Summary
Amanda Sloboda, an author, signed a contract with Authorhouse, a publishing company. She claims that the company sold her rights, harassed her, and failed to pay her for her work. She has evidence of other authors being scammed by the company. She has contacted the Better Business Bureau, which has determined that Authorhouse is a scam. She is seeking legal advice to understand her contract and resolve the issue.Full Conversation
I published two books in * they sold my rights to other companies they harrassed me for months and years they have harassed me for financial reasons and have been sued by several people
Did you sign any contract with the company that sold your rights? It's important to understand the terms of such agreements.
Yes but due to my disability i was not aware of this until 13 years later
What is the nature of your disability and how did it affect your understanding of the contract?
I failed out of texas a and m due to their stress
What specific terms in the contract do you believe were violated?
I have not received a dollar for publishing two books
i am still unable to get the company to send me a copy of the contract so here 13 years later i still dont understand
What is the name of the publishing company you signed a contract with?
Authorhouse
What steps have you taken so far to resolve this issue with Authorhouse?
They wont fix any of the problems in all reality they just make things worse when i contact them i am diagnosed with bipolar disorder and they will either put me on hold for long times and wont do anything to help me
Have you considered seeking legal representation to help you communicate with Authorhouse and understand your contract?
I really am serious about this now the problem is they are not in texas
Have you tried contacting a lawyer in the state where Authorhouse is located?
They claimed to make my books into movies i had the books available online and never received a dollar
What state is Authorhouse located in?
Bloomington Illinois
What evidence do you have of the harassment and financial exploitation by the company?
I have tons of resources online of them ripping off other authors
What specific actions did the company take that you consider to be harassment and financial exploitation?
They were supposed to pay me for my endeavors not to mention they wanted ridiculous amounts of money for marketing that wasn't even worth a fifth graders education the website i paid for was totally off topic i could write for a hour how they are a reputable scam
What evidence do you have to support your claim that they didn't pay you for your work and charged you excessively for marketing?
I have proof of people who claimed they were scammed too
What kind of proof do you have from other people who claimed they were scammed?
I have not received a dollar from author house in over ten years when i paid them over * dollars for showing my work
Have you filed a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General's Office or any other consumer protection agency?
The better business center has been contacted
What was the response from the Better Business Bureau after you contacted them?
They authorhouse is proven a scam by them
What specific actions did the Better Business Bureau take after determining that Authorhouse is a scam?
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