Why my book isn't in print:- a warning about Ingram/Lightningsource

[Kevin]

Why my book isn't in print:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsGgV5...

Please watch this if you have questions about the practices of Ingram and Lightning Source.

I figure this is the place to post it - in the Self Publishing section

[R]

I have watched this and during its course I lost the will to live!
What it says could be summarised in about 250 words.

[Kevin]

R wrote: "I have watched this and during its course I lost the will to live!
What it says could be summarised in about 250 words."

I summarized a great deal. There were other issues that came up. I did have to provide a timeline that provided more proof than just 250 words.

You can read the full script here:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/kevin-...

It's public so you don't need to have a facebook account to read it (to my knowledge).

Basically, Ingram appears to have a system which allows fraud to take place. There are no safeguards to prevent someone from calling in false orders, as there should be. When the lack of those safeguards were questioned I was banned from Ingram. They also appear to be violating corporate division laws.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks for the script link. Definitely something people should be aware of!

[Kevin]

I need to correct something I said in this thread, I said I was banned from Ingram in my last post. I'm Banned from Ingram's Lightning Source. Ingram Content Distribution, to my knowledge, will allow me to ship and advertise through their catalog. This was what was part of the apology I received from their legal counsel.

However, I am still very wary of their corporate structure.

[Kevin]

Elle wrote: "Thanks for the script link. Definitely something people should be aware of!"

You're welcome :)

Please, spread it around if you can, my situation was not unique, I know others have had similar issues, it's just people are "too afraid" of reporting or rocking the boat because they are afraid of being shut out entirely (as was basically done to me), which would affect their livelihood.