Fall is Coming and Author Advice

We’ve been having a bit of stormy weather. Nights are getting longer, days are growing shorter. So, guess whether we’re ready or not, Fall will come.

One thing I would suggest of Authors is that they keep a bit of an eye on their books. I found that one of mine was being used, without my permission, to advertise a site that was questionable in nature. I had it removed from the platform and I will continue to report misuse of my books to the platforms I find them on. Always remember that your brand is what you are about and what you imagine you want from the world and to give the world. So, if someone uses your brand in a way that harms it, you will have to act. In my case, I had to report it to the platform I found it on. It is up to the individual author whether to take it to higher levels such as legal etc. If I continue to find it, I will probably have to seek legal advice.

Though they say any publicity is good publicity, I believe I found the situation where, in fact, it can hurt your name, your brand and your publications. For a new Author this type of thing could spell disaster.

So, being urealistically realistic, know what you’re up to…Google yourself from time to time. It could save you a lot of trouble.

Thanks for reading my blog. Have a good weekend and week!

Some of the fruit from our trees. Just small trees and starting out. But, a definite sign of Fall!

Please don’t adjust your screen…this is Fall rain on the Island…not static on the screen.