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12 contributions to Kathy L Murphy's Big Book Love
Publishing Company - Website Domain Expired
My family realized this week that we can no longer get to our family website for our book. Every time we tried it would port us over to a gambling website. I reached out the publishing company, and they said our domain expired. What? We received no notice of it coming due, no notice that it even expired over a month ago. They said they would be happy to get a new domain, server service, security, etc. for 3 years for $1,500 or for a lifetime for $3,000. I messaged them back and said this was not our fault and said would pay for the domain (about $20) and they would have to put our website back. They came back with they could take $300 off the price. Do you think we have the rights to our website and that we could build it ourselves if we get a copy of it?
@Tracy Monin That makes sense, and I think reviewing the agreement is a very wise step before making any decisions. Since you paid them to build the website and manage your social media, you deserve to have a clear understanding of what you own and what access you have. It’s unfortunate that you weren't aware they were choosing a vanity publisher on your behalf. Have you been able to get full access to your website and social media accounts, or are they still managing everything for you?
@Tracy Monin That’s definitely something worth looking into, especially since the website was paid for and was supposed to be yours to maintain. Having access to the domain registrar and ownership details is important because it gives you control over renewals and prevents you from depending on someone else to keep your website active. I would recommend checking the original agreement and asking the company for the domain registration and transfer details. Have you tried contacting them to request the domain login information and ownership transfer?
The Mind Behind the Story
Some people read books. Others read between the lines. As an author, I’m interested in what happens when you expose the mind behind the words—the energy, the lessons, the experiences, and the truth that shaped the story. There’s more to this than writing. There’s a message, a mindset, and a deeper conversation waiting to happen. And I’m just getting started.
@Lisa Gardner I really love this perspective. A story is often much deeper than the words on the page; it carries the author's experiences, beliefs, emotions, and the lessons they hope readers will take away. Sometimes, understanding the mind behind the story makes the reading experience even more meaningful. I’m curious, what inspired you to start exploring the deeper message and mindset behind your writing?
Exciting news
Hi all, my publisher just sent me this news. I was very excited so I wanted to share. 😊
Exciting news
@Ashely Alker That’s wonderful news! It’s always exciting to receive positive updates from your publisher, especially when it’s something you’ve been looking forward to. Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your excitement with the community! What wonderful news did your publisher share with you?
New member
My first novel “Drawn To You”is on Amazon. I’m working on my second right now and getting into a Publisher soon. Need some ideas for all of you or how you did your marketing. I have ideas that I’ve been using, but I’d like to hear other ones from all of you.
@Sheila Strulowitz Congratulations on publishing your first novel, and best of luck with your second one! It’s always exciting to see an author growing and working toward bigger goals. Marketing can be a journey of trying different strategies to discover what works best for your audience. As an author myself, I’ve learned that building visibility and connecting with readers consistently can make a big difference. I’d love to hear more about the ideas you’ve been using so far. What marketing strategies have been bringing you the most engagement or helping you reach new readers?
A NEW book for Women in Medicine Month
Hi all, My book, 99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid Them, was released by Macmillan this January. The book covers 99 deadly diseases that can be avoided through the use of science and medicine. The book also includes a lot of enlightening history and key science on vaccine-preventable diseases. It's currently 50% off at Barnes & Noble, so I wanted to share this here in case anyone is interested. I hope you'll give it a look, it might save your life! 😉
A NEW book for Women in Medicine Month
@Ashely Alker Wow, what an incredible journey! Balancing emergency medicine with writing is truly impressive, and it’s wonderful to hear that your book has been so well received, with a national book tour, TV opportunities, and translations into 10 languages. I can imagine how much work goes into promoting a book after the writing is finished, especially when it comes to publicity and reaching the right audience. With all the exciting opportunities your book has had, how has it been performing in terms of reaching readers and generating consistent sales?
@Ashely Alker I’m glad to hear it’s been doing well! I can imagine it’s a little frustrating not having access to clear sales figures, especially when you want to understand your book’s performance. Have you considered any ways to get more insight into how readers are responding to your book?
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