The book is complete, sure -- but now I have to fight against stupid. I've been quoted saying, "I can't fix stupid." So where does this leave my book? Your jaw will likely drop.
AHA! I see the problem (being sarcastic...) you are registered as Jaime D. Buckley on one and as Jaime Daniel Buckley on the other. I have actually FOUGHT that battle with Amazon for an author before since their print/epub branches handle the middle initial DIFFERENTLY. (Example Jaime D. is NOT the same person as Jaime ... Daniel...) Ah the joys of Amazon. If we didn't laugh, we'd have to cry, so laughing it off is the best option. Good luck. Be tenacious and you WILL win this. And then I'll be able to buy my autographed hardcover with the copy of the extra letter!!!
Oh it is ABSOLUTELY frustrating. I have a book that was legitimately transferred to me by the author. All agreed that I'm the publisher, etc. However, in the process they broke the data record underneath and I need to fight for weeks to get anything done with that book. I'm very close to pulling it down, assigning a new ISBN and starting over. Just don't want to lose the reviews. It *is* possible to transfer the POD to Ingram, but that has its own delays and insanity. Because why would ANYTHING in this industry be EASY???
Digital does have it's own challenges as well, BUT an author can take and keep hold and control the damage far easier with digital than any other format....AND make more money.
...this coming from the guy who made a living selling ¢.97 PDF comic book downloads.
AHA! I see the problem (being sarcastic...) you are registered as Jaime D. Buckley on one and as Jaime Daniel Buckley on the other. I have actually FOUGHT that battle with Amazon for an author before since their print/epub branches handle the middle initial DIFFERENTLY. (Example Jaime D. is NOT the same person as Jaime ... Daniel...) Ah the joys of Amazon. If we didn't laugh, we'd have to cry, so laughing it off is the best option. Good luck. Be tenacious and you WILL win this. And then I'll be able to buy my autographed hardcover with the copy of the extra letter!!!
But this has only been the issue of the PUBLISHING COMPANY.
I totally get what you're talking about, and I'd even agree with you. But they keep hitting that "publishing company" reason...
SO frustrating!
Oh it is ABSOLUTELY frustrating. I have a book that was legitimately transferred to me by the author. All agreed that I'm the publisher, etc. However, in the process they broke the data record underneath and I need to fight for weeks to get anything done with that book. I'm very close to pulling it down, assigning a new ISBN and starting over. Just don't want to lose the reviews. It *is* possible to transfer the POD to Ingram, but that has its own delays and insanity. Because why would ANYTHING in this industry be EASY???
Why indeed.
This is why I prefer digital to anything else.
Digital does have it's own challenges as well, BUT an author can take and keep hold and control the damage far easier with digital than any other format....AND make more money.
...this coming from the guy who made a living selling ¢.97 PDF comic book downloads.
Im glad they’re at least putting it up for observation now. That means you have they’re paying attention.
And no I don’t think your crazy (just in case you were wondering)... ok maybe your a little crazy... but in this scenario.
Here’s hopping it works out this time.
Yes, I was referring to the NON-day-by-day-don't-get-too-close-nudge-nudge-wink-wink personality of mine.
Good to know.