AM
Subject: Why the Zoftcover

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[size=9][size=9][size=9][size=7][size=9][size=16][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=16][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=7][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=16][size=9][size=12]The word "Zoftcover" is a play on "softcover". That's because it is actually a softcover, but with a permanently super-low retail price.[/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size][/size]

Our Zoftcovers are the exact same size, same paper, same cover, and same high quality as our softcovers. All that's different is the ISBN, and the bottom low list price.

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Why the different ISBN? This is a requirement from the office that issues ISBNs to publishers. Each new version of a book (softcover, hardcover, e-book, paperback, and now also zoftcover) must have a new ISBN. It helps bookstores distinguish between the various versions and the various list prices.

Why is the Zoftcover something for you? If you want your book to be available to consumers at more than one price level, this gives your readers options. In today's economy, that's helpful. Some consumers will still reach for the higher price, others are grateful for the Walmart-level priced alternative.[size=9][size=16][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=16][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=7][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=9][size=16][size=9]

[size=12]It's your decision. If you want to activate the release of your book's Zoftcover, here are your choices:

Go to www.publishamerica.net, find your softcover, use this discount coupon: Zoftcover30. Minimum purchase is 9 copies, and you will receive a 30 pct discount. Our production department will create and release your new [size=12]Zoftcover, on a first come, first serve basis.

Do you want text changes made to your book? Through this weekend, we will allow limited text changes at no charge. The new text will appear both in your book's softcover and in your book's Zoftcover! Use this coupon: Zoftcover40, and receive a 40 pct discount, minimum order volume is 12 copies. Write "Text Changes" in the Ordering Instructions box if that's what you want for free this weekend.

For orders of 19 or more copies use the Zoftcover50 coupon, and receive a 50 pct discount. Our production department will create and release your new Zoftcover with priority. You are entitled to those text changes if you want.

Zoftcovers are available inside USA only. Coupons valid for one title at a time, and on this offer only. Sorry, fullcolor books are excluded.
You will receive softcovers for this order unless you specify that you request to receive the new Zoftcover version, which will delay shipment by a few weeks until production is completed.

Thank you,
PublishAmerica Bookstore

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Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 12:54 pm

Dear Alice,
It looks like size does matter to PublishAmerica spam writers. PA's Advance Notice 402987

Love, Betty

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 1:32 pm

4/9/2011

Alice..

They will either ignore you or send you a nasty e mail
or letter saying they will sue you for slander, beware, be
careful.....

Cheers..Joe

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 3:54 pm

Truth is a valid defense against slander.
Let them sue.
They will lose.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:02 pm

I will tell then supid was either a play on words or a typo.
They can guess which!

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:01 pm

Still awating a reply!

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:44 am

Now I can purchase a "Top Sellers" status.

Seems dishonest to me.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:43 pm

Sounds like Elders to me. Snort!

How much is a top seller status?

Love,
Betty

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:54 pm

Betty,

$299.00 plus $3.99 to ship it.

What a lie. Why not just list their top selling books.

Who knows who you would be found with.
Ridiculous.

Tired of the games. I will no longer recommend them to anyone. I am so sorry to see them slide downhill like this.

I supported them tirelessly--no more.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:16 pm

Quote :: $299.00 plus $3.99 to ship it.

I'll photoshop you a Top Sellers seal for $99 and no shipping! lol

Seriously, I'm sitting here lmao! They are so warped and over the top! I love them! I'd love to sit down over a beer with those owners and say, how do you think this shit up?? lolol

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:24 pm

By the way, I told them what I thought. I am not talking behind their back.

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Thu Apr 14, 2011 8:04 pm

http://www.publishamerica.net/product38938.html

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Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:09 pm

4/15/2011

I can't be bothered I delete all their posts !

Cheers..Joe

Subject: Re: PA's Advance Notice Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:57 am

I received an answer.

Raymond did not understand why I would think their practice dishonest.
he would be most happy to answer any and all questions.

I replied that a top sellers status could hardly be bought and that they ought to sit down and see which books were truly selling.

At least I got a civil response.